Seamless ordering process and quick delivery. We have been using Essentials Dog Food for all of our Border Collie Rab’s life (7 years ) . He is healthy, happy, very active and always has a lovely shin... See more
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Why choose ESSENTIAL FOODS? There are many advantages to choosing ESSENTIAL FOODS. Our grain-free meal is crafted from high-quality ingredients – and guaranteed filler-free. In addition to our delectable line of tasty meals, you’ll find a large selection of irresistible treats prepared and packaged to the same high standard as the rest of the ESSENTIALS assortment. Our mission is to make a difference and help the dog get a healthier and better life through its eating habits. We simply feel committed to it. That's why we don't produce dog or cat food either; we produce meals. Meals packed with nutrition which keep a stable blood sugar level and which only contain ingredients that benefit and strengthen your best friend's health. Nutrition is essential for the dog's or cat's overall wellbeing. Explore our delicate meals, pâté, and treats at essentialfoods.com
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I have been using essential food for my border collie since she was two months and now over four years.
She is super fit and looks extremely well with a shine on her coat I have had border collies for over forty years and I honestly believe this the best dog food I have used .

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The product is superb, but the delivery company is dire. Our first order was not delivered to the property although we were in. It was dropped off at a local collection point which is in a small supermarket on the main road with no parking. It meant 2 eighty year olds struggling to carry a heavy box, We like the product so on our next order had it delivered to our son, Not ideal because he then has to take time out to bring it to us.

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I have been feeding my beloved lab essential food products since she was a puppy. Back then essentials was offering limited products, their range has grown organically and thoughtfully. The products are high quality and I have not had a reason to switch away and I haven’t. My Jan loves the dried food the variety is great as well rotate through them and can I say the tinned food is so good also. When you open the can it really does not smell like dog food. We order directly from the site and we have never had an issue with deliveries. The communication around the order and delivery is good. The treats are varied and really great. My lab loves them all. It’s a nice touch that we get given a treat with the order and also a sample of any new product that is coming out. It all is much appreciated. The claim about weight management holds true. Labs are notorious for putting on weight easily but we have maintained our labs weight really well, and she loves her food. Her coat is glossy and gleaming and she is as excitable as she was when she was a puppy. They aren’t the cheapest but you get what you pay for and you really do get good quality ingredients across the board here. We do not hesitate in recommending Essentials and as long as the attention to quality stays then we will continue to purchase.

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Estate living was recommended for my Great Dane and I have complete confidence as I have had many compliments on how well Nellie looks. She is full of energy with bright eyes and a shiny coat which I put down to Estate Living. When I moved house, I had to place orders via email and I have been impressed with the site and delivery service you provide

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I have fed my Labradors food from Essential Foods from day one and I can’t recommend it enough. The quality of the dry food and pate is remarkable. It’s such good quality. The treat range is equally excellent. My girls absolutely adore it all and most importantly they look great on it. Bright eyes and shiny coats!

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Our 20kg mixed breed (Labrador Retriever X Belgian Malinois) thrives on the Highland Living mix. We choose the Working dog variant.
After a few months on this food my dog has amazing energy levels, great digestion with firm stools, and a very soft coat. Minimal shedding, fresh breath and always eager to learn.
If you have an active dog or a hard keeper, I definitely recommend trying this brand.
The kibble biscuits are slightly larger in size, which is great for a medium / large dog. It's not too greasy, there are no crumbs in the bag, and the kibble smells pleasant without having a strong odour. I love that the bags are easy to reseal.
Essential customer service is also brilliant. Delivery is fast and with dpd in my area, with easy collection options available. We tried the Estate living and it didn't suit my dog, after a quick email they dispatched Highland living at no extra cost and suggested to donate the bag of Estate living. So kind and much appreciated.
I haven't tried the Nautical living yet, but plan to order some soon.
My dog always struggled to put on weight as a puppy and teenager. Because of this, I've tried many other kibble brands, and even some 'premium' options didn't help my dog to keep condition. He always looked skinny. Since moving to Essentials, he has also gained at least 3kg and continues to put on muscle.
I am looking forward to seeing my dog thrive on this food for hopefully many years to come.

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I have two active mixed-breed dogs, which I fed with Essential food for approximately four years. Everything seemed fine, they ate the food eagerly, but it eventually turned out that one dog had elevated blood creatinine, and the other had creatinine at the upper limit. Veterinarians and I suspect that these kidney problems were caused by excessive protein intake from this food. The values normalized when I switched to a different brand. I thought it was important to share this experience, considering that it was confirmed in both dogs.

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Great food for sensitive dog... great delivery and offers, but rather expensive unfortunately.

