Call the Midwife! There’s nothing we love more at Poppy’s Picnic than the pitter-patter of little feet when we hear about pregnant dogs and puppies.

We all want our puppies to get the best start in life, and Poppy’s Picnic raw food provides many benefits for feeding pregnant dogs and their puppies.

A raw food diet, consisting of raw meat, bone, organs, and vegetables, is rich in essential nutrients like protein, vitamins, and minerals which are crucial for the health and development of both the pregnant dog and her puppies.

Protein is essential for muscle development and growth, especially during pregnancy and lactation. Raw meat is a natural and high-quality source of protein which can support the increased nutritional needs of the mother and aid in the proper development of her puppies.

Raw food diets often retain natural enzymes and vitamins that are so often lost in mass-produced dog foods during the cooking process. These enzymes can aid digestion and nutrient absorption, promoting the overall health of both mother and puppies.

A raw food diet digests more efficiently than processed kibble. Improved digestion can lead to better absorption of nutrients, ensuring that both the pregnant dog and her puppies receive the necessary nutrition for optimal health and development.

It is also argued that feeding dogs a raw food diet, that more closely resembles what their ancestors ate in the wild, may reduce the risk of developing food allergies or intolerances for both the mother and her puppies.

Poppy’s Picnic raw food recipes are naturally balanced and formulated to comply with the latest FEDIAF nutritional guidelines. Free from artificial colours, preservatives and flavourings, and containing no fillers, Poppy’s Picnic is naturally nutritious raw food which can help promote a happier mother and healthy pups.