Our Meals
Learn more about the quality, nutrition and storage requirements of the fresh meals we offer.
How are my Years meals personalised to my dog?
At Years, we believe every dog deserves a diet as unique as they are. That’s why we’ve worked hand-in-paw with qualified vets and canine nutritionists to craft recipes that deliver 100% complete, balanced nutrition, and includes personalised feeding
How are Years meals cooked?
At Years, we make mealtime simple, safe, and nutritious for your dog. Our Nottinghamshire kitchen team steam cook every meal to eliminate harmful bacteria like Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria. This gentle process keeps all the natural goodness inta
What’s the Quality of Meat in Years Meals?
At Years, we take pride in using only prime cuts of meat, from forequarter steak to chicken thigh and Scottish salmon — the kind you'd recognise on your own plate. We use prime cuts like forequarter steak, chicken, and turkey thigh, paired with nutri
Are Years Meals Grain-Free?
Yes — completely! At Years, we are grain free, legume free and pea free. Instead, we choose quinoa, a nutrient-rich seed that offers a host of health benefits for your dog. It may be small, but quinoa is a mighty ingredient that may help support your
How should I store Years meals and how long do they stay fresh?
🐶 How to Store Years Meals & Keep Them Fresh. No more freezing or defrosting, feeding your dog just got easier!. Thanks to our gentle steam cooking method, Years meals and Breed Health+ supplement blends can be stored in your pantry or cupboard and
How long will Years’ meals stay fresh once opened?
Once opened pop on your Stay Fresh™ lid and store in the fridge for up to seven days.
How much should I feed my dog?
🐕 How Do I Know My Dog’s Portion Size Is Right?. At Years, we make it easy to feed your dog the perfect amount. Just tell us about your dog - their age, weight, activity level, and more - and we’ll calculate their daily calorie needs. We then portio
How do I introduce my dog to Years?
To avoid tummy upsets that can come from sudden diet changes, we recommend a gradual transition over a period of 7 days, using the following amounts:. We have found that 7 days is perfect for most dogs, but for extra sensitive tums, an even more grad
Do you provide vegetarian or vegan diets for dogs?
At the moment, Years doesn’t produce vegetarian or vegan diets. Your dog’s dinner can do more than get their tail going. Research into fresh wholefood diets is helping us understand how nutrition can contribute to everyday health and healthy ageing,
How is Breed Health+ chosen for my specific dog breed?
All Years fresh recipes are 100% nutritionally complete. But why stop there? To give their dinner a little extra oomph, every order comes with a personalised tub of Breed Health+, an exclusive supplement blends chosen specifically for your dog’s bree
Can I add Years to my dog's current diet?
For the full Years experience, we recommend feeding 100% Years, with fresh wholefood meals, personalised feeding instructions and Breed Health+ included in your dog’s plan. However, you can also partially feed Years alongside another complete dog foo
How do I see the nutritional content of my dog's recipe?
To see the nutritional content of our recipes, visit our Adult Meals page or Puppy Meals page. Scroll down to a recipe and select the green "Find out more" button. A pop-up will appear on the right-hand side of your screen, where you can see:
What ingredients are in Years meals?
Developed with the goal of helping support a healthy, happy dog for years to come, Years meals bring together fresh wholefood ingredients in gently steam cooked, nutritionally complete recipes, with personalised feeding instructions based on your dog
What assurance can you give me about quality and food safety?
Great question — and one we love answering. At Years, food safety and quality aren't an afterthought; they're baked into every single step of how we make your pup's meals, from ingredient sourcing right through to the tray landing on your doorstep. E
What is the meat content?
At Years, we believe dog food should be just that - real food. The kind you'd recognise on your own plate, like juicy steak or tender chicken. That’s why we only use whole, prime cuts of meat, like pork shoulder or chicken thigh, never mechanically s
How do I know which supplement is right for my dog?
