Our Ingredients
Naturally Balanced
Superfoods & Botanicals
Fresh & Ethically Sourced
Ingredients You Recognise
We call it Natural Nutrition
This means our complete and balanced raw meals contain all the vitamins, minerals and nutrients your pet needs without the need for additives*
Ours is the only raw food that is made this way.
It's a fact that good food made from fresh ingredients is the cornerstone of good health. It's the same for our pets. That's why we only use fresh, tasty ingredients, like the ones you would buy for yourself. We work with a team of vets, nutritionists and farmers to provide your pet with a perfectly balanced bowl.
Our dog and cat pet foods are free from preservatives, colourings, and fillers. Freshly prepared and frozen for freshness and easily served, raw or cooked.
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*the only exception is taurine, which is naturally present in our cat food recipes, but we still add some more for your peace of mind
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Ethically sourced meat, bone & offal
Our quality meat and offal is always sourced locally where possible. We buy grass-fed beef and lamb, outdoor-reared pork, wild venison and boar. We also use free-range chicken, turkey and duck
We use bones in some of our recipes as they are a source of essential minerals such as calcium and phosphorous. In fact, in the wild most of a carnivore’s nutrition comes from bones. As in the wild, the bones your dog eats must ALWAYS be uncooked (cooked bones are brittle and splinter).
And in our cookable dog food ranges, we use crushed eggshell instead of bone, as it gives the essentials minerals your pet needs, making it suitable for serving raw or cooked
Lush Fresh Vegetables... but just for dogs
We use vegetables such as curly kale, sweet potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, brocolli in our meals. Veg is a vital addition and gives fibre and a host of essential vitamins and minerals not present in meat.
These lush vegetables are included in our POWER BALLS, RAW POWER, and MIGHTY MINCE ranges for dogs
We only add veg to our dog food ranges. For our Raw Cat Food, PURRY POWER, we do not include any vegetables as cats are obligate carnivores and don't need much green stuff in their diet.
Important Oils
With Poppy's Picnic you have no need to supplement a healthy dog or cat. Our foods come supercharged with great additions such as:
Flaxseed Oil rich in omega-3, flaxseed oil can help support healthier heart function, as well as healthier skin & hair
Sesame Oil a rich source of healthy polyunsaturated fats and is naturally antibacterial. Sesame oil can help support flexibility within the joints
Essential Herbs
Chamomile, known as the ‘mother of the gut’, it contains antispasmodic and calming qualities which can help balance the digestive tract. It can also help settling at night due to its calming effects
Dandelion A natural diuretic and gentle liver tonic that also supports the pancreas, kidneys and gallbladder, as well as promoting the good bacteria within the digestive system
Milk Thistle promotes bile creation in support of digestion, especially the absorption of dietary fats, and contains powerful antioxidants which can offer support both liver and kidney functions
Parsley is a natural breath freshener which helps to aid overall gum and dental health... making it the perfect ingredient for all of our SUPER SPRINKLES meal toppers for both cats and dogs
Nettle has naturally anti-inflammatory properties and contains antihistamines that
Turmeric contains antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It could help alleviate joint pain and support liver function
Superfoods
Spirulina is rich in nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants and essential amino acids. Spirulina can help protecting the immune system
Sea Kelp contains an abundance of vitamins, minerals, proteins and enzymes which can help maintain optimum coat & skin condition, and healthy gums
Wheat Grass can help to boost immunity as it contains chlorophyll, vitamins A, C and E, iron, calcium and magnesium.
Echinacea is a great aid to help support the immune system. Echinacea is incredibly effective in reducing various symptoms of bacterial infections
Botanical Berries
Our fabulous MIGHTY MINCE range for dogs which can be served raw or cooked, includes a variety of berries
Elderberry contains vitamins A and C, iron and bioflavonoids. An excellent antioxidant that can help support cholesterol health
Hawthorn Berries have long been used as a heart tonic to aid circulation and support good digestion
Rosehips are packed with antioxidants and a great source of vitamin C, a natural support to the immune system
Seeds, Little Powerhouses
Celery Seeds are rich in calcium, zinc and other essential amino acids, as well as being rich in potassium. This is why they're included in our MIGHTY MINCE range for dogs
Fennel Seeds can help relieve digestive discomfort. We've added them to our CANINE CLEANERS which help your dogs teeth stay clean
Hemp Seeds are a great source of Gamma Linolenic Acid which can help support good joint health and can improve blood circulation
Sunflower Seeds are high in selenium and vitamin E
