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20/06/2024

Purdy and Panther are so lucky to be able to join us in the office every day, or maybe we are the lucky ones having these 2 beauties keeping us entertained all day, every day!

Have you managed to persuade your boss to let you bring your dog to work tomorrow for Bring Your Dog to Work Day?

Check out our World Mental Health www.naturaldogfoodcompany.co.uk/our-blog/world-mental-health-day-10th-october/ or Stress Awareness www.naturaldogfoodcompany.co.uk/our-blog/april-is-stress-awareness-month/ blog post, to find out some of the many ways owning or being around a dog can help to improve your mental health. Maybe send your boss a link to help persuade them to allow you to bring your dog to work tomorrow!









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16/06/2024

Here at NDFC we are very lucky to be able to spend today, Father’s Day, with our families. We appreciate that not everybody is as lucky as we are. If you are planning on having people over take a look at our Father’s day blog post for some helpful tips on creating a pet friendly Father’s Day.






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15/06/2024

World Refill Day is tomorrow, it is a global initiative that aims to promote sustainability and reduce plastic waste by encouraging people to refill their containers instead of buying single use products. This day holds great significance not only for the environment but also for our dogs. As responsible pet owners it is essential to recognise the impact of our choices on the planet and take steps to ensure a sustainable future for our pets.

Plastic pollution is a pressing issue that affects ecosystems worldwide. Single use plastic items like water bottles, bags pet food is sold in and pet poo bags contribute to the problem significantly. Although our bags are single use, they are not made from plastic like some other pet foods.

NDFC bags are made entirely of natural products; they are recyclable, biodegradable and even compostable! This means they are breathable and perfect for storing food, it also means that the bags are not harmful to your pets or the environment. Our shiny outer coating is made from clay, we used water-based ink and the rest of the bag is made from sustainable paper stocks. Which means for every tree that goes into our bags, three more are planted.

Sustainable choices not only benefit the environment but also contribute to the overall well-being of our dogs. They are sensitive creatures and certain chemicals found in plastic containers, toys and other pet products can be harmful to their health. By opting for no plastic toys made from safe and eco-friendly materials we can mitigate the risk of exposing our pets to harmful toxins.

World Refill Day presents a chance for pet owners worldwide to make a positive impact on the environment and improve the well-being of their pets. By reducing plastic waste, supporting eco-conscious and ethical brands we can create a more sustainable future for our pets and the planet.







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13/06/2024

Did you know that 80-85% of dogs aged 3 and over have oral or dental problems? Like humans, dogs can suffer from tooth decay, broken or injured teeth, periodontal disease, all of which can lead to serious health issues.

The 13th May – 13th June is National Smile Month. The most serious dental issues usually start with plaque, which is a film that coats the teeth and tartar which can form hard white deposits on the gum line. Letting the tartar build up can cause gum inflammation, tooth decay and abscesses. Periodontal disease is especially important to avoid because bacteria can enter the blood stream, where it can reach other organs, like the heart, liver and kidneys and damage them, or worse, cause septicaemia.

Some things that help maintain good oral hygiene;
• Dental health dog chews.
• Dental wipes between meals
• Dog toothbrushes or finger brushes.
• Dog toothpaste, never human toothpaste (may contain xylitol which is toxic to dogs).
• A well balanced diet, suited to your dogs life stage.
• Feeding kibble can help to remove tartar because its naturally abrasive and works as the dog crunches the food.
Signs of oral/dental issues;
• Bad breath
• Excessive drooling
• Difficulty chewing
• Tilting head to the side when eating
• Loose teeth
• Pawing at the mouth
• Being protective over mouth or face
• Reluctance to chew hard objects when they enjoyed doing so previously
• Visible tartar
Regular visits to the vet may help, as its like visiting the dentist regularly as a person, they will help you to spot any signs of dental problems before they become bigger, more expensive/painful problems. If you have any concerns about your dogs oral health please contact your vet.

For more information about canine dental health take a look at www.naturaldogfoodcompany.co.uk/our-blog/dental-care/








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11/06/2024

Yesterday was the start of BNF Healthy Eating Week which encourages healthy eating as well as encouraging people to know where their food has come from and to choose food that has traceability.

We are proud to be able to tell anybody that we have traceability on every part of our Natural dog food as well as being able to shout about how natural and balanced our food is for your dog.

BNF healthy eating week isn’t all about the food, it is just as much about getting active and sleeping well. Having a dog is great motivation as you have to walk them which is great way to get active, regular exercise and routine also promotes a better night’s sleep – this applies to your dog too! Exercising your dog allows them to burn off excess energy, mental games and training also helps to reduce their boredom and in turn reduce any unwanted behavior while providing essential bonding!

