Pet Product Review - Greenies® Dental Chews
If you look-up the definition of connoisseur in the dictionary, you will not see this:
con⋅nois⋅seur:
A dog of informed and discriminating taste
a.k.a Joey (see photo left)
Joey is our lovable, 10 year old Lab, who does not have a discriminating bone in his body much less his palate. He savors the flavors of anything he can get his furry little paws on. That's why I'm always happy to discover treats that are actually good for him and don't just pack-on the pounds!
Joey delights in the taste and texture of the Greenies® Dental Chews for big dogs while he unknowingly reaps the many benefits that come from chewing them: Help in controlling plaque and tartar, fresher breath, a healthier immune system, and a dose of daily fiber. The fresher breath is literally an in-my-face benefit that aids in prolonging our "cuddle time" every night.
You can find Greenies® products at most pet supply stores or use their store locator to find a retailer in your area. You can also purchase the Greenies® Value Paks for $9.68 on the PetEdge website.
Be sure to visit the Greenies® Exclusive Offers page for some great coupons!
Pet Product Review - Handmade confections by Sucré
Sucré is a New Orleans based confectioner known for their delectable, hand-crafted artisan chocolates as well as their scrumptious pastries and macaroons, which are even Oprah-approved! This holiday season, a portion of every dollar spent online will go to benefit the LA/SPCA. The wonderful people at Sucré sent me their New Orleans gift box to sample and I couldn't think of a more tasty way to ring out my 2009 diet and ring in the holidays!
First, the packaging is just beautiful! If it weren't for the sweet delicacies whispering to me from inside the boxes (like the call of the Sirens), I probably would have left all of the ribbons intact and used them as holiday decorations this season. But open them I did, and boy, I was not disappointed. Yummy candied pecans, macaroons, melt-in-your-mouth chocolates, a pecan loaf and the aroma of the Sucré whole bean coffee all seemed to be chanting, "Try me first!" My waistline can attest to the fact that I sampled each and every treat and, for a moment, I could have sworn I heard the sensuous sound of jazz emanating from the can of candied pecans! Delicious!
If you're looking for the ideal Christmas gift for the pet owner in your life, (or a little pampering for yourself), I think the Sucré gift box is the perfect way to indulge your palate and help homeless animals!
You can view and purchase the New Orleans gift box, along with a wide variety of other people treats at the Sucré website. FREE shipping ($9.95 value) on all orders over $70 per address Code: BONBON
Pet Product Review - No Scratch spray by Pet Organics
I purchased this product out of sheer desperation! My cats had gone to work on our new sofa and I vowed that I would not let them destroy one more thing in my house! It claims to be safe, non-staining and contains herbal essentials (garlic oil & clove oil), that discourage cats from scratching. The instructions say to apply it once a day for a few days and then as needed.
I first applied it to the areas of the sofa that the cats seemed to be focusing on. I applied it every day for 4 days. The first week the cats started clawing the couch just outside the perimeter of the sprayed area so I sprayed some more! It seemed to work for a couple of days at a time but then the cats would be right back at it, clawing the couch in the treated areas (I could even swear the darling little devils were laughing at me as they clawed with glee while staring at my bewildered expression). After reapplication they would back off for another day, maybe two.
Bottom line: I would say that it works if you are diligent in your reapplications. Perhaps my cats are a little more headstrong than yours and will cringe at the scent. To the human nose it smells very pleasant and is true to its claim to be non-staining. Personally, I may try applying fresh garlic directly to the couch, no humans will want to sit there but, hey, it will be preserved for future generations.
You can purchase Pet Organics No Scratch sprays at most retail stores who also carry pet supplies or you can buy a 16 oz bottle for $11.39 online at PetSmart
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Pet Product Review - Nature's Best by Hill's Science Diet
I have this friend who is so darling. She works close to Grand Central Station in New York. If you're from New York City, you'll know this location is "sample city". Companies love to give out samples. With that over the course of a week collected for me and my pup Charlie over 20 boxes of daily sample packs of Nature's Best by Hill's Science Diet. What a doll.
Although I accepted them graciously, my pup is too young to have a diet that is changed around frequently. So I took the samples and in turn donated them to a local organization that saves and fosters stray cats and dogs in my neighborhood. With the economy the way it is, they are grateful for any donation.
I did, however ask Marta, the group organizer if she could help me out, and select just one dog and give him the Nature's Best by Hill's Science Diet for a straight 20 days. She obliged. Lucky for me all of the samples were Nature's Best Lamb & Brown Rice Dinner.
Well after the 20 days, Marta called me up and said that dog she was fostering had improved so significantly in such a fast time. Not only did he have more energy, but his coat was fluffy and had a nice shine to it, and he played at the dog run with more glee than before. I'm not sure, but I think the combination of superior dog food and some good home love did the trick.
Now there are many great quality dog foods out there, and many that are not so great. And each one will work differently on different dogs. So I like this product, but I do recommend you ask your vet or breeder what foods they recommend. Nature's Best pet food claims to be the only natural pet food clinically proven to provide complete, balanced nutrition. Go to their website for more details:
While you're there, make sure to sign up for your $5 off coupon so that you can try the food risk free. And check out the link where to buy as Nature's Best by Hill's Science Diet is available at local veterinarians.
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Pet Product Review - JERK E. SLABS by Pup E. Luv
are you the type of dog owner that likes to show your dog "The Love" with special treats? if so, I found a great new treat that I like and my dog Charlie likes them to. They are called Jerk E. Slabs, and they're made by company called Pup E. Luv.
What I like about these treats is that they come in convenience and crum free our is or you could say slabs. so you could break off a piece of the bar to a smaller portion is possible. This is good because then you just give a small piece if you're using it for training, and you're not a cumulative all this calories typically associated with pet treats. And I especially like that the price for a 3 ounce bag of this product is only $1.49. I bought them at petsmart..
For more information, go directly to the product website page: http://www.pupeluv.net/products.html
As for nutrition. Here is the chart directly from the product website:
