Nurturing by Nature Reviews 47

TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My dog tried their raw food today for the first time and absolutely loved it. It looks delicious too! Came frozen, carefully packaged, in recyclable box which the company can do, or reuse. Big shout o... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm a long term happy customer. Consistently every order arrives the next day, complete, well frozen and good quality. This is what I like about NBN, easy, hassle free, reliable. I'm busy and dashi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My order was delivered today and I'm over the moon, I can't wait to treat my favourite furry friend! They're such good quality, the packaging was ideal and the delivery was so quick. Absolutely great... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Having been a loyal customer for over 11yrs I now find the lack of stock online that has been going on for absolutely months now so poor. Unfortunately it has got to a point of defrosted sachets arriv... See more

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When Nettie embarked on her heartfelt journey back in 2004 to improve the life quality of Fred, her cherished Boxer battling a daunting cancerous condition, little did she know that this compassionate venture would blossom into "Nurturing by Nature." Her discovery? A raw, natural diet could work wonders alongside veterinary care, not only extending Fred's life but enhancing the well being of numerous dogs and cats. Almost two decades later, Nurturing by Nature stands as a beacon of hope and health for pet owners far and wide. Based in Dorset, the dedicated team passionately upholds Nettie's legacy, crafting nutrient-rich, raw dog food that mirrors the wholesome, unprocessed meals of nature. But the love doesn't just stop there; they're committed to handpicking treats that perfectly complement these diets, ensuring a holistic approach to your pet's nutrition. What truly sets Nurturing by Nature apart isn't just their unwavering commitment to quality but also their understanding of modern-day convenience. They proudly operate four local shops, yet their heartbeat remains their bustling UK-wide delivery service. Imagine next-day doorstep delivery of premium, life-nourishing meals for your furry companions, all but a click away! This seamless blend of nature's finest and customer convenience underscores their ethos: transformative, accessible wellness for every pet. Witnessing remarkable health transformations fuels their resolve. From shiny coats, spirited tails, and joyous barks of vitality, the stories shared by an ever-growing family of pet enthusiasts are nothing short of inspiring. These tales are not just testimonials but proof that at Nurturing by Nature, every meal is a promise of prolonged health, boundless energy, and shared moments of unconditional love. Whether you're nestled in the countryside or amidst the city's hustle, rest assured, Nurturing by Nature is your go-to sanctuary for pet wellness. Here's to health, happiness, and slobbery kisses - your pet deserves nothing less. Embrace the raw revolution with Nurturing by Nature, where every bite is an ode to life!


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer service gone downhill

I'd previously written a good review of this company due to their range and a good customer service, I'd had an order arrive defrosted and they dealt with it swiftly. However it happened again (I suspect the issue is with smaller orders where they put items in a big box and they move around as they don't pad it out with ice-packs - there wasn’t a single one in my box), and customer service (Susan) told me it was "most unusual" (no apology) and asked me to prove there wasn't a gap in delivery time and me unpacking it - something they could do themselves by looking at dpd delivery time and the time I emailed them. I sent 'evidence' anyway of the no more than 10 mins gap between delivery and me unpacking the box and its been radio silence since, despite me chasing as I still need bones for my dog and explained that I didn’t want to order more and then them send a replacement and me end up with not enough freezer space. I’ve now had to raise this as a disputed fee with my bank and order bones from elsewhere. Lots of hassle when a quick apology, refund or replacement, and an ability to acknowledge that perhaps their packaging might need a tweak was all that was needed.

14 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My order was delivered today and I'm…

My order was delivered today and I'm over the moon, I can't wait to treat my favourite furry friend! They're such good quality, the packaging was ideal and the delivery was so quick. Absolutely great customer service to boot. Thank you.

11 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant customer service

Brilliant customer service, I've ordered a few times from them now and the bones always turn up rock hard, on the one occasion some items were slightly defrosted (and therefore unsafe to feed my dog), the company offered to send out replacement items straight away - no fuss. (The last company I used it happened constantly and they made me take photos of all the defrosted meat which I had to lay out on my kitchen floor!). Really impressed with the customer service but also the range on this site. Great for bones that distract my dog!

19 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent company

Excellent company, great fresh food. There was room in my box so they sent 4lbs extra free chicken. So thoughtful and great customer service. Arrived 48 hours after ordering by DPD. Totally recommend.