Head over to our website and take a look at our walking month post www.naturaldogfoodcompany.com/?p=10930 or our In the countryside post if you and your dog are looking for an adventure in the countryside www.naturaldogfoodcompany.com/?p=3192

Don’t forget to send us your pictures or tag us we love seeing what your dogs are getting up to.







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10/06/2024

Who biked to work this morning? Did you know that today is the start of Bike Week here in the UK. Cycling became very popular a few years ago during lockdown and carried on being a popular mode of transport due to fuel prices rising. Do you take your dog along with you? Head over to www.naturaldogfoodcompany.co.uk/our-blog/cycling-with-your-dog/ for tips on combining dog walking and cycling.

Cycling with your dog can take a bit of time to get used to but is worth it as it is great exercise for all, for further distances you can buy trailers so your dog doesn’t have to miss out on those longer journeys!






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04/06/2024

Rain and clouds so it's snoozing and guard duties this afternoon for Purdy and Panther. They are so nosy! 🐾

28/05/2024

Our office and phone lines are now open!

There may be some delays in receiving your order due to the bank holiday, however we are packing and shipping orders as normal, keep an eye out for an email or text message from DPD with your tracking information.






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27/05/2024

A quick reminder that our offices are closed until tomorrow. Our team are enjoying some family time and will be back, bright eyed and bushy tailed tomorrow morning at 9am. You can still call and leave us a message, email or contact us via social media and one of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Orders can still be placed through the website but will not be processed until the office is back open. Any orders that have been placed over the bank holiday weekend are likely to be dispatched from our warehouse tomorrow.









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24/05/2024

Our offices and phone lines are now closed until 9am Tuesday 28th May. You can still call and leave us a message, email or contact us via social media and one of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Orders can still be placed through the website but will not be processed until the office is back open. Any orders placed over the bank holiday weekend are likely to be dispatched from our warehouse on Tuesday 28th May.







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22/05/2024

Spring bank holiday is just around the corner, this is your yearly reminder that we will be closed on Monday 27th May. Our offices will reopen on Tuesday 28th May.

To avoid any delays please place all orders before 2pm Thursday 23rd May to hopefully be delivered Friday.

Orders placed after this time will likely be delivered next week, please include a mobile number and/ or email address when placing your order to receive delivery updates from DPD.

Don’t forget to include a safe place for DPD to leave your parcel if you are not available on delivery.









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22/05/2024

Have you been walking the kids to school this week? We have been using school run to do the morning dog walk this week all in support of Walk to School Week 2024. Even the older ones have been getting their walking shoes on and heading out the door a little earlier. Dogs are natural walkers and love to explore the world around them. Here are a few ways you could involve your dog in Walk to School Week, lets us know in the comments if you have any other ideas.

Firstly, you must make sure your dog is correctly trained and comfortable walking on the lead, use this week as an opportunity to reinforce good lead manners and obedience commands.

Encourage your children to walk with the dog instead of running off ahead, allowing the children to take turns holding the lead; this also helps children to feel a sense of responsibility and promote a positive bond between child and dog.

Consider organising a ‘Dog Walk to School’ event in your area. Coordinate with other dog owners and invite them to join in. This can be a great way to socialise both your dog and yourself, whilst also involving yourself in the community. Ensure that all dogs are well behaved, on lead and follow proper etiquette during the walk. Make sure all owners are aware they are responsible for their dogs behaviour and cleaning up after them.

Incorporating fun games and challenges during walks helps to keep your dog interested, set up a scavenger hunt where your child and dog work together to find specific items along the route. This can add an element of excitement and engagement for your child and keep your mentally stimulated during a walk, remember to bring treats and rewards for your dog to reinforce good behaviour.

As always prioritise the safety and well being of your dog and children during Walk to School Week. Be mindful of the weather conditions, keep them hydrated and watch out for signs of fatigue. Regular breaks and exercise levels appropriate for your dogs breed, age and ability are essential, by involving your dog in Walk to School Week you can encourage an active lifestyle and create lasting memories with your dog.

Don’t forget to share your pictures with us. You never know you might bag yourself a treat.









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19/05/2024

Feeling hot! Purdy loves the sun but we have to be careful and make sure she doesn't stay out too long.☀️

Dogs can easily overheat and heatstroke can kill, please never leave your dog in a hot car and provide plenty of fresh water.💧

Check out our blog page for helpful advice such as Beat the Heat!

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18/05/2024

Mental health is still very much a focus on people’s minds and in the work place. Over the past few years there has become less of a stigma surrounding mental health and we have learnt to be more open about how we are feeling.