We tailor the supplement to your dog's needs. Each supplement is packed full of ingredients known to be beneficial for your dog's breed. If your dog has an allergy to any of the ingredients, e.g., fish, soya, milk, etc., we can take this into account
Is Years food suitable for dogs with allergies/medical conditions?
🐶 Is Years Food Suitable for Dogs with Allergies or Medical Conditions?🐾HypoallergenicAll of our meal recipes can be considered hypoallergenic: - Free from added colours, flavours, and preservatives - Free from grains such as wheat and corn. 🌿 Pur
Do Years use any artificial colours or flavours?
No, we don’t. We don’t need to because our meals, treats and supplements are made with 100% fresh wholefoods with no added colours, flavours, or preservatives. All ingredients used are taken from the human food chain, i.e. no by-products or waste ite
Do Years use preservatives?
Absolutely not! 🎉 We never add preservatives or any artificial nasties to our meals.
Can I heat up Years meals?
Yes you can, and they can be heated multiple times too. Warm the food gently either in the microwave or by flash frying – not too hot though! This can be helpful for fussy eaters as warming the food can release more of the yummy aromas and flavours.
Can I freeze the meals?
❄️ Can I Freeze the Meals?. Yes, you can! Freezing our meals is a great option if you’d like to keep them for longer.
What is the protein content of your meals?
All our meals are made using 60% prime cuts of meat and fish – from maturated steak to skinless chicken thighs. You can see the meat your dog is eating (no brown mush from us!). The crude protein content for each recipe is as follows. For more inform
What is the fat content of your meals?
🥩 What Is the Fat Content of Years Meals?. All Years meals are crafted with 60% prime cuts of meat and fish — from maturated steak to skinless chicken thighs. You’ll always see the real ingredients in your dog’s bowl — no mystery mush here!🐕 Fat Co
Are Years meals gluten-free?
Gluten is a protein found only in certain grains like wheat, barley, and rye and we don't use any grains in our recipes.Instead of grains or other fillers, we use quinoa and buckwheat, protein-rich seeds with impressive health benefits:. Quinoa isn’t
Are Years meals hypoallergenic?
Are Years meals hypoallergenic?. Great news! All Years core-meal recipes can be considered hypoallergenic — free from grains, dairy, and artificial additives, and made with only 100% wholefood ingredients. Every Years recipe is crafted with your pup'
Why Is There More Liquid in My Dog’s Meals?
You might notice that some trays contain more liquid than others — and that’s totally normal! Here’s why:. 🥩 It’s Real Food, Not Factory Filler. Our meals are handmade using fresh, natural ingredients — not the uniform, processed stuff you find in t
Are Years meals compliant with WSAVA guidelines?
Yes — Years follows WSAVA guidelines when preparing meals for your dog. These guidelines help ensure that every recipe is nutritionally complete, safe, and backed by veterinary expertise. At Years, we’re committed to delivering meals that meet the hi
How do I transition from raw food?
Switching your dog from a raw diet to Years is easier than you think! Because our recipes are minimally processed and cooked low and slow, they digest at a very similar rate to raw food. That means your pup’s tummy will feel right at home. 🐾. Take i
Have Years recipes been updated?
🐶 The World’s Best Dog Food Just Got Even Better!. What’s New for 2026?. After months of research, taste trials (and yes, even more testing!), we’re thrilled to announce three powerhouse ingredients joining our recipes:. We’ve always loved quinoa in
British Spring Lamb Shepherds Pie FAQ
This meal contains 600 calories in total. We recommend checking your dog’s usual daily calorie intake and serving a portion accordingly.Not sure of your dog’s typical serving size? You can find it on the label of your usual Years meals, or by logging
What's new about this version of the Wagyu Steak Lasagne?
Great news! We've given the Wagyu Steak Lasagne a serious upgrade. Same indulgent concept your pup loves, done even better. We've refined almost every element of this dish to make it cleaner, more nutritious, and even more delicious. Here's a full ru