Blue Buffalo Wilderness Wild Bones Dental Treats from @Chewy | Product Review

My dogs have taste tested Blue Buffalo Wilderness grain free Duck Biscuits  last fall and a couple of years ago sampled their Wilderness Trail Jerky dog treats and loved them.  So when Chewy asked if they'd like to try Blue Buffalo Wilderness Dental Chews, it was all paws up!

According to Chewy, Blue Buffalo Wilderness Wild Bones are a 100% grain-free treat made to satisfy the spirit of the wolf that lives in every dog. Made to look just like something the wolf pack would search for in the forest, Wild Bones will help clean your dog's teeth as well as freshen his breath. They are made with only the finest, natural ingredients and will satisfy your dog's primitive instincts the way nature intended.
Key Benefits

• Grain and gluten-free dental chews
• Helps clean teeth and freshen breath
• No corn, wheat or soy
• Made in the USA

Made with only the finest natural ingredients, Wild Bones dental chews are free from both grains and glutens. They’re 100% chewing pleasure any dog will love.
Like all BLUE Wilderness^® treats, Wild Bones contain no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives so your dog can satisfy his primitive instincts the way nature intended.

The True BLUE Promise

Wilderness Wild Bones contain NO chicken (or poultry) by-product meals, NO corn, wheat or soy, and NO artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.

No fair, Mama, the bag isn't open.

Taste test waiting is so hard!

We received a 10 oz bag of Blue Buffalo Wilderness Wild Bones Large Dental Chews Grain -Free Dog Treats.  They come in several sizes:

• Mini Bones for dogs 5-15 pounds
• Small Bones for dogs 15-25 pounds
• Regular Bones for dogs  25-50 pounds
• Large Bones for dogs 50 pounds and up.

Ingredients:
Tapioca Starch, Dried Whey, Vegetable Glycerine, Gelatin, Water, Tricalcium Phosphate, Potatoes, Pea Protein, Sunflower Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Natural Flavor, Sunflower Lecithin, Salt, Zinc Propionate, preserved with Citric Acids, Tocopherols and Oil of Rosemary, Calcium Carbonate

Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein 23% minimum
Crude Fat 3 %minimum
Crude Fiber 1% maximum
Moisture 20% maximum
Calcium 1.4% minimum
Phosphorous 0.75% minimum

Calorie Content
2.930 Kcals/kg One bone equals 201 Kcals

Jeffie is woofing about Blue Buffalo Wilderness Dental Chews from Chewy

YUM!

Blue Buffalo Wilderness Dental Treats are regularly priced at $19.99, but are on sale now at Chewy for $14.99

Paws up for Blue Buffalo and Chewy and here's why:

• Blue Buffalo is made in the US.
• These Blue Buffalo treats are grain and gluten free - no soy, no corn, no wheat.
• 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 120 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 & Rescue Network.
• The dogs LOVE them! 

Rudy loves the crunchy goodness of these dental dog treats.

We're pleased to recommend both Blue Buffalo Wilderness Dental Chews and Chewy.com!

* We received one package of Blue Buffalo Wilderness Dental Chews from Chewy.com in exchange for our honest review of the product and service.

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Paws Up for Newman's Own Organics New Zealand Lamb and Barley Dog Treats from Chewy.com | #TastyTuesday

My dogs love it when UPS pulls down our lane.  Not only does it give Jeffie yet another chance to scare that guy in brown, but the dogs are always quite sure the delivery is for them.  Of course, it isn't, but at this point I sometimes wonder if they recognize a certain kind of box.

The ones from Chewy.com, of course!

This particular Chewy.com box contained a package of Newman's Own Organics New Zealand Lamb and Barley Dog Treats.

These are organic hand-crafted ranch style dog treats featuring New Zealand organic lamb or organic beef. The treats, baked in small batches, carry the USDA Organic Seal, as they are made with 95% organic ingredients. New Zealand is known for its sustainable farming methods. They don't allow any GMO crops to be grown in their country and their sheep and cattle ranches are multi-generational family owned. New Zealand's climate, fertile soil and relative isolation make it ideal for almost any kind of production, from sheep and cattle to crops and horticulture. Like Newman's Own Organics other dog treats, these are high in protein, naturally preserved and contain no wheat or corn, no artificial colors or flavor enhancers, and are free of added hormones, antibiotics and chemical additives.
 

These dog treats are scored so you can easily divide each into 2 treats.