9 September 2025
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Reply from Nurturing by Nature

Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! 🐾 We’re delighted you’re happy with the food and our service. Our team always makes sure every box goes out as fresh and full as possible, so we’re glad the extra chicken was a nice surprise. We really appreciate your support and look forward to helping you keep your pets happy and healthy!
The Nurturing by Nature Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Consistency, quality, reliability

I'm a long term happy customer. Consistently every order arrives the next day, complete, well frozen and good quality. This is what I like about NBN, easy, hassle free, reliable. I'm busy and dashing around all over the place as a volunteer dog handler for search and rescue. I trust NBN to deliver good quality meat and bone that helps keep my dogs in top condition. Online ordering and next day delivery is fantastic and reliable. You are doing a great job NBN 👏

4 April 2025
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Reply from Nurturing by Nature

Dear Angus, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Nurturing by Nature has made it easier for you to keep your dogs in top condition. We know how busy life can get, especially with your important work as a volunteer dog handler for search and rescue, and we're honoured that you trust us to provide high-quality products for your dogs. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we’re so happy to hear that our service has been consistent and reliable for you. Thanks again for being such a loyal customer. We truly appreciate it! 👏🐾

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have been a customer since they just…

I have been a customer since they just had the one shop in West Moors , but I feel they have forgotten the customers who got them to where they are .The pricing is all over the place it changes from shop to shop and on there website .I recently brought 15 kg which had jumped up 25% in one month . When I challenged it they just said they hadn’t put it up for a long time . Very disappointed long term customer.

13 March 2025
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Reply from Nurturing by Nature

Hi Ian,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback — and for being with us since the early days in West Moors. Your loyalty over the years truly means a lot to us.

I understand you’ve already been in touch with the office, and I want to sincerely apologise. I didn’t realise the full severity of the issue at the time and thought it had been resolved — I’m really sorry it wasn’t handled properly from the start.

We do allow our shops some flexibility with pricing and offers, which can occasionally lead to differences between locations and the website. That said, your concerns are absolutely valid, and we want to make sure they’re properly reviewed.

If you’re happy to bring in your receipt or email it to us again at hello@nurturingbynature.co.uk I will personally request that it’s forwarded to me so I can ensure it’s looked into fully and fairly by management. We just need to see the price payment difference and the time period that this has gone over as we do have price differences from suppliers over the past few months.

Thank you again for raising this — we truly appreciate your honesty and hope to put things right.

Warm regards, Emma

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service weekly for our raw food…

Great service weekly for our raw food delivery. Friendly delivery team and our 2 large dogs love their treats that they frequently receive on top of the food box. Good value for money and the best carcasses for size and value we have found .2 happy dogs 🐕 🐕🤩 Extra thanks this week as got a fabulous toy for being 100th order of the day - really good rubber bone - boys very excited!

15 March 2025
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Reply from Nurturing by Nature

Thank you so much for your kind words and for being part of the Nurturing by Nature family! 🐾💚 We're thrilled to hear that you and your dogs love our service, and it’s always a pleasure delivering to you. Our team loves adding those little extra treats—because happy dogs make us happy too! 🐶🐶

Huge congratulations on being the 100th order of the day! 🎉 We're so glad your boys enjoyed their special toy. Thank you for your support—we truly appreciate it! See you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great little store in Upton

Great little store in Upton
Always friendly and helpful when you go in, ask about your pet and advise where needed,
Will shop there again for my raw food

17 February 2025
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Reply from Nurturing by Nature

Thank you, Gareth! 🌟 We're so pleased you enjoy visiting our Upton store. Our team always loves chatting about pets and helping where we can! 🐾 We really appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for more raw food soon. See you next time!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would just like to say how very…

I would just like to say how very helpful and knowledgeable Sheralee who works in the barrack road shop is and a big thank you for your advice

9 February 2025
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Reply from Nurturing by Nature

Thank you so much, Louis! 🌟 We’re delighted to hear that Sheralee at our Barrack Road shop was so helpful and knowledgeable. She’s a fantastic part of our team, and we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words! 😊 Thank you for your support—we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product and service

Speedy delivery, excellent packaging, fantastic quality natural dog food - they threw in a free sausage for the hound as well so she’s very happy.

13 December 2024
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Reply from Nurturing by Nature

Thank you for your wonderful review! 🌟 We're so pleased to hear you’re happy with our speedy delivery, packaging, and top-quality natural dog food. And of course, we love making sure our four-legged customers get a little extra treat too! 🐶🥰 We appreciate your support and look forward to your next order!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Disappointing over and over

Having been a loyal customer for over 11yrs I now find the lack of stock online that has been going on for absolutely months now so poor. Unfortunately it has got to a point of defrosted sachets arriving by DPD 3 times that I now have to substitute their meals with another brand. It’s a shame as this was once a fabulous shop with so much choice but over the years and increase of stores it now shows excessively.

8 October 2024
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Reply from Nurturing by Nature

Dear Suzanne,

Thank you for your continued loyalty over the past 11 years. We always strive to meet our customers’ needs and provide the best service possible.

