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Mixing bowl composition
This is the ingredients list as printed on the packaging or manufacturer's website.
Think of the 'mixing bowl' composition like a recipe - all the ingredients you would need to put in a 'mixing bowl' in order to make the food.
Ingredients have to be listed in descending order of their weight so the higher it appears, the more there is.
Highlighted ingredients
Ingredients that we believe to be controversial or inferior are highlighted in yellow with particularly low grade, highly contentious or excessively vague ingredients in red.
As fed composition
While the 'mixing bowl' composition is useful for knowing what went into the food, it doesn't always reflect what your dog is actually eating. This is because the processes that turn the ingredients into the finished pet food can significantly alter the relative weights of the ingredients.
For this reason we've calculated the approximate 'as fed' percentages for the main ingredient categories in the finished product.
Please note that these figures are very approximate. They are estimates based on the information provided by the manufacturer in the ingredients list so the clearer the terminology and the more percentages they provide, the more accurate our estimates will be. Wherever information is lacking, we always assume the worst.
Ingredient categories
◉ Meat ingredients: includes all meat and fish ingredients except isolated fats/oils.
◉Added oils and fats: includes all isolated oil and fat ingredients.
◉ Carb-rich ingredients: includes all ingredients derived from grains, pseudo-grains, potatoes and other starchy root vegetables, sweet potato and legumes (except whole peas which are categorised under fruit and veg) except for isolated protein and extracted oils. Also includes fibre supplements.
◉ Fruit and veg: includes all whole vegetables and fruits.
◉ Other: all other ingredients. Mostly made up by nutritional supplements and additives.
For more information on any ingredient, please take a look at our Dog Food Ingredient Glossary
The dry matter level of a nutrient is the percentage there would be in the food if all of the water was removed.
With water taken out of the equation, these figures allow the nutrient levels of foods of different types (like wet and dry) to be compared on an even playing field.
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88.00 out of 100 - Excellent
Our unique product ratings are calculated based on a number of characteristics including the quality and quantity of the stated ingredients, certain nutritional and technological additives and the processing methods used to create the food. They are designed to indicate how beneficial we think a food is likely to be for the majority of dogs when fed on a daily basis for an extended period. Click here for more information
Country of origin:United Kingdom
A technological additive is any substance added to a pet food "for a technological purpose and which favourably affects the characteristics of feed".
The most common categories of technological additives include preservatives and antioxidants, gelling agents and thickeners and probiotics.
While the primary effects of technoloical additives are certainly 'favourable' (increased shelf life in the case of preservatives & antioxidants, better food texture and consistency in the case of gelling agents and thickeners etc.) some have been linked to health problems in pets and should be treated with caution.
Unfortunately, many technological additives do not have to be declared by the manufacturer so just because they do not appear on the label does not necessarily mean they are not in the food. If in doubt, ask the manufacturer directly exactly what technological additives their foods contain.
