Sunday, 2 February 2014

DinDins Wickedly Raw SuperFoods Review


DinDins Wickedly Raw SuperFood Review

Hello pals, I've been sent some fabuwuff product by the terrier-ific DinDins company! Please check them out at http://www.dindins.co.uk/, you can do so by clicking the link. You won't regret it!











What is Din Dins Wickedly Raw Superfoods for Dogs?
This blend of superfoods and seagreen gives your dog the equivalent of his or her 5 a day with just a sprinkling of Din Dins Wickedly Raw Superfoods over their regular meals.
Din Dins is a simple and effective way for you to ensure your dog received all the essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients to help him stay fit, healthy and active.
Wickedly Raw Superfoods for dogs is a smart blend of superfoods, herbs, seagreens and probiotics, loaded with raw healing elements like antioxidants, phytonutrients, fatty acids and enzymes. Ordinary convenience pet food loses many of these elements during processing but are absolutely essential for the health of your pet. Works wonders with wind, bad breath and other wicked whiffs.What’s more, as the blend works to holistic principles, it’s a real health aid to the whole body by purifying pooch from the inside out.


Add this to your dog’s packaged pet food and see the difference in overall health and vitality.
Wickedly Raw Superfoods can also be used by those who feed a complete BARF diet (Bones and Raw Food) to fill in any nutritional shortfalls in a frozen or homemade diet. For more information www.barfworld.com.
Suitable for puppies from 3 months. 
 Benefits:
  • Bad breath (This is pawfect if you is trying to impress a special pooch in your life, trying to give the humans kisses so they give you a chew or even for the older pooches - Derby!)
  • Baldness, itching, skin conditions and helps glossy coats
  • Infections
  • Immunity and vitality
  • Regulates blood sugars
  • Runny stools, constipation, food intolerances, IBS, intestinal problems, pancreatic issues
  • Maintenance of kidney and urinary tract health
  • Weight maintenance ( I needs to watch my figure pals!)
Directions:
Puppies ½ scoop
½ scoop per 5kg (11lbs) of dog per day for first few days
1 scoop per 5kg (11lbs) of dog per day
Split between meals if fed twice a day

50 gram
Typically lasts for:
Medium dog 1 month

Take precautions in cases of hyperthyroidism and when taking blood thinning medication.

Where to purchase : http://shop.dindins.co.uk/
Or to see stockists visit  http://www.dindins.co.uk/products/our-stockists/Nationwide#content

My Review ( Da Impawtant One!)
As ma pals know I wuffs me food! And humum says she is gunna be sprinkling some vet approved supplements on my food - I'm not to sure guys! The only thing I like on my food is gravy, but I'll sure give this a blast!

Day one : Humum sprinkled some green stuff dat smells of tea leaves on me food. You know me pals, my food is MY food and I'm not one for sharing. So, once again Derby rolls up, pulls a stupid face as per, and mum decides to share with him and Tootsie without consulting me. I don't know how he gets away with it pals, it must be help the aged week. BOL.
Mum was watching me like a hawk to see how I took this new addition to me food... Yet when I sit and watch her eat her food, I get in trouble for begging. Naughty human must have been begging for me sprinkles, but don't worry I never gave her any. ( I'll have to book her in to pet human obedience classes...!)*rollseyes* 
I licked my lips, and started to eat me noms. I normally eat a little bit at lunch time and mum picks it up and gives me it for tea... Well not this time. I gobbles it all up when she left the room! This green stuff is sure addictive! 

So, Derby? Yeah. He ate it, what to do you expect? He eats EVERYTHING, including my puppy teething toy, my old blanket, my pigs ear and two of my teddies. But I'm not one to hold grudges. (R.I.P Mr.Crocodile and Rupert :( ) I is intrigued to see how these benefit him, he is a little old wuff who has bad skin, breath, joints and fashion sense!

Tootsie.. She is a little eater and not greedy, unlike another Yorkshire pudding, I mean Terrier I know. She normally has a small portion and has been this way since I was a pup. Mum put her DinDins on her meat, and called her in. I was hoping she would leave me some chicken, no luck pals. GONE! She nommed the lot. 

