More than just pets, we often see our animals as members of our family. Taking care of them is essential to keep them healthy and to share wonderful moments together.
With commercial pet food often getting a bad rap, Japhy offers you an alternative: custom meals prepared for your dog or cat, tailored to their lifestyle, age, and various other characteristics to provide exactly what they need.
Having a cat and a dog at home, I tried Japhy initially for my dog, who can be a bit picky, and then for my cat. Here’s my verdict!
What is Japhy?
JAPHY – DOG AND CAT FOOD | |
Contents | In the introductory offer: 15 days of natural and balanced nutrition for your pet, 1 measuring cup, and 1 guide for nutritional balance. After the trial: your regular supply of food featuring kibble, pâtés, and more, based on your pet’s preferences. |
Price | The price depends on the species and weight of your pet:
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Commitment | No |
Frequency | Monthly, every two months, or every three months. |
Delivery | Free |
Food Composition | Natural ingredients, gluten-free, high protein content. |
Food Origin | France |
💖 I Loved It
- The quality of the kibble,
- Its appeal to both my dog and my cat,
- The introductory offer at 50% off: perfect for testing! ,
- The option to know the exact ingredients in the kibble,
- The fact that it is made in France,
- The quality of the delivery.
❌ What I Liked Less
- The price is a bit high,
- No option to specify my dog’s d digestive sensitivity when placing the order.
How Does Japhy Work?
Japhy offers you a subscription that allows you to receive tailored food (kibble and pâté) for your pet, whether it’s a dog or a cat, delivered right to your home or to a pickup location.
What Criteria Are Considered?
The initial questionnaire helps to better understand your pet’s profile, allowing you to provide a diet that perfectly meets their needs.
You will therefore be asked:
- Type: dog or cat,
- Name (to personalize packaging and make the experience fun),
- Gender,
- Is he or she spayed/neutered,
- What breed is he or she (you can list up to two),
- Age,
- Activity level (inactive, moderately active, or very active),
- Body condition (underweight, average, or a bit overweight),
- Weight,
- Food preferences:
- Kibble only or Kibble and pâté,
- Favorite flavors: poultry, fish,
Is it possible to register multiple pets on Japhy?
Absolutely, and it even entitles you to a discount:
- – 20% off for two pets,
- – 30% off for three or more.
Just specify it at the beginning of the questionnaire.
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How Does the Japhy Subscription Work?
After your initial 15-day trial, Japhy will prompt you to set up your subscription. If you decide to cancel at that time, that’s completely fine because Japhy has no commitment.
🐶 Your pet is receiving kibble that is truly tailored to their lifestyle, characteristics, and preferences, helping to keep them happy and healthy.
👉 You can also choose pâtés, which I did for my cat Orion who enjoys having them from time to time.
📦 Delivery is available to your home or at a pickup location. You can choose a basic frequency:
- Every month,
- Every two months,
- Every three months.
However, if you ever need to move your next delivery date either forward or backward, it’s not a problem at all. Just let us know in your customer portal.
👉 For my part, I had to change the date once because I had taken in another dog at home and fed him my dog Nomad’s kibble for a few days. It all went smoothly!
🎉 Each package includes a small gift for your pet. This could be a toy, some treats, or a pâté…
👉 The toys that were sent are of great quality, and the treats are truly convenient for practicing positive reinforcement training with my dog!
🍬 As a subscriber, we have the option to add a few products before finalizing each order. This can include, for example:
- treats,
- chew sticks,
- salmon oil,
- pâtés,
- discovery gift sets to try out different products…
👉 I sometimes find myself tempted to order some chew sticks for my dog before placing an order. Unlike commercial ones that are made with very unhealthy materials (ash, glue), these contain rice, oats, vegetables, and herbs. I give them to my dog with complete confidence!
What Makes Japhy Kibble Better?
What sets Japhy apart from kibble available at the supermarket is the emphasis on product quality.
What are the ingredients in Japhy kibble?
What I liked about Japhy is the transparency of the brand regarding the ingredients of their recipes. You can always know the exact composition of your kibble.
In Japhy recipes, you won’t find:
- colorants,
- emulsifiers,
- dicalcium phosphate,
- indigestible proteins.
✅ At Japhy, everything is designed for your pet’s well-being and to ensure their long-term health!
👉 This doesn’t affect my pets’ appetite at all, as both my dog and cat eagerly eat their Japhy food. This is a small victory for my cat Orion, who used to sift through the supermarket kibble one piece at a time to pick out his favorites! 🙀
Where are Japhy kibble made?