We are nearing the end of Mental Health Awareness Week which this year follows the Movement: moving more for your mental health theme. Exercise is an important part of everyday life and more important than ever as more and more people are becoming over weight.

Why not head over to our World mental health day www.naturaldogfoodcompany.co.uk/our-blog/world-mental-health-day-10th-october/ blog post to see some of the reasons why owning a dog is great for your mental health and physical health.

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17/05/2024

We are nearing the end of Food Allergy Awareness Week.

Hear at the Natural Dog Food Company we believe that for a happy, healthy dog from the start, nature knows best!
Some of the benefits of our Original range are:

• No artificial ingredients – not even added vitamins and minerals are needed
• Free from wheat, maize, dairy and soya
• Free from by products, deliveries or fillers
• 100% human grade ingredients
• Hypoallergenic
By combining a high proportion of fresh human grade meat with out unique range of nutritional herbs , vegetables and whole grains we have been able to create a complete dog food to contain every nutrient a dog needs without any artificial vitamin supplementation, making natural dog food truly 100% natural!

Our Original range comes in different flavours and ranges, head over to our website to see what we have to offer www.naturaldogfoocompany.co.uk








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15/05/2024

We are part way through National Donut Week, one of our favourite weeks of the year because we get to eat donuts! With their delectable flavours and irresistible aroma, they have become a much-loved treat for many of us. However…..

To continue reading our National Donut Week blog post head to www.naturaldogfoodcompany.co.uk/our-blog/








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14/05/2024

Last week was Dying matters week, a week created to encourage people to talk about dying, death and bereavement. Many people are unwilling to talk about the death of loved ones including their dogs.

We all know that at some point in our lifetime we will die, dogs, cats, humans, every living thing will die at some point. Saying goodbye to your dog is one of the hardest things to do for many us, they have become part of the family and we are used to their quirky ways pr tripping over them everyday as they insist in laying in the way every day!

Pop over to www.naturaldogfoodcompany.co.uk/our-blog/pet-bereavement/ and read our pet bereavement post as well as many more.








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12/05/2024

There once was a Labrador named Purdy,
Whose tail wagged ever so sturdy,
She loved to play fetch,
And always did catch,
Her owners heart, so pure and worthy.







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11/05/2024

This week (6th – 12th May) is Sun Awareness Week, a campaign designed to highlight the dangers of being out in the sun to long and encourage sun safety.

It is common knowledge not to leave a dog in a hot car however we find that it happens far to often and many dogs die or suffer from heat stroke. To read more head over to www.naturaldogfoodcompany.co.uk/our-blog/sun-awareness-week-04-05-20/







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10/05/2024

We love National Public Gardens Day here at NDFC HQ. We get to view some lovely public gardens so we can get some ideas ready for getting our gardens summer ready!

Head over to www.naturaldogfoodcompany.co.uk/our-blog/ to read our National Public Gardens Day blog post.







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07/05/2024

🐾 Up to 50% off Original Puppy Chicken! 🐾
No code needed!

🐾 No artificial ingredients – not even added vitamins or minerals are needed
🐾 Free from wheat, maize, dairy and soya
🐾 Free from by products, derivatives or fillers
🐾 100% human grade ingredients
🐾 Hypoallergenic and holistic product

This offer won't last long and while stocks last so please visit our website to place an order! https://www.naturaldogfoodcompany.co.uk/product/puppy-chicken/

Remember to add your email and mobile number to your order to receive updates on your delivery and a safe place in case you are out. If you order by 2pm we will aim to dispatch your order the same day!
*Offer applies to online orders to UK mainland, some delivery restrictions may apply. Offer ends 31st May 2024. Limited stock available.

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100% Natural Dog Food
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07/05/2024

Our office and phone lines are now open.

There may be some delays in receiving your order due to the bank holiday, however we are packing and shipping orders as normal, keep an eye out for an email or text message from DPD with your tracking information.






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06/05/2024

Don’t forget our offices are still closed and will be back open tomorrow at 9am. You can still call and leave us a message, email or contact us via social media and one of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Orders can still be placed through the website but will not be processed until the office is back open. Any orders placed over the bank holiday weekend are likely to be dispatched from our warehouse on Tuesday 7th May.





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05/05/2024

Childrens Book Week started yesterday and we each have a book lined up to read during our lunch breaks. Our usual reading material consists of pet food industry magazines so we can keep up to date with the pet food world but we are also partial to the odd children’s book now and again. Our personal favourite has to be Nippers Lunchbox by a local illustrator, Lucy Dillamore!

What is your favourite children’s book?












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04/05/2024

Wow this year is going quick!