Day Three: I had to get up super early today, there was a lunch queue today after me Zoomies. Derby tried to push in, but don't worry I put him straight. It's my blog.. So toddle off! My opinion is more impawtant! The dishes were all lined up... and today I was in for a treat. I had my biscuits with carrots and peas in, which were amazing with them magic green sprinkles mum keeps putting in our meals.  I ate it all once again, and even had the energy to play football with the odd pea. Mum wasn't amused, I squished a few of them :( 
Mum says I seem to be more energetic and shinier. If this is the case, feed me this every day as I detest baths, as I get in trouble for eating de bubbles!

Lord Derbald 1st was, without fail, closely behind me in receiving his food. He had chicken with veg and sprinkles. He ate the lot... Surprise, surprise! We are noticing slight improvement in his breath, with is miraculous as he won't let us go near him with a toothbrush... He would probably just try and eat it.
His skin is still dry, but I understand it takes nine days to see visible changes. 

Tootsie, well she's still the wufferly little mother of mine. She ate her food all up once again and still amazes me by eating the sprinkles as she is a fussy eater. If they is good enough for her they are good enough for the Queens' Corgis.

Day Six: Nom time! I went for a super long zoomies today, I knew today was gunna  be a terrierific day as I found a lovely muddy old tennis ball in the woods! I wasn't wrong at all.  I love my supplements and humum says they are great for me. Today we all had wet food with it sprinkled on top... can you guess what happened? Yup. Three empty bowls. Mum sure is impressed with these sprinkles as are we. I laughed though 'cos derby got some stuck on his nosey BOL!

Day Nine:  It's raining and pouring, and Derby is snoring. Until he heard the dishes rattling. He never misses his food - that's why he doesn't have a pawjus figure like mine! We had a mixture today of biscuits and wet food with our sprinkles on. I wuff it still, mum is surprised because normally I'm fussy and she has to chop and change what I eat. *drools* Mmmmm... Chops!


I love these and would recommend them to all of my pals - and mum would to. I have noticed great changes over the days. Mum says especially the bottom burps of mine have disappeared and that you can all put your gas masks away!




Humums Review  (*Yawns!*)
Hello Nellie's wufferly pals, I have had a little help with this part from Nellie herself. I hope you are all well and keeping out of trouble!  I have read a few reviews about pet supplements over the years and always been a little hesitant in trying the dogs on them - not because I don't think they'll work - but because I have three very fussy pooches ( Nellie will disagree - she says Derby eats anything!)

Upon opening the package received by DinDins I was surprised at how professional and compact the product appeared. The pots are fabulously designed, containing all information needed. The handy cap lid has an added edge to help you to open it without spilling any - which is great when I have a little Jack Russell jumping up at me every time I reach for the tub! It is also connected to the pot - to avoid misplacing it which is great if your memory is anything like mine!

Inside the pop is a finely ground green powder which smells a little like tea leaves, accompanied by a measuring spoon. This is such a great idea as you are able to measure the correct amount using the dedicated scoop so you know exactly how much you are adding to each meal, and it saves on the washing up!

Also inside the parcel was a glossy leaflet titles 'SMART PETS WANT DIN DINS'. This outlines the benefits of the product and why it is perfect to aid pet health. It also includes in the leaflet a 'DinDins Daily Tracker' which is great to remind you which days you have added the supplements to the food as you 'tick along' the boxes in this mini calender and also has room for progress notes. I think this is a lovely personal touch as you feel engaged with the product and can monitor the impact it has on your pet/s. 

The back of the leaflet outlines other products available - I am particularly interested in the 'Get Up And Go Glucosamine' for Derby and Tootsie, as you are aware Nellie isn't low on energy! It explains that the supplements are suitable for all ages, which surprised me and put my misconceptions of glucosamine completely to one side!

I found the supplements easy to measure and apply to the dogs' food every day, it is such an easy process and doesn't take more than a minute or so. The changes I have witnessed over the days is so impressive, I will have to purchase without a doubt! Derby has suffered from dry itchy and flaky skin for many years. We have tried all of the lotions and potions under the sun, ranging from creams to medication and although they improved slightly, it has never faded - until now. Derby's skin is unbelievable in how much more moisturised it appears. I am not going to lie - there are still a few little patches here and there but nothing compared to prior starting DinDins. 

Tootsie had quite a dull coat, and is now noticeably 'silver' rather than a grey. When out for a walk the other day a fellow dog-walker asked me what shampoo we had used on her to get her coat so visibly healthy and shiny! I couldn't help but respond and mention it was DinDins food supplements not a shampoo! Their face was a picture, all it took was this simple addition to her food and a brush of her coat daily. Fabulous! 

