Natures Recipe Dog Treats from Chewy | Product Review

As you can see, Rudy takes his job as a dog treat tester very seriously.  Actually, Rosie and Jeffie do, too.  All three are thrilled when that big brown truck delivers a package like this one:

They know a box from Chewy.com contains something great for them and that it is time to go to work!
 
This particular delivery from Chewy.com contained some yummy (their word, really) Nature's Recipe Oven Baked Chewy Dog Treats.  In fact, we received two packages to sample for this review.  

Rosie is ready to begin taste testing Nature's Recipe dog treats from Chewy.com

These are wholesome bite sized treats made with real meat with natural flavor.  Made with no artificial colors or preservatives.

Nature's Recipe Oven Baked Chewy Dog Treats come in three varieties:  Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Apples, Lamb with Carrots and Apples, and Venison

We received two packages of Nature's Recipe Oven Bakes Chewy Treats:

• Chicken Recipe with Sweet Potatoes and Apples
• Lamb Recipe with Carrots and Apples

Rosie is focused on the all important job of taste testing dog treats from Chewy.com

Nature's Recipe Chicken Chewy Dog Treats ingredients: Chicken, brown sugar, soy flour, dried potato, rolled oats, dried sweet potato, dried apple, glycerin, salt, natural flavor, garlic, citric acid (used as a preservative), minerals (calcium propionate, zinc propionate), natural mixed tocopherols (used as a preservative), rosemary extract.

Guaranteed Analyses:
Crude Protein  19% minimum
Crude Fat  9% minimum
Crude Fiber  3% maximum 
Moisture  20% maximum
Crude Fat  9% minimum
*No calorie information found.

Rudy can hardly wait to taste test Nature's Recipe Lamb Dog Treats from Chewy.com

Nature's Recipe Lamb Chewy Dog Treats ingredients:  Lamb, chicken, sugar, soy flour, dried potato, dried carrots, rolled oats, dried apple, glycerin, salt, caramel color, natural flavor, garlic, citric acid (used as a preservative), minerals (calcium propionate, zinc propionate), natural mixed tocopherols (used as a preservative), rosemary extract

Guaranteed Analyses:
Crude Protein  16% minimum
Crude Fat  10% minimum 
Crude Fiber  3% maximum
Moisture  20% maximum
*No calorie information found.

Jeffie loves Nature's Recipe Oven Baked Chewy Dog Treats from Chewy.com

Verdict:  Not only did the dogs like these dog treats, I liked them, too.  Made in the US with real meat and no artificial preservatives or colors.  These treats are a terrific size for my very large dogs, plus they're soft enough to be able to easily tear them into smaller bits for small dogs or for training.  The economically priced:  5.5 oz bags are $3.79 at Chewy.com

Nature's Recipe began offering pet food and treats over thirty years ago.  They believe that healthy nutrition is based on the embodiment of nature's perfection.  Their Oven Baked Dog Treats are distributed by Del Monte Pet Products, a division of Del Monte Foods, based in San Francisco, California.

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

Canine verdict:  Rosie's tongue never lies. 

These dog treats are yummy!

 * We received two packages of Nature's Recipe Oven Baked Chewy 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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KONG Premium Jerky Dog Treats: Product Review and Giveaway

Jeffie's birthday party continues!  

What would a dog's birthday party be without treats?!

When we were contacted by JAKKS Pacific, Incl, and asked to give their new dog treats a try, the dogs said:  YES!

After learning that JAKKS Pets has partnered with the KONG Company to create their Premium Treat Line, the humans said: YES!  As we learned more about them, we were happy to agree to let them send us some of their new dog jerky treats for a taste testing, review and a giveaway!

Be sure to enter because 3 lucky winners will receive 1 package each:

• KONG Chewy Treats Natural Jerky - Beef
• KONG Chewy Treats Natural Jerky - Chicken
• *Bonus* KONG Long Lasting Chews - KONG Chew Buddies, Puppy Teething Loaf, Ham Shank or Drumstick (depending on the size of your dog.)

 

You may have already heard about the new KONG Premium Treat line.  Their jerky treats are all natural and include NO wheat, soy, corn, or animal by-products.  Plus, no artificial colors or artificial preservatives.

Varieties include:

• KONG Natural Jerky Strips - 92% real meat and come in Beef and Chicken.
• KONG Meat Stix - KONG Beef Meat Stix include apples, carrots, and extra vitamins.  KONG Lamb Meet Stix include salmon for Omega 3 and 6 for a healthier skin and coat.
• KONG Thick Cut Jerky - the beef treats include blueberries, peas and ginger.  The turkey includes cranberries, carrots and sweet potato.
• KONG Meaty Flavor Bites - real bacon, real beef, and real cheese.
• KONG Mini Meaty Bites come in beef and chicken.  Sized for training and rewarding.
• KONG Sweet Potato Stix - vegan treats include sweet potato, carrots and peas.
• KONG Crunchy Flavor Bars - Lamb with blueberries, peas and apples;  Chicken with cranberries, carrots, broccoli, and peas.
• KONG Dental Chews - chicken, calcium for puppies and seniors, and fresh breath with alfalfa and parsley varieties.
• KONG Small and Large chew Buddies
• KONG Puppy Teething Loaf

We received:

1. KONG Chewy Treats Thick Cut Jerky in beef flavor:  92% real US-sourced beef with chicory, lecithin, salt, cultured whey, mixed tocopherols, and garlic.
2. KONG Chewy Treats Thick Cut Jerky in chicken flavor: 92% real US-sourced chicken with chicory, lecithin, salt, cultured whey, mixed tocopherols, and garlic.
3. KONG Chew Treats Chew Buddies in a variety pack: bacon, chicken and fresh breath. (Ingredients vary.)