Today is Firefighters Memorial Day (in America but we like to show our appreciation for firefighters here in the UK too). As we think about all the men and women who have put their lives on the line for us without a second thought, lets take a minute to think about all the service dogs and other animals that have done the same.

Did you know that in the US Dalmatians were used as firehouse dogs in the early days. Firefighters used to carry their equipment be specially fitted carts pulled by horses, when the fire alarm sounded the Dalmatian would race out barking with the fire wagon following at a distance behind giving bystanders time to move out of the way.

Horses are afraid of fire so the dogs also helped to distract the horses once they approached the fire and worked as guard dogs to protect the horses and equipment from thieves.

Some firehouses in the US still have firehouse dogs as companions and mascots but they tend to travel with the rest of the crew inside the fire trucks nowadays.









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03/05/2024

Our offices and phone lines are now closed until 9am Tuesday 7th May. You can still call and leave us a message, email or contact us via social media and one of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Orders can still be placed through the website but will not be processed until the office is back open. Any orders placed over the bank holiday weekend are likely to be dispatched from our warehouse on Tuesday 7th May.







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01/05/2024

Early May Bank Holiday is just around the corner so this is your yearly reminder that we will be closed on Monday 6th May. Our offices will reopen on Tuesday 7th May.

To avoid any delays please place all orders before 2pm Thursday 2nd May to hopefully be delivered Friday.

Orders placed after this time will likely be delivered next week, please include a mobile number and/or email address when placing your order to receive delivery updates from DPD.

Don’t forget to include a safe place for DPD to leave your parcel if you are not available on delivery









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29/04/2024

Today marks the start of National Gardening Week. Many of us have already started our spring tidy getting ready for summer, if you haven’t, now is the perfect time to start. We have put together a list of some of the dangerous plants and bulbs that could be growing in your garden.

Cut flowers and plant bulbs can be poisonous all year round not just in spring and summer, try to provide a barrier to help stop your dog digging up the bulbs or using planters. Many plant bulbs are poisonous. It is best to avoid letting them eat any plants just in case.

If your dog was to eat a daffodil bulb the symptoms would include sickness, upset stomach and excess drooling. More serious symptoms can include tiredness, unbalanced or collapsing and maybe even fitting. Your dog could also become ill if they were to eat the flowers or drink the water from a vase containing daffodils.

Tulips contain toxins in the plant which can cause irritation to the mouth and intestines which usually results in excessive drooling and sometimes sickness and diarrhoea. More serious cases are uncommon however can include heart problems and breathing difficulties.

Spring crocus flower in the spring and can cause an upset stomach if eaten but with no serious health problems. These should not be confused with the Autumn crocus which can cause severe health issues.

If you think your dog may have eaten any of these plants or anything else it shouldn’t have, contact your local veterinarian as soon as possible for some advice on what to do. Your vet will need to know what your dog has ingested, how much and when it happened. Exact amounts are not necessary but the more information you can give the vet the faster the diagnosis and treatment is likely to be.

For smaller amounts fasting, plenty of fresh water and observation may be all that is needed and for anything more serious the vet will be able to decide the best course of action once they have got all the information.

Why not head over to our website and take a look at our springtime safety, grass seeds blog post and more www.naturaldogfoodcompany.co.uk/our-blog/









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26/04/2024

National Pet Parents Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of April every year.

What are you going to do to celebrate this Sunday? How about a get together with your pet’s friends and the humans, a few hours at the beach, a swim in the river or a long walk through a forest? The possibilities are endless.

Let us know what you are doing this Sunday to celebrate. We love seeing and hearing all about your fur babies so don’t forget to tag us, send us a message or drop us a picture and tell us all about your dog in the comments section.










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24/04/2024

Stop Food Waste Day is celebrated in April every year. It is aimed at raising awareness about the global issue of food waste with 1/3 of all food produced for human consumption estimated to be wasted each year, which has a significant impact on the environment. One way to combat food waste is to be mindful of what we are feeding our pets.

All of our food is a hypoallergenic meaning we have developed a recipe to minimise the possibility of an negative reaction. Natural Dog Food Original is Gluten free, dairy, soya and wheat free too.

Our Original range is 100% natural, economical to feed and great for all dogs. It is a complete dog food using high quality ingredients which helps to lower the feeding amount making the daily feeding costs more economical. It can be stored in the bag that it arrives in as long as it is closed and in a cool dark place, so no need to spend money on expensive tubs to store the food in, it also means the food stays fresh with a long best before date to reduce the chance of any wasted food.

As we celebrate Stop Food Waste Day it is important to remember that we can all play a role in reducing food waste, even when it comes to feeding our pets, by choosing Natural Dog Food and being mindful of what we are feeding our pets, we can make a positive impact on both our pets and the environment.
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