Why go for grain-free kibble?
The dog food market can be tricky to find your way around in if all you want is to give your dog the very best. However, one rule of thumb is that you generally get what you pay for.
If your dog switches to a high-quality grain-free kibble like ESSENTIALS, you’re likely to notice positive changes in your dog’s well-being.
Here are some factors to consider when looking for a new dog food
The choice between grain-free and run-of-the-mill kibble depends largely on your dog’s specific needs. Some dogs may have grain intolerance or allergy, which makes grain-free meals a better solution, while other dogs have no problems on a grain-based diet. The quality of the kibble is also a big factor given that not all ingredients are ideal.
There are many benefits to grain-free kibble
Allergy-friendly
More and more dogs are found to have allergies, just like us people. Grain-free dry meals are a good solution as they provide the natural nutrition a dog would enjoy if living in the wild. Our meals are primarily made with large amounts of meat, fish and healthy greens, which give your dog the protein, vitamins and minerals they need.
Digestion-friendly
Grain-free kibble is also gentle on the canine digestive system, especially if you go for a premium-quality variety composed of fresh ingredients for a naturally digestible diet.
Breath-friendly
Halitosis, or bad breath, is a common problem in many dogs, and may be due to multiple factors, including their diet. If your dog’s breath is less than fragrant, it may help to switch to a grain-free kibble without fillers, made with premium ingredients.
Energy-friendly
Grain-free kibble gives your dog stable energy, as it cuts out the empty carbs that instantly get converted into sugar, causing a short-term energy spike. When your dog is getting the right nutrition, they also get the energy needed for keeping active and happy.
Grain-free kibble for all breeds, sizes and life phases
GRAIN-FREE MEALS, FROM PUPPIES TO SENIORS
Grain-free meals for puppies
Looking for the ideal kibble for your puppy? We recommend going grain-free. From the outset, ESSENTIALS has focused on creating grain-free meals for puppies because of all the benefits. Bearing in mind that small and large breeds have different nutritional needs, you should choose kibble to match your dog. We offer ESSENTIAL the BEGINNING for puppies reaching an adult weight of 15 kg, and ESSENTIAL the BEGINNING LARGE BREED for those weighing more than 15 kg.
Grain-free meals for adult dogs
Looking for the ideal kibble for your adult dog? From the outset, ESSENTIALS has focused on creating grain-free meals for adult dogs because of all the benefits. Our entire LIVING range has been developed for adult dogs with a normal activity level, and to cater to every flavour preference. Our different varieties are packed with fresh meat, fish, vegetables, berries, fruit and herbs. And naturally grain-free, too. They are also prepared on the basis of our BOF principle to keep your dog’s blood sugar stable.
Grain-free kibble for weight loss or sterilised/ neutered dogs
Grain-free kibble is a great option for dogs that have problems maintaining a healthy weight, as long as the grains are replaced by protein-rich ingredients instead of starchy fillers.
Sterilised and neutered dogs may also benefit from a grain-free diet. After the procedure, your dog is likely to need 30% less calories, while their appetite may well increase. That combined effect may be tricky to overcome, but grain-free meals like our CONTOUR address the issue by avoiding starchy grains, and instead using low-calorie ingredients like chicken.
Let customers speak for us
My chihuahua is a very fussy eater! So I ended up making his food at home. But I realised that he needs nutritionally balanced food. I read the ingredients on Essential Foods and found them very much aligned to what he needs! So happy to know that it’s the low to zero carb food with high protein content, which is what my idiopathic seizure prone chihuahua needs!!
I now add kibbles to his home food and I am assured that he will finish it! Finally found something that my Leo will happily finish!
Recently switched to Jaguar after being on Little Lion for my cats for the past 7 months, they seem to like Jaguar better as they are finishing even more of it in one sitting.
My cats are picky eaters and they seem to love it. I have 2 cats with 2 food bowls. I give them a combination of Jaguar and another brand, one in each bowl and they always finish the Jaguar one first.
My chihuahua has been eating this and the blends really good. No soft stool and gets most of the nutrients needed.
My dog is an extremely picky eater and we used to often waste so much kibbles because it's just left there overnight. Even mixing in fresh chicken doesn't help. She just picks out all the chicken. But THIS essential food is life changing...!! She eats them PLAIN without having to mix fresh food in. What magic & wholesome ingredients!
Trial with the sample pack as my malamute is extremely picky fussy eater.
Seems to like it so I purchased the 10kg & he is taking it well. Hopefully he will not get tired of it too soon hehe.
Switched over to Essential Foods. My dog loves it and he is so excited every meal time.
My dog enjoys this kibble,will order for them again as they seems delicious and full of nutritious value
Was given a sample pack recently and added a small amount to my pup's meals. So far he has no complaints so have decided to continue.
I like that it doesn’t have a strong artificial smell like some other brands. It’s a reliable, good-quality option that my cat truly enjoys.
My pup is super fussy and this is the only kibbles that he enjoys and the only one that we have repeated purchase
my puppy absolutely loves it. i'm also very surprised that there's a lot of protein content in the kibbles compared to other brand out there. hopefully this will help my pup's growth.
Pup loves it to death , he has sensitive and itchy skin and this kibble has allowed him to keep away from additives
ESSENTIAL THE BEGINNING SMALL BREED
free-range British chicken, British country duck, Scottish salmon, trout
ESSENTIAL THE BEGINNING LARGE BREED
free range British chicken, British country duck, Scottish salmon, trout
ESSENTIAL SUPERIOR LIVING
free range British chicken, British country duck, Scottish salmon, trout
ESSENTIAL ESTATE LIVING
grass-fed British lamb, free-run venison, free-range chicken
ESSENTIAL CONTOUR
free range British chicken, British country duck, Scottish salmon, trout
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