There’s nothing better than enjoying a stroll along the beach. The sound of the waves, the fresh sea air and sometimes even the chance to spot dolphins or whales. We’ve put together a guide of some of the UK’s best dog friendly beaches for you to enjoy with your four-legged friends. Whether your dog enjoys a swim in the sea, digging in the sand ...

There's many benefits to having a dog in the family but did you know that they have a great impact on everyone's mental health? Studies have shown that pets help to reduce stress and anxiety in many homes and play a vital role in companionship and easing loneliness.  Here's several ways your dog or cat helps your mental health: They get you out ...

Our Growing-Up mince contains Oyster Powder as this is an excellent form of bio-available zinc for puppies, which aids brain development, growth and supports the immune system. It also contributes to healthy skin and fur and good thyroid function.

It’s National Black Cat Appreciation Day and here at Poppy’s Picnic we’re celebrating all the beautiful black cats and everything that makes them special and unique in their own ways.  Black cats have suffered from a bad reputation with their connotations of folklore in recent years but they weren't always the key target of superstition. In fact...

Raw dog food is the closest to what dogs would choose to eat in the wild. Just like with humans - fresh is best. We’re proud to say that all our ranges are naturally complete and balanced to the highest FEDIAF standards.  It's the best food to feed your dogs so they get all the healthy vitamins, minerals and natural oils they need to keep them i...

Gloucestershire Constabulary recently took a huge step forward by becoming the first police force globally to use DNA to help tackle dog thefts. Having joined forces with Cellmark, they have created a scheme called DNA Protected where simple kits are used to collect a sample of your dog's DNA, which is then put into the Forensic Dog DNA database.