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 Products Review -The Eat Slow Bowl from Greedy Pup
You know, when my dog Champ was sick many people came to me and shared their pet health conditions with me. I guess its an indirect way people tell you that they know what you're going through. Anyway, what i heard time and time again was that many dogs suffered from bloat. This is when too much air gets digested when eating. Its a particular problem with breeds that tend to gobble their food like Labradors. So, i started to look around for food bowls that helped mitigate fast gobbling. Many were just bowls with sticks in them, some not pretty at all. Then i found The Eat Slow Bowl from Greedy Pup:
What I like about this bowl is its pretty, and will look stylish in your kitchen, or wherever your dog dines. Also the knobs are not too obtrusive and don't stick out. It handles big kibble and small alike. The bowl won't skid as your dog eats up to 6 cups of food. The Eat Slow Bowl by Greedy Pup is 10.7 inches in diameter and dishwasher safe.
Look for your Eat Slow Bowl for only $28 at www.sitstay.com: http://www.sitstay.com/dog/supplies/servlet/product_10001_10001_90443_-1_Eat+Slow+Bowl_13318_38901
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Pet Product Review - Holistic Select Chicken Meal & Rice Formula 16.5 lbs bag
One of the troubles that I hear from friends who buy their dog food at super markets is that they find food made specifically for puppies, adults or senior dogs, but what if the dog is a small or medium breed. What should they do? feed their small dog puppy chow? No, I don't think that's the best idea and neither did the people at Holistic Select.
Now for the last few weeks, I've had a little house guest, a minature Pinscher who obviously is a small dog. Lucky for me the Holistic Select sent me a sample of the Holistic Select Chicken Meal & Rice Formula. I was very happy to offer this formula to my tiny house guest because it is especially designed for small and medium breed puppies and adults. What crossed my mind was that for small and medium dogs, this is a very economical choice because no longer do you have to change dog food brands and formulas based on the lifestage of the dog.
Some more points that stuck with me when I researched the brand are:
* Holistic Select's chicken meal is from antibiotic-free chicken meat, with no added hormones.
* Certified organic ingredients include quinoa and dandelion.
* Select fruits and veggies include human grade peas, carrots, apples, blueberries and cranberries.
* Nature's Greens include sun-cured alfalfa, dandelion, and kelp.
And it's made in America and their products have never been part of any recalls.
Did my little house guest like Holistic Select Chicken Meal & Rice Formula, yes! absolutely! and trust me she's been a bundle of energy ever since. I recommend Holistic Select and if you're looking to buy a bag, I recommend shopping on www.PetFoodDirect.com which has an awesome price of $25 for a 16.5 lbs bag:
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Pet Product Review - Innova Adult Dog Food – Large Bites 15lbs bag
There are so many new and all natural pet food products out there. Some say organic, some say holistic, it can get very confusing. Well, I lately, my sister has put her lab Riley on a diet of Innova Adult Dog Food. When it came right down to it, the product was recommended by the owner of the pet food shop and unlike many other brands it was simply a brand of food that has good nutrition, no nonsense special flavors, meats or gimmicks and is a wholly owned product of Natura, manufacturers of some the highest quality pet foods.
She started with the 15lbs bag of Innova Adult Dog Food and mixed it with Riley's normal brand that was typically bought in a supermarket. She noticed no dislike to the taste, and Riley's tummy seemed to function at its normal rate.
Compared to other super premium dog foods, Innova is well priced. For the best prices, less than $25 for a 15lbs bag, buy directly online at www.petfooddirect.com. Go directly to the order page at: http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/product_detail.asp?pf_id=2011201&dept_id=1&brand_id=9 and save yourself the trouble of carrying around a 15lbs or even 30lbs bag.
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