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In the Presence of Presents

29 Dec

First I would like to thank everyone who commented on my blog to wish me a Merry Christmas. The humans and I are just coming around from the post-holiday stupor and over-eating (though I still attest that I did not eat that piece of bacon my gramp just happened to drop on the floor when I was walking by; it just disappeared!) so I haven’t been being a very attentive blog-dog. But here I am and ready to share the wonderful spoils the humans and Santa Paws left for me under the Christmas tree.

My very first Christmas gift came from my lovely not-related aunt Angelica. She has always been worried that I would catch a chill from how cold my humans keep our apartment. So, to make sure I stay toasty warm, especially when I have to make the tail-freezing pee runs during the very cold Maine winters, Angelica made me a hooded snow suit! It’s fleecy, warm, and features owls, one of my mom’s favorite creatures (after me and the kitties of course). Thank goodness I got the snow suit too as it came in quite handy during the snow storm we experienced over the weekend. It has made going outside in the cold much more bearable.

The second set of gifts came from Santa Paws (who I think shops at The Loyal Biscuit) and my mom. Santa Paws must have been paying attention when I made my Wooftastic Gift Guide as he bought me the Chilly Dog Monkey Sweater I’ve had my pretty little puppy eyes on. It’s thick, warm, and oh so adorable! The Santa Paws squeaky was given to me by my mom who made it for me. She also gave one to my buddy Leo. It’s quite fun to chew on, though I wish he had parts I could chew off. I guess my mom made sure that wouldn’t happen when she made him.

I also got a couple of bags of treats from my aunty, Gram and Gramp, as well as a really yummy can of Merrick’s Venison Holiday Stew to have as a special holiday dinner. My nanny said something about paying for me to have a bath at the Biscuit which would be my gift. I kind of hope she’s kidding, but since it made my mom happy, I may just have to accept it with a tail-wag.

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season as well! I’m slightly sad that it is over, but really I’ve been too busy playing with, wearing and eating my presents to really think about it.

Happy tail wags!

Pru’s Wooftastic Gift Guide: Treats

14 Dec

It was incredibly hard for me to keep from drooling while making this list. Food is almost as important to me as making sure the humans find the absolutely perfect spot to itch me. My belly is the thing that often makes my decisions for me, so obviously I’ve sampled my fair share of goodies. After much diligent and exhaustive research, I have compiled a perfect list of treats that any pup would be delighted to have in their stocking.

First up, Zukes’ Z-Filets in Premium Chicken. Made from chicken sourced in the United States, rice flour, maple syrup, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt, the Z-Filets are perfect for any size dog as they can be easily torn into smaller pieces. I very rarely get a full piece, much to my displeasure. The Z-Filets come in two other flavors as well; Basted Beef and Prime Venison. The chicken just happens to be my favorite as I will do anything for a little nibble of chicken.

Some of the best treats that I’ve had are those made through freeze-drying. One specific freeze-dried treat that I just can’t get enough of are the Etta Says! Freeze Dried Lamb Liver.

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These liver treats just have one ingredient, lamb liver. That’s it! So they’re perfect if you’re looking for a treat for your pup that doesn’t have any extra ingredients. And they are just melt on your tongue delicious to boot!

Another single ingredient treat that will make your dog’s tail wag is The Honest Kitchen’s Wishes.

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As I’ve written about before, Wishes are dehydrated Haddock filets sourced from Iceland. What’s great about Wishes is that they aren’t just dog-only (though in this house they are), cats can enjoy them too!

The last, but certainly and in no way least of the treats on my gift guide are Biscuit by Lambchops’ Choppers.

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Choppers are the perfect treats for those pups who have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies. They are made fresh to order and are heat sealed to keep in that just from the oven freshness. When I tried my first ever Chopper, I almost had to fight it out of my mom’s hand as its smell was so tantalizing she almost took a bite.

All this gift idea listing thing is making me a wee bit peckish. Again, if I left any really pawesome treats out of my list, please leave your suggestion in the comments.

Happy tail wags!

Update: The wonderful Annette and Biscuits by Lambchop’s official Spokes-dog Starlet have extended a 10% off coupon code to all my readers! All you have to do is enter “Prudence10” at checkout. This offer is good until the end of the month. Thanks Biscuits by Lampchop’s crew!

A Bushel, a Peck, and a Hug Around the Neck

6 Dec

It’s Monday and that means no more blog vacation. It was a fun little break, spent mostly cuddling with my mom in between her study breaks, but boy am I glad to be back! And what’s a better way to celebrate being back than with a review of one of my new favorite products.

It’s no big secret that I absolutely love my The Honest Kitchen food. I am never disappointed when a nice warm bowl of Keen is placed in front of me. In fact, it may just be the best food ever. So I was very thrilled when my mom placed an order through The Loyal Biscuit for a box of The Honest Kitchen’s treats known as Pecks. Pecks are chomp sized nibblets of buffalo and blueberry goodness. They are all handmade and are the perfect size for training treats. Usually with the treats I’m given during our training sessions, my mom has to break them into smaller pieces. Pecks need no such alterations. Their size is also perfect for us smaller dogs who have tinier mouths (though I proud myself on having quite a big mouth for such a small dog). Pecks also have a very satisfying crunch to them. If it weren’t for the fact that my mom is quite the stickler about my treat intake, I probably would not stop gobbling them up.

It seems I have finally gotten over my abhorrence of cookie like treats. It use to be that I only liked those treats of the squishy, free-dried, or  jerky persuasion, but now I’m a little less picky. Hopefully this will open many doors as to the types of treats I will be trying from now on.

Happy tail wags!

