Marleybones - Real food, tailored plans, tested on humans!
Who are Marleybones!?
Marleybones are a brand spanking new dog food brand with a difference, who have come onto the scene packing a punch!
Inspired by the owners beautiful English Cocker Spaniel Marley, who struggled to find the right food to settle his delicate tummy and stabilise his weight, Marleybones got to work, and after heaps of research and a tonne of taste tasting, they came up with something that worked and they are sharing the game changing idea with us all, to improve every dog's quality of life and make dinner time the happiest time of the day!
Marleybones is suitable for all pooches, from 8 week old puppers, right up to the golden oldies, and we were thrilled when our box of goodies arrived. The cartons are recyclable, with clear ingredients lists and bold, beautiful branding. Having three pooches ourselves, we need a lot of food in stock, so the rectangular containers were a refreshing change as they are easy to store and stack, saving us storage space for extra snackies!
Introducing Marleybones to Puggy, Pops and Pomegranate.
We slowly introduced our three dogs to Marleybones using their transition guide on their website, to make sure their tummies had the time to understand the changes. We are always nervous to change foods, especially with our beloved rescue dachshund, Pops. She is notoriously fussy, with an extremely delicate digestive system, but we were thrilled to discover how much she enjoyed Marleybones and has had an extra skip in her step ever since the transition. Puggy was also a big fan of his new doggy dining experience, and we have noticed that all three seem very happy at meal times and very content afterwards, with less stinky poops and bloating!
Lastly, Pomegranate, our latest rescue Pomeranian has also given us signs that this is the food for her. She is a nervous pooch who isn’t usually excited for meal times, and we have struggled with thinning fur and dullness since we rescued her in February this year. Fast forward 7 months, she now waits with the pack, jumping up with excitement, ready for her meal. Her favourite is the salmon recipe and we have had comments from her groomer about the condition of her fur, with vast improvements in such a small amount of time. As a family with three dogs, their health and happiness is paramount to us, and we genuinely love how this food has effected them all in such a positive way, and it’s a brand we will always recommend to all our doggy friends!
How it works
Marleybones run a subscription service, to make sure you never run out and always have the right amounts and types of food for your dog's individual needs. Because no two pooches are the same, Marleybones will ask you a few key questions, to make sure you doggo is getting exactly what they need from their meals. Based on your dog's preferences, age, weight and activity level you will start to receive your monthly, specially prepared dog food that they will go barking mad for. The subscriptions are mega simple to set up, and of course, you can edit your plan, pause, cancel and come back to them at any time. When you subscribe, your pooch will also be gifted with some limited edition goodies, including natural treats and chews, Marleybones tennis balls and the most gorgeous, soothing skin and paw balm!
Dog food with a difference
Our dog's health and wellbeing are a priority for us, but we also have other tick boxes we look for when introducing products to our home. Sustainability, ethics and of course doing our bit for the planet are things we are always conscious of and Marleybones hit the ball right out of the park by ticking every single box for us.
Marleybones have taken a very refreshing approach, not only to how they make dog food, but how they run their business.
By implementing blockchain technology, they decided to set their own impressive standards and make sure everyone across their entire supply chain are compliant. Customers are welcomed to access information about their entire supply chain with full transparency, by simply scanning the QR code on their Marleybones meals, showing the customer exactly what the food contains, where its been and where it comes from, so there are no nasty surprises!
The female founded and led brand have impressed me no end, with impeccable customer service and their dedication to helping dogs and our planet. The packaging is completely recyclable and they have a carefully selected squad of British suppliers who are all equally as passionate about protecting and preserving our environment. Whether is covering their fields with solar panels or renewing food waste into biomass or fertiliser, everything is considered. Their standards for animal welfare are some of the best I've ever read about and they will only ever source animals raised in their natural environments using free range chickens, hand reared salmon and grass fed lamb and cattle. All suppliers and manufacturers are within the Great British borders, ensuring lower food miles when bringing dog dining across the country. All Marleybones meals are delivered in packaging made from sustainable sourced, plant-based renewable materials. Superb!
Their Tetra Pak cartons are widely recyclable within the UK. Compared to the widely used can, their smart packaging takes up much less space on lorries, contributing to a smaller carbon footprint. From production to waste management, they have even shown to have an overall climate impact five times less than steel or glass. Which is a pretty good statistic!
We love Marleybones!
We are obsessed with this brand, and we are so happy that they have burst onto the scene, shaking up the dog food industry! Don’t just take our word for it, check them out for yourselves! Their website is easy to use and their customer service is brilliant, so they will be able to answer and questions you may have and ensure you have the best choices for your beloved on four legs!