Nellie is as energetic as ever, and improvements are noticeable in her breath. She has never had serious problems with her breath at all, but it is noticeable when getting puppy kisses that her breath doesn't smell of her meals or the stereotypical 'Dog Breath'.

I was amazed at how every ingredient listed serves a purpose of aiding pet health and all three pooches love the taste! 



Ingredients:
Pre-sprouted barley (organic), Seagreens® Ascophyllum (organic), Nettle leaf, Cleavers, Linseed (Flaxseed), Burdock root, Dandelion leaf, Alfalfa, Cranberry (whole fruit) , Parsley leaf, Apple (organic), Carrot (organic), Grapefruit seed extract, Bilberry, Papain (2,000 u/g), Probiotic: EU-registered probiotic strain Enterococcus faecium (NCIMB 10415) E1707 providing 1x10^10 CFU/g (400 million viable organisms per 1gram of blend).
Free from fillers, excipients, artificial preservatives, wheat, soy, dairy, sugar and yeast.

Din Dins is very cleffur in combining these ingredients pals - they are delicious and have so many health benefits - just to name a few:


Apple (organic)


Apple (organic) contains a flavonoid well known for possibly reducing the risk of cancer. Contains a fibre called pectin that may reduce cholesterol and help digestion. This wonderful fruit is full of trace vitamins and minerals and a well-known treasure (an apple a day…).

Carrot (organic)

Carrot often referred to as the poor man’s ginseng contains many phytochemicals. Betacarotene is the most commonly known phytonutrient in carrots and is converted into vitamin A in the body. It is full of trace vitamins and minerals and in cats and dogs is believed to help in warding off parasites such as intestinal worms.

Dandelion Leaf


Dandelion leaf is rich in sodium, calcium, Vitamins A and C, iron, and beta-carotene, an effective body and blood purifier. It cleanses and aids function of the liver, boosts the effectiveness of the pancreas and spleen helping with digestion of fats and immunity.

Cleavers


Cleavers is believed to be a very good blood cleanser and lymphatic tonic. It may also help cases of cystitis and urinary tract infections.

Grapefruit Seed Extract

Grapefruit seed extract is believed to be an extremely effective antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal agent that supports the immune system and deters fleas, ticks and worms.

Burdock Root

Burdock Root is a powerful liver aid and blood purifier. It may be helpful in pancreatitis, good for skin conditions and a great general health tonic.

Cranberry

Cranberry (Whole Fruit) is rich in Vitamin C and dietary flavanoids known as proanthocyanidins that are the key to its anti- bacterial properties and cardiovascular protecting abilities. New research shows they may be beneficial in dental health and for bad breath. Great for cats and dogs as they are often prone to urinary tract infection

Linseed (Flaxseed)

Linseed (Flaxseed) is an ancient plant, containing a rich source of essential omega fatty acids, attributing to its anti-inflammatory properties. It is rich in fibre known as lignans that benefit the heart, believed to possess anti-cancer properties, and helps to balance out blood sugars.


Nettle Leaf
 Pals - Do NOT worry! Nettle leaf isn't stingy in these sprinkles.Nettle Leaf has a number of trace vitamins and minerals, supporting digestion, arthritis, skin, itching, food intolerances and often hay fever.

Parsley Leaf
Parsley leaf is high in iron and Vitamin C. Also has a high enzyme profile aiding in digestion and bad breath. A great kidney and urinary tonic, and general immune booster.


Papain

Papain (2,000 u/g) is a proteolytic enzyme derived from papaya that helps breakdown proteins and aids digestive issues and pancreatic insufficiency.


Pre Sprouted Barley (Organic)

Pre Sprouted Barley contains an enzyme called super oxide dismutase, an anti-aging enzyme that scavenges oxygen free radicals that cause damage to tissue in the body. It contains a host of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes and fatty acids. It has the potential to provide up to 400% more energy than normal barley grass.


Probiotic Strain Enterococcus Faecium

Probiotic strain Enterococcus Faecium (NCIMB 10415) E1707 (providing 1×10^10 CFU/g) is a beneficial friendly bacteria essential for digestive function, food intolerances, skin and immunity and is the only EU authorised strain of probiotic for dogs.

Seagreens® Ascophyllum (organic)

Seagreens® Ascophyllum (organic) is a fantastic seaweed that offers an abundance of trace vitamins and minerals and rich in iodine to help with thyroid function. Adds chlorophyll into the diet that naturally cleanses the body of impurities and supports immunity.


