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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Looking at 280 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the high quality of the products, noting that their pets, even fussy ones, love the food and treats. Many appreciate the natural ingredients and the positive impact on their pets' health, including those with sensitive stomachs or allergies. The ordering process is generally easy, and delivery is frequently highlighted as quick and efficient. However, some customers also noted that the price can be on the higher side, making it difficult for some to use as a main diet. A few other people also felt that the delivery service, particularly with certain couriers, could be chaotic or slow, with some parcels arriving damaged or delayed. Some reviewers were not happy with recent changes in product consistency, mentioning issues like altered kibble texture and smell, which led to digestive problems for their pets.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thrive cat food has certainly made my IBD cat thrive. No more sick days, eats every scrap & is looking so much healthier in every way. Customer service is brilliant. My order arrived in a sorry state... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thrive chicken treats were recommended by my kittens’ breeder and they love these and the salmon ones ( broken up small ). Only chicken or salmon. No other dubious ingredients which might adversely af... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Whenever I have needed to contact Thrive the response has been more or less immediate - very impressive. My cat loves the chicken treats and I only have one criticism. When one gets to halfway throu... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Cats appreciate protein rich foods. They appear more satisfied with wet food and dry. Over a couple of weeks their coat and general well being improved. I've got more than 1 cat so the price do... See more

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Company details

  1. Animal Feed Store

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Thrive Pet Foods has been making pet food with real ingredients for 25 years. From the start, our aim has been simple: to create high-quality foods and treats using real meat or fish, prepared with gentle processes and without unnecessary fillers. We believe keeping recipes straightforward and honest helps pet owners make informed choices about what they feed their cats and dogs. Our range includes complete foods, treats, and food toppers, all clearly labelled so customers know exactly what’s in the bowl. We focus on quality ingredients, careful preparation, and consistency across our products. We sell directly to customers as well as through trusted retailers, and we place great importance on reliable delivery and supportive customer service. Feedback from our customers is always welcomed and helps guide how we continue to improve. At Thrive, there are no gimmicks and no nonsense — just real food, made with care.

Why pet owners choose Thrive

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Real ingredients. No fillers. No nonsense. ❤️
For over 25 years, we've made pet food using only the ingredients listed on the label. No derivatives. No fillers. No artificial nonsense. Just high-quality nutrition that cats and dogs love.

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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Zennor the cat approves!

My cat absolutely loves thrive. I don’t know what they put in it, but it’s her favourite treat by far. It’s a bit expensive, but a little goes a long way. I buy the big tubs as they work out cheaper, then decant into the little tubes so I can decant a little at a time. Our most recent order went astray (fault of courier) and the customer service from Thrive was outstanding. I was really impressed.

1 December 2025
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Reply from Thrive Pet Foods

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review about Thrive products and the service you have received.

The secret is - we don't add any nonsense! The animals know ;-)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Repeated Delivery Failures Despite Replacement Order

I understand that a retailer cannot directly control how individual delivery drivers behave. However, they are responsible for the couriers they choose to represent their company and deliver parcels on their behalf.

This order was already a replacement after the original delivery was left by Evri in a communal area on a completely different floor to where I live, which caused it to go missing.

Unfortunately, the replacement also failed. It was meant to be delivered to my home but was instead redirected to a locker without my consent. When I went to collect it, the locker was empty, and DPD advised that only the sender could raise an investigation.

After two failed deliveries using different couriers, I’ve lost confidence in the delivery process and the overall customer experience. Poor courier choices and insecure delivery methods have resulted in a very frustrating situation.

17 December 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Thrive Pet Foods

Good morning and a Happy New Year!
Thank you so much for your feedback, it is very valuable to us and will continue to review our suppliers/couriers this year.
We offer Evri, DPD and Royal Mail, but it looks as if we need to look at this in more detail in order to ensure our customers are happy with how our foods get to our customers.
All the best,
Thrive

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended!

Thrive have the most helpful customer service team of any company I’ve had to email. ‘Evri’ delivery company cannot manage next day deliveries and in my case, confirmed they lost my delivery altogether, then found it again 9 days later. Meanwhile my cat had almost run out of food so I contacted Thrive who very kindly replaced the delivery which arrived next day by DPD. I cannot thank the team, namely Anna enough for being so understanding and resolving the problem even though it wasn’t Thrives fault. Very happy with the service! Thank you!!

4 December 2025
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Reply from Thrive Pet Foods

Thank you so much for leaving this review Sami - it means a lot to us that you are happy with the service despite the issue you had.

Most importantly though, thank you for feeding no-nonsense Thrive foods, x

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

real meat product, delivered free without fuss

Cannot fault this cat food.
Only downside is that some products are sometimes out of stock.

26 November 2025
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Reply from Thrive Pet Foods

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review Tess - we are delighted that you are so pleased with No Nonsense Thrive foods. We are doing what we can to try to ensure we do not go out of stock in the future :-)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I am a bit upset about the Black Friday…

I am a bit upset about the Black Friday promotion launched just after I have bought the cat food.

