Birthday Party for Rosie | Wordless Wednesday

 Those of you who joined us last Wednesday or follow us on Facebook already know that we finally celebrated Rosie's birthday.  Since she had to wait, we made sure it was a festive celebration.

 Rosie and Rudy both got to go to Dairy Queen to share a cup of soft serve. 

As you can see, Rosie didn't mind alternating spoonfuls with her brother Rudy.

She also didn't mind posing with her birthday gifts!  Chewy sent her a very cool (and ultra soft) P.L.A.Y. pumpkin plush squeak toy and some Blue Buffalo Health Bars..  Canidae sent her some pawsome Bison and Pumpkin dog treats.  The Dog Daddy, Rudy and I gave her a couple of new plush bottle toys and some Zuke's minis.

After sampling her treats, Rosie began the party games with her favorite - the Nina Ottosson DogTwister.

 A good time was had by all!

Rosies Birthday Carrot Cake for Dogs Recipe | Tasty Tuesday

Rosie celebrated her 2nd birthday over the weekend and it just wouldn't be a party without birthday cake!

Rosie, Jeffie and Rudy love peanut butter and even though Jeffie hates carrots, since it's not his birthday... too bad!  This quick and easy doggie carrot cake is very tasty!
 

We used a heart shaped cake pan for Rosie's doggie carrot cake.

Rosie's Birthday Carrot Cake for Dogs
  Ingredients:

• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup coking oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup whole wheat (or white) flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Greased a 6 cup cake pan.
2. Combine the egg, peanut butter, oil, vanilla and honey.  Stir in the carrots and mix well. Add the flour, baking soda by folding into the mixture.
3. Bake in a greased cake pan or small bundt pan for 40 minutes
4. After cooling, frost with your choice of icing.

Rosie's frosting is a mixture of cream cheese and unflavored yogurt.  I
eyeballed" this and used about 1/3 cup cream cheese, whipped with enough yogurt to make it spreadable.

Another barking good tasty dog treat recipe.  Bone appetite!

Now, wipe that drool off your face and fetch Rosie's Birthday Giveaway!

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Time for Dog Treats | #WordlessWednesday

Rosie had some nice party manners at Rudy's party.

Jeffie looks like he was afraid he might lose a treat turn or something.

The birthday boy, Rudy, was a little wild, too!

 The birthday party hats didn't last long!

Without the hats, good doggie manners returned

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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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Dr. Tims Freeze Dried Treats from Chewy.com | Product Review

It's no secret that we love Chewy.com.  Living in a very rural area with very little selection for many things, including dog food, treats, toys and supplies, we shop online a lot.  With Chewy's great selection and super fast home delivery, we do quite a bit of shopping there.

At this point, when that big brown UPS truck pulls down our lane, all three dogs are excited and sure that it is bringing them another box from Chewy.

The last Chewy box contained some dog treats for Jeffie, Rudy and Rosie to taste test from Dr. Tim's Pet Foods.
 
Dr. Tim's offers several varieties of freeze dried treats:

• Natural Beef Chips
• Natural Chicken Chips
• Natural Turkey Chips
• Natural Beef Liver
• Clean Tripe (beef)
• Natural Oxtail Chips

We received a 4 oz container of the Natural Beef Chips.

As you can see, these treats vary in size from very small to about 1", so they would work for any size of dog.  Plus, they are also fine as cat treats.

Rosie looks a bit desperate to have a second taste of Dr. Tims Natural Beef Chips

Dr. Tim's Natural Beef Chips Genuine Freeze-Dried Dog and Cat Treats are 100% real, USDA inspected beef hearts that are freeze dried.  Made in Wisconsin, they contain absolutely nothing else.  In addition, the beef is sourced in North America.

Beef heart has a high concentration of Coenzyme Q-10 and also contains high levels of taurine and L-Carnitine.  Beef Chips can be served as-is or reconstitued in cool water for 5 minutes.

Rudy loved taste testing Dr Tims Natural Beef Chips from Chewy

Ingredients:
Beef Hearts

Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude protein minimum 67%
Crude fat minimum  14.40%
Crude fiber maximum  2%
Moisture maximum  10%
3,929 kcal/kg

Price: 
A 4 oz container is $11.99 at Chewy.com.

Verdict: Recommended! I like that these are US sourced and made, single ingredient treats.  They are freeze dried, so no preservatives needed.  All three dogs love them and they're a great size as training treats. Though 4 oz sounds small, because these treats are freeze-dried, it really is a generously sized package for the money.

 

Jeffie barks for all three dogs:  YUM!

As a veterinarian and musher, Dr. Tim Hunt needed dog food that promoted stamina, endurance and performance through proper digestion.  

He began with a cement mixer and ideas in his garage in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. 

Today Dr. Tim's Pet Foods is a family owned and operated company which produces pet food and treats that are sourced only from North America.

 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 Dr. Tim's Freeze Dried 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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Thank You to Chewy.com | Tasty Tuesday

 

We love Chewy!  It's my go-to for dog toys, treats, vitamins and more.  And because I genuinely love them, I'm a member of their blogging team of pet product reviewers.

OMD, how exciting it was to receive this special summer surprise box from them.  It really is pawsome to be appreciated.

It was a party in a box.

The loot!  Summer necessities like a beach towel, ball, sunglasses and more.  SWAG for the dogs and for the humans.

 

Jeffie checks out the dog treat ingredients.

Of course, the dogs were most thrilled with the dog treats.

Rosie and Rudy check out the dog treat goodies from Chewy.com

 Chewy sent our pack:

• Blue Buffalo Blue Bits in beef flavor
• Newman's Own Snack Sticks in chicken and vegetable recipe
• Merrick Brauts-N-Tots in beef, potatoes, peas and carrots
• Natural Balance LIT treats in sweet potato and venison formula

Rudy is pretty interested in these Merrick Brauts-N-Tots dog treats.

So is Rosie!

All were a big hit, but I suspect my shopping list will definitely include Merrick Brauts-N-Tots in the future.

Thanks, Chewy!  And very special thanks to Andrew!

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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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