Freeze-dried treats and natural chews with nothing added
The 100% RAW. Made to Chew range brings together ESSENTIAL FOODS' longest-lasting chews, and for dogs who love freeze-dried treats and clean, natural snacks, the search ends here. Every product is made from a single ingredient. SMALL COD FISH DELIGHTS, LARGE COD FISH DELIGHTS and NORTH SEA CHEWY FISH DELIGHTS are 100% cod. Nothing else. ICELAND FISH DELIGHTS are made from 100% Icelandic cod, while RABBIT DELIGHTS are 100% rabbit ears and WILD BOAR DELIGHTS 100% wild boar hide. No sugar, no artificial flavourings, no unnecessary fillers. Just the raw ingredient, exactly as nature delivered it.
That is precisely why the range is such an obvious choice for dogs with a sensitive digestive system or known reactions to particular protein sources. When the ingredient list contains a single name, you know exactly what your dog is chewing on, and that makes it far easier to keep track of what works day to day. If your dog calls for extra care when it comes to choosing a protein source, you will find further options among our allergy-friendly products.
Chewing time that occupies the mind as much as the jaws
Chewing is not simply entertainment. It is one of the most natural ways for a dog to settle, and a good chewing session can bring the heart rate down after an eventful day. SMALL ROLLED DELIGHTS and LARGE ROLLED DELIGHTS are classic rolled sticks of 100% beef hide with plenty of gnawing on offer, while COW DELIGHTS provides two generous cow ears and PORK DELIGHTS three pig ears. SKIN DELIGHTS of 100% beef hide and SMALL LAMB SKIN DELIGHTS of 100% lambskin, rich in protein, deliver the same long-lasting chewing experience in a different texture.
Choose the size to suit the dog, not the appetite. A small dog gets the most out of the smaller varieties, while the larger pieces are better suited to powerful jaws. If your dog is the type to make a treat last, it is well worth exploring our selection with long chewing time. The mechanical action of chewing also massages the gums and helps keep plaque at bay, and if you would like to look into the subject more closely, we have gathered our knowledge on oral hygiene and bad breath.
How treats fit into the daily feeding routine
Treats need to be counted as part of the day's total energy intake. This is especially true of the richer chews such as cow ears and pig ears, where a single piece can go a long way. A good rule of thumb is that snacks should only make up a small share of your dog's daily ration, and that the meal is adjusted accordingly on days with extra chewing activity. If you are unsure how to strike the right balance between chews and your dog's meals, our nutritional advisers are ready by phone, chat and email to help you put together a plan tailored to your dog.
Weight is a reliable guide. If you notice the ribs becoming harder to find, or the waistline disappearing, the culprit is usually the snacks rather than the meal. We have written a thorough guide on how to assess whether your dog is at a healthy weight, and how to make adjustments without compromising on the good moments.
For puppies, adults and dogs in their golden years
The need to chew stays with a dog throughout life, but it looks rather different along the way. Puppies chew because teething demands it, and here the softer, smaller varieties such as SMALL LAMB SKIN DELIGHTS or the smaller fish treats make good sense. If you are laying the whole foundation for your little one, you will find all our advice gathered in the Puppy Universe.
The adult dog can handle the sturdier pieces, while the senior dog often benefits from the thinner, more yielding treats if the teeth have become worn. The fish products are particularly appreciated here, being easy to bite through and full of flavour at the same time. If you would like to explore the full breadth of our snacks, you will find the rest in our selection of treats, where every range has its own character and its own purpose.
