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North Wales Live
13 hours ago
- Business
- North Wales Live
'I made one smart and easy switch to my dogs meals and it saved me over £200 a year'
As a devoted owner of two rescue Staffie crosses, Phoebe and Frank, their nutritional wellbeing is my number one priority. However, we recently faced a challenging decision that turned out to be one of our best yet. Our usual dog food was steadily increasing in price, and Phoebe, the fussier eater, began showing disinterest at meal times. After evaluating various different brands based on cost, nutritional content, and customer reviews, we finally made the decision to swap their diet, opting for a subscription of Forthglade's Lightly Baked Lamb Kibble, which has proven to be a godsend for various reasons. The dry food subscription offers options of 2kg, 6kg, 12kg, and 18kg bags. Although prices fluctuate depending on the flavour, the lamb variety starts at £12.59, reduced from £13.99. We choose the 12kg option as it lasts us precisely four weeks. If you have a smaller dog, the same 12kg could last considerably longer - potentially eight to 12 weeks depending on size, resulting in further savings, reports the Mirror. Each month, two 6kg bags of nutritionally balanced kibble are delivered to our doorstep with complimentary next-day delivery. I particularly appreciate the convenience of receiving two 6kg bags instead of a single 12kg bag, as it's easier to handle and helps maintain the freshness of the food. The subscription is priced at £62.99, a reduction from the usual £69.99, already providing savings as our previous food cost was £80 per month. In total, we're pocketing around £17 each month, equating to over £200 annually, and that's before considering the exclusive subscriber benefits. For instance, I secured a substantial discount on my initial order, paying less than £50 for the first with each renewal of our subscription, we've accumulated 'rewards', and currently have approximately £8 in our account that we can opt to deduct from a future order. I could choose to make one month slightly cheaper, or accumulate my credits until I have enough for a 'free' bag. Forthglade isn't the only brand offering subscription services for their food. Elsewhere, Marleybones is granting new customers 30% off their trial selection boxes, while Butternut Box is serving up 25% off the first two boxes for owners in similar subscription schemes. One aspect I particularly like about the Forthglade subscription is its flexibility. We're due to go on holiday soon and our order would have arrived whilst we were away, so we simply postponed our delivery by two weeks with a few clicks. No phone calls, no hassle, just a straightforward online adjustment. Even better, it was dispatched three hours later and arrived the following afternoon, with next day delivery included as standard. Another reason we opted to adjust our subscription was due to the fact that our orders were consistently placed on a Saturday, leading to delivery on Monday. We've since changed this, and now our deliveries arrive on Thursday, which suits us much better. It's super flexible, too, with the ability to skip, pause, or delay orders with ease. Forthglade emails reminders before dispatch, plus, there's no binding contract, allowing for cancellation at any time should it not meet your needs. But ultimately, the true test is whether Phoebe and Frank take to it, and I'm thrilled to report it's been clean bowls all round - the lamb variety has been a standout favourite after years of chicken kibble. This sentiment is shared by other pet owners on Trustpilot, where Forthglade boasts a 4.6-star rating. One reviewer praised: "The website is helpful for allowing you to make choices. Customer services are responsive and address any issues directly with you - a real person not a Bot. Food is delivered quickly, well packaged. Most importantly I don't think in the three months we have had our pup, I have wasted a single ounce of dried food as she dives on it every day.' "I have just changed my subscription with Forthglade and it was so easy to do," shared another satisfied customer. "It's so far so good as my boys are now on the Senior dog wet food. The delivery is always so prompt. Keep up the good work." However, some customers expressed a desire for more variety. One pet owner stated: "I have been getting the Salmon/Sardine multipack on subscription for a few months now and my dog loves it. Easy to change delivery days with subscription and never worry about running out. Great for my dogs allergies who can only have fish but wish the multipack had more than 2 flavours for more variety. "Subscription order came on time, notification was received of when payment was taken, my 3 little dogs are very happy that Mum didn't run out of their chew sticks," wrote another, adding, "It's one less thing to think about when doing my shopping." In the past, I used to place orders manually, but the Forthglade subscription has truly been a blessing, eliminating one task from my life admin to-do list. The next day delivery is convenient, and the perks are a real bonus. Plus, I've frequently ordered their treats and wet food from there too, so now everything arrives simultaneously. One crucial aspect for me was ensuring we weren't compromising quality for convenience - Forthglade remains a premium brand, but they simply know how to cater to their customers. It's one of the easiest, smartest switches we've made, and my only regret is not doing it sooner.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
