Why fibre is important for your dog
Why fibre is important for your dog
Contrary to popular belief, dogs are not true carnivores because they can digest plants, and actually actively choose to eat plants – many dogs eat grass and berries out on walks. Fruits, vegetables and seeds can provide your dog with vital nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and fibre, as well as phytonutrients to help supercharge their health and longevity.
Fibre plays a vital role in your dog’s health. It helps regulate digestion, supports a healthy gut microbiome, maintains steady energy release and can even assist with weight management by promoting feelings of fullness. A diet lacking in fibre may lead to digestive upset, irregular stools and poor gastrointestinal health.
Alyssa Ralph
MSc PGDip BSc(Hons)
Clinical Animal Behaviourist & Canine Nutritionist
That’s why Years meals are naturally higher in fibre compared to many commercial dog foods. Using wholefood vegetables, antioxidant-rich fruits, seeds and botanicals, our recipes provide both soluble and insoluble fibre to keep your dog’s digestive system running smoothly. Unlike starchy carbohydrate sources such as wheat and corn, the fibre in Years comes from wholefood vegetables and other nourishing, functional ingredients that benefit your dog from the inside out.
Alyssa Ralph
MSc PGDip BSc(Hons)
Clinical Animal Behaviourist & Canine Nutritionist
High fibre meals, powered by wholefood ingredients
Lean proteins
Vegetables
Fruit
Seeds
Herbs
Botanicals
Personalise your dog's proteins
You can choose from single proteins or multi source protein meals, depending on your dog's dietary requirements and preferences.
Our range of fresh recipes for happier tummies
How our high fibre fresh dog food helps your pup
Our delicious complete recipes are designed to be gentle on your dog’s digestion, using balanced fibre from real, wholefood ingredients like sweet potato, carrots, and parsnip to keep everything running smoothly. The result? A healthier gut, firmer stools, and a happier, more comfortable pup.
That same fibre balance also supports anal gland health and helps with weight management too by keeping your dog fuller for longer! Meaning they’re less likely to be hovering in the kitchen as you cook or giving you that look in search of extra sneaky snacks...
Better yet, all our fresh meals avoid common digestive triggers, excess starchy fillers and low quality meat derivatives. Rather, every ingredient is clearly listed, so you know exactly what’s in your dog’s bowl, and why.
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All of our meals are completely grain, legume, dairy and soy free
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The % of every ingredient used in our meals is declared
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Our recipes use named, prime cuts of meat
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Personalised meals with breed specific ingredients
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Free from fillers, preservatives, or anything artificial
Get started with a personalised fibre packed plan for your pooch today!
Try Years fresh recipes with a personalised 7 day trial from £7, and discover how the right fibre balance can support your dog's digestion, gut health and overall wellbeing. Tailored to their breed, size, activity and age.
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How Years compares
This isn’t typical dog food. It is far more than that - fresh wholefood meals with 60% prime meats, essential oils, super fruits, seeds, herbs, and vibrant veg.
Only Years offers your dog a complete nutrition system with personalised ingredients based on your dog’s life stage and breed. Here’s how Years stacks up against the competition.
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AADF Nutrition Rating Overall nutritional rating on consumer review website Visit AllAboutDogFood.co.uk |
95% | 88% | 43% | 38% |
Declare % of every ingredient Is every ingredient % declared, so you know exactly what you’re feeding? |
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Detail every cut of meat Is every cut of meat detailed, so you know exactly what you’re feeding? |
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Zero legumes. |
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100% grain free |
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Gentle cooking method Classification is based on an average declared cooking temperature threshold of 90°C or below. |
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Store at room temperature |
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Health supplement |
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Breed specific ingredients Years' algorithm analyses your dog's breed, their potential health needs, and selects a formulation to suit - refined further with personalised dosage instructions. |
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Probiotic digestive support |
Years nutrition system includes fresh meals which provide 100% complete nutrition. At Years, we go even further, by including for free, with every meal a Breed Health+ supplement. Different formulas for different breeds, all with added probiotics for digestive support. Comparison table data was obtained, through a review of each brand's official website, conducted on 26 April 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fibre helps keep your dog’s digestive system healthy by regulating bowel movements and feeding beneficial gut bacteria. It also supports steady energy levels and can help prevent obesity by helping dogs feel fuller for longer.
Years meals include wholefood vegetables, fruits, seeds and botanicals - natural sources of both soluble and insoluble fibre. Unlike many foods that use cheap grains or starchy carbs, Years only uses ingredients that actively benefit your dog’s digestion and wellbeing.
The cost of a Years meal plan depends on things like your dog’s breed, size, age, and how active they are. The price also changes if you want to feed only Years food or mix it with what your dog already eats. To find how much your plan would cost, just take our quiz.
We gently steam cook our meals at 78°C. This removes harmful bacteria but keeps the natural vitamins, minerals, and moisture from fresh foods. Our cooking process also means you don’t have to freeze or refrigerate the meals before you open them, so you save space in your fridge and freezer. Just keep your Years meals and supplements in a pantry or cupboard. They will stay fresh for up to 3 months, but always check the expiry date on the label.
Fresh dog food is healthier than kibble because it keeps more nutrients during cooking. It also has fewer additives, which helps your dog’s digestion and can lower inflammation. With Years, you know exactly what’s in your dog’s food, so you can be sure there’s nothing bad inside.
Yes. Minimally processed wholefood meals preserve nutrients, support digestion and improve coat, skin and energy. When paired with tailored supplements, the benefits are even stronger.
Yes. A balanced fibre intake supports stool quality, reduces constipation or loose stools, and helps calm sensitive stomachs. Years recipes are designed to be gentle on digestion while providing optimal nutrition.
