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Tell us about your dog and we'll recommend the right grain-free Essential Foods recipe — with the exact daily feeding amount and cost delivered to your door across Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Feeding amounts are a guide. Every dog is different — adjust over 2–3 weeks until stools are firm and your dog feels satisfied. Reduce by 10% if your dog gains weight. Contact us for personal advice.
Choosing the right dog food in Ireland isn't just about what your dog enjoys — it's about giving them the right nutrition for their size, age and life stage. Essential Foods is a premium grain-free dog food brand based in Tipperary, Ireland, and every recipe is made with over 70% fresh meat, free from grain, fillers and artificial additives.
Our dog food calculator takes the guesswork out of feeding. Whether you have a tiny Chihuahua or a giant Irish Wolfhound, a puppy or a senior dog, the tool uses the exact feeding guides from our products — not generic formulas — to tell you precisely how many grams to feed each day, how much it costs, and which bag size suits your dog best.
We deliver across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland with fast, reliable shipping. All our recipes — Superior Living, Estate Living, Nautical Living, Highland Living, Older and Contour — are available in 2.5kg and 10kg bags, with multi-bag discounts on the 10kg bags.
The amount depends on your dog's weight, age and life stage. As a general guide, a 10kg adult dog needs around 140g per day of a high-meat grain-free food like Essential Foods. A 30kg dog needs around 310g. Use the calculator above to get the exact amount for your dog — it's based directly on our feeding guides, not an estimate.
Essential Foods is widely regarded as one of the best grain-free dog food brands available in Ireland. With over 70–85% fresh and dried meat content across all recipes, no grain, no fillers and no artificial ingredients, it's trusted by thousands of dog owners across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Our most popular recipe, Superior Living, contains 83% chicken, duck, salmon and egg.
It's not just the size — the kibble is different too. The 2.5kg bag contains small kibble, which is better suited to small and toy breeds. The 10kg bag contains large kibble, which encourages chewing and is better for medium, large and giant breeds. The calculator above automatically recommends the right bag for your dog's size.
Yes — on our 10kg bags only. Buying 2 × 10kg bags brings the price down to €76.50 per bag (saving €16.98), and buying 3 × 10kg bags reduces it further to €72.25 per bag (saving €38.22 in total). The calculator above shows the cost per day at each tier so you can see exactly how much you save.
For small breeds (adult weight under 15kg), switch at around 12 months. For large and giant breeds, wait until 16–18 months as their bones are still developing. Our The Beginning (small breeds) and The Beginning Large Breed are both formulated specifically for puppies. The calculator above will tell you when it's time to switch based on your puppy's exact age.
Neutered dogs have lower energy requirements and can be prone to weight gain. Essential Contour is specifically formulated for neutered and less active dogs — it has a controlled calorie profile to help maintain a healthy weight without cutting back on quality protein. Select "Neutered / Overweight" in the life stage dropdown above to see Contour's feeding guide for your dog's weight.
Essential Older is tailored for dogs aged 7 and above. It has higher protein to maintain muscle mass, lower fat to prevent weight gain, and added glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM to support joint health. The feeding amounts are the same as our adult recipes — just select "Senior" in the calculator above.
Yes — Essential Foods delivers to all of Ireland, including Northern Ireland. We offer fast, reliable delivery throughout the Republic and Northern Ireland. Orders are dispatched from our base in Tipperary and typically arrive within 2–3 working days.