Francesca •19 days ago
Does it still need a slow transition if we switch from another fresh food (Butternut Box)?Catherine Rowe •3 months ago
Hi does anyone know if the Marleybones product sold in Waitrose is the same as what you get direct from Marleybones with a subscription? Thanks.Janna Salam
Catherine Rowe
•2 months ago
Yes, the subscription is just a delivery service with the quantity based on how much they have calculated your dog should eatCatherine Rowe
Janna Salam
•2 months ago
Thanks. It's cheaper off Marleybones too. And more varieties. Just transitioning my puppies from Skinner's wet puppy food to this now they are 8 months old. No problem so far.Vikki Williams •8 months ago
Our 4 month old miniature dachshund pup was having trouble with her poo’s when we had her on raw, they were really hard and chalky. She was also vomiting the raw up and had really itchy skin so we knew it didn’t agree with her (specifically the beef) We decided to change her food and try marleybones, and she absolutely loves it! Her poo’s are so much better, she hasn’t vomited, no more itchy skin and her fur is much shinier! Overall my pup loves this food, although it doesn’t smell the best it’s worth it for our pup. Her tail wags every time it’s dinner time.Janna Salam
Vikki Williams
•2 months ago
I agree. The smell is quite strong im changing itAlina Flint •one year ago
All this information is out of date. No longer free-range and the ingredients/analysis is all outdated. Unfortunately it seems they have cheapened the products after they built their customer base.Charlie Mackenzie
Alina Flint
•one year ago
They don’t even list out the offal in their food , what do you expectMarleybones
Alina Flint
•10 months ago
Hi Alina, Thank you very much for making us aware that the page needs updating, this has now been updated to reflect the small tweaks that’s been made to our recipes. I want to assure you our quality is as high as ever before! Although we have updated our recipes, we would never compromise on ingredients and still only source our ingredients from high quality farmers within the UK. We have simply increased the veggies and superfoods to give our recipes more visible chunky vegetables, less moisture, and a more meaty texture. Let us know if you have any other questions, we're more than happy to help! Just drop us a line on our website. We look forward to helping you. Have a lovely day. All the best, Mikala (co-founder of Marleybones)Sue Marie •one year ago
My dog got terrible diarrhoea with this food. It was so bad I took her to the vet who initially thought it was a bug but it happened again and again when reintroducing this food. She has been absolutely fine since stopping feeding it. PLEASE BE AWARE: if your dog has a sensitive tummy this probably isn’t the food for them because it contains quinoa which can cause upset.Carol Hanson
Sue Marie
•one year ago
Interesting - we've got a lurcher with a sensitive tummy and she's been absolutely fine on Marleybones since we got her in February 2023. Sorry to hear you had a bad experience.jiffyy
Carol Hanson
•one year ago
My young spaniel also got a runny tummy at the beginning of the transition - I had wanted to see whether Marleybones would suit her, but having met this upset, and it was quite severe, there were two options - give the cartons that I'd bought away, or see if it was I who hadn't realised that she is quite so sensitive. I decided on balance that I'd been a bit over-enthusiastic in following the instructions and that instead perhaps she needed the transition to be made in very very tiny steps very very gradually - so after that I gave her a very very tiny amount for several days, then increased that by another very tiny amount again for several days, and so it went on - and she is absolutely fine with the food now with the much slower introduction. She is happy, and so am I. I also am feeding her other things, so this is only part of her diet at the moment.Marleybones
jiffyy
•11 months ago
Really pleased to hear taking it a step back did the trick, we always recommend transitioning slowly when changing your dog's diet and going in the pace their tum dictates! Thrilled to hear she's happily enjoying her Marleybones. All the best, MikalaMarleybones
Carol Hanson
•11 months ago
So pleased to hear this Carol, we couldn't be happier to have you part of the gang! Feel free to reach us anytime if there's anything we can help with. Warmest, MikalaMarleybones
Sue Marie
•11 months ago
