Is Forthglade suitable for puppies?

Forthglade includes recipes formulated specifically for puppies, built around the same gently cooked, natural approach as the rest of the range. Check the individual recipe is labelled for puppies rather than assuming any Forthglade product is suitable for every life stage.

Is Forthglade good for dogs with sensitive stomachs?

Many of the grain-free, single-protein recipes suit dogs with a sensitive stomach well, thanks to the shorter ingredient list, but every dog is different. Introduce any new food gradually and watch how your dog gets on rather than assuming it will automatically agree with a sensitive dog.

Does Giddy Pets stock the whole Forthglade range?

No, we stock a selection from the range rather than every recipe Forthglade makes. What appears in the grid above reflects what is currently available, and that changes as stock does.

What if my dog doesn't get on with Forthglade?

Introduce any new food gradually alongside what they already eat, over several days, and watch their stools and appetite. If your dog seems unwell or the change does not settle, speak to your vet rather than persisting with it.

Is Forthglade good for dogs?

Forthglade is a natural pet food brand known for gently cooked wet meals, trays and treats built around simple ingredient lists, and for most dogs it is a genuinely good option — the real question is less whether the brand is good and more whether a particular recipe within it suits your individual dog.

What Forthglade actually offers

The range runs from everyday complete wet meals through to grain-free trays, single-protein recipes, broths and toppers, and simple treats and dental chews, which gives a lot of flexibility for owners who want to build variety into a wet-food diet rather than feeding the same tray every day.

Several recipes are grain-free and built around a single named meat, which suits dogs who do better on a simpler ingredient list, while the broader complete range covers everyday feeding for dogs without any particular sensitivity.

Who it tends to suit

Forthglade generally suits owners who prefer wet, natural-style feeding with a short, readable ingredient list, and dogs who do well on gently cooked rather than extruded dry food. Puppy and grain-free lines mean it can usually be matched to a dog's life stage and any known sensitivity.

It suits a wet-feeding routine specifically — if your dog is used to dry kibble, moving to an all-wet diet is a bigger change than swapping between two dry foods, so introduce it gradually the way you would any new food.

What to check before buying

Look at the individual recipe rather than the brand name alone: grain-free trays, standard complete meals with brown rice and vegetables, and treats are formulated differently, so match the specific product to your dog's life stage and any known sensitivity rather than assuming one Forthglade product suits every dog in the house.

As with any wet food, portion sizes are generally larger than the equivalent amount of dry kibble because of the water content, so check the feeding guide on the specific pack rather than estimating from a dry-food routine you may already be used to.

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Common questions

Is Forthglade suitable for puppies?: Forthglade includes recipes formulated specifically for puppies, built around the same gently cooked, natural approach as the rest of the range. Check the individual recipe is labelled for puppies rather than assuming any Forthglade product is suitable for every life stage.
Is Forthglade good for dogs with sensitive stomachs?: Many of the grain-free, single-protein recipes suit dogs with a sensitive stomach well, thanks to the shorter ingredient list, but every dog is different. Introduce any new food gradually and watch how your dog gets on rather than assuming it will automatically agree with a sensitive dog.
Does Giddy Pets stock the whole Forthglade range?: No, we stock a selection from the range rather than every recipe Forthglade makes. What appears in the grid above reflects what is currently available, and that changes as stock does.
What if my dog doesn't get on with Forthglade?: Introduce any new food gradually alongside what they already eat, over several days, and watch their stools and appetite. If your dog seems unwell or the change does not settle, speak to your vet rather than persisting with it.

Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.