Gallery
Cheeky Tootsie licking her tips!
Open it please!



Greedy Derby with his big tongue!

Compawtition
ONE LUCKY READER WILL WIN A WICKEDLY RAW SUPERFOODS 50G TUB!
One lucky reader will win a Wickedly Raw Superfoods 50g tub to review on my blog at a later date.
Can you correctly answer the following question in the comments section? * Open to UK residents only.
Winner will be asked to fill in a short questionnaire on the product they receive in order to achieve more of a range of reviews.
If you do not have a google account,  feel free to DM me your answer and I'll paste your answer below :)
How long does a 50g tub typically last a medium dog for?
A. 1 Week.
B. Two Weeks.
C. 1 Month.
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Competition closes Sunday 9th February 2014. Winner will be contacted shortly after.

Friday, 24 January 2014

St. Helen's Farm Goats' Milk Review

St. Helen's Farm Goats' Milk Product Review
As those who follow me will know - I LOVE this product and often have a bowl of it warmed up so I'm completely honoured to be sampling some of their award winning Best of British Goats' milk! Don't forget every blog of mine isn't complete without a chance for one of my pawpals to sample and review a product on my blog at a later date... which is why we have vouchers to give away to TWO lucky pooches!

*WARNING : DERBY AND TOOTSIE SWEET TALKED MUM INTO SHARING MY GOATS MILK. DON'T WORRY PALS I NOT BE TALKING TO THEM ATM!*


About St. Helen's Farm
St Helen's Farm was founded in 1986 on a smallholding near Barmby on the Marsh in East Yorkshire. It was located next to a church called St Helen's, from which the name of the farm was chosen.
The business began when it was discovered that goats' milk was of great appeal to people who could not tolerate cows' milk. In those days, goats' milk could only be bought from individual farms and supermarkets concentrated on cows' milk products.
A modern dairy was also built, which enabled St Helen's Farm to pack fresh goats' milk into cartons and make other products such as butter, cream and yogurts.

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The farm began by milking 500 goats and soon started supplying customers such as Waitrose and Hillards with, initially, a blend of sheep and goats' milk yogurts.
The business then moved to a new site at Seaton Ross in the Vale of York in the early 1990's. The extra land was needed to grow crops to feed the goats and to expand the herd.
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Today, the dairy supplies fresh goats milk products to supermarkets across the country on a daily basis. The consumer liking for goats' milk products has increased demand for milk and a number of other family goat farms in the Midlands and Yorkshire now also supply us with fresh British goats' milk to meet rising demand..
There have been many changes over the years but a consistent focus on good animal welfare and attention to quality at all stages of the process has remained a constant philosophy. This has enabled the farm and dairy to produce a top quality goats' milk that continues to be enjoyed by increasing numbers of customers each year.

My Review (The ImPawtant One!)
I loves my Goats Milk, Oh Yes I do, So Lets Share A Bowl, Just Me and You!
Hello again my pals, sorry about the delay with this upload - Me and the pet human haven't been too well. We are on the mend now and I'm over the moon to be reviewing this marvelous goats milk. I wuff it, especially a drop warmed up in my bowl before bed! It has it's health benefits my mum says.. therefore it's the tastiest medicine ever! The only problem is, I can't open it with my paws so human assistance is required, so I had to be super nice to the human. *Practises puppy-eyes*

I sent granny to the shops to collect it freshly - apparently it is on the top shelf at the local super-market, so if there are any tall dogs that wish to help me form a pyramid so I can reach without human assistance please contact me!

I know you're all having flash backs to your puppy days thinking OMD! I love that stuff.. but never get it now. Well now is your chance to grab this opportunity with your paws and show your pet humans how good it is, not just for puppy growth.

Mum often pours me a drop to keep me healthy, especially if I'm poorly. I haven't been too good this week with having a few sickness issues and a delicate tummy. Mum poured me some goats milk in my bowl and warmed it up in the microwave so it was just nice and warm for me. I can safely say it is sooooo yummy in my little tummy that I drank the bowl clean and even begged for more. (However, humum said I wasn't allowed to be greedy!)


