Duck Sausages for Dogs from @LovingPets | Product Review

Yum! That's what Jeffie, Rudy and Rosie say about these tasty natural duck dog treats.

I'm so glad I agreed to let my dog pack do a taste test of Loving Pets dog treats!  

We received one package of their Natural Value Duck Sausages.  These also come in beef and chicken.


Natural Value™ Duck Sausages are 100% farmed and made in the U.S.A. Cooked on open grilling racks to reduce fat and give them a delicious flavor. 

Natural Value Duck Sausages are wheat, corn, soy, and gluten free, and contain no by-products. These soft-chew treats are perfect for any age or size dog. 

Rosie is so disappointed the package is not open.

Key Information:

• Fine for Puppies, as well as adult and senior dogs
• Made in the USA
• 100% All Natural
• Soy Free
• Gluten Free
• Wheat Free
• Corn Free
• Easy to Chew
• Competitively Priced

Jeffie can't believe how yummy these look.

These dog treats look exactly like you think sausages will look and come in a long "string."  You can easily rip or tear one off, or use a scissors.  Of course, my dogs wouldn't have minded a whole string...  However, since I couldn't find calorie information, they each got to try just one sausage.

Ingredients: Duck, Turkey,Tapioca, Brown Rice Flour, Vegetable Glycerin, Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Rosemary Extract.

Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein (min): 35.0% • Crude Fat (min): 8.0% • Crude Fiber (max): 2.0% • Moisture (max): 27.0%

Retail price is $19.99 for a 14 oz bag.  Approximately 7 strings of sausages in the bag with 6 sausages to a string.  Each sausage is about 2 1/2 " long by 3/4" thick.
  

As pet owners themselves, the Loving Pets family values the importance of safe, healthy and affordable pet products. That’s why their dog and cat treats are made with only all-natural, high quality ingredients and are designed with pet’s health in mind.

In 2007, when treat safety became a major concern of the entire pet industry, Loving Pets responded by launching our Tested in the USA Quality Assurance program. Since then, Loving Pets treats are TESTED BY AN INDEPENDENT, USA LAB. Now, every batch of their treats baring our “Tested in the USA Seal” has its complete results posted within the Quality Assurance section of our website.

In 2010, to further ensure the quality and safety of their pet treats, Loving Pets began to focus on creating Made in the USA and Sourced in the USA dog and cat treats. When they make Barksters®, Grill-icious™, and It’s Purely Natural™ dog treats, as well as two varieties of their It’s Purely Natural™ cat treats, they hand-select only the healthiest, all-natural USA farm-raised ingredients. As a result, Loving Pets has proven that Made in the USA pet treats can be affordable, healthy and available to any pet-parent.

Rudy is pretty happy about this taste testing session!

Our Verdict - Paws Up!
My dogs love these duck sausages and their chewy goodness!  I like them because they're made in the US with US sourced natural ingredients.  They do have a strong odor - like any meat jerky product - but that didn't bother me at all.  Since I don't know the calorie content, I'll be feeding these sparingly.  However, I already know they make a great treat for a rainy day.

* We received one package of Natural Value Duck Sausages dog treats from Loving Pets in exchange for our honest review of their product.    

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Canidae Dog Biscuit Treats Product Review | Tasty Tuesday

Rudy is ready for our Canidae dog treat taste testing.

When the folks at Canidae offered to send us some of their dog treats to sample, the dogs were happy to accept.

We received two packages of Canidae dog treats: 

• Grain Free PURE Heaven Biscuits for Dogs in duck and chickpeas flavor
• Life Stages Bakery Snacks for Dogs in turkey, quinoa, and butternut squash flavor.

Rosie and Rudy check out the Canidae dog treats; Jeffie thinks they smell delicious.

Canidae Grain Free PURE Heaven Biscuits for Dogs come in a large 11 oz bag.  This variety of treats come in both the duck flavor and salmon and sweet potato.