Hi Sue, I’m so sorry to hear your darling girl didn’t tolerate our food well! We’ve carefully curated our meals to ensure optimal digestion, especially since Marley - our whole inspiration for creating Marleybones - suffered from indigestion so creating a food for sensitive stomach was always our highest priority. All our proteins are highly digestible and we include chicory root in all our meals, which is unique in its fibre composition and provides extra support for sensitive stomachs. It is 68% inulin by weight which is an amazing prebiotic fibre. It's used by the ‘’good bacteria’’ in the gut as fuel so food is optimally digested, allowing for maximum nutrient absorption. In essence, this is a natural, daily prebiotic for your dog. We also use fresh ingredients, which are filled raw into the cartons, the cartons are then sealed and steam cooked from the outside in. Steam cooking is one of the gentlest cooking methods, as it keeps all the natural moisture, vitamins and minerals coming from the fresh produce within the meals, locking in all the freshness, flavour, and nutrients. Not only that, but the moisture also ensures optimal digestion and urinary function. We have omitted grains from our meals since they can be linked to intolerances, but high-fibre carbohydrates are very important in your dog’s diet, which is why we add in quinoa instead of your typical grain. Quinoa is actually from a tall spinach-like plant. We’ve chosen quinoa for its superior health benefits including 1) it’s a ‘complete protein’, containing all nine essential amino acids 2) it’s high in dietary fibre which is especially important for your dog’s digestion, blood sugar and weight and 3) it’s very high in minerals such as calcium, manganese, iron, copper, potassium and phosphorus which are critical for your dog’s health. Compared to white and brown rice, quinoa also includes much higher proteins, fibres and nutrients. Most dogs with sensitive stomachs absolutely thrive on Marleybones, and I’m very sorry to hear this wasn’t your experience! We always recommend taking it slow when introducing Marleybones, and we’re here to help every step of the way. Feel free to email us anytime on hello@marleybones.com and we'll be here to help! All the best, MikalaGillian Hale •one year ago
Harvey seemed to initially like this but has now started to have very loose stools with the beef flavour. He is allergic to chicken and won’t touch salmon. A pity there is no other option. The fat content in the beef is too high and peas are not a good ingredient for dogs. A shame as I liked being able to easily store the food and it’s clearly a pretty good quality, but unsure why it is upsetting my Poochon. I’m going to start weaning him on something else tomorrow.Marleybones
Gillian Hale
•11 months ago
Hi Gillian, I'm sorry to hear Harvey has experienced loose stools on the beef meal! Has this been a sudden change, and has there be any other changes to his diet? I'd love to help you get to the bottom of this, please do email us at hello@marleybones.com and we'll be here to help. In case he's developed an intolerance, I would recommend trying our lamb meal. Similarly to our beef recipe, our lamb meal doesn't include peas, in case he's intolerant to peas. We only include fresh garden peas in our chicken and salmon meals. Peas are super nutritious, while being low in calories - they actually include just about every vitamin and mineral you can think of, as well as being beneficial for gut health. We don't include them in all recipes so it's easy to omit them from your diet, in case of any allergies. Please do reach me directly on our email, and I'd love to help. All the best, MikalaRachel Bentham •one year ago
This actually works out more expensive then Different dog food as with them you can choose a larger size 600g or 1000g.Marleybones
Rachel Bentham
•11 months ago
Hi Rachel, if you email us at hello@marleybones.com I'd be more than happy to help find a plan that works best for you! For George's full diet covered, your plan would arrive at £2.45/day, but we can absolutely help make any amendments to your meal plan. All the best, MikalaCockapoo mum •one year ago
My girl loves this food and I have zero complaints, I love being able to store in a cupboard until opened too.Marleybones
Cockapoo mum
•11 months ago
Thank you so much for sharing, I can't tell you how pleased I am to hear your girl loves her Marleybones, and that we can make your life a tad bit easier with our pantry fresh® meals (makes feeding healthy food all that easier!) All the best, MikalaDavid g •one year ago
Excellent food I've just put my 5 month old puppy on it, real quality stuff, Excellent packagingMarleybones
David g
•11 months ago
Thanks so much David, I'm so pleased to hear this! Delighted to have you part of the gang. Warmest, MikalaCharlie Mackenzie •one year ago