Greedy Derby & Tootise Sharing a bowl!
She even poured Derby, my 15 year old Yorkshire Terrier Adoptive Dad, a bowl. He has a terrible digestion problem stemming back from his puppy years. When mum and gwandad rescued him he had been badly abused in the past. He was starved to the extent he had swallowed a babys dummy out of desperation for food - which bless him, did him no favours in the long term! He does gobble his food but has a sensitive digestion so has to have natural treats.  Derby didn't let the team down, he drank ALL of his bowl! (I was quite annoyed, I thought he may have left me a drop after I promised him a mention in my blog!)  Him and Tootsie shared a bowl... because sharing is caring *Ahem Ahem*!!

Mum says that it is very good for my coat, and skin, which I agree with too. The taste is delicious so it's not hard to figure out why this goats' milk is award winning.



The Human Review *Yawns*  ( She let Derby and Tootise try MY goats' milk :( )
I was brought up with my dad and Grandad rearing goats, and my earliest memories consist of me drinking fresh goats milk. 
I know it's a great product for humans and great for growing too, but I love how I can rely on Nellie to drink it and keep her hydrated if she is ill and refusing her water and food.
I know Nellie likes her Goat's milk for herself...and point blank won't share! (She has her own carton with her name on, and will possibly be getting a mug of her own off Santa Paws if she behaves!) Anyhow, this product is great for both pets and humans and I want to outline how great it can be for humans over cows' milk too. As we know, cows milk isn't recommended for dogs or puppies as it effects their digestion - which is why Goats' milk it a much more preferred, and tastier option!
So why choose St. Helen's Farm Goats' milk over cows milk?...


Plenty of calcium

3 servings of goats’ milk products provide more than 100% of an adult's recommended daily amount of calcium16. Calcium is essential for the development and maintenance of bones and teeth, to help against the onset of osteoporosis and may also aid weight control by helping breakdown body fat as part of a calorie controlled diet.


Blood pressure friendly

Dairy products like goats' milk and yogurt are rich in calcium, a mineral indicated as important in lowering our blood pressure. Choose the low fat options if you’re concerned about blood pressure.

 A good source of key vitamins

 

One (250ml) serving of goats' milk provides 17% of the RDA for vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), which is needed for the release of energy from food,and 15% of the recommended daily amount of biotin (a B-vitamin which is important for a healthy nervous system). Goats' milk is richer than cows' milk in the fat soluble vitamin D, which is needed to help calcium absorption and for healthy bones and teeth.

Naturally lower in cholesterol

Goats' milk is naturally slightly lower in cholesterol than cows' milk and the skimmed and semi-skimmed options make it a good alternative for people who are watching their cholesterol or saturated fat intake.

 Other Essential Minerals

One (250ml) serving of goats' milk delivers over one third of your recommended daily amount of phosphorus(which helps build strong bones and teeth and to release energy from food), and more than meets your daily iodine needs (which helps keep our thyroid and metabolic rate healthy) and provides 425mg of potassium (involved in maintaining a healthy blood pressure by helping to blunt the effects of sodium)

Prebiotic

Goats' milk has more oligosaccharides than cows' milk, with an amount similar to human milk. These act as prebiotics in the gut and may help to maintain the healt.h of the digestive tract by encouraging the growth of beneficial gut bacteria and preventing the growth of harmful bacteria

WHERE TO BUY?

Whole Goats' Milk 1l, Semi-Skimmed Goats' Milk and Skimmed Goats' Milk are available to purchase at Sainbury's and Tesco's






The Gang Modelling









Derby gobbling up MY goats milk!




Tootsie guarding the milk!
Me keeping my paw on control of the situation!
If you want to win please enter the compawtition below


Compawtition
TWO LUCKY READERS WILL WIN TWO GOATS MILK VOUCHERS!
Two lucky readesr will win 2 X £1 off St. Helen's Farm vouchers each  to purchase goats milk with, which they will review on my blog at a later date.
Can you correctly answer the following question in the comments section? * Open to UK residents only.
Winner will be asked to fill in a short questionnaire on the product they receive in order to achieve more of a range of reviews.
If you do not have a google account,  feel free to DM me your answer and I'll paste your answer below :)
What year was St. Helen's Farm founded in ?
A. 1906
B. 1966
C.1986
Please leave either a contact email or your twitter username.
If you do NOT have a Google+ logjn Please select 'Anonymous' and then type your username in :D
Competition closes Sunday February 2nd 2014. Winner will be contacted shortly after.


Nom Nom, Gulp Gulp!


WINNERS -  @CHARLIEBRINKLE2 & @DANNY1MY