It would be a serious understatement to say all three dogs loved these treats!  As we opened the bags, the smell of jerky filled the room.  And it smelled good to the humans, too

Beef?  Chicken?  They liked them both.  We didn't try stuffing them into our KONG toys, but that would be great for treat time!

We like the new KONG Premium Jerky dog treats because they're made in the United States with real beef and chicken.  After all the recalls of pet jerky treats made in China, it is a relief to know that KONG makes a safe, natural jerky dog treat!  

KONG's Premium line of jerky treats was developed with special attention to oral care, skin and coat maintenance and allergy concerns.

The Chew Buddies (shown above) help clean teeth and they're available in two sizes:  small and large. They come in fun animal shapes.  Jeffie particularly enjoyed the squirrel!

We're glad to give the new KONG Premium Jerky dog treats an all paws up recommendation.  They're already on our shopping list!

For more information about these new dog treats, visit KONG on the web or the KONG Treats Facebook page.

Now, I know you'd like to try some of these barking good treats!  So, follow the directions in the Rafflecopter below for chances to win some for yourself.  (Sorry, this giveaway is open to only those folks with US shipping addresses.)

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Disclosure: I was not financially compensated for this review.  I received 3 packages of KONG Premium dog treats in exchange for my honest opinion.  Talking Dogs only shares information and products that we support.

 

Good Dog Take Outs Treat Giveaway

We have good news for you!

Remember our product review of Good Dog Take Outs pet treats?  Well, now six lucky pet households can give them a taste test, too!

You read that right.  Six lucky pet people will win their choice of two 4 ounce boxes of healthy, all natural, tasty treats!

Note that I said PET people.  Cat lovers rejoice because you can win Good Dog Take Outs cat treats!  

Good Dog Take Outs offers two selections for cats:

1. 100% Organic Catnip Treats
2. Cheesey Kat Nibbles

Dog Treats can be selected from the following flavors:

1. Mint Flavor
2. Peanut Butter Flavor
3. Grandmas Molasses Cookies
4. Original Flavor
5. Egg and Cheesy Herb

Good Dog Take Outs are handmade with simple, clean, wholesome ingredients.  They use no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.  Made in the USA by pet owners who care about the quality and safety of their treats, Good Dog Take Outs are a favorite of Talking Dogs. 

The Rafflecopter giveaway form below offers you lots of chances to win!  You can even tweet about this giveaway every day for extra chances!

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Feature Your Dog or Cat in Evanger's 2013 Calendar

 Evanger’s Dog and Cat Food Company, America’s 77 year-old natural pet food manufacturer, is looking for new furry faces for its 2013 nationwide pets calendar. Each fur-bulous winner will be selected as a Cover Pet, special “Holiday Feature” Pet, and/or a “Pet of the Month” and receive a prize
package of Evanger’s all natural, USA-made pet food and treats. This year, entrants will be competing for a feature spread in each of the calendar’s 5 themes.

2013 THEMES

1. Dog and Cat Sport Exhibitors
2. Service Dogs including (but not limited to): service pets for disabled, police and military work dogs, and search and rescue dogs.
3. Rescued Pets
4. Most Creative Pet
5. Active Pet

*Holiday themed photos can be submitted within each of these Themes.

Winners will receive Evanger’s Nothing but Natural Jerky Treats AND
Evanger’s Super Premium Canned and Dry Pet Food, as well as a 2013
calendar to add to their modeling pet-folio. Calendar details can be found
at www.evangersdogfood.com

All entrants will receive a voucher for $3.00 off any Evanger's dry food purchase and one free can (up to $1.99) with purchase, redeemable at any Evanger's retailer.

Founded in 1935, Evanger's Dog and Cat Food Company is the only privately-held, family-owned and operated pet food cannery in the United States. For over 75 years, the company has remained dedicated to improving the health, length, and quality of life of pets through wholesome, hand-packed nutrition. 

Made in the USA, in the kitchen of Evanger’s, each farm-fresh food ingredient is not only made and sourced in the United States, but also hand collected daily from human-grade USDA inspected facilities. 90% of ingredients are sourced within 50 miles of the Illinois plant, and are used within 24 hours. Evanger’s is committed to its partnership with independent pet retailers. To find an Evanger’s retail location near you, visit www.evangersdogfood.com/stores.