Japhy produces its food exclusively in France. To my knowledge, it is the only online custom kibble service that does this, as its main competitor, Hector Kitchen, is based in Germany.
👉 Striving to consume as much local produce as possible in my daily life, it was essential for me that these commitments also extend to my pets, to maintain consistency.
What does a Japhy package look like? Watch the video to find out!
To help you better visualize what to expect with Japhy, I invite you to check out this unboxing video that will:
📦 to check the packaging quality,
📇 to see what information is included in the documentation that comes with the package,
🥛 Take a look at how the measuring cup looks,
🎁 and discover the surprise included each month with Japhy!
What is the price of Japhy dog food?
Since the price of kibble is determined by various factors, I can’t provide you with the exact price you’ll pay, but I can give you a reference scale.
👉 For my 22-pound dog and my 11-pound cat, I pay around $40 and $30 per month, respectively.
Here is a table that summarizes the average prices offered by Japhy:
Animal | Weight | Average Monthly Cost at Japhy |
Small Dog 🐕 | up to 22 lbs | $27 |
Medium-Sized Dog 🐩 | 22 to 55 lbs | $43 |
Large Dog 🐕🦺 | over 55 lbs | $60 and up |
Cat 🐈 | any weight | about $32 |
What is the cost of Japhy delivery?
At Japhy, shipping is free for all subscription plans, regardless of their cost.
If you choose a simple order from the online shop, shipping is free for orders over $30 per month and will be delivered within 72 hours.
If your order costs less than €30, you will pay:
- €4.95 for home delivery with Colissimo or DPD,
- €3.95 for delivery to a pickup point.
🌎 Japhy delivers in mainland France, Corsica, and Monaco. For other destinations, the shipping fees vary and will be specified during the final step of the checkout process.
What payment methods are accepted on Japhy?
Japhy accepts credit cards, Visa or Mastercard, and Blue Card, as well as Paypal.
👉 Good to know: if you opt to pay with PayPal the first time, you won’t be able to use another payment method for subsequent payments. This is a bit unusual, and I’ve experienced it myself, so I want to give you a heads-up.
Can I give Japhy kibble as a gift? 🎁
It’s not possible to gift a Japhy subscription, but you can give a gift card that is available in the online store.
This card can be loaded with one of four chosen amounts:
- $25,
- $50,
- $75,
- $100.
It is sent to you immediately after purchase via email and remains valid for one year. If you want to make it special and print it, you can download and fill out this document!
This would make a wonderful gift for someone who loves their pets. If you’d like, you can pair it with a complementary gift, like this “Dog Parent” t-shirt, which you can find on the Japhy e-shop. There’s also a feline version available for cat owners! 😸
Japhy is Committed! Discover the Brand’s Values!
One of the things I loved when I discovered Japhy is the commitments made by this French company to causes that align with my beliefs.
Japhy aims to:
Source: Japhy’s Website – Section “Our Mission”
😺 Regarding animal welfare, the brand makes donations to organizations that protect animals.
🦮 For dog and cat parents, Japhy offers a wealth of tips on social media and directly in the Help section of their website. They even created a podcast titled “New Pet Parents.”
🌿 Finally, when it comes to ecology and ethics, the company operates through a short supply chain, sourcing exclusively from France. Its production process is designed to reduce waste.
What Do Subscribers Think? Check Out Customer Reviews of Japhy!
Reading customer reviews before signing up for an online subscription is a great way to gauge the reliability of a company. Here’s a summary I put together of what you can currently find in reviews of Japhy dog food! 😉
About Japhy
On their website, the Japhy team features a small selection of positive reviews along with photos.
👉 These are genuine reviews taken from Trustpilot, but they have been carefully selected to highlight positive feedback. Let’s see what the reality is by visiting the Trustpilot page directly.
About Trustpilot
On its website, Japhy encourages its customers to leave feedback on the Trustpilot platform. This approach is effective, as it currently has 6,211 reviews! The average rating is very promising, standing at 4.5 / 5, which is considered excellent by the site.
Here’s what stands out from the feedback from subscribers:
💚 Japhy Customers Loved:
- The appetite of their pet (dog or cat) for the kibble,
- The overall presentation: pet’s name on the kibble bag, accompanying booklet, packaging…,
- The fact that it is good for their health,
- Salmon oil to add on the kibble,
- The responsiveness of customer service,
- The little gifts,
- The value for money.
