NEW Dog Food Is Both Organic & Ecologically-friendly

PET PRODUCT NEWS:
Puddle Pet Care has announced a partnership with German pet food manufacturer Defu to distribute its range of 100% certified organic pet foods in the UK. The company's raw ingredient suppliers are members of the association Demeter who practice not only organic, but bio-dynamic farming. Such carefully produced ingredients guarantee quality well above the minimum requirements for an organic product.

The Defu pet food range is not only free from chemical fertilizers and pesticides, it is also ecologically-friendly, free from factory farmed meat, free of wheat and has exceptionally good palatability. The food is enhanced with natural herbs and vegetables and is correctly balanced for a pet's life stage. A range of complete premium dry dog food and a snack product are the first Defu products to be made available in the UK.

Defu pet food is a brand by Demeter-Felderzeugnisse GmbH. Demeter-Felderzeugnisse was founded in 1971 as a producers' association. Kathy Newman from Puddle Pet Care said of the announcement:

"We are thrilled to be working with Defu and are confident that the ethics behind the brand will appeal to a growing sector of UK pet owners who have become concerned over the origins and quality of the ingredients used in pet food".

Defu products are manufactured to the strict standards of the EU regulations 834/2007 [.pdf].

Defu use agricultural produce from sources committed to ecologically-friendly methods using special preparations to help improve soil quality and increase fertility. Bio dynamic farmers respect nature. They house animals appropriately with room to move, fresh air, care and attention. Additives and prophylactic medication such as antibiotics or hormones are taboo. Long term crop rotation and careful soil cultivation produces high quality crops without the use of pesticides or artificial fertilizers.

Defu Adult food is a complete dry kibble (23% raw protein) available in 1kg, 4kg and 12.5kg packs. The food is also available in Junior which is higher in protein (26% raw protein) and higher in mineral content for growth and vitality. Defu Senior (20% raw protein) is also sold in 1kg, 4kg and 12.5kg and is a specially adapted recipe for the changing needs of older dogs (also a suitable diet for overweight dogs). All foods contain pure poultry, fine vegetables and herbs and are strictly controlled and certified 100% organic.

Defu food has a high acceptance rate and is easily digested to provide trouble free feeding. Ingredients include, organically produced maize, poultry meal, oatmeal, rice meal, carrots, leeks, garlic, thyme, rosemary and parsley. The food is FREE from factory farmed meat, pesticides or shelf-life enhancers, and contains no genetically-modified organisms, no artificial flavourings, no chemical preservatives, colours or aromas and no wheat or soya.

Also available from Puddle Pet Care is the Defu organic Bio Snack Chicken & Carrot/Fennel for dogs (in 200g boxes). Defu Bio Snacks are natural, 100% organic and baked hard to help keep the teeth and gums healthy. Bio Snack Chicken & Carrot/Fennel is baked in a cute bone shape and is suitable for all sizes of dogs and puppies.

Defu food has a suggested RRP of £4.99 for 1kg, £16.99 for 4kg and £44.99 for 12.5kg and Bio Snack treats have an RRP of £4.59 for a 200g box. For a suitable stockist call Puddle Pet Care on 01243 601010 or visit the Defu website www.petorganics.co.uk. END For more information contact either: Kathy Newman Puddle Pet Care PO Box 1010 Golf links Lane Selsey West Sussex PO20 9JY Tel: 01243 601010 Email: enquiries@puddlepetcare.co.uk www.petorganics.co.uk Melanie Mines Melanie Mines Public Relations 1 Southwark Walk Aldwick Bognor West Sussex PO21 3RR Tel: 01243 265378 E-mail: enquiries@melaniemines.co.uk www.melaniemines.co.uk From: steve@ukpets.co.uk [mailto:steve@ukpets.co.uk] Sent: 26 January 2010 09:49 To: Melanie Mines Subject: RE: STEVE - to go on site/news - NEW Dog Food is both 'Organic' & 'Ecologically-friendly'! Hi Mel, Finally I have some time for the site. This article - do you still want it to go up? If so, can you resend in another format. I can't open *.docx suffix. Kind regards, Steve Steve O'Malley Editor UKPets steve@ukpets.co.uk www.ukpets.co.uk Connect to the UK pet world +44 (0)191 2844131 Top Pet Sites: www.ukpets.co.uk/ukp/topsites.php MediaPack: www.ukpets.co.uk/mediapack -----Original Message----- From: Melanie Mines [mailto:enquiries@minesforpets.co.uk] Sent: 18 January 2010 11:27 To: Steve UK Pets Subject: FW: STEVE - to go on site/news - NEW Dog Food is both 'Organic' & 'Ecologically-friendly'! Hi Steve, this is the story we wanted on the site. please bill Puddle Pet Care directly. Is that OK, i told them it would be £75. Melanie Mines Mines for Pets (UK) Ltd 01243 265378 07770 798809 www.melaniemines.co.uk