John W.
Terrible order processing and shipping…
Terrible order processing and shipping delays that have pushed me to make orders two weeks in advance so as not to starve my pet.

Darwin's delivers fresh, raw meals made with antibiotic-free meat and organic vegetables. No fillers. No shortcuts. Delivered to your door — just like we've done since 2004.
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John W.
Terrible order processing and shipping delays that have pushed me to make orders two weeks in advance so as not to starve my pet.
PrettyCurls
I was a loyal customer of Darwin’s Natural Pet Food for about 12 years. For the vast majority of that time, I had a very positive experience; their customer service used to be excellent and handled the rare thawed shipment immediately. Sadly, the company's recent pricing trajectory and a complete lack of customer appreciation have driven me away. While I understand that sourcing raw ingredients and managing cold shipping is an expensive process, the sheer frequency of recent price increases became impossible to justify. Looking at my available account history going back to 2023, the data speaks for itself. My bill climbed from $182.28 in May 2023, to $189.84 in April 2024, jumped to $197.00 in February 2025, and reached $204.00 by December 2025. Facing yet another 9% increase this past June was the final straw. Alongside the compounding costs, I noticed a shift in the food's appeal—my cat was no longer satisfied after eating and began showing an unusual post-meal restlessness. Because of my over a decade of consistent business, I chose to send them a heartfelt thank-you note when I submitted my cancellation. The response was incredibly cold: a completely automated "subscription canceled" notification with absolutely zero human acknowledgment of my long-term loyalty. Being dismissed like a random account number after 12 years felt terrible. I would honestly learn to make my own raw cat food before ever returning to them. Darwin’s has shown me that they do not value or appreciate their loyal base, and I can no longer recommend them.
Stu G.
in the last three orders when I’ve gotten the dog food, there was no ice in it and the top packages were blowed up so I did not use them last month. I called up or I got on your website canceled, but you guys still shipped another l another shipment and again I had the top ones that were soft, but they were not bloomed up so I don’t know what the deal is, but I want to cancel my subscription again the next time I will ship it back I also took pictures of it bloomed up.
Response from Darwin's Natural Pet ProductsJun 5, 2026
Hello Stu, Thank you for letting us know. I’ve forwarded your information to our Customer Service Management Team, and they will be reaching out to you directly to review your orders and cancellations. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.
Dave D.
Its getting too expensive. Im gonna have to look for a less expensive option.
Response from Darwin's Natural Pet ProductsMay 27, 2026
Hi Dave, Thank you for sharing this with us. We completely understand how tough price increases can feel, and we’re truly sorry to hear the cost is becoming difficult for you. Your pet’s well-being matters deeply to us, and we’re grateful you’ve chosen Darwin’s up to this point. If you ever want to talk through options or see if there’s a way to make things work better for your budget, our Customer Service team can assist you. Please call 877-738-6325 or email [email protected]. Thank you, Dave.
Tonia
My two dogs would’ve eat it.
Response from Darwin's Natural Pet ProductsMay 19, 2026
Tonia, Thank you for letting us know. I will have a customer service representative contact you to go over tips and tricks on transitioning. Thank you!
Stephen H.
I honestly don’t think anything is wrong with the product, but my cat won’t touch it. The reason for only two stars is that you don’t get any option for refund if your pet doesn’t like it. Literally throwing money out the window. My recommendation is to find raw locally before ordering raw online and signing up for a subscription. Darwin should make it more clear that there are no refunds.
Response from Darwin's Natural Pet ProductsMay 18, 2026
Hello Stephen, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We really appreciate your honest feedback. We’re glad to hear you don’t have concerns about the quality of the product itself, though we completely understand how frustrating it can be when a picky cat doesn’t take to something new. Cats imprint on their food, so when you introduce something new, if it doesn't smell, have the same shape, texture, or temperature, they don't recognize it as food. We also hear your concern about our refund policy. Because our meals are perishable, we aren’t able to accept returns once the product has shipped. We don't refund first box orders, because we provide a 50% discount. That said, we recognize how important transparency is, and your feedback is valuable as we continue improving how we communicate expectations up front.
customer
The delivery was good and all meat came frozen that was my concern. A few previous orders came partially defrosted; however, the meat is not fresh, has funky smell and the bottom and sides were gray from being oxidized. Our cats didn’t want to eat chicken meat at all, and barely touched Poultry. Very disappointed!
Response from Darwin's Natural Pet ProductsMay 12, 2026
Hello Veronika, Thank you for taking the time to share this. I’m really glad to hear your delivery arrived fully frozen this time. We know that’s an important part of the experience. That said, I’m truly sorry to hear about the issues you’ve had with freshness, odor, and discoloration. That’s absolutely not the standard we expect for our food, and I understand how frustrating it must be, especially when your cats wouldn’t eat the chicken or Poultry formulas. Your feedback is important, and we take concerns like this very seriously. If you’re open to it, our team would appreciate the chance to look into what happened and make things right. I will have a customer service manager contact you regarding your order. Thank you, Veronika
Alannah A.
Have you changed your formula in your cat food?? I have noticed their eyes don't seem as bright, their fur doesn't seem as shiney, your chicken formula has SO much fat in it anymore, and now they are refusing to eat it!
Response from Darwin's Natural Pet ProductsApr 14, 2026
Hi Alannah, Thank you for reaching out and sharing this. I can imagine how frustrating it must feel to see changes in your cats’ appetite, coat, and overall brightness, especially when they’ve been doing well on the food before. I have forwarded your review to the CS managers, who will be contacting you this week to talk about what you're seeing with the cat chicken. Thank you.