Nautical Living is a grain-free meal made with 77% fresh Scottish salmon, trout and seasonal fish. Naturally rich in omega-3 to calm itchy skin and bring back a glossy coat.
Most supermarket and pet-shop foods are bulked out with grains, "meat derivatives" and poor-quality ingredients β exactly what sensitive dogs react to. The itch isn't on the skin. It starts in the bowl.
What changes with Nautical Living
It's not clever marketing. It's what's actually in the bag.
Fresh Scottish salmon, fresh trout, dried herring and whole egg. Fish is the gentlest protein for reactive skin.
Sweet potato and peas for slow energy. Nothing that bulks out the bag and inflames the gut.
Cooked low and slow for steady energy release. Calmer dogs, better digestion, no sugar spikes.
Every ingredient, in order. No "meat derivatives", no mystery.
Small kibble in the 2.5kg bag for small dogs. Larger kibble in the 10kg for medium, large and giant breeds. The more you order, the more you save.
Verified reviews from essentialfoods.ie customers.
All About Dog Food β the UK & Ireland's independent dog-food comparison site β rates Nautical Living 90%+, putting it among the highest-rated dog foods available in Ireland. They score on ingredient quality, not advertising budgets.
"We have two cocker spaniels, both with seborrhea, so we were looking for a food that doesn't irritate it. Ordered Essential Nautical and so far so good⦠looking good."
"Milo loves the food, he's always excited when it's dinner time. He needs a high-protein option because of his hip dysplasia and it works miracles for him."
"Our collie used to be slow to jump in and eat but now loving the Essential food line. All of them seem to work a treat!"
"I was recommended Essential Foods many years ago and have been very pleased with both the company and the dog food. They are always very helpful when choosing the right food. Our dog is now 14."
"Can't fault the customer service from Essential Foods, and my dog is very happy with their dog food."
"Perfect π"
Essential Foods has been Ireland's home of luxury lifestyle dog food for over eight years. Thousands of Irish dogs eat Essential every day, from Tipperary terriers to Dublin labradors, and we've shipped it to every county in the country.
We're not a warehouse. We're dog people who answer the phone, help you pick the right recipe, and get it to your door next day with DPD. If your dog doesn't love it, talk to us.
Choose your bagMost owners notice calmer skin and less scratching within 3β4 weeks, once the old food has fully cleared the system. The coat shine usually follows a few weeks after.
The 2.5kg has a smaller kibble suited to small dogs and is a great trial bag. The 10kg has a larger kibble for medium, large and giant breeds and works out far better value per kilo.
Mix a little more Nautical Living into the old food each day over 7β10 days. The free measuring cup in your first delivery makes portions easy.
Order before 2pm and DPD delivers next working day anywhere in Ireland. Delivery is β¬7.50 on orders under β¬60, and free over β¬60 or on any 10kg bag.
No meat derivatives, no grain, no wheat, no corn, no soy, no artificial colours or preservatives. Just fresh fish and real ingredients, which is why it suits so many dogs with sensitivities.
Next-day delivery Β· Free measuring cup & welcome treats for new customers Β· Rated 90%+
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