According to Chewy.com these Newman's Own dog treats are:

• Suitable for all life stages
• High palatability
• High in protein
• Breakable, scored biscuit treat
• Re-sealable pouch to keep freshness
• No wheat or corn
• 95%+ of ingredients are certified organic: barley, lamb, beef, vegetables
• No artificial flavors, colors or preservatives
• Certified by the Oregon Tilth

These breakable, scored biscuits are available in four flavors: Beef and Barley, Beef and Vegetable, Lamb and Barley and Lamb and Sweet Potato.  All are packaged in a convenient re-sealable pouch.

Ingredients:  Organic Barley, Organic Lamb, Organic Carrots, Organic Apples, Organic Palm Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, a Source of Vitamin E), Organic Cane Molasses.

Guaranteed Analysis:

• Crude Protein......................9.0% (min)
• Crude Fat..........................4.0% (min)
• Crude Fiber........................4.0% (max)
• Moisture..........................11.0% (max)

Caloric Value:  58 Kcal/Treat

A 10 oz bag is regularly priced $7.49 at chewy.com, but is on sale now for $4.99
 

Rosie can't take her eyes off these Newman's Own Organics dog treats!

Jeffie, Rudy and Rosie loved these dog treats.  
 

Rudy doesn't want to miss a single crumb.

I loved the size and the way they easily break into two smaller treats.  I also appreciate the natural organic ingredients and that Newman's Own does not import any treats or treat ingredients from China.  Their Premium Treats are made in Canada using ingredients sourced in North America.  Their Snack Sticks and Dental Bones are made in the US with ingredients from North America.  The Ranch Style Treats, like these we taste tested, are made and sourced in New Zealand.

Jeffie's eyes say it all:  YUM!

Our verdict:  All Paws Up!
 

Newman's Own is a food company founded by actor Paul Newman and author A.E. Hotchner in 1982.  The company gives 100% of the after-tax profits from the sale of its products to Newman's Own Foundation (a private non-profit) when distributes the money to various educational and charitable organizations. Newman's Own Organics was created in 1993 by Newman's daughter Nell Newman and produces only organic foods including pet food. 

 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

  * We received one package of Newman's Own Organics New Zealand Lamb and Barley Dog Treats from Chewy.com in exchange for our honest review of the product and service.  We received no other compensation - financial or otherwise.
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Natures Variety Prairie Dog Biscuits from Chewy Product Reveiw | Tasty Tuesday

One disadvantage of living in a very rural area is the lack of selection in many things, especially dog food, treats, and accessories.  

So many times I read about something new I'd like to try, but the closest store location is 4-5 hours away.

Chewy.com to the rescue!

Seriously, it is a wonderful thing to hop online and find exactly what I need at Chewy.com and have it delivered to the front door in 2 to 3 days.  It's like magic!

Our most recent delivery included a bag of Nature's Variety Prairie Oven-Baked Biscuits for dogs.  According to the Chewy website:

Nature's Variety Prairie Oven-Baked Biscuits are a delicious treat that dogs will love. Each crunchy, bite-sized biscuit is made with wholesome, natural ingredients. 

These dog biscuits are available in four flavors: Chicken and Cheddar Cheese, Bacon and Apples, Pumpkin and Cranberries, and Peanut Butter and Bananas.

We received Nature's Variety Prairie Oven-Baked Biscuits in the bacon and apple flavor.

Ingredients:
Oatmeal, Barley, Tapioca, Bacon, Apples, Turkey Meal, Canola Oil, Montmorillonite Clay, Ground Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Citric Acid (preservative), Rosemary Extract

Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein minimum 8%
Crude Fat minimum7%
Crude Fiber maximum 5%
Moisture maximum  10%

20 kcal per biscuit

Price
 A 1.12 pound bag is $6.99 at Chewy.com

These are all natural dog biscuits made without wheat, corn, soy, artificial preservatives, flavors and colors.  Plus they are made in the USA.

 Our taste testing was a high tension affair because all three dogs absolutely loved these treats.  They found it very difficult to sit still and wait their turns for a taste test.  I couldn't blame them.  These dog treats smell like BACON!

Here are few of the reasons we like Nature's Variety Prairie Dog Biscuits:

• Healthy fruits and vegetables
• 100% free of corn, wheat, soy, chemicals, artificial flavors or preservatives
• Jeffie, Rudy and Rosie love them.

We also think 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:  Barking Good!

* We received one package of Nature's Variety Prairie Dog Biscuits from Chewy.com in exchange for our honest review of the product and service.  We received no other compensation - financial or otherwise.

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PrideBites Dog Toys | Product Review

We tried to stir up some mischief by testing a new dog toy this past weekend.  

