Dog food delivered
Getting dog food delivered saves a heavy bag being carried home, and the real decision is which format suits your dog, not which bag looks cheapest on the shelf. Comparing price per kilo or per portion, rather than the headline price, is how you actually work out value across dry, wet and raw options.
Why get dog food delivered
A large bag of dry food or a case of wet food is genuinely awkward to carry, and ordering it for delivery removes that entirely. It also makes it easier to plan ahead and reorder before you run out, rather than making an unplanned trip because the cupboard is suddenly bare.
Matt buys, packs, and posts orders himself rather than this being handled by a large distant warehouse, which means what goes out the door has genuinely been checked by a person rather than picked automatically off a shelf.
Choosing between dry, wet and raw for delivery
Dry food is the most practical to order in bulk and store, with a long shelf life once unopened and less bulk per calorie than wet food, which makes it the easiest format to keep a decent supply of between deliveries.
Wet food is heavier and bulkier for the same amount of calories, which matters more for delivery logistics than for a dog's actual diet, and many owners use it as a topper or occasional meal alongside a dry food base rather than as the sole diet.
Raw and frozen options need proper storage space in a freezer and more planning around delivery timing than a shelf-stable dry food does, but plenty of owners find that worthwhile for the format itself rather than for convenience.
Thinking in price per kilo, not just price per bag
A smaller bag at a lower headline price is often more expensive per kilo than a larger bag of the same food, simply because bulk buying tends to bring the per-unit cost down. Working out the actual cost per kilo, or per portion for your dog's size, is a far more honest comparison than looking at the sticker price alone.
We are not going to claim to be the cheapest option out there, since that depends on the specific food and how it compares elsewhere on any given day. What we can offer is a straightforward range with genuine stock behind it, bought and handled the same way regardless of which product you choose.
Getting your dog's order right the first time
Matching the food to your dog's actual size and life stage matters more for delivery than for an in-person shop, since a mismatched order means waiting for a return or exchange rather than simply swapping it on the spot. Check the recommended weight range and life stage on the pack before ordering, particularly for puppy, senior, or breed-specific formulas.
If you are switching your dog onto a newly delivered food from something different, introduce it gradually over about a week rather than swapping the bowl over in one go, which reduces the chance of an upset stomach from the change itself.
The cheaper end of the range
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 it cheaper to buy dog food online than in a shop?
- It depends on the specific food and retailer rather than being true across the board. The more useful comparison is price per kilo or per portion rather than the price on the bag, since a smaller, cheaper-looking bag is often worse value than a larger one.
- What format of dog food is best for delivery?
- Dry food is the most practical for regular delivery, since it has a long shelf life and takes up less space per calorie than wet food. Wet and raw formats work well too, but need more thought around storage, particularly freezer space for raw and frozen options.
- How do I switch my dog onto a newly delivered food?
- Introduce it gradually over about a week, mixing increasing amounts of the new food in with the old at each meal. Swapping over in one go is the most common reason a new food causes an upset stomach in an otherwise healthy dog.
- Who packs and posts my order?
- Matt buys the stock, packs the orders, and posts them himself, rather than this being handled by a large distant warehouse. It means a person has genuinely checked what is going out rather than it being picked automatically.
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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.