Raw Pet Food Advice & Tips

As the autumn brings beautiful leaves in all shades and muddy puddles, it also brings along mushrooms. Just as they are to us humans, a lot of wild mushrooms are poisonous to our furry friends.

Collect Paws Points when you order raw food with our Paws Points Reward Scheme and save money.

Our new Mince and Meatballs sleeves will now create a rainbow in your freezer as the different products are colour-coordinated by protein, just like you see in the supermarket. All of this making it easier for you to find what you need, quickly and easily. We are also now using eco-friendly trays that are fully compostable, but can equally well be recycled. This saves plastic use by over 90%.

We all want our dogs to be happy and healthy so we've created a guide of some key signs of stress in dogs for you to look out for. It's important to identify what is causing the stress and anxiety in your dogs and eliminate that trigger as early as possible, especially ahead of loud events such as Bonfire Night and New Year's Eve which typically include bright fireworks. Here are top tips to spot signs of stress in your dog.

Poppy’s Picnic raw dog food products are complete and balanced according to the FEDIAF standards and guidelines so pet parents can feed the most nutritious meals to their four-legged friends with assurance and confidence. Our recipes have been developed and fine-tuned by vet and nutritionist, Dr Charlotte Gray MA VetMB (cantab) MRCVS to meet the highest FEDIAF nutritional guidelines.

Today we remember so much that has gone before us and the loss of so many men and women who gave their lives to bring freedom and justice. We want to use this moment to also pay tribute to these brave dogs who fought alongside the soldiers in the war. Over 18,000 dogs served with the brave soldiers where they carried messengers, sniffed out enemy soldiers and carried aid to the wounded. Rest in peace - two legs and four.

Our range for growing puppies is now better than ever, with new and improved recipes and even more nourishing power. Our delicious recipes have been fine-tuned to meet the highest FEDIAF standards for your puppy’s nutritional needs. 

We understand that feeding your dog a raw diet while on the go makes things a bit more complicated so here’s our top tips for a happy hound whilst on holiday.

It's been a real rollercoaster of ups and downs over four years, but overall Poppy's Picnic has thrived and to a great extent due to the support we've had from our home county of Wiltshire. We've been fortunate to have worked with the local Department of International Trade, Business West, SWMAS, Innovate2Succeed and more. All these organisations have been able to offer us many hours of expert time to help refine and grow our raw dog food business.

Our latestSUPER SPRINKLES are designed to be added to your dog's mealtimes. Made with 100% natural Whitefish skins and organic hand-harvested Irish Seaweed with no additives, it's a great crunchy topping which tasty flavours will surely get your dog's taste buds singing! Here are some health benefits.

There are many ways to adopt social distancing and the best hygiene practices while still giving love to your pets. These are not only specifically relevant due to the  current Coronavirus situation, rather good practices to follow at any time. Here are social distancing tips for keeping your pets and family safe

Mental stimulation is a great way to keep your dog happy and occupied by replacing outdoor activities and walks with fun challenges at home. Along with a balanced diet with Poppy’s Picnic raw dog food, here are tips to keep your furry friends in tip-top condition at home.