We understand your frustration regarding stock availability on our website, and we’re working hard to improve this. While some of our stores may have more stock available, as was the case when we sourced the chicken and beef for you, we’re actively balancing inventory to ensure better availability online and across the stores for all customers.

We’re also aware of the importance of keeping our prices competitive without compromising on quality. To address this, we’re currently working with a new supplier to secure better supplies, while ensuring the same high standards our customers expect from us. There are many more suppliers in this market now but we have strict set of quality expectations and ther eis a lot of rubbish on offer out there! We’re hopeful this will improve stock availability and continue to keep prices at a fair rate.

In terms of the polyboxes, we understand you requested DPD to collect them, but unfortunately, that isn’t a service they provide. However, our own van delivery service, which covers your area once a month, is able to collect them. Please do let us know if you’d like to arrange this for the next time we are in your area (2nd thursday of the month)
We do value your feedback, as it helps us continue to improve our service. If you have any further concerns, our customer service team is always here to assist at hello@nurturingbynature.co.uk

Thank you again for your ongoing support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good quality dog food

I use the Christchurch store and they Are very helpful and always well stocked. My German sheperd stopped eating grass when we moved to this food!

10 June 2024
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Reply from Nurturing by Nature

Hi Jo that is so good to hear that your GSD is now enjoying his food rather than eating grass! Thank you for the 5 stars and lovely comments about our Christchurch store - I'll be sure to pass them on, Donna@NbN

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional for the price

Wow im so impressed with the quality of the products from this website. Ordered a load of bone marrow bones for my dogs expecting them to be mediocre for the price but boy was i wrong. These fresh bones even still had meat on them, they're going to keep my dogs busy for a long time. Will definitely be ordering more.

3 June 2024
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Reply from Nurturing by Nature

Hi Rachel - thank you for the 5 stars! It's great to hear that the quality of our products has impressed both you and your dogs! We look forward to your next order Donna@NbN

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great food but availability an issue

My Dogs both love this raw food. Lots of choice to ensure a varied diet. I like the packaging. It's so easy to store in the freezer and the items are packaged really well for transit and arrive still frozen on arrival. My only issue is that there seems to be lots of stock off sale when I want to reorder which is disappointing.

23 May 2024
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Reply from Nurturing by Nature

Hi James good to hear that your dogs love our raw food and that you find the packaging and delivery good for you. Our products are very popular and so can sell out quickly. If there is something in particular you want and it is out of stock please use the Notify Me button and you will receive an email when they are back in stock so you shouldn't miss out, Donna@NbN

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have been feeding raw for a few years…

Have been feeding raw for a few years now and have tried several brands over the years but since using nurturing by nature I am so happy with the quality price and availability my 2 dogs have never turned there nose up at any of there products so they are who I stay with my lab had terrible trouble with his anal glands for a very long time since being on nurturing by nature he has had no trouble at all so has saved me a fortune in vets bills I get my orders delivered sometimes which is great and free delivery the only downside of that is you don’t get your card stamped every order you purchase so now I have been going in the Christchurch shop so I can get rewards every time I shop the lady’s in there are always friendly and very helpful would highly recommend nurturing by nature

7 May 2024
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Reply from Nurturing by Nature

Hi Tracy, thank you for your 5 star review and for being a loyal customer , it's wonderful to hear that your dogs are enjoying it and it's keeping them healthy and happy. We love to see you in the Christchurch store so keep visiting, regards Donna@NbN

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10!!!!

I’ve gone to the shop many times and the staff are always so helpful and cheerful! My dogs adore their food as the shop has many different variety of food which is amazing! As well as different treats to keep my dogs happy and healthy :)

23 April 2024
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Reply from Nurturing by Nature

10/10 and 5 Stars! Thank you Hannah - we really appreciate your comments and are happy to hear that your dogs adore their food and treats from us, Donna@NbN

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been feeding my Border Collie…

I have been feeding my Border Collie their raw food for just over 5 years and she loves it. They are alwsys helpful and friendly. Most of the time we pickup from the store. I have shopped on line a few times and you only have to buy £10.00 worth of food for a free delivery which i thing is bery helpful. I would definately recommend Nurturing by Nature to anybody. Very happy.

12 April 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tasty Treats 😋 Moo here

Tasty Treats 😋 Moo here, I’m a staffy who controls my human unless I get my furry bunny ear. She keeps we waiting as the staff are so lovely and helpful. Wish I had thumbs to get sealy back open, those ears are so good. Thankyou nurturing by nature, my paws high five you🐾

10 April 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A fantastic company to do business with

A fantastic company. Phoned customer service for raw feeding advice for a puppy and they were so knowledgeable. The raw food is top quality and there is a great variety, including natural treats and all very favourably priced. Delivery was swift. So glad I found them.

28 March 2024
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