I always have a couple of cans of that expensive recovery food for Willow following tummy upsets etc. But I have seen people waxing lyrical about chappie. Is that just as good?

I always have a couple of tins of Original Chappie in the cupboard.   I first came across this when working in Kennels - if we ever had a reluctant eater in, this would usually get them going!   It is what it says - easily digested and if I have one (or my own) with an upset tummy, or post-surgery, I use this.   For me, apart from the specific need for one of the Prescription Diets, it's good!!   And way less expensive - also good!!
ps   I also have a couple of tins of Hills I/D in the cupboard!!!

I also keep a few tins of Chappie in the cupboard and use it if I have a dog with an upset tummy or a poorly/post op dog.

I find it very effective and the dogs love it.  It's excellent for firming up poo!  Wouldn't want to be without it.  Doesn't smell great but then we can't have everything!

I remember good old Chappie from when I was a child (long time ago!) and it's nice to know how useful it still can be.

Original Chappie is the 'old trusty' of dog food. It first came onto the market over 60 years ago now :-o  I think that says it all :) I always have a couple of tins to hand and use if my dogs are under the weather and need something light. It is fish based and Vets have recommended it for many years for dogs with 'allergies'. The other advantage is that everyone stocks it! If you need it in a hurry, you do not have to scour the country looking for it. Most Supermarkets stock it.

I can remember Chappie from 50 years ago.  It was the cheapest one you could buy.   It smelt so bad when you opened the tin it made me gag.   Does it still smell the same?

Yes it stinks!

Its the low fat nature of Chappie which seems to help in many conditions.

>Yes it stinks!

Probably why the dogs love it :)

When I fed raw, Chappie Original was my food of choice when I was travelling and could appear on the doorstep with a bin bag full of frozen meat!  :)
As processed foods go, it's a great food and suits many dogs.  :)

I had an IS in the early 70's and the only food that he could eat was Chappie and, yes, it smelt horrid, but rather that then the 'dire rear' we had otherwise.

About 5 years ago Zuma had some tins of Royal Canin 'recovery food' after surgery it was then £1.62 a 400g tin, looks like it has gone up to over £2 now . He had about 6 tins but the Vets were more than happy for him to go onto original chappie at 62p for same size tin until he could gradually go back onto usual food.

I was told that tinned chappie was a load of c**p and to avoid it at all costs and yet the same person couldn't sing the praises of the kibble enough. Infact, she swore it was the reason her GSDs lived well in to their teens. Even the vet suggests it if the dog has an upset tummy etc. If, however, you ever mention the fact that you feed chappie (my sister does as it helps lessen the shedding), you are slated! I just don't understand why this is!

Tinned Chappie is an excellent food - it's only food snobs (those who think that the more you pay the more love you're showing) who slate it. Dried Chappie is also very good; both have been lifesavers for dogs (especially GSDs who are so prone to the condition) with EPI.

I agree with that. My only issue with it is the kibble size because 2 of mine prefer a smaller mouthful.  Wish they did a broader range of flavours, bag sizes and not sure if they do it, but puppy kibble too.

Thx all. I've bought a couple of tins