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Which breed do we get to feed?

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What makes fresh food different?

50-60% real meat

Traditional dog food can contain as little as 4% actual meat. At Butternut Box, every recipe contains at least 50% human-quality meat.

Gently cooked, not ultra-processed

85% of dog food is ultra-processed, blasted at up to 250°C. At Butternut Box, we gently cook at 90°C to kill bacteria and lock in nutrients.

Visible benefits from top to tail

4 in 5 see a health improvement such as more energy, healthier skin & coat, and better poos.

Think better, think Butternut

Compare Butternut fresh with…

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Butternut Box

bowl of dry food

Dry food

Freshly prepared ingredients

Gently cooked, low and slow

Not ultra-processed

Human-quality meat & fish

Frozen for freshness

From dry to FRESH and…

"Willow wolfs her food down and goes back to lick her bowl after every meal."

Some things you’ll never find in our food:

Wheat fillers
The meaning of life (sorry)
Artificial flavours
Meat “derivatives”
Gums
Corn fillers
Artificial preservatives
Eaten homework
Added salt
Fillers
Hydrolysed proteins
Artificial colours
Added thickeners
Synthetic binders
Cheap grains
Artificial preservatives
Bones or beaks
Feet or feathers
Gels
Added sugar
Tennis ball sharing

What you'll find instead, and why

Human-quality meat

Helps support strong muscles and a healthy immune system.

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Sustainably sourced fish

Supports shiny coats, healthy skin, supple joints and brain health.

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Spinach

Rich in vitamin K which supports blood clotting and bone health.

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Blueberries

Contains natural antioxidants.

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Sweet potatoes

Loaded with vitamin C to support healthy immune function.

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Parsley

Has antibacterial properties to support overall health, and could even help to freshen breath.

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Twelve different recipes to choose from

Plenty of variety to satisfy even the fussiest of dogs

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Beef it up

Bestseller

Beef It Up

Tender beef with sweet potatoes, peas and a hint of rosemary.


Rich in flavour

Fussy pup approved

Supports strong muscles

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Chicken you out

Bestseller

Chicken You Out

Succulent chicken with peas and a little sage.


Low in fat

Grain free

Easy to digest

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Gooble Gooble Turkey

Low fat

Gobble Gobble Turkey

Lean turkey with carrots, peas & some rosemary.


Low in fat

Easy to digest

Chicken alternative

New recipe

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Chicken & Salmon

Supports glossy coats

Duo of Chicken with Salmon

Chicken with salmon, pumpkin, red pepper and wholegrain rice, seasoned with a touch of turmeric.


Supports glossy coats

Packed with omega-3

Fussy pup approved

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Lamb

Fussy Pup Approved

Wham Bam Lamb

Aromatic lamb with green beans and a pinch of turmeric


Rich in flavour

Fussy pup approved

Supports strong muscles

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Pork this way

Bestseller

Pork This Way

Juicy pork with carrots, butternut squash, and a touch of sage


Rich in flavour

Fussy pup approved

Supports glossy coats

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Chicken & duck

Bestseller

Duo of Duck & Chicken

With butternut squash, green beans and a sprinkle of cranberries.


Rich in flavour

Supports glossy coats

Dual protein

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Veggie

Vegetarian

Ready Steady Veggie

Hearty veg with fresh cheese, eggs and a pinch of parsley


Low in fat

Grain free

Vegetarian

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Salmon

Supports glossy coats

Salmon to Love

Flaky salmon and white fish with diced potatoes, green beans and a dash of dill.


Rich in flavour

Supports glossy coats

Packed with omega-3

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Pork of the town

Fussy Pup Approved

Pork of The Town

Juicy pork with swede, quinoa and pearl barley, with a sprinkle of sage


Rich in flavour

Fussy pup approved

With fibre-rich quinoa

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Tuck in chicken

Low Fat

Tuck in Chicken

Tender chicken with pumpkin, quinoa and pearl barley, with a touch of thyme


Low in fat

Easy to digest

With fibre-rich quinoa

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Game

Low Fat

You've Got Game

A banquet of venison, guinea fowl and duck, paired with apples, carrots and parsnips and sprinkled with cranberries.


Low in fat

Rich in flavour

Grain free

Loved by dogs (and their people)

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97%

would recommend to other dog owners
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4 in 5

say their dogs have better appetites
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85%

say their dogs finish meals more often
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98%

are happy they made the switch to fresh
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We feed over 400,000 dogs

Tell us a little bit about your dog and we'll get you started on your Fresh journey

See why we're loved by dogs

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Life changing!

"Before butternut we struggled to get our Doberman to eat anything. We tried different kibbles, wet foods, toppers, food toys, and tough love. Finally trying Butternut was one of the best decisions of our lives! Now our girl not only eats but is EXCITED for meal time. It took away all of our stress and anxiety around mealtime. To anyone hesitating to switch, taken it from us and do it!"

Reviewed on Trustpilot, Sept 2026
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After 10 years on raw, we're never looking back

Ted has struggled with dry, flaky, yeasty skin and recurring skin problems for years. We had tried changing proteins, removing chicken and beef, and even ended up needing steroids to keep him comfortable. Just two weeks later, the difference has been incredible. His dry, flaky skin has almost completely disappeared, his coat feels healthier, and his skin is back to looking normal. He’s happier, more comfortable, and honestly the improvement has exceeded my expectations.