We'd seen the Pride Bites dog toys on a number of pet blogs and thought they were super cute, especially the special customized PrideBites..  

So when PrideBites asked if we'd like to give one a doggie test and review, we were delighted.


In no time at all, we received a Steven the Baby PrideBites dog toy.

PrideBites description:

"Meet Steven, a festively plump Baby Boy PrideBites dog toy who's just aching to be your dog's new favorite companion.  He loves to play inside and outside, and when its time for a bath, just throw him in with your laundry because Steven is machine washable.  Like most babies, Steven also floats and squeaks..." 

PrideBites dog toys are made of two layers of soft Durabite fleece with a rip stop technology sewn between the layers.  Their Durabite foam is light weight and retains its shape even after being in water.  Each toy contains a squeaker which is encased in an inner pouch for safety.

Made for active play both indoors and outdoors, PrideBite dog toys float, so they're perfect for water play, too.  Great for tug of war with their 55 pound pull pressure, they're made to withstand multiple dog play.

Out of the box I was impressed by how sturdiness of the PrideBites toy we received. Bright colors, soft fabric and cushy foam.

Jeffie and Rudy looked it over, but I'm not sure they understood it was a toy for them.  The sound of the squeaker was very soft.

Rosie caught on right away.  She took great pleasure in checking out the construction of our Steven the Baby PrideBities dog toy.

Rosie says PAWS UP for PrideBites and has claimed this one for her own.

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Science Diet Fruity Snacks for Dogs from @Chewy.com | Tasty Tuesday

 We love Chewy.com, so when they asked if we'd like to try some new dog treats, we woofed in the affirmative.   With their usual speedy service, Chewy.com had a package of Hill's Science Diet Fruity Snacks in our paws in just two days.

Available in several varieties, we received the Apples and Oatmeal dog treats.  

This attractive ziplock package contains quit a quantity of small, crunchy dog cookies.  They really do look like little (human) cookies and have a good wholesome smell.

Rosie wonders how to open this bag of dog treats.

According to Chewy.com, Hill's Science Diet Fruity Snacks with Apples and Oatmeal dog treats are delicious, all-natural treats made from only the best ingredients. Naturally preserved, with no corn, artificial colors or flavors. Made with apples, natural sources of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.

Rudy thinks these smell very good!  (And no, he did not take any.)

Ingredients:  Ground Wheat, Oat Flour, Dried Apples, Oatmeal, Chicken Meal, Flaxseed, Beet Pulp, Molasses, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid).

Nutrient Content:
Protein  17.%
Fat  7.2 %  
Carbohydrate (NFE)  68.5%
Crude Fiber  2.1%

27 kcat per treat (8 grams/treat) 

An 8.8 oz bag of Fruity Snacks retails for $4.99 at Chewy.com, but is currently on sale for $4.79.

Jeffie, Rudy and Rosie really love these treats.  After the first sniff, even picky Jeffie was eager for more.
  

After one taste, Jeffie was eager for more of these tasty, crunchy treats.

I like these treats because they're small enough to be great training treats.  They're crunchy and good for my dogs' teeth and gums.  They're made in the US with natural ingredients, too.

Jeffie and Rudy waiting their turn for another.  They love doing dog treatreviews!

I also like the story behind Hill's pet food:

The Hill's® pet food lines began in 1939. Dr. Mark L. Morris Sr. believed certain health conditions in pets could be managed through carefully formulated nutrition. His ideas were visionary in veterinary medicine, and he soon had the chance to prove his theory.

A young blind man named Morris Frank asked Dr. Morris if anything could be done to help his guide dog, Buddy, who was having kidney health issues. The result of Dr. Morris' efforts was the nutritional formulation that became the first product in the Hill's Prescription Diet line of therapeutic pet foods, and the world's first pet food designed for kidney health. Soon after, Hill's Pet Nutrition was founded and the field of clinical nutrition sprang to life. That first therapeutic dog food evolved into Hill's® Prescription Diet® k/d®, which is still sold today.

We frequently order from Chewy.com.   I love their selection of over 300 brands of pet food, pet treats, pet toys and other pet supplies.  In fact, I got a little carried away with their holiday sale on dog toys, but that's another blog post!  Though Chewy.com is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, they have warehouses located throughout the US, so usually orders are delivered in just a day or two.  Plus, I love Chewy.com's Shelter and Rescue Network.

We're pleased to give Hill's Science Diet Fruity Snacks and Chewy.com our highest recommendation!


* We received one package of Science Diet Fruity Snacks dog treats from Chewy.com in exchange for our honest review of the product and the Chewy.com 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.

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