Taste Testing Buddy's Kitchen Dog Treatz @DawgyLove2007

Saying Rosie and Rudy were eager to taste test  Buddy's Kitchen Dog Treatz would be an understatement.  Once I pulled one out of the bag, I knew why. They smell fantastic!

Buddy's Kitchen offered to send us a package of their dog treats in exchange for our honest opinion  We received a package of 8 of their Nana Butterz. . Retail price $10.99 for 1 dozen on their website.  You can order Nana Butterz in several quantities and have choices of toppings. 

These dog treats come in ziplock bags inside a self-sealing paper bag for freshness.

Nana Butterz Ingredients:
Gluten Free Brown Rice, Organic Oat Flour, Oatmeal, Cinnamon, Flaxseed, Water, Canola Oil

Don't they look delicious?!

Frosting Options:
Carob - (Substitute for Chocolate) Carob is nutritious – with vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, E) and minerals (e.g. calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus). The vitamin E in carob supports the skin since vitamin E has anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties.

Yogurt Frosting: Peanut Butter, Honey, Greek Yogurt, Oat Flour

Buddy's Kitchen offers lots of other yummy treats including Apple Cinnamon Bitez, Breath Fresherz, Pupcakez and  many grain free selections.

Rudy can tell by the smell that Buddy's Kitchen dog treats are good!

I love that they're make with natural, human grade ingredients and are easily digested.  Their base flour included in each treat is Organic Brown Rice and Oat flour which are naturally gluten-free. These types of flours are simple and provide better enrichment than many other types flour. Plus, they now offer a GRAIN FREE option using Coconut Flour. Other main ingredients include but are not limited to: Oatmeal, Flaxseed, Cinnamon, Canola Oil and Water.

No dyes, no additives, no preservatives.  No corn, no wheat, no soy.  

We also love that Buddy's Kitchen has teamed up with Deaf Dog Rescue of America. 50% of every sale will be donated to this wonderful organization to help care for all dogs from food to vet bills.

 

Rosie just can't hold her licker!

Shop for healthy Buddy's Kitchen dog treats here and follow them on their facebook page.  Rosie and Rudy love these tasty dog cookies and we're sure your dogs will, too!

* We received one package of 8 dog treats from Buddy's Kitchen in exchange for our honest opinion. 

Rudy's Birthday Cheesy Dog Treats Recipe | Tasty Tuesday

 Rudy celebrated his 5th birthday last week and had a pretty good party!  Birthday treats included Grandma Lucy's Organic Pumpkin dog treats, a special solo walk, lots of new dog toys (including a West Paw Zogoflex frisbee) and his favorite homemade dog cookies.

Since he'd just plain had it with this wearing-of-birthday-hats thing... 

 We let everybody party hat-less. Without a doubt, these cheesy dog bone cookies were a hit at the party!

Jeffie loves cheese, so he's drooling at the sight of the first cookie.

Rosie helped make these cookies and she's ready to taste test.

The birthday boy can hardly wait!

Rudy's Favorite Cheesy Dog Treats Recipe

1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

1/2 stick of butter

1 clove garlic, crushed

Pinch of salt

Milk

Grate the cheese and let stand until it reaches room temperature. Cream the cheese with the softened butter, garlic, salt and flour. Add enough milk to form into a ball.  Chill for at least 1/2 hour. Roll onto floured board. Cut into shapes and bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until slightly brown and firm. 

Makes 2 to 3 dozen depending on size.

A note about these dog treats:  

None of my dogs are bothered by whole grains or dairy products. However, please know that dairy is not a daily treat for my dogs.

 

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Halloween @BlueBuffalo Boo Bars from @Chewy.com

Blue Buffalo Boo Bars Dog Treats from Chewy.com

It's always a great day when the dogs get a box from Chewy!  This time Chewy sent some barking good dog treats for Jeffie, Rudy and Rosie to taste test.

Blue Buffalo Halloween Boo Bars with Pumpkin and Cinnamon dog treats.

According to Chewy, while they might not be too big on dressing up like bumblebees, dogs love Halloween, and that’s why Blue Buffalo created Boo Bars. With Boo Bars, the furry kids can enjoy a healthy treat while the other kids eat candy. Boo Bars are oven-baked for a crunch that would startle a vampire. Made from an original recipe, Boo Bars feature some of nature’s most delicious and nutritious ingredients including pumpkin, carrots, barley, oatmeal, flaxseed and cinnamon.

Key Benefits

• Oven-baked holiday biscuits
• Natural treats with added vitamins and minerals
• Made with wholesome whole grains, fruits and vegetables
• No chicken/poultry by-product meals
• No corn, wheat or soy
• Made in the USA

Ingredients:
Oatmeal, barley, oat flour, pumpkin, flaxseed, cane molasses, carrots, salt, canola oil, cinnamon, calcium carbonate, L-Ascorbyl-2 Polyphosphate, preserved with mixed tocopherols and Oil of rosemary, vitamin E supplement.

Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude protein  12% minimum
Crude fat  5% minimum
Crude fiber  6.5% maximum
Moisture  11% maximum
Omega 3 Fatty Acids  0.3% minimum

Calorie Content:  3,363 Kcals/kg.  One biscuit = 30 Kcals 

An 8 oz package retails for about $8.29.  On sale now at Chewy for $4.49

Jeffie happily waits for a taste of Blue Buffalo Boo Bars from Chewy.

Rosie just couldn't wait to get her first taste of Boo Bars from Chewy.

Blue Buffalo Boo Bars are a huge hit at our house.   Jeffie, who always sniffs and examines any food offering, didn't hesitate to try a Boo Bar!  That's high praise for these tasty dog treats.

Rudy thinks taste testing new dog treats is very serious business.

The minute I opened the bag I was pretty sure my dogs would think this little dog cookies were a true treat.  They smell delicious and my dog agree. The cute little pumpkins impressed in each cookie make them Halloween pawty worthy!

I love the healthy ingredients, but do wish they were not so high in calorie.  Fine for Rudy, but they'll need to be rationed carefully for Jeffie and Rosie. 

Look at that cute little pumpkin!  (The dog treat, not Rosie.)

We love these new Blue Buffalo Boo Bars dog treats and we love ordering from Chewy!

Here's why:

• Blue Buffalo is made in the US.  Their dog treats do not contain any meat from China (or anywhere else in Asia).  All meat is sourced from US meat suppliers.
• These Blue Buffalo treats are all natural.
• Chewy.com has super fast home delivery service
• Chewy.com has an easy to navigate web site with responsive customer service
• Chewy.com offers over 400 brands of pet food and treats with free shipping on any order over $49
• Chewy.com supports animal shelters and rescue groups with an easy way to raise funds with their Shelter and Rescue Network.
• The dogs LOVE them!

We're pleased to recommend both Blue Buffalo Boo Bars dog treats and Chewy.com!


* We received one package of Blue Buffalo Boo Bars dog treats from Chewy.com in exchange for our honest review of the product and service.

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Merrick Jerky Chip Dog Treats from @Chewy.com Product Review

Jeffie, Rudy and Rosie are always ready to try new dog products. So they were enthusiastic when Chewy.com asked if they'd like to give some Merrick Jerky Chip dog treats a taste test.  With Chewy's super fast shipping, in just a couple of days Jeffie got a chance to scare the FedEx man and take delivery of their package.

Merrick Jerky Chip Treats are oven-baked, all-natural dog cookie treats filled with protein-packed jerky chips as the first ingredient, made from real deboned chicken, beef, lamb, or salmon. Unlike many dog treats, Merrick Jerky Chip Treats are grain-free and gluten-free with no corn, soy or wheat. And, like all Merrick food and treats, Merrick Jerky Chip Treats are made in the USA with no ingredients from China. 

They come in four flavors: Real Beef, Real Chicken, Real Lamb + Potato, Real Salmon + Potato.  We received a 10 oz bag of Real Chicken Recipe treats.

Rudy was thrilled to get the first taste.

Ingredients:

Deboned Chicken, Dried Potatoes, Peas, Garbanzo Beans, Tapioca Starch, Pea Fiber, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Dried Carrots, Brown Sugar, Dried Egg Product, Dried Apples, Caramel Color, Gelatin, Yogurt Powder, Salt, Cultured Skim Milk Powder, Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative), Rosemary, Sage, Thyme.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein (min.)	14%
Crude Fat (min.)	10%
Crude Fiber (max.)	9%
Moisture (max.)	10%

31 kcal per treat 

Rosie demonstrates excellent treat begging focus.

The dogs really do love these dog treats!  They're generous in size (about 2" in diameter) and a bit high in calorie per treat, so I've been rationing them.  However, that's the only cautionary note.  I like that there are good healthy ingredients and that they're made in the US.

Merrick pet food and treat recipes use USDA inspected deboned meat and fresh produce for industry-leading levels of protein, glucosamine and chondroitin.  Merrick never imports ingredients from China.  All their food is handcrafted in their Hereford, Texas kitchen with ingredients from farmers they know and trust. In 2012 Merrick earned organic certification under the USDA National Organic Program for all of their Texas based manufacturing facilities.

We first reviewed Chewy.com online pet products over 3 years ago. We loved them then and we still do.  With over 300 brands of pet food and other pet products ready to ship with their super fast front door service, what's not to love.  Living in a rural area, I especially appreciate that I can purchase brands and products I can't find locally.

There are lots of reasons to like Chewy.com

• Fast shipping to our front door (free if our order is over $49)
• Over 200 brands to choose from in pet food, treats, and supplies
• Great prices and frequent sales
• Easy to navigate web site and terrific customer service
• Chewy.com gives back via their Shelter and Rescue Network

Final verdict:  Lip smacking good!

* We received one package of Merrick Jerky Chip Treats Oven-baked Cookies for Dogs from Chewy.com in exchange for our honest review of the product and service.
 
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