I have sent them few emails to ask about the purine level of the food because they never mentioned their food contains livers/hearts on their website and they never replied. They also have suggested me to feed my Dalmatian salmon which is high purine . I would rather go back for the pooch and mutt wet food which is very similar and they have always answer my questions. I feel like all about dog food is just rating the food by just looking at how much protein and how much carbs in the food which is doesn’t make any sense to me. The Orijen one got 40ish % protein but FDA just warned it probably caused DCM in dogs because it contains a lot of meat + pea + highly processed .Marleybones
Charlie Mackenzie
•11 months ago
Hi Charlie, I'm so sorry to hear you haven't received a reply from us! I had just tried searching for your email but I am afraid I can't locate it, I do apologies for this. Please do get back in touch if there's anything at all we can help with! If your dog requires a low purine diet, we don't recommend feeding Marleybones and always recommend you consult with your vet before changing your dog's diet. You can also locate this on our FAQ page if you go to the "help section" of Marleybones and locate the question"Is Marleybones suitable for dog's who need a low purine diet?". If there's anything at all I can help with, feel free to reach me anytime on hello@marleybones.com. All the best, MikalaLeanne Dawson •one year ago
Beware of this brand. I’ve found multiple bone fragments in the lamb food from two different batch’s. The company assured me they don’t use bone so clearly a issue with the manufacturer . Some of the fragments are approx 1cm by 1cm. I’ve checked the last three days of food v carefully and found fragments in all 5 box’sAnn Lloyd •one year ago
Can I feed my dog an occasional raw bone with this like a Turkey Neck?Anon8 •one year ago
The Marleybones website now says the Chicken recipe has 8% fat (up from 5.5%). If you need to feed low fat then this is quite a significant rise for a wet food.Bizliz •one year ago
Happy with the customer service and the food my dog gets although will be stopping the beef as it’s gone quite fatty. My dog has had pancreatitis and must be on low fat food. The salmon and chicken have done her very well. She’s been on Marleybones for over a year now after another supplier let me down due to their broken freezers. Yes it’s dearer than some but I believe it’s the best quality and ethical. I like the occasional gifts that get included. I like too that there is no freezer space needed which was a pain before. This is all stored in a cupboard.Marleybones
Bizliz
•11 months ago
So pleased to hear our chicken and salmon recipes are working well for you! Lamb and beef are naturally more marbled meats, however we have made sure to source as lean meat as possible. Because we only use fresh meats, the marbling can vary from cook to cook, as with any natural ingredients. It also makes sure our meals are always fully natural and delicious in flavour!Malwina Kalbarczyk •one year ago
I've tried to order some of it for my dog to try but because he is only 2.3kg (yorkie) they say the food is going off after 2 days and half of the box would need to be discarded therefore no order was made. I think it is a fair customer serviceSaija McGlashan
Malwina Kalbarczyk
•10 months ago
My dog is quite small and is on a dry food breakfast, so 390g trays are big for her, too. I portion her food out to 2-3 days' worth and freeze the portions I'm not using, taking it out and defrosting in fridge the day before needed.The Waltons •2 years ago
I have been feeding our puppy this for about 3 months and everything has been fine, but today after eating the beef flavour our puppy was sick and continued to be sick throughout the day until she had nothing left to throw up. I have noticed the last order of beef seems to a lot more fatty than previously and was wondering if this could have been the cause of the sickness. Has anyone else had a similar experience or noticed a change in the beef flavour.Bizliz
The Waltons
•one year ago
Yes we have. It might be a seasonal thing to be fair but we pick the fat out, especially as my dog has to be in low fat due to pancreatitis. We shan’t be ordering the beef again. Happy with the chicken and salmon though.Walkingwithdogs •2 years ago
Is this carageenan freeHWPW28 •2 years ago
Absolute garbage. My puppy has been sick with the beef, the lamb and the chicken pouch. The packaging is lovely but the product is a disaster even when served in low portion sizes. Whoever rates this at 95% needs their head examined.David Hampshire
HWPW28
•one year ago
It’s rated on the ingredients in the product, not if it tastes nice, or the dogs love it.Corgi man •2 years ago
This is excellent food. It comes in recyclable tetra packs which store well and look good. All my dogs love it. Including a fussy Pom. I feed with some Harringtons grain free dry food for a bit of crunch and save some money. It comes easily out of the packs and can easily be divided between dogs. Very palatable - smells nice. Excellent customer service and reliable deliveries. Highly recommend.