Pet Products Review - Whiskas Cat Milk

Everyone loves to give their little kitties a special treat every so often, and what is the first thing to come to mind? a bowl of milk.  There is something romanticly nostalgic about giving your kittie milk.  But, did you know that cats can not digest the milk that we humans drink.  The people at Whiskas know this and created a special milk formula that is designed specifically for the cats taste buds and digestive system.

When I saw the Whiskas Cat Milk in my local A&P supermarket, I thought "I've got to get this for Stinky".  I figured he'd love it, even though I did think it was a bit frivolous.  So despite the $2.99 price for 3 6.7 fl oz boxes, complete with drinking straws.  Yes, it is a steep price, but, keep in mind, Whiskas Cat Milk is a treat and should be used in small amounts at special occassions.  Needless to say, Whiskas Cat Milk is chock full of vitamins, minerals and is lactose free.  It is a very healthy drink for your feline friends.

Now as for the taste test; my entire family tested this product.

Stinky, my 5 year old cat, took one sniff and walked away.  Obviously, he is not a fan.

Champ my Sheltie, yes a dog, reluctantly drank the remainder of the first box and seemed a bit underwhelmed.

The remainin boxes I gave to my sister.  Her cat Luna took one lap and walked away.

Her Labradoodle Bailey, not the smartest dog, loved Whiskas Cat Milk and begged and whined for more. 

My 2 year old neice Anne, thinking Whiskas Cat Milk was a juice box, took one sip and handed the box to my sister and said "Mommy, yucky".  May sound funny, but its important that this product does resemble a child's milk box. 

All in all, I would say, if you know your cat loves milk, try it.  But our family, with exception of Bailey, was not that impressed.

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Pet Products Review - MAX CAT Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor Cat Food by Nutro

Every so often I come across a brand of pet food that just says everything I want to hear on the label.  These are super premium pet foods and a higher cost.  With that, I tried MAX CAT Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor cat food made by Nutro. 

Our test panelist Agnes the Calico had the honor.  This product is perfect for Agnes because she is an indoor cat so she needs a very high protein diet for healthy weight maintenance.  Also, Agnes has the most lovely calico coat, so keeping shiny and shed free is important to her Mommy Bryana.  Well Agnes is a very finicky eater, so introducing a new kibble to her is always risk for rejection.  Lucky for us, Agnes enjoyed the food and ate at a good and normal pace.  Sometimes when cats eat too fast, its because the kibble is loaded with unhealthy fat.

The fact that Nutro does not use chemicals but naturally preserved with vitamin E is a good point for me.  Also, the price is quite reasonable.  www.PetlandDiscounts.com has the entire selection of Nutro brands.  The MAX CAT is only $23 for a 24lbs bag. 

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Pet Products Review - The Beacon Barkery, Beacon New York

As you know from reading my blog, every weekend I like to escape the bustle of New York City and head somewhere a bit more simple.  This week it was Beacon, New York.  Beacon is a beautiful historic town on the Hudson River 1 hour + north of New York City.  In Beacon you can go to the DIA Art Center to see famous works of 20th Century contmeporary art, and if your pet is with you, The Beacon Barkery.

I visit many pet stores and The Beacon Barkery stood out immediately.  This small store is compact, but chock full of all the foods and treats you've wanted to try for your cat and your dog.  Food is their forte, their selection is awesome and they have a home made dog treats bakery in the front of the store that you swear rivals the best gourmet human bakery. 

Its a fun shop.  Check it out.  192 Main Street, Beacon, New York 12508   845-440-7652

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Pet Products Review - FreshPet Select Adult Chicken Vegetable and Rice Natural Dog Food

You may remember two weeks ago I attended the Horse and Pet Expo.  My goal was to find and report on new and unique brands for our dog loving community.  Perhaps the most impressive company at the show was FreshPet Natural Dog Food.  They were giving out samples, or should I say a week's supply, of their all natural dog food - the FreshPet Select Slice and Serve.  Champ and I took home the FreshPet Adult Chicken Vegetable and Rice Natural Dog Food selection.

All I can say is what a great product.  Yes, it is dog food, but one that's refrigerated and comes in a plastic tube package.  It reminded me of a big liverwurst.  What you do is slice off a measured amount depending on the size and weight of your dog and serve it either stand alone or as a compliment to his/her kibble.  There is a measuring guide on the side of the package so you know exactly how much to serve.  So basically, you slice and serve, how simple?

The FreshPet Select Adult Chicken Vegetable and Rice Naatural Dog Food has a great aroma and consistency.  FreshPet Select is packed with only chicken, eggs, liver, vegetables, rice and vitamins.  No preservatives or chemicals, hence it does need refridgeration.  It does look like bologna, and yes even taste like a mild version of it.  I tried just a little bit.  But, unlike Bologna, FreshPet Select has been specially formulated for easy digestibilty by dogs. Well hey, it is completely human grade food. Best of all my pup Champ loves it.

Now I feel great about incorporating FreshPet Select products into Champ's diet because the people at FreshPet set out in 2005 to create the very best all natural dog food using the same principles that the big human health food companies take; cooking only in small batches, using only all natural products and right here in the USA.  FreshPet Select is not raw pet food, it has been cooked, so there is no need to worry about harmful bacteria. 

When looking for FreshPet Select products, you will have to check the refridgerated section of the store.  Go to www.freshpet.com to find the location nearest to you.  Most of the upscale supermarkets like Safeway, Gristedes, and Stop and Shop carry the product.

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Pet Products Review - Pounce Cat Treats

Are you always searching for that treat, toy or gadget that will help get more attention from your kittie?  I am.  I would love to spoil my cat Stinky with treats galore, if he only wasn't so supercilious to every thing I give him.

When I saw Pounce Cat Treats in my local supermarket, I thought "why not? It's only $1.49, let's try it". Knowing that Pounce is made by Del Monte Pet Products, I thought they surely must know what cats like.  Well....they sure didn't have Stinky as a taste test panelist.  Stinky took one finicky sniff and walked away.

Why are cats so finicky with food and treats.  No one knows for sure, but their sense of smell is incredible.  I read that a cat has a smell and taste capabilities that are far superior to we humans.  Their olfactory organ allows them to actually taste something just by smelling it.  This protects the cat from bad chemicals, spoiled food and helps them identify their kittens.

Now, I have another theory why Stinky my cat is so finicky towards Pounce Cat Treats.  I figure it is because Pounce tastes like Play-Doh.  Yes, I tasted one of the precious heart shaped morsels.  Yes, it tasted like Play-Doh with essense of bland chicken.  Champ my dog liked Pounce Cat Treats.  In fact I am training him to be ambidextrous and shake with his right paw, not just his left.

If you'd like to try Pounce Cat Treats, nearly every supermarket carries the product.  The price is affordable, so do try it.  If you're looking for endless, imaginative fun check out www.play-doh.com.

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