Burns Pet Food, Natural and Hypoallergenic Range Explored
Providing a high-quality, balanced diet is the absolute foundation of your pet's long-term health, happiness, and overall vitality.
Many common pet health issues, including chronic skin irritation, excessive scratching, and regular stomach upsets, are directly caused by dietary intolerances.
Burns Pet Nutrition is a highly acclaimed, pioneering British brand that has spent over thirty years crafting premium, hypoallergenic foods for dogs and cats.
Founded by veterinary surgeon John Burns in 1993, the brand focuses on an honest, holistic approach to nutrition, utilising simple, wholesome ingredients.
Available to order online at Pets and Friends, this exceptional range allows you to manage sensitivities naturally, keeping your companion full of life.
Developed by an expert veterinary surgeon
The entire philosophy behind this premium pet food stems from real clinical experience treating unwell animals in a veterinary practice.
John Burns repeatedly witnessed how low-quality commercial pet foods, packed with cheap fillers and chemical additives, negatively affected animal wellness.
Driven to find a better solution, he developed his own custom recipes based on the health benefits of a simple, home-cooked macrobiotic diet.
This clinical background means every single recipe is scientifically formulated to work harmoniously with your pet's natural digestive biology.
By focusing on evidence-based, clean nutrition rather than clever marketing gimmicks, the brand delivers genuine, noticeable results for your pet's everyday health.
The health benefits of premium whole grain brown rice
At the heart of the most famous recipes is a deep appreciation for the nutritional power of premium whole grain brown rice.
Unlike white rice or cheap wheat bulkers, brown rice is an exceptional source of complex carbohydrates, delivering a steady release of energy throughout the day.
It is packed with natural dietary fibre, which promotes a healthy gut transit time, supports firm stools, and optimizes nutrient absorption in the gut.
Furthermore, brown rice is completely gluten-free and highly digestible, making it the perfect carbohydrate base for animals with delicate digestive systems.
By combining this wholesome grain with single-source premium proteins, the food provides a clean, nourishing meal that will not overload your pet's body.
Hypoallergenic recipes for sensitive stomachs
Dietary allergies can make finding the correct food an incredibly frustrating process for dedicated pet parents.
Burns complete dog and cat foods are strictly formulated to be entirely hypoallergenic and incredibly gentle on the digestive tract.
The recipes systematically avoid the most common artificial ingredients, chemical preservatives, and food allergens, including wheat gluten, dairy, and soy.
Instead, they focus on clean, high-quality proteins like free-range chicken, wild-caught fish, premium duck, and grass-fed British lamb.
This minimalist ingredient approach significantly reduces the risk of allergic flares, providing immediate relief for pets suffering from itchy skin or loose stools.
Carefully tailored options for every life stage
An animal's nutritional requirements naturally shift as they grow from an active puppy or kitten into a mature senior pet.
The versatile range includes perfectly tailored formulas designed to support your pet through every single milestone of their life journey.
The puppy and kitten foods are enriched with higher protein levels and essential fatty acids to promote optimal bone growth and cognitive development.
For adult dogs prone to weight gain, the specialized Weight Control recipes utilize higher fibre levels to keep them feeling full while burning excess fat safely.
The senior ranges incorporate active joint supplements like glucosamine and chondroitin, ensuring your older companion stays beautifully agile, comfortable, and active.
Pure natural ingredients with zero chemical fillers
When you fill your pet's bowl with this food, you can rest easy knowing there are absolutely no hidden nasties inside the kibble.
The brand is deeply committed to natural purity, ensuring that every bag is produced completely free from artificial colours, chemical flavours, or artificial preservatives.
Every single ingredient serves a distinct nutritional purpose, and they never incorporate cheap meat derivatives or bulk out the food with unnecessary waste products.
The food is naturally preserved using tocopherols (a blend of Vitamin E), locking in the authentic, delicious flavours that pets naturally love.
This commitment to honest, transparent labeling means you always know exactly what you are feeding your beloved animal.
Shop the complete Burns range online today
Transitioning your beloved dog or cat to a cleaner, veterinary-recommended, and highly nutritious diet has never been simpler.
At Pets and Friends, we proudly stock a comprehensive selection of authentic Burns Pet Nutrition dry kibbles, wet trays, and healthy treats.
You can easily browse the full selection of flavours, tailored health ranges, and various pack sizes directly on our user-friendly website.
We provide fast, reliable, and secure home delivery options, alongside a brilliant subscribe and save service that ensures your cupboards stay fully stocked.
Explore the collection today and give your pet the clean, natural nutrition they need to enjoy a long, healthy, and exceptionally happy life.
Who Are We - More About Pets & Friends?
We are not just a simple online pet food and pet product retailer. Oh no, there is way more to us than that.
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Find Expert Pet Advice at Your Local Pets & Friends Shop
While we love seeing you online, you can also pop into one of our nearly 20 Pets & Friends physical shops around the UK for a proper look around.
With a retail heritage dating back to 1974, we have shops across the Midlands, in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and South Yorkshire.
Our local pet shops are also packed with all the goodies you see here and more.
Plus, our friendly team is always on hand for a chat, and you can use our free weighing scales or book your dog in for a groom at many of our locations.
Who Are Pets & Friends?
Pets & Friends is also more than just a pet shop; we're a community of pet lovers, backed by the experience of our parent company, Pet Store Retail, a family-run business that's been around for donkey's years.
Our whole approach is actually built on providing you with friendly, down-to-earth advice to help you give your pet the best life possible.
Furthermore, we believe that every pet is a friend, and as their owner, you're a friend of ours too. We're passionate about what we do, and we're here to help you every step of the way.
Here to Help, However You Shop
So, whether you're shopping with us online or visiting a store, our customer service team is always ready to lend a hand.
Online, you can easily track your delivery or get in touch about returns.
In-store, our expert team can offer brilliant, practical guidance on everything from finding the right food for a sensitive tummy to fitting your dog with the perfect harness. Feel free to consult our team any time – no question is too silly.
That’s why we’ve put together a huge selection of high-quality dry dog food, making it easy for you to choose the perfect bag of kibble that your dog will love, and that will love them back.
We're also properly trained and genuinely love pets, so no question is too silly. So much so that we are committed to making sure you and your pet have a happy experience with us every single time.
