Paws Up for Bugsy's Box Dog Treats and Toys | Product Review

Rosie and Rudy get ready to review Bugsy's Box dog treats and toys.

Bugsy's Box is a treat for those who enjoy pampering their dogs and consider them family.  From delicious treats to fun toys and other essentials - many of which are hard to find locally - you can count on high-quality, gourmet, happy surprises for your favorite pup. 

According to their website Bugsy's Box is a monthly box of surprises for pets.  Each Bugsy's Box includes 5 to 7 items which are "a variety of high quality, hand picked, well reviewed dog treats, toys, care items, healthy supplements, accessories and more surprises such as coupons which are often included as a bonus."  All treats are made in the USA and shipping is included in the subscription price.
 
We received the June Bugsy's Box which included the following items:

Fetch and Glow Boomerang from American Dogs Toys - a fetch toy that glows in the dark and floats.  High quality, durable and non-toxic.  Can be used indoors or outdoors, including the pool.  Retail price: $9.99
Paws up!  Rosie especially loves playing fetch with this toy.  Definitely a winner.

Rosie loves the Fetch & Glow Boomerang in our Bugsy's Box.

Collapsible Travel Bowl is perfect for any dog on the go.  Features cute paw prints on the outside and a durable inner lining.  Can be used for water or food when you're out and about with your dog. No retail price available, however a similar item on Amazon retails for $4.99.
Paws up!  Though I doubt we'll use this often, it's great to take along in the car.  Since it folds so small, it easily fits in the glove box.

Jeffie was very enthused about the Brewscuits dog treats in our Bugsy's Box.

Brewscuits Treats are hand crafted dog biscuits that incorporate the whole grain used to brew beer to create a one of a kind treat.  Brewscuits do not contain any chemical preservatives or grains that are difficult to digest (corn, gluten, soy) making them the perfect biscuit.  Plus, they're alcohol free.  We received Brewscuits Training Bits in peanut butter flavor.  A 4 oz bag retails for $6.50.
All paws up!  These were the real winner!  Jeffie, Rudy, and Rosie LOVE them.  Definitely on my "to order" list.

Rudy thought the Brewscuits were the very best thing in our Bugsy's Box.

Piggy Twizzies - all natural, grain free, chews high in protein and easily digested.  Grain free, gluten free, soy free and dairy free.  No artificial ingredients, colors or flavors.  And they naturally preserved.  A package of 30 retails for $69.03 at Amazon.
3 dogs - 1 Twizzie.  You do the math.  So far no dog has gotten lucky and tried this treat.

Wagathas Treats are healthy dog biscuits.  We received their new Cranberry Cheddar with Mint biscuits.  Cranberries are known to help with urinary tract health and spearmint combats doggie breath.  These biscuits feature human grade cerified organic ingredients including white cheddar cheese, spearmint and rosemary oil.  A 16 oz box retails for $10.95 (not including shipping)
Paws up!  All three dogs definitely liked these organic dog treats and I've bookmarked their website.

Bugsy's Box plans include monthly at $29/mo, 3 month at $69 ($23/mo) and 6 month at $114 ($19/mo) plans.  Bugsy Boxes are shipped on the 15th of each month.  Plans automatically renew unless you decide to cancel prior to renewal.

As you can see, our June Bugsy's Box contained products that retailed for about $34.73 - not including shipping.  Not at all a  bad deal for $29.  AND if I'd been a 3 month subscriber my price would have been $19 which would have made it a fantastic bargain!

We reviewed the June Bugsy's Box.

This Bugsy's Box afforded us an opportunity to try products that are totally new to us.  That's a very good thing!

You do have the opportunity to choose your dog's size, but truly customized boxes are not available.  For example, if your dog has food sensitivities, it's a roll of the dice.  Though Bugsy's Box notes that there are usually 2-4 different treats in each box so, hopefully, your dog won't be allergic to all the products in any given box.

Rosie is all smiles about the Wagatha's dog treats in our Bugsy's Box.

The dogs certainly gave paws up to the treats!  If you like surprises and don't mind a product or two that you might not care for, the Bugsy's Box is barking good.  The one "catch" is that you definitely need to manage your subscription.  If you decide not to continue with their program, you must cancel.  Otherwise your subscription will continue and you will be billed.

All in all, FUN!  I'd consider ordering for my dogs, as well as ordering gift subscriptions for friends.  Fetch Bugsy's Box now!

* Disclosure:  We received one Bugsy's Box in exchange for our honest review of the product and service.  We received no other compensation - financial or otherwise.

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Bugsy's Box Monthly Subscription Box for Dogs | Dog Product Review

Jeffie and Rudy check out Bugsy Box 

  I've read a lot of reviews of subscription boxes for dogs, so when Bugsy's Box contacted me, I thought about it for a bit.  

With three large dogs, I questioned whether any of the boxes would really be fun for my dogs.  If there's just one or two dog toys, who get left out.  

Plus, most include supplements, grooming supplies, and even vet supplies.  I'm very picky about these items and like to hand select them myself.