How Many Ways

30 Sep

I know I have blogged many a time on how much I love The Honest Kitchen’s product called Ice Pups. Obviously the two easiest forms that I usually get my Ice Pups in is either as ice cubes (also known as “puppy-sorbet”) or a warm broth (very tasty on cold mornings) but there are other ways us pups can enjoy the poultry deliciousness that is Ice Pups.

  • You can use Ice Pups in recipes like this Honest Kitchen recipe for Puppy Birthday Cake.
  • Some people like to make crock-pot stews for their pups (something my not-related aunt Angelica likes to do). The dissolved Ice Pups makes a great broth for any crock-pot doggy stew! In fact I once had an incredibly chop licking one that had turkey, green beans, and of course, Ice Pups.
  • During the summer, if you’re looking for a way to not only occupy your dog but to also keep them cool and hydrated, make a frozen treat ring. Dissolve a big batch of Ice Pups and pour it into a large pan (my mom likes to use bundt cake pans). Take a handful of treats that aren’t too easily dissolved (we’ve used Zuke’s Mini Naturals but you can also use pieces of baked chicken or other things your pup likes) and scatter them throughout the broth filled pan. After it’s frozen, you have a great treat that will keep your pooches occupied until every last nom is gone.
  • Last but certainly not least, you can also use Ice Pups to hydrate your dog’s (or cat’s) Honest Kitchen food. While it takes the process a step further, the boosted taste just can’t be beat (trust me, I know these things).

I would love to know if there are any other great uses I may have missed, or any of your favorite recipes that include the use of Ice Pups! So please make sure you leave a comment.

Happy tail wags!

Lend Me a Foot

7 Sep

The other day, my mom returned home from doing errands with a surprise wrapped in a fun paper bag (I say fun because paper bags are the best things to tear and rip, my specialty). Of course I had to wait until she got the camera out before I was able to see what it was (even though I could smell it was something delicious).That, my dear readers, is a dehydrated chickens foot. Apparently many humans around here don’t enjoy these yummy little delicacies so lucky for me they are sold for us pups! You see, chicken feet are filled with stuff called glucosamine and chondroitin which are good for a dog’s joints, especially if they have arthritis. I don’t have to worry about that yet (lick on wood) but chicken feet are still a yummy snack to have every now and again.

My mom was a bit intimidated by the claws and did a little digging to see if they had to be removed, but they don’t. You can even feed chicken feet raw and skip the whole dehydration process!

I found my chicken foot to be incredibly tasty. I managed to scarf it down in a little under 5 minutes; not quite my best time, but close. Since my mom bought it at a shop she likes to buy lunch at, I imagine I will be seeing more of them in my future! You can usually find chicken feet at specialty food stores or you can even ask your local butcher.

Happy tail wags!

Krazy For Pets Coupon!

12 Aug

The pawesome company Krazy for Pets were so happy to have been mentioned in my post about the Himalayan Dog Chews that they have decided to offer all of my readers a 15% discount on any of the treats featured in their online store. The coupon (just type in the code C61M7A66WM10T) lasts until the end of August. I definitely suggest not only scooping up some Himalayan Dog Chews but also some Fromm Cranberry Liver Treats (one of my new favorites) and a bag of Zuke’s Beef Z-Filets. Then again, those are just some of my favorites as I’m sure all the treats Krazy for Pets carries are absolutely delicious, I just haven’t had a chance to eat them all.

So, if you interested in 15% off your Krazy for Pets (you can find the online store here) treat purchase, just use the coupon code C61M7A66WM10T.

Happy tail wags!

Himalayan Dog Chews

20 Jul

A couple of weeks ago, the Krazy for Pets newsletter arrived in my inbox (what? Your dog doesn’t have e-mail?). This particular article talked about a really unique product called Himalayan Dog Chews. These chews are a type of cheese made using an ancient recipe perfect by Himalayan locals. The chews are 100% natural, fair trade, and only contain the ingredients yak milk, cow milk, lime and salt.

My mom was incredibly curious about the chews, and always wanting to feature unique products on my blog, she contacted the company and asked if they were willing to send us a sample. They were more than happy to send us some! I was under the impression that the Himalayan Dog Chews were going to be slightly soft as they are a cheese. Surprisingly, the chews were hard and smelled faintly of hay (the stuff cows and horses like to eat). I didn’t quite know what to do with it at first. I threw it around a bit and pounced on it, but after a nibble I realized it was quite tasty. Because of the hardness (similar to that of a nylabone), it took me over an hour just to eat 1/4 of it. My mom took it away from me at that point as she wanted to see if the chew would aggravate my tummy. There were no symptoms (loose or runny stool, gas, vomiting) of it upsetting my colitis, so I was cleared to not only finish the first treat, but to also start on the other two in the package! The chews left no stains and hardly any crumbs so it was couch approved too.

There is some discrepancy in the pet community as to whether or not dairy, and therefore cheese, is good for dogs. As long as a dog is not allergic, cheese should be fine in moderation. In fact, a lot of reward-based obedience trainers use little cubes of cheese to praise good behavior. So, if your dog isn’t allergic to milk, Himalayan Dog Chews would be prefect, especially if you’re looking for something to keep your dog busy or have a heavy chewer. It took me at least a week or so to finish off my first chew, and it definitely gave my jaw a work out.

Make sure you check out the Himalayan Dog Chew website for their FAQ and a list of stores that carry the treats organized by state and province. If you would like to order online, Krazy for Pets carries small and medium.

Happy tail wags!

(FTC disclosure: I was supplied Himalayan Dog Chews by the company for free with the intent of writing a review of their product.)

Winners!

13 Jul

Thank you to everyone who visited and helped celebrate my blogiversary! I wish I could give you all prizes as I love you all so much. Maybe one day I will become a rich and famous pooch and I will be able to give everyone all my favorite things like at loud human Oprah who lