Pedigree food for puppies
Pedigree is one of the most widely available dog food brands in the UK, sold in most supermarkets as well as pet shops, and it sits firmly at the everyday, accessible end of the market rather than the premium end. We stock a selection from the wider Pedigree range as part of the everyday dog food on our shelves.
Where Pedigree sits in the market
Pedigree is built around affordability and wide availability rather than premium ingredients or a niche formulation, which makes it a familiar, easy default for a lot of owners rather than a brand chosen for a specific dietary need. A puppy on Pedigree is on one of the most common starting foods in the country.
That does not make it automatically right or wrong for every puppy — as with any brand, what matters is whether the specific recipe suits your puppy's breed size and growth stage, not the name on the bag.
What to check before choosing a puppy food
A genuine puppy formula should be labelled as complete food for growth, and larger breeds in particular benefit from a large-breed puppy recipe formulated to support slower, steadier bone growth rather than a generic puppy food. Check the label rather than assuming any puppy bag suits any puppy.
If your puppy has been eating a different food, whether from a breeder or previous owner, switch gradually over a week or so rather than swapping straight over, watching their stools and appetite as you go.
For this need
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Forthglade Cold Pressed Natural Turkey
Cold-pressed turkey kibble for dogs from 2 months, soft enough to mix with water for young pups
£45.99
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Salmon
Cold-pressed grain-free dry food for dogs, built on fresh and dried salmon
From£16.99
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Duck
Cold-pressed grain-free duck food with fruit and botanicals, in two bag sizes
From£16.99
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Chicken
Cold-pressed grain-free chicken food with fruit and botanicals, in three bag sizes
From£16.99
Forthglade Complete Meal Lightly Baked Turkey
A lightly baked complete dry food, 50% turkey, for adult dogs of any breed
From£12.49
Forthglade Complete Meal Lightly Baked Chicken
A grain-free complete dry food for adult dogs, lightly baked and built on 50% chicken
From£12.49
Forthglade Cold Pressed Small Dog Turkey
Cold-pressed grain-free dry food for small dogs and puppies, built on turkey
£16.99
Forthglade Complete Meal Lightly Baked Lamb
A lightly baked complete dry food, 50% lamb, for adult dogs of any breed
From£12.49
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Turkey
Grain-free cold-pressed turkey kibble for dogs, gentle on sensitive stomachs
£69.69
Forthglade British Classics Chicken Family Lunch
Complete Forthglade wet dog food with 75% chicken in a 395G tray
£2.45
Harringtons Puppy Turkey & Rice
Complete turkey puppy food with 30% protein and feeding bands by adult weight
£6.49
Harringtons Adult Dog Turkey Veg
Complete dry food for adult dogs with turkey, chicken and salmon oil, 21% protein
From£3.39
Common questions
- Is Pedigree a good food for puppies?
- Pedigree is a widely available, affordable option that meets standard complete-food requirements for puppies, but it is not formulated with the same premium ingredients as some higher-priced brands. Whether it suits your specific puppy comes down to how they get on with it rather than the brand's reputation alone.
- Do large-breed puppies need a different Pedigree food to small breeds?
- Large-breed puppies generally do best on a food specifically formulated for slower, controlled growth, since growing too fast can strain developing joints. Check whether the specific product you are considering is labelled for large-breed growth rather than assuming any puppy food covers every size.
- When should I switch my puppy from puppy food to adult food?
- This depends on breed size — smaller breeds typically move to adult food from around a year old, while larger breeds often stay on puppy food longer because they take longer to reach full size. Check the specific product's guidance, and switch gradually over a week or two either way.
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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.