Forthglade Natural and Honest Pet Food Explored
Every dog owner understands that a happy dog is a healthy dog, and the secret to that happiness often begins in the food bowl.
Forthglade is a proudly British brand that has been crafting honest, natural, and highly nutritious pet food for decades. They believe in the power of simple, high-quality ingredients that you would find in your own kitchen.
By avoiding nasty artificial additives and focusing on gentle, slow-cooked recipes, they have created a range that dogs absolutely adore. Available at Pets and Friends, this brand is the perfect choice for owners who want to provide their dogs with a nourishing, balanced, and completely delicious daily meal.
The philosophy of honest and natural nutrition
The core philosophy at Forthglade is incredibly simple: pet food should be made with respect for the animal and respect for the planet. They never hide behind complicated ingredient lists or use clever marketing to mask low-quality fillers.
Instead, they focus on transparency and quality. Their recipes are packed with generous amounts of British meat and wholesome vegetables. By excluding artificial colours, artificial flavours, and chemical preservatives, they ensure that every single meal is pure and natural.
This commitment to honest nutrition means you can feed your dog with total confidence, knowing exactly what is inside every tray and bag.
Gently steam cooked for maximum flavour
The secret to the amazing taste and texture of their famous wet food trays lies in their gentle cooking process. Rather than using harsh, high-temperature cooking methods that can easily destroy delicate vitamins, they gently steam-cook their ingredients.
This traditional method preserves the natural juices, rich flavours, and vital nutrients found in the raw meat and vegetables. When you open a tray of their food, you can see the visible chunks of high-quality meat and wholesome veg.
It smells like a proper, hearty meal, which is why even the most discerning and fussy eaters find their recipes completely irresistible.
Grain free recipes for sensitive stomachs
Dietary intolerances are very common in modern dogs, and many commercial foods rely heavily on cheap grains to bulk out their recipes. If your dog suffers from itchy skin, a dull coat, or an upset stomach, a grain-free diet can make a world of difference.
Forthglade offers a fantastic selection of grain-free meals that are specifically designed to be gentle on the digestive tract. Using highly digestible vegetables like sweet potato and garden peas provides the necessary energy without triggering common allergic reactions.
This clean approach to nutrition is perfect for dogs with delicate tummies or those who simply need a soothing daily diet.
The Just range for complete flexibility
Sometimes you need total control over exactly what your dog eats. The Just range is a brilliant concept that provides pure, single-source protein meals. You can choose from simple options like just chicken, just turkey, or just lamb.
These recipes are essentially pure meat, gently steamed and ready to serve. They are incredibly versatile, as you can serve them as a complete meal on their own or mix them with your dog's favourite dry kibble or cooked vegetables.
This range is particularly popular among owners who want to create custom meals or for dogs with very specific ingredient sensitivities who cannot tolerate complex multi-ingredient blends.
Classic British favourites in a bowl
Who says dogs cannot enjoy a traditional Sunday lunch? The British Classics range is one of the brand's most popular lines. These hearty stews are inspired by traditional British meals and designed to provide a comforting, familiar taste experience for your dog.
With delicious options like lamb shepherd's pie, chicken Sunday lunch, and turkey stew, these recipes offer a wonderful variety. They are packed with tender meat and wholesome vegetables in a rich, savoury sauce. It is a fantastic way to treat your dog to a meal that looks and smells like a proper home-cooked dinner.
Nutritious cold pressed dry food
In addition to their famous wet food trays, the brand also produces a highly innovative range of cold-pressed dry food. Unlike traditional kibble, which is baked at very high temperatures, this food is gently pressed at low temperatures to lock in all the natural vitamins and minerals.
The resulting biscuit has a much softer texture and breaks down very easily in your dog's stomach. This makes it an exceptionally easy food for your dog to digest, significantly reducing the risk of uncomfortable bloating or sluggish digestion.
It is a perfect choice if you want the convenience of a dry biscuit without any of the processing drawbacks of standard kibble.
Tailored nutrition for growing puppies
Your puppy's first year is absolutely vital for their lifelong health. They require a much higher concentration of protein, calcium, and specific vitamins to support their rapid growth and skeletal development.
Forthglade offers dedicated puppy recipes that are designed to give your young dog the very best start in life. These recipes feature highly digestible ingredients that are perfectly suited to a developing digestive system.
They provide the ideal balance of energy to fuel their boundless curiosity and play, ensuring they grow at a healthy and steady rate into a strong, confident, and happy adult dog.
Environmentally friendly packaging
Caring for your pet should not come at the cost of the environment. This brand is deeply committed to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.
Their famous wet food trays are fully recyclable, and they are continually working to improve their packaging and reduce waste throughout their supply chain. By choosing this food, you are supporting a company that actively cares about the health of the planet just as much as they care about the health of your dog.
It is an easy and effective way to make your household a little more environmentally friendly every single day.
How to safely switch to a new diet
When you decide to upgrade your dog to a higher-quality natural diet, it is very important to make the transition slowly. A sudden change can easily disrupt the stomach's natural bacterial balance, leading to a temporary digestive upset.
We recommend a steady transition period lasting around seven to ten days. Start by mixing a small amount of the new Forthglade food into their current meal. Every few days, simply increase the proportion of the new food while decreasing the proportion of the old food.
By taking your time, your dog will adjust comfortably to their delicious new diet without experiencing any messy digestive issues.
Shop the full range online today
Providing exceptional, natural nutrition for your dog has never been simpler. At Pets and Friends, we stock a comprehensive range of Forthglade products to suit every type of dog.
You can browse the full selection of wet food trays, grain-free recipes, and cold-pressed biscuits directly on our website. We offer fast and secure delivery to bring these heavy packs straight to your front door, saving you the physical hassle of carrying them from a high street shop.
You can even set up a regular subscription to ensure you never run out of food, saving you money on every single repeat order.
Who Are We - More About Pets & Friends?
We are not just a simple online retailer of pet food and pet products. 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.