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Alison

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Butternut is such a quality food

"My girl was so fussy, hated kibble and I couldn’t cope with the mess and inconvenience of raw, there’s such a variety and it honestly smells delicious. Also no more runny poos, finally a food that sits well with her delicate tum! Always delivered on time and well packed to keep frozen. I buy the 600g and split it into 4 meals, best value and keeps in the fridge. Love it."

Reviewed on Trustpilot, Sept 2026

How it works

PROFILE

We build your dogs plan

Take 2 minutes to tell us all about them, and we’ll create their personalised plan right away.

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RECIPES & PLANS

You choose their recipes

Pick from our menu of meals, with the freedom to change or swap them at anytime.

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DELIVERY

Delivered when you want

We’ll deliver to your door. You’ll always have control to pause, push or cancel a box.

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A subscription that works for you

Tweak plan

Recipes, portion sizes, treats - it’s all in your hands.

Deliveries

You choose when and how often your box arrives.

Pause

Hit pause any time from your account.

Cancel

Leave whenever you like. We won’t make it weird.

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Trusted by vets

“I recommend it to all my patients as a healthy, trusted and nutritious diet. Even their fussiest pups love it”
Dr. Ciara Clarke

FAQs

"4 in 5 see a health improvement such as more energy, healthier skin & coat, and better poos."
Butternut Box Customer Survey, February 2026, n=6,430. Q: “Have you noticed any positive changes in your dog’s health since feeding Butternut Box? Such as better appetite, more energy, healthier skin & coat, or better poops.” 5,208 selected “Yes”.

"85% of dog food is ultra-processed"
Over-processed = high-heat methods like extrusion (dry kibble) and canning, which made up 86.5% of UK pet food revenue in 2024. Source: Grand View Research, UK Pet Food Market Report, 2025.

"97% would recommend to other dog owners"
Butternut Box Customer Survey, February 2026, n=5,917. Q: “Would you recommend Butternut Box to other dog owners?” 5,739 selected “Yes”.

"4 in 5 say their dogs have better appetites"
Butternut Box Customer Survey, February 2026, n=1,859. Q: “Since feeding Butternut Box have you noticed an improvement to your dog’s appetite?” 1,506 selected “Yes”.

"85% say their dogs finish meals more often"
Butternut Box Customer Survey, February 2026, n=1,783. Q: “Since feeding your dog Butternut Box have you noticed your dog finishes meals more often? (an increase in “clean bowls”).” 1,448 selected “Yes”.

To get started, you'll need to create an account. This is what you will use to manage your subscription moving forward. We'll ask you some questions about your dog (or dogs) then recommend a bespoke plan for them. You can choose which of our recipes you would like to receive and we will deliver them in convenient portions direct to your door.

Butternut Box is Fresh dog food, which means it isn't excessively processed like wet or dry food. Instead, we use whole, human-quality ingredients you can see and say. Our meals are gently cooked at 90°C to lock in the nutrients, then frozen ready to serve from the fridge. Finally, each recipe is taste-tested by us to make sure it's the best it can be. Good enough for us, good enough for them.

We ask lots of questions about your dog when you sign up to Butternut. We're not just being nosy (although we do love talking about dogs), it's so that we make sure we are recommending the correct portion size. We'll ask about their age, weight, body condition, activity level and snacking habits. We then compare the information provided against our feeding guidelines. These have been created by our lead veterinary nutritionist, who is a professor in canine nutrition and a past chairperson of the Scientific Advisory Board of FEDIAF (the governing body that decides what should go into our pets’ food from a nutritional perspective).

Yes, all Butternut Box meals are complete and balanced. We actually go one step further, as they’re also highly digestible, which means the good stuff in our food is more easily absorbed, and dogs get more nutrients with every bite. And more nutrients on the inside means more benefits on the outside.

Every dog has different tastes, so if they're not keen on the first recipe they try, don't fret. There's plenty of others on our menu, so they're sure to find a favourite. Keep switching it up and see what takes their fancy. Any change in food or diet can have an effect on their tum, which is why transitioning is so important. You'll find a transitioning guide in your first box, so be sure to have a read of that before serving their first meal. It can take up to 14 days for a dog to fully transition to a new food, so stick with it, and remember we're here to help at every step of the way. Of course if your dog has any allergies or sensitivities, let us know and we'll be sure to tailor their recipes to suit them.

Our meals will arrive frozen, ready to be stored in your freezer or defrosted in the fridge. We put just the right amount of ice packs and insulation in your box to make sure your food stays fresh until you arrive home, then you can pop the pouches into the freezer as soon as you can. If it's thawed a little before they reach your freezer, not to worry - as long as the pouch is cold to the touch, it's perfectly safe to serve. A signature isn't required for delivery, so your box will be ready and waiting for you when you get home. Remember you can download our app to get updates when your box is on its way.

You’re in complete control of your plan, so you can easily stop, start or skip deliveries whenever you like. To stop your subscription, simply head to the ‘Account Details’ section of your account and click ‘Pause Subscription’. Follow the prompts and you’ll be given the option to ‘Stop Subscription’.

When we say human-quality ingredients, we mean ingredients that have been sourced from the human food supply chain. In other words, ingredients like chicken, beef, carrots or peas that are of such high quality, they can be (and are) used for our own human food. Once they're inside our Kitchens, they can no longer be used for human food, but they can always be easily traced back to their origins and retain their quality from the moment they're sourced to when they're served. This is unlike the ingredients used in many kibble or wet foods, which are often difficult to trace and not fit for human consumption.

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