Positive review of customer service written on Trustpilot by a Japhy subscriber
❌ Japhy customers were less satisfied:
- Sometimes packages arrive damaged during delivery,
- Prices can be a bit high for some,
- No kibble options available for various health concerns,
- You might receive the same toy twice.
Mixed review written on Trustpilot by a Japhy customer
Japhy on Social Media
As an innovative and connected startup, the Japhy team is naturally active on social media. They share tips on how to take great care of your pets, provide updates on brand news, and engage with the Japhy community!
You can find Japhy at:
👉 Check out more customer feedback, especially on Instagram, with the #japhy hashtag!
Is Japhy a Scam?
Japhy is a French start-up that has been around since 2017 and is located in Montreuil, in the Paris region of France.
The custom pet food company for dogs and cats has experienced great success, largely due to the quality of its products and the ease of its ordering system, which positioned it as a leader in 2021 with a valuation of 1.6 billion euros.
Thomas Chabrier and François Puigsarbé, the co-founders of Japhy (and their pets!)
Japhy focuses on building a genuine community among its customers and offers a customer service that seems to provide high satisfaction based on most reviews read on Trustpilot.
You can reach customer service by phone or through a form available in the help section. Additionally, Japhy responds to reviews left on Trustpilot, especially to offer a solution in case of any issues.
✅ Japhy is a reliable company that has won over many customers since its launch and is experiencing impressive growth. Don’t hesitate to place an order!
My Verdict on Japhy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ever since I decided to have pets at home, it has been important for me to take good care of them. That’s why I purchased their kibble from the vet or a specialty pet store.
However, I was never really satisfied with these kibble options that, despite their price, contained many additives and were quite greasy. So, I searched for an alternative, especially for my dog, Nomad, a 5-year-old Shetland sheepdog who often has digestive issues.
My dog Nomad
When I decided to try Japhy, I was pleasantly surprised by the ease of ordering, which is done through a questionnaire. The 15-day half-price offer really allows you to test the kibble and see if it suits your pet.
My dog has really loved Japhy kibble. I transitioned him from his old kibble as recommended by the brand, and everything went smoothly. It has now been 4 months since he has been eating only Japhy kibble, and he gets sick much less often. He hasn’t gained weight, so it seems to be balanced. Additionally, since he is a long-haired breed, I quickly noticed that his coat has become shinier, which is a sign of a healthy dog! That’s truly reassuring! 😉
Nomad (Shetland Sheepdog) and Orion (European Cat), fans of Japhy
About a month ago, I started ordering from Japhy for Orion, my 4-year-old European cat that we rescued when he was a kitten after he had been abandoned. He’s a picky cat, as he had to hunt for food when he was a kitten and generally doesn’t care much for dry kibble.
I also ordered some salmon oil to add to his kibble, and it worked perfectly! There’s nothing left at the bottom of his bowl, and he really seems to enjoy Japhy products.
✅ In conclusion, I highly recommend Japhy, which keeps my pets healthy while allowing me to stay true to my values by ordering products made in France with transparent ingredient information.
FAQs About Japhy: I’m Here to Answer YOUR Questions!
To wrap up this post, here’s a quick FAQ section! If I haven’t answered your question, feel free to leave a comment so I can look into it and share the answer with you.
How to get a Japhy promo code?
How to Contact Japhy?
Japhy is easily reachable by phone at 📞09 70 25 44 04 (local call rates apply), Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
You can also send a message to the Japhy team through the contact form! The team is quite responsive and usually replies quickly.
Is there a commitment with Japhy?
You can cancel at any time to stop receiving your pet food.
👉 If you wish to unsubscribe after your first shipment of kibble, please note that this can only be done 6 days after receiving it, as this is the transition period for changing kibbles and truly testing Japhy.
How to Unsubscribe from Japhy?
To do this, simply go to your CLIENT AREA, then navigate to the INFORMATIONS section. At the bottom of this page, you will find a clickable link: UNSUBSCRIBE.
Next, you will need to call customer service directly at the number provided (which is dedicated to this service) and request to cancel your subscription. You will then receive a confirmation email.
👉 If you prefer, you can call Japhy’s customer service directly at 📞1-800-123-4567 (local call rate) to save time and request your unsubscribe directly.
I hope this testimonial has inspired you to try Japhy for yourself! If you already feel that way, please feel free to share your feedback in the comments below this article to contribute your thoughts! 😉