Their duck and chickpeas recipe features sesame seeds, avocado oil, and turmeric.  Canidae notes:

Duck (fresh protein) Sourced from California, duck is a rich protein source that provides amino acids, the building blocks for many body functions such as proper immune system function, optimal lean muscle condition, organ structure and function, and healthy metabolism. Duck is rich in iron, which is a mineral that is important for proper function of the red blood cells. Hormone free and antibiotic free. Naturally preserved without the use of ethoxyquin
Chickpeas (carbohydrate / legume) Also known as garbanzo beans, chickpeas are a slow burning carbohydrate for all day energy. Natural source of fiber for digestive health and protein for additional amino acid building blocks. Also rich in iron, important for healthy red blood cells and aiding in converting food into energy.

Ingredients
Pea Flour, Potato, Cane Molasses, Duck, Chickpeas, Salt, Natural Flavor, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Sesame Seed, Avocado Oil, Turmeric


Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein (minimum)	14.00%
Crude Fat (minimum)	2.00%
Crude Fiber (maximum)	5.00%
Moisture (maximum)	11.00%

30.8 kcals per biscuit

Canidae Life Stages Bakery Snacks for Dogs also come in a large 11 oz bag.  This variety of treats come in both the turkey, quinoa, butternut squash flavor we received, but also in lamb, wild rice and sweet potato flavor.
Canidae notes:

Turkey (fresh protein) Excellent lean protein source that provides amino acids, the building blocks for many body functions such as proper immune system function, optimal lean muscle condition, organ structure and function, and healthy metabolism. Hormone free and antibiotic free. Naturally preserved without the use of ethoxyquin

Ingredients
Brown Rice, Pea Flour, Turkey, Quinoa, Butternut Squash, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Natural Flavor

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein (minimum)		15.00%
Crude Fat (minimum)		3.00%
Crude Fiber (maximum)		5.00%
Moisture (maximum)		11.00%

32.9 kcals per biscuit

Canidae dog treats easily break in half.

Canidae dog treats are relatively large rectangular biscuits which are designed to break easily in half. Definitely crunchy, Canidae says their biscuits also clean teeth and freshen breath.  Marketed as an excellent size for dogs of all life stages, breeds, and sizes.

• Fresh meat or fish are always the first ingredient for optimum levels of quality protein
• Recipes are complemented by nutritious whole foods like sweet potato, chickpeas & peas
• Pure, simple recipes made with only 7–10 key ingredients for less chance of food sensitivities
• Never any corn, soy, wheat, fillers, antibiotics, hormones, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives

Rosie liked the Canidae turkeyand quinoa dog treats best.

I was especially impressed by this company's dedication to safety.  To assure the safety of their products, Canidae has strict protocols which require that all formulas are tested in-line during their production runs and cleared by a second supervisor every 30 minutes. Additionally, there are 141 ingredient tests and 10 finished product tests that are performed. A sample of each finished goods batch is also sent directly to our research and development center where they are tested again, this time by a third party lab, for known toxins and potential risk hazards.

Rudy loved both varieties of Canidae dog treats he tried.

I loved learning that all Canidae products are made in the United States using the highest quality U.S. ingredients. 

All formulations are produced in USDA, FDA, and AAFCO approved facilities. The nutritionally dense fresh meats and meals we use originate from USDA inspected meats processed in a human grade facility. Our high quality grains, vegetables, and fruits are from human grade producers. All CANIDAE dry goods, cans, and treats are naturally preserved. All of our commodities have undergone stringent testing procedures prior to going into any of our products—assuring safety and freshness for both your pets and ours.

Picky eater, Jeffie, loved this taste testing of Canidae dog biscuits.

Jeffie, Rudy and Rosie give all paws up to these Canidae dog treats and I'm pleased to highly recommend them.

Jeffie says Canidae dog treats are tongue licking good!

* We received two packages of Canidae dog treats in exchange for our honest review of the product and service.  We received no other compensation - financial or otherwise.

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