Ever wondered why you feed smaller portions of Poppy’s Picnic compared to dry kibble or tinned mush—and yet your dog seems fuller, happier, and healthier? It’s not magic. It’s simply down to what goes into our food (and what doesn’t).
No Fillers. No Junk. Just the Good Stuff.
Most commercial dry and tinned pet foods are bulked out with fillers—ingredients like maize, wheat, soy, and other starchy carbohydrates that serve no real nutritional purpose for your dog. These fillers make up a huge proportion of what’s in the bowl, which is why you have to feed more to meet even basic nutritional needs.
At Poppy’s Picnic, we do things differently. Our raw meals are made from high-quality meat, offal, vegetables and essential nutrients—all carefully balanced to meet FEDIAF guidelines. There’s no grain, no rendered meat meal, and no cheap starchy bulk. Just honest, fresh, species-appropriate food your dog was born to eat.
Why Less Really Is More
When your dog eats dry or tinned food with fillers, much of it passes through undigested. That’s why you’ll often see bulky, frequent poos—and why some dogs need feeding up to four cups of dry food a day just to keep weight on.
Raw food like ours is far more digestible and bioavailable. That means your dog absorbs more nutrients from less food. You’ll naturally feed a smaller amount and still meet all their energy and nutritional needs. In fact, most dogs need between 2%–3% of their ideal body weight per day in raw food—far less by volume than typical dry or canned rations.
What Goes In… Must Come Out (Sort Of)
One of the first things customers notice when switching to Poppy’s Picnic is how much smaller and firmer their dog’s poos become. It’s not just a pleasant side-effect—it’s a sign of proper digestion. Smaller stools mean the body is actually using what it’s being fed, rather than pushing out excess indigestible matter. Less mess, less smell, and easier clean-up? Yes please.
“After switching to raw, we couldn’t believe the difference in Buster’s poos—no more sloppy mess, just small, firm ones we barely notice!”
– Julia, Poppy’s Picnic customer
Quality Over Quantity—Always
When you choose Poppy’s Picnic, you’re choosing food that’s crafted with care, from British farms, and balanced to support dogs of all ages. Our raw meals work with your dog’s natural physiology, rather than against it.
You won’t need to pile the bowl high. You won’t be scooping up stinky, soft poo five times a day. And you won’t be worrying about what’s really in your dog’s dinner.
Ready to Feed Less and See More?
Explore our raw food ranges and discover the difference of a filler-free, natural diet. Whether your dog loves our Mighty Mince, Power Balls or meaty Boost recipes, they’ll be getting more from every mouthful—and so will you.
