For a life well fed
About Hug
At Hug we are dedicated to your pets’ health and wellbeing. The team has spent over ten years in the pet food sector and have developed the finest whole food meals for your family pet, aided by nutritionists, and using the latest scientific research.
All our meals are not only eaten with gusto by cats and dogs alike but are also nutritionally second to none. We only use natural human-grade ingredients free range poultry and meat, locally sourced vegetables and super-optimal vitamins and minerals. And all of this delivered to your door to be stored in your own family fridge or freezer.
We are an eco-friendly company totally committed to protecting the environment, so we recycle everything, none of our waste goes to landfill. You can even cook Hug meals in their recyclable card packaging. We only ever use plastic when no other material fits our criteria, and it must be recyclable or returnable.
The facts
- Fresh whole food served straight from the pack or can be lightly cooked
- Complete prepared meals delivered frozen in individual portions
- Only the best cuts of high-quality British beef, lamb, pork, and free range chicken
- Bone-free, minimum 79% meat
- Nothing added except super nutrients such as Antarctic krill – a great source
of omega-3 – and added calcium - Free from preservatives
- No added bulk such as legumes, grain, etc
- 100% recyclable packaging
- For the healthiest, happiest dogs/cats
HugMyDog and HugMyCat recipes have been designed to support each pet’s unique set of needs. Part of that support involves always being there for you.
We never tire of talking to our customers. We have our very own team of vets, veterinary nurses and nutritionists, here to offer advice and guidance so you can pick the right food plan for your pet.
- Natural ethical ingredients
- No preservatives or cheap fillers
- Recyclable packaging
- Speedy national deliveries
- Veterinary and nutritional advice available to all customers
Hug whole food – devised by nutritionists, approved by vets, LOVED by pets
We are registered with DEFRA and our approval number is: 89/705/8004/ABP/PFT
Our Vet Team
Dr Dorien F Nel- DVM (Utrecht) MRCVS
“As a child, I was usually found outdoors with my dog ‘Mrs Van Puffelen’ and my Shetland pony Polly, not far from my childhood home near Brussels. I’ve always known I was meant to become a vet, and so I did, graduating from the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands. In 2004, my husband and I moved to the UK, where I’ve been practising as a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon ever since.
Interest in dog and cat nutrition didn’t come to me until a few years into my career when it dawned on me that our pets aren’t designed to eat ultra-processed, long-life kibble. I started querying why I’d been told this was the best option at vet school.
The team at Hug are committed to delivering the freshest and healthiest meals possible – I assist them by making sure that the food they produce can stand veterinary scrutiny. Furthermore, I’m here to help with any veterinary related query, concern, nutritional condition, or ailment.”
Katie McCaul– Nutritionist, BSc ANutR Dip Naturopath VN
“Originally qualifying as a veterinary nurse, my years in practice taught me how to help clients and their pets through illness and difficult times. I was fortunate enough to go on and study Animal Behaviour and Physiology at university, which changed the way I look at the domesticated dogs and cats we co-habit with today.
Realising how important nutrition is to animals’ emotional and physical health, I began working in the raw food industry. Full of questions, I was on a quest to find the key to our pets’ happiness, which led me to a research role, studying Naturopathy – and now Hug!
I am passionate about supporting owners’ choices, helping them make the best decisions to support their pets’ needs.”
Caroline Hearn – Therapist, MICHT, Dip. ICAT
“I’m a sports and holistic therapist qualified to treat canine, equine, and human patients.
A lifelong obsession with dogs, a passion for holistic healthcare and natural nutrition, and a love of foraging in the countryside led me to form the company Hedgerow Hounds, which makes veterinary-approved nutritive herbal blends for dogs.
I also write regularly for the holistic magazine Edition Dog, covering subjects such as raw feeding, canine therapies, and the progress of the herbal sensory garden I created for my dogs.”
Dr Susan Andresier – BVetMed MFHom(vet) MRCVS
“I qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 2002 and worked in general small animal practice for ten years. I trained in acupuncture with the Association of British Veterinary Acupuncturists (ABVA) in 2007 and began using acupuncture alongside conventional medicines/therapies. In 2012, I set up my own holistic referral practice – Acupaws.
I also studied at the Portland Centre for Intregrative Medicine, where I gained an MFHom(vet) qualification. I’ve trained extensively in veterinary herbal medicine and am the current Chairperson of the British Association of Veterinary Herbalists.
As well as treating my patients, I write holistic pet care articles and run holistic training courses. Outside of work I’m busy spending time with my husband, three children, two dogs, and tortoise!”
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Hug Feeding Calculator
Work out the perfect portion sizes for your pet
What size is your dogs breed?
Small Breed Less than 12kg when fully grown
Medium Breed Between 12kg - 40kg when fully grown
Large Breed More than 40kg when fully grown
*Not sure which option fits your dog?
What size is your dogs breed?
*Not sure which option fits your dog?Recommended daily feed
g - g of Hug raw food per day, to maintain your pets current weight
This is intended as a guideline only, every pet is individual in its calorie requirements. If you are at all concerned or have a pet that needs to gain or lose weight do not hesitate to get in touch.