However, I decided to give Bugsy's Box a try and see what all the fuss was about.  You can try a subscription with a $10 savings thanks to a special discount code!  (see below)
 
According to their website Bugsy's Box is a monthly box of surprises for pets.  Each Bugsy's Box includes 5 to 7 items which are "a variety of high quality, hand picked, well reviewed dog treats, toys, care items, healthy supplements, accessories and more surprises such as coupons which are often included as a bonus."  All treats are made in the USA and shipping is included in the subscription price.

We received the January Bugsy's Box which included the following items:

VetraCare Liquid Bandage - a made in the USA liquid bandage spray to treat and protect minor cuts, scrapes and irritations.  The formula is alcohol free, waterproof and creates an invisible barrier to keep out bacteria and debris. Amazon retail price $1.99

I'm intrigued with this product and will definitely be giving it a try.
   
Healthy Dogma Treats - 5 oz cup of Apple Cinnamon Flavor Barkers are low fat and teeny in size.  These little dog bone shaped treats about 7/8" long, so perfect for training rewards. Made in USA.  Dogma retail price $6.95

No doubt the dogs will enjoy these.  While they probably will wish they were bigger, I like the small size!

Puppy Puck Toy - a non-toxic rubber NHL official sized puck for dogs.  You can roll it, bounce it or slide it on the floor.  Made in China. Amazon retail price $10.99 / on sale now $5.99

I have to say that I'm disappointed our Bugsy Box contained anything made in China.  I probably will not even open this toy and send it on it's way to the landfill.

Barkworthies 6" BullyStick - 100% all natural from free range cattle. Barkworthies retail price $3.15

I don't give these to my dogs (and this review is not the right place to go into why.)   Besides...  One bullystick.  Three dogs.  This will be passed on to a friend.

Merrick Cowboy Cookout dog food - a 5.5 oz can of this low glycemic "homestyle entree for dogs."  Ingredients include: beef, fresh sweet potatoes, fresh carrots and green beans. Pet360 retail price 24/$38.99 ($1.63/can)

I'll be using this as topper for my dogs' kibble and I suspect they're going to love it.  When I surfed the Merrick website for the retail price, I couldn't help checking out some of their other canned dog food.  The one with brats and potatoes caught my eye.  Frankly, they all sounded good!

 VetraCare Ear Wipes - package of two cleaning cloths to soothe and relieve sore ears.  Ingredients include:  Grapefruit Seed extract and Aloe Vera.  I couldn't find these available for retail sale.

Wish my Lucy was still with us.  She had trouble every summer with her ears and I'd have loved to given this a try.  Thankfully, we are ear trouble free these days, but I'll be hanging on to this just in case.

Puppy Cake Puptato Chips - 2 oz bag of all natural dried (not fried) sweet potato "chips" dog treats. Puppy Cake retail price $4.99

Cute bag looks like human treats!  All three dogs love sweet potatoes and these turned out to be a big hit with Jeffie and Rudy.  Rosie, not so much.

Cloud Star Dynamo Dog Treats - 5 oz ziplock bag of their Functional Treats Hip and Joint formula.  Chicken based and grain free with no artificial colors, flavors or byproducts.  Cloud Star retail price $6.95

Though I'm not keen on the company (Cloud Star) - treats are treats.  My dogs love treats and all three truly love these.

Bugsy's Box plans include monthly at $29/mo, 3 month at $69 ($23/mo) and 6 month at $114 ($19/mo) plans.  Bugsy Boxes are shipped on the 15th of each month.  Plans automatically renew unless you decide to cancel prior to renewal.

As you can see, our January Bugsy's Box contained products that retailed for $36.65 - not including the VetraCare Ear Wipes and the shipping.  Not a bad deal for $29, though not as big a savings as I thought there might be.  Especially because there are two products that we are just not for us: the one toy and the bullystick.  When I factor that in, this box was no bargain for us.  However, if I'd been a 3 month subscriber my price would have been $19 which would have made it a terrific bargain!

However, this Bugsy's Box afforded us an opportunity to try several products that are totally new to us.  That's a very good thing!

You do have the opportunity to choose your dog's size, but truly customized boxes are not available.  For example, if your dog has food sensitivities, it's a roll of the dice.  Though Bugsy's Box notes that there are usually 2-4 different treats in each box so, hopefully, your dog won't be allergic to all the products in any given box.

The dogs certainly gave paws up to the treats they've tried so far.  If you like surprises and don't mind a product or two that you might not care for, the Bugsy's Box is barking good.  The one "catch" is that you definitely need to manage your subscription.  If you decide not to continue with their program, you must cancel.  Otherwise your subscription will continue and you will be billed.

All in all, a fun experiment.  I'd consider ordering for my dogs, as well as ordering gift subscriptions for friends.  Order your subscription today with a $10 discount!  Just use this code:  TALKINGDOGS  Fetch Bugsy's Box now!

* We received one Bugsy's Box in exchange for our honest review of the product and service.  We received no other compensation - financial or otherwise.

Talking Dogs is the official blog of For Love of a Dog Jewelry.  


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