'I ditched my dogs' food for a subscription and saved over £200'
We recently switched to Forthglade's dog food subscription and it's already made a huge difference for our fussy Staffie crosses, Phoebe and Frank - my only regret is not doing it sooner As the proud owner of two rescue Staffie crosses, Phoebe and Frank, ensuring they get the very best when it comes to their nutrition is a top priority. But recently, we had to make a tough decision - and it turned out to be one of the best we ever made. Our go-to dog food was becoming more expensive by the month, and Phoebe - the pickier of the pair - started turning her nose up at mealtimes. So, I had a scout around and compared a number of brands on their price, nutritional value and shopper reviews, and we settled on a subscription of Forthglade's Lightly Baked Lamb Kibble, and honestly, it's been a game changer. With the dry food subscription, owners can choose from 2kg, 6kg, 12kg and 18kg bags. While prices may vary depending on the flavour, the lamb starts at £12.59 down from £13.99. Personally, we opt for the 12kg as we know this lasts us exactly four weeks. If you have a smaller dog, that same 12kg could stretch you much further - potentially eight to 12 weeks depending on size, saving even more in the long run. Every month, two 6kg bags of nutritionally complete kibble lands on our doorstep with free next-day delivery. Personally I love that it comes in two 6kg bags rather than one 12kg one as it makes it much more manageable to move around, and keeps the food fresher. The subscription costs £62.99 instead of the regular £69.99, which already saves us money as our previous food was £80 per month. In total, we're saving around £17 per month, which works out at over £200 per year, and that's before you factor in the exclusive subscriber perks. For example, I managed to get a hefty discount on my first order and paid less than £50 for the first month. Since then, every time our subscription has renewed, we've earned 'rewards' and currently have around £8 in our account that we can choose to knock off a future order. I could decide to make one month a little cheaper, or save up my credits until I have enough for a 'free' bag. Forthglade isn't the only brand offering subscription services on their food. Elsewhere, Marleybones is offering new customers 30% off their trial selection boxes, with Butternut Box dishing out 25% off owners' first two boxes in similar subscription services. One of my favourite things about the Forthglade subscription, though, is the flexibility. We're heading on holiday soon and our order would have been due while we were away, so we simply moved our delivery back by two weeks with a few clicks. No phone calls, no fuss, just an easy online tweak. What's even better is that it was dispatched three hours later and arrived the following afternoon, with next day delivery coming as standard. Another reason we did want to tweak the subscription was because our orders were always placed on a Saturday, and therefore wouldn't arrive until Monday, which is worth keeping in mind. They now arrive on a Thursday instead which is much more convenient. I also like that you can skip, pause, or delay orders, and Forthglade sends a handy email reminder before each order. There's no contract, so it can be cancelled at any time if it's not right for you. Of course, the most important thing though, is that Phoebe and Frank enjoy it and let me tell you - it's been clean bowls all round. The lamb has been a real hit after years of chicken kibble. They seem to have reached a whole new level of excitement for mealtimes and as a dog mum, nothing makes me happier than to see them happy and healthy. Other pet owners have echoed my thoughts on Trustpilot, too, where Forthglade has earned a 4.6 star rating from shoppers. One said: 'The website is helpful for allowing you to make choices. customer services are responsive and address any issues directly with you - a real person not a Bot. Food is delivered quickly, well packaged. Most importantly I don't think in the three months we have had our pup, I have wasted a single ounce of dried food as she dives on it every day.' 'I have just changed my subscription with Forthglade and it was so easy to do,' said another. 'It's so far so good as my boys are now on the Senior dog wet food. The delivery is always so prompt. Keep up the good work.' Some people said they would prefer more variety. One owner said: 'I have been getting the Salmon/Sardine multipack on subscription for a few months now and my dog loves it. Easy to change delivery days with subscription and never worry about running out. Great for my dogs allergies who can only have fish but wish the multipack had more than 2 flavours for more variety.' 'Subscription order came on time, notification was received of when payment was taken, my 3 little dogs are very happy that Mum didn't run out of their chew sticks,' penned a fourth, 'It's one less thing to think about when doing my shopping.' Previously I used to manually order food and the Forthglade subscription really has been a godsend for taking one thing off my life admin to-do list. The next day delivery is convenient, and the perks are a real bonus. Plus I've often ordered their treats and wet food from there too, so now I can just have everything arrive at the same time. And one thing that was really important to me was that we weren't sacrificing quality for convenience - Forthglade is still a premium brand, but they just know how to look after their customers. It's one of the easiest, smartest switches we've made and my only regret is not doing it sooner.