26 November 2025
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Reply from Thrive Pet Foods

Hello,
Thank you for letting us know. I think you placed an order using the Black Thrive Day discount code? Please let us know if not. We only ran the offer for one day.
We hope you are happy with Thrive food and treats :-)
All the best,
Thrive

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Top Quality Cat Food

I placed an order using a Black Friday discount code on 28/11. It had still not been dispatched on 11/12 which was a bit frustrating tbh. I emailed Thrive and they immediately set up a new order which arrived the next day. No communication from them, which was odd, just a new order confirmation.
I usually order from pet shops & this was my 1st time ordering directly from Thrive. Not the best experience, but I assume they were inundated with orders following the Black Friday deal.
The food is top quality. My cats didn’t like it at first, but I persevered because it’s important that they are fed well & not big brand junk.
I will probably order from Thrive again, to see if timing improves. I don’t want my cats to have anything but the best and I believe not much beats Thrive for quality & nutrition.

11 December 2025
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Reply from Thrive Pet Foods

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for Thrive. It looked as if your order had been lost by the courier so we immediately sent a replacement order with another courier. You should have received an email to confirm this order so we will look into why that didn't happen.

We are delighted that you are so pleased with Thrive foods and your cats are thriving! Thank you on behalf of your cats, for feeding delicious nutritious Thrive! x

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Life saver

My cat has a chicken allergy, so finding food that he can eat (and wants to eat) is a huge problem. The food he’s been eating for the last year has now been discontinued, so thrive is a life saver. I just wish it wasn’t so expensive for such small tins, but at least it doesn’t upset my cats tummy.

3 December 2025
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Reply from Thrive Pet Foods

Hello, thank you for leaving a review.
Have you seen that we sell larger batches of the wet cat foods at a slightly lower cost per can?
We are delighted to hear that you have found the perfect healthy and great quality food for your cat, it must put your mind at rest.
Thank you on behalf of your cat, for feeding Thrive, x

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered food on 28/11/2025 and my…

I ordered food on 28/11/2025 and my order still hasn’t arrived.

No update as to what the situation currently is.

I emailed Thrive on Thursday 11th Dec for an update and they haven’t replied to me yet. I’m writing this 13/12/2025.

Very poor customer service.

3 December 2025
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Reply from Thrive Pet Foods

Good afternoon,
We hope you’re well. Happy New year!

We understand your frustrations with our delivery partners, but I wondered if there was any way that you feel we could make it right for you?

We are usually praised for our customer service, so I am very sorry to hear that you are so unhappy with us.

We look forward to hearing from you,
Thrive

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Cat Food ever!

Great deals on Black Friday.
Packaged well and dispatched in a timely manner but, once again initially let down by Evri.
They sent message saying they would deliver and on the same day said they could not deliver it. There was someone at home all day. We thought the parcel had been stolen as we had two "disappear" in the past month however it did eventually arrive a couple of days later. Thank you to Thrive though. Amazing cat food. The best! Will use again when deals are on and I can bulk buy as is quite expensive.

2 December 2025
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Reply from Thrive Pet Foods

Thank you for feeding Thrive!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE

WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE
Absolutely the worst customer service I’ve ever come across. Literally lost my parcel - they didn’t even give me proper tracking details only to then initiate a re-order of my order and then no further correspondence from them. If it wasn’t for my cats taking a linking - I would 100% take my business elsewhere - to where it’s appreciated and respond to their customers email. Thanks for nothing Anna at Thrive.

19 November 2025
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Reply from Thrive Pet Foods

Good Morning Hajera,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are very upset that you are so disappointed with our customer service.

We can see that you placed your order on November 13th, emailed us on 17th to ask where your order was, and we emailed you back on the 19th to confirm that we would send you a replacement order with a different courier because the courier had misplaced the original delivery.

Please do let us know what you would like us to do in order to gain your confidence back.

Wishing you all the very best,
Anna at Thrive

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cat is gobbling it up!

Speedy delivery and my cat absolutely loves the food!
He gobbles it up and after trying a few different brands this definitely seems to be his favourite

27 November 2025
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Reply from Thrive Pet Foods

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, but most importantly, thank you on behalf of your cat - thank you so much for finding Thrive!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cats love this treat-they never tire of it!

Great product delivered promptly and in excellent condition.

26 November 2025
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Reply from Thrive Pet Foods

Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review for these treats, Mr Law!
Please do contact us if you ever need anything in the future. All the best, Thrive.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best ever cat food

Our cat will not eat anything other than Thrive, excellent cat food

28 August 2025
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Reply from Thrive Pet Foods

Your cat is obviously thriving, and knows that our foods have no added nonsense in them. Thank you on behalf of your cat, for feeding Thrive! x

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The tins of chicken and vegetables are…

The tins of chicken and vegetables are loved by my cat.
My only criticism is the time it takes to get a delivery,

24 November 2025
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Reply from Thrive Pet Foods

Hello Lesley,
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. It is really useful to get your feedback so that we can constantly improve. We are sorry that your delivery took longer than you had hoped for - we will strive to get your order to you much quicker next time!
All the best,
Thrive

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top quality wet cat food with super…

Top quality wet cat food with super fast delivery. Also, no plastic. Other retailers send their cans wrapped in plastic. Thrive cans are packaged in cardboard.

24 November 2025
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Reply from Thrive Pet Foods

Good morning Nicky,
Thank you so much for leaving this review.
We really appreciate your feedback as we are trying to make all of our packaging as sustainable as possible, and continuously review our processes.
Thank you, on behalf of your cat, for feeding top quality no-nonsense Thrive foods! :-)

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