Wet dog food, delivered
Ordering wet dog food online and having it delivered saves carrying heavy tins and pouches back from a shop, and the format you choose — tins, pouches or trays — makes more practical difference day to day than most people expect. Here is what actually changes between them, so you order the right one rather than just the familiar one.
Tins, pouches and trays: what actually differs
Tins tend to offer the best value by weight and keep well once opened if a fridge lid or cover is used, but they are heavier to store and a partially used tin needs decanting into another container for the fridge. Pouches are lighter, easier to store in bulk, and each one is sized for a single meal, which suits a smaller dog or a multi-dog household where portions vary.
Trays sit somewhere in between, often single-serve like a pouch but with a texture and presentation closer to a tin. None of the three formats is inherently better nutritionally — the differences are almost entirely about storage, portioning and how much mess a torn pouch or open tin makes in your kitchen.
What to check before ordering in bulk
Check the calorie content and feeding guide against your dog's actual weight before ordering a large multipack, since wet foods vary more in calorie density than dry foods do, and what one brand calls a full meal pouch can differ noticeably from another's.
If you are trying a new food for the first time, order a small pack rather than committing straight to a large case. Introduce it gradually alongside your dog's current food over several days, and only move to a bigger delivery once you know your dog gets on with it.
Storage once it arrives
Unopened wet food generally keeps well at room temperature until its use-by date, so a delivery of a larger multipack is a genuinely practical way to stock up rather than something that needs immediate fridge space. Once opened, though, any wet food needs to go in the fridge and be used within the timeframe stated on the pack.
If you have a multi-dog household with different portion needs, single-serve pouches or trays are usually easier to manage than a large tin that has to be split and stored across several meals.
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 wet or dry dog food better?
- Neither is universally better; it depends on your dog and your circumstances. Wet food is often more palatable for fussy eaters or older dogs, while dry food is generally more convenient to store and less messy. Many owners feed a mix of both, and your vet can advise if you have a specific concern.
- How long does wet dog food last once opened?
- Follow the guidance on the specific pack, but most opened wet food needs to be refrigerated and used within a day or two. Cover a partially used tin or pouch rather than leaving it open in the fridge to help keep it fresh for that window.
- Can I order wet dog food in bulk?
- Yes, unopened wet food generally keeps well at room temperature until its use-by date, so ordering a larger multipack delivered to your door is a practical way to stock up rather than something you need to use immediately.
- Should I switch dog food gradually or all at once?
- Gradually, over several days, mixing increasing amounts of the new food in with the old. A sudden switch, even between two good-quality foods, can upset a dog's stomach, whereas a gradual change usually settles without any issue.
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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.