Safe handling of pet food
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by Louise Mackintosh
4M ago
It's important to handle all food sensibly, whether it's for you or your pet. Basic hygiene principles are the same for all types of pet food - correct storage, attention to use by dates, washing your hands and utensils - and are important to keep your home safe and clean. UK Pet Food have created some useful guidelines for dog and cat owners to help remind you of the essentials If you feed raw food    If you feed wet or dry food:   ..read more
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Poppy's Picnic and Tabby's Table awarded UKPF Raw Standard for quality
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by Louise Mackintosh
4M ago
Poppy's Picnic is the first raw dog and cat food brand to be awarded the new quality and safety standard for raw pet food manufacturers.  The scheme, set up by trade association UK Pet Food, is independently run by acclaimed certification scheme experts, KIWA. The reason this matters so much is that until now there has simply not been a fully independent safety standard for raw pet food, so this is a groundbreaking, vital scheme.  The scope of the scheme includes plant design and maintenance, supplier assurance, safe product formulation, full traceability systems, safe hand ..read more
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What Foods Give Cats Taurine? Why It’s Essential
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by Dylan Watkins
1y ago
If you have ever read up on how best to feed cats, you’ll know taurine is an essential part of their diet. But why is this? What foods give cats taurine? And what are the best foods to provide this essential nutrient? Taurine is an amino acid – molecules that combine and form proteins - and are the building blocks of life. Taurine is more essential for cats than other pets and they require large amounts in their diet. This is because unlike humans and other pets, cats can only make limited quantities themselves. They need a regular supply to prevent taurine deficiency – which is fatal in cats ..read more
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Do Cats Live Longer on a Raw Food Diet?
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by Louise Mackintosh
1y ago
Do cats live longer on a raw food diet? We know from personal experience that eating a healthy, natural diet has multiple benefits for our own nutritional wellbeing. So as a caring cat lover you want to give your furry friend the best possible food to promote a long and healthy life. Here, we ask ‘Do cats live longer on a raw food diet?’ Unfortunately there is no definitive answer to whether cats live longer on a raw food diet. However, although genetics and environment play a part, the biggest factor in whether a cat lives longer is their overall health. A high quality, balanced diet will go ..read more
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DEFRA Pet Food
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by Dylan Watkins
1y ago
Looking for DEFRA approved pet food? At Poppy’s Picnic we are all about quality and providing the best food for your four-legged friends, that’s why we supply DEFRA approved raw dog food and raw cat food. Although some people make their own raw meals at home, when it comes to manufacturing on a commercial scale there are - quite understandably - many rules and regulations to be followed.  And here’s a fact you probably didn’t know - the rules for producing food for animals in the UK are far more stringent than those for producing our own food stuffs! DEFRA (the Department for Environ ..read more
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My Dog Is Sick: What To Do If Your Dog Is Vomiting
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by Louise Mackintosh
1y ago
Just like humans, a dog can be sick for a number of reasons. If your dog is sick it can be very worrying for everyone involved, so a little bit of background reading can be of help. Here, our experts explain what to do if your dog is vomiting. My dog is vomiting yellow bile – why?  If your dog has vomited yellow frothy bile, don’t worry. Bile vomiting, or regurgitation, indicates that either your dog's stomach is empty, perhaps because of a long period between meals, or the food’s fat content is too high. It can also happen if your dog has drunk a lot of water or eaten too much grass, whi ..read more
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How long can raw dog food be left out?
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by Louise Mackintosh
1y ago
Changing your pet’s food to raw is one of the best things you could do for your dog or cat. Not only is it an excellent way to feed your dog, it also ensures the very best in health. What’s more, our recipes are super tasty too. And if you haven't yet changed, just make sure you buy from a reputable supplier such as Poppy’s Picnic. Our meals come in either mince or 30g meatballs. All you need to do is thaw them in the bottom of your fridge before feeding to your dog or cat. Each fridge is different though we’ve found if you place the meals on the bottom shelf of your fridge in the evening, the ..read more
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Can I Feed My Cat Raw Chicken Everyday?
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by Louise Mackintosh
1y ago
Are you considering switching your cat onto a BARF diet? You might be wondering: ‘Can I feed my cat raw chicken everyday?’. Your cat's ancestors NEVER dined on cooked meals – there are no ovens in the wild! Nor did they eat wheat, rice or any of the fillers you find in traditional dry or wet foods. Our cat’s wild ancestors ate raw meat to feed. Cats are obligate carnivores – they have to eat meat to survive (and thrive). When you switch your cat to a raw diet, they will be getting the proteins they need in the most direct and natural way – raw. With no manmade chemicals, raw feeding is the mos ..read more
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The benefits of a raw dog food delivery
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by Louise Mackintosh
1y ago
Not only did the pandemic see a rise in subscription-led services, but also the convenience of making sure you have your favourite food has led to the dramatic rise in dog food subscriptions. Not having the time to go to the pet shop to pick up your dog’s favourite meals can be solved by having a subscription for their food. This is just one of the benefits of a raw dog food delivery.  Have you ever gone to feed your pooch, opened the cupboard, fridge or freezer, and noticed there was hardly any food left? Panic sets in! Our four-legged friend is waiting for their food. They are used to t ..read more
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Can I Feed My Cat Raw Chicken Everyday?
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by Louise Mackintosh
1y ago
Are you considering switching your cat onto a BARF diet? You might be wondering: ‘Can I feed my cat raw chicken everyday?’. Your cat's ancestors NEVER dined on cooked meals – there are no ovens in the wild! Nor did they eat wheat, rice or any of the fillers you find in traditional dry or wet foods. Our cat’s wild ancestors ate raw meat to feed. Cats are obligate carnivores – they have to eat meat to survive (and thrive). When you switch your cat to a raw diet, they will be getting the proteins they need in the most direct and natural way – raw. With no manmade chemicals, raw feeding is the mos ..read more
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