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I have been using Essential dog food for over 8 years for my Alaskan Malamute ( Miska). I find that the Estate living and the Superior living works for her alternating between lunch and tea time meals .She has always been full of energy, vitality and has a healthy coat admired by all that meet her.I can order Wednesday afternoon and it is delivered Friday without any delays within the 1 hour time specified. Well done Essential for the best service that anyone could ask for

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I would highly recommend Essentials Dog food. I have used their Working Dog beginner, then moved onto Superior Living. I have a young Black Labrador who has thrived. Her energy levels are always spot on, together with her weight. People often comment on her shinny coat. I have found the company to be very helpful and responsive. If you love your dog, try this food, you won’t regret it.

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This is genuinely an excellent, ethically sourced, clean & healthy top quality food!
I've been feeding both my labs Essential since they were pups, they started off with the Beginning for large breeds and I can honestly say they have both had zero problems with any stomach, teeth or toileting issues since then.
They're both now on adult food, I'm not a fan of feeding dogs kibble by any means, but this seems on the moister side of dry and since they're both doing so well on it I've kept them on it, and Essential make a tinned food now as well in the same flavours which has exactly the same high quality ingredients so they are on a mix of both - all the flavours go down well except one of my dogs didn't seem very keen on the salmon/trout Nautical one, otherwise their bowls are empty in about 3 seconds flat!
I did contact customer services to ask if they wanted me to return the Nautical bag as I only intended to use it the once, but they were very understanding and suggested I either keep it for the other dog or donate it to a rescue (which I did), and he sent me an alternative flavour bag instead without charge, amazing!!
I also buy all the treats & chews from Essential too as they don't have additives & other nasties either, and there is always a discount for large orders, which mine always seem to be!
Quick mention about the staff and the website too, there's a feeding & training advice section which is actually really useful, and any questions sent from there are answered within a day. I can't not include the customer service here because it's so different from 99% of other companies who need you to listen to 18 options on a recorded message then use your keypad to reach the infinite knowledge of a bot - bad times, and personally speaking the old skool quality of customer care is another of the reasons I've stayed loyal to Essential for a number of years and fully intend to continue.
The vet is really pleased with both dogs; coats are clean and shiny, teeth spotless and gleaming white (especially since both dogs are black!) and both fit and lean so I'm happy to recommend without hesitation.

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My choccy lab came to us on Royal Canin - I knew it was not the best food but she always had sloppy poops so I had to find an affordable alternative. We found Essentials in December 2019 and have not looked back. We weaned her litter of 9 pups on it and they all continue to thrive on it as does our girl. It is great food and the treat bag with each order is lovely.

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Excellent customer service - we started buying direct when our local pet shop did not have stock. Despatch and delivery is super fast. On the last occasion, we were ordering a bag to be delivered to where we were staying on holiday. Auto-fill took over and the delivery address was part our usual address and part the address we wanted it to go to - I could see from the tracking info that the order could not be delivered, I called Essentials as soon as I realised and they immediately re-despatched the order so that we were not left short. They were so helpful.
The food has been great for our puppy - she loves it and her coat gleams.

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Excellent food options, great service, amazing delivery - just all round exceptional quality.

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My puppy (he is one) has two types of food.
His kibble comes from Essential food.
We have used them from the very start (over a year) and I’m over the moon.
Delivery is super speedy (DPD) and ordering is is so very simple.
Great company and my pooch loves his kibble.

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Excellent quality cat food that does not cost a fortune. Far more cost effective than other premium brands for example Acana and Orijen. Very good ingredients if you look up on pet food expert. We have 6 cats. 3 Bengals, a Savannah, Siamese and a Garfield. They all love this food and will not change it

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Ive found this company great very helpful when an order was undelivered they promptly answered my email and re sent another.
Ive been using this product for over 2 years my dog loves it and recently acquired a puppy and he loves it also.
They always give free deliveries and a bonus bag of treats which is a lovely treat and extra thing for my pooches.
Im happy also with the selections and different ranges and high percentage of the good things they need.
Both border terrier mixes so they use alot of energy.

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Excellent delivery service. Free bag of treats or can of food with each order! Dogs love it (all flavours but nautical is favourite) . Price may be higher than some brands but feed far less per day making it far more affordable.

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My dogs absolutely love the essentials contour for small dogs .
They always eat it all up.
It's full of nutrition but also helps to maintain their weight with them both having been spayed .
Would definately recommend it.

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It's a pleasure dealing with this company. Delivery is very prompt. The food is excellent according to our 2yr old lab. She is thriving on the Nautical Living range and gets many compliments on her condition. Kevin, one of the nutritionists gave some valuable help a few months back and we have introduced some Stamina food to encourage some weight gain.
It feels that this company really care and nothing is too much trouble.

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