Maria in Jersey writes:

Lucky’s problem began two years ago this month after an evening walk on the beach. He developed kennel cough and sore paws that progressively grew worse due to the resulting low immune system. So it was decided to have him tested for allergies. This revealed that he was allergic to house dust mites and also to a particular ingredient in his then current food. 

Lucky, pain free and back to his playful self

He was put on immunotherapy: weekly, then monthly, injections of a small amount of the allergy. At first this seemed to be effective and we were hopeful. He was also put on a special diet to help with his arthritis. However over last summer his condition deteriorated and he had to wear an ecollar continually. It was obvious that he was in great pain and it came to the point where I really thought he would have to be put to sleep. My vet was very helpful and suggested we try high steroid treatment which again worked initially but then failed. Along side the treatment I was constantly washing his paws. Finally it was suggested that we take him off the steroids as they would have long term implications for him and discontinue the immunotherapy. He should be put on a new diet for allergies. 

It was at this time that I remembered the Denes products that I used to buy for my dog when I was young. I researched the Denes website and was offered some advice. Through a supplier in Jersey I was able to obtain what I needed for Lucky. Although I was advised by the friendly staff at Denes that it could take a while for the products to take effect, anything was worth a try. 

So I switched Lucky’s diet to Denes Options for Healthy Skin. He has three Greenleaf tablets after his meals and when his paws flare up I give him Rhus Tox. The result is a happy, healthy dog. Unfortunately he will never be able to frequent our lovely beaches like he did when he was young because sand aggravates the problem but he can go on pain-free walks and is back to his playful self. 

I will be forever grateful to the wonderful products from Denes.

George, just a litte damp!

This is George aged 12, after a nasty slide on the ice last winter and the following day stuck in a bog, lives life to the max.   We found that he had great difficult getting off the floor and just could not make the stairs.  Walking was a hobble.   And did not want to play with our other dog also a retriever aged 8 and very active and missed her mate playing.  Lots of huffing from both parties. 

He has been on devils claw and green lipped muscle for a number of years, but these were not helping much.  I bought a ramp so getting in and out of the car was made easier for him.  Then a friend suggested Green Leaf. Wow, in a week there was a difference.   After two no stopping him, full of bounce and stilll is. So they both have green leaf now.  Tia has a sensitive skin and the scratching has stopped. 

Thank you so much for making George and Tia’s lives worth living again.

Jan Forest.

Joy in Ruislip has written to us about her cat Lucy.  She writes: 

Lucy, feeling good, taking it easy!

“We have put Lucy onto your Adult and Older canned cat food and she likes all the flavours especially the fish one. 

Her IBD problems seemed to have calmed down and I believe it’s the food that has helped along with the Digestion+ Powder, great help from you and would highly recommend you. 

Many thanks – Joy.

Back in February we advised customers that price rises on some of our dry foods were imminent.  We have managed to delay these, but regrettably they must now be implemented on Wednesday 1st June 2011.  Nevertheless, compared with many competitor products these premium foods still offer great value for money.

The products affected and their new prices are:

15kg Dog Sensitive Digestion OPTION will be £38.25

15kg Dog Healthy Skin OPTION will be £36.75

7.5kg Puppy Growth will be £18.75

2.5kg Wholegrain Mixer will be £5.25

10kg Wholegrain Mixer will be £16.99

All other dry foods, both our baked biscuits and complete dry cat foods are unaffected.

Just a short message to let you know that we will be closed from 5pm this evening until next Tuesday 3rd May when we will re-open at 9am.

Currently, we do not  have any of the smaller pot sizes (50/100s) available.  Our sales indicate that customers are preferring to take advantage of the economies of scale offered by the 400 tablet size and the smaller sizes have been very slow moving.  Consequently, we are now reviewing these smaller product lines.

Valarie from Herts has written to us about her dog Strudel. 

Strudel 20+ and still enjoying life.

“I want to thank you for the help and advice I have received over the past 4 years – Strudel still lives on at 20 years plus!  She is still able to check out her patch of grass and bushes outside the house – she is partly large collie and is lifted on the grass, and this stimulates her and gives her a sense of purpose in life.  The important point to make is that her body systems function quite well – thanks to the Greenleaf and Kidney tablets which she has been taking for nearly 4 yrs now.  Also thanks to your homeopathic vet for his advice, as she is still coping after several mini strokes which have made her quite confused at times.  She may not be with us for much longer, but at least she is still enjoying a comfortable and active old age, and not sleeping endlessly in her bed.  For that I’m very grateful to you all and for your excellent products”.

Barbara from Bournemouth has written to us with good news about her cat Holly. 

Holly looking good!

“A few weeks ago I gave a home to an elderly dark tabby cat, we think she is about 16 years old, her owner had died, no one wanted her so she was left to wander and fend for herself during the bitterly cold weather, she was picked up by the RSPCA and taken into the vets that I use for my other cats, her future was very uncertain, I was there with one of my cats and the Head nurse asked me if I would give her a retirement home, I saw her and of course that was it – she came home with me!  She has no teeth but it doesn’t stop her enjoying her food!  The worst thing was the dermatitis along her back, I decided to use your Liquid Garlic on her so twice a day, every day I combed it through her coat and she loved me doing it!  After a week all signs of the dermatitis had gone her skin was clear and normal, her vet and the nurses were amazed.  Holly sends happy purrs to you all and thanks you for making such a good product that has made her so much more comfortable”.

We were very pleased to hear from Kathryn Bradbury about her pet Poppy.

What's all the fuss about?

“Just writing to thank you.  I had tried my dog Poppy on various dried biscuits but they still upset her stomach.  Then when I went into the petshop to buy her a harness, I explained about Poppy’s problem and the lady suggested Denes.  Now Poppy has no problems with her stomach and loves your dry biscuits.  She has them in her bowl, her two training balls and when I go to work, in her favourite toy, her black kong”. 

Kathryn has told us that she now feeds Poppy on Denes Sensitive Digestion OPTION Rich in Lamb & Rice plus added herbs. 

Here at Denes we are delighted to be of help and pleased to see how well Poppy looks.

We will again this year be exhibiting at Crufts at the NEC Birmingham.  The show runs from Thursday 10th March until Sunday 13th March.  Our stand will be located in HALL 1 and numbered 158. 

Tim Couzens with a customer!

Our veterinary adviser, Tim Couzens, will be joining us on both Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th and will be available to discuss doggy health problems together with the use of complementary therapies and Denes products.

As usual, we will be offering significant discounts on products purchased or ordered at the show, so don’t forget to visit us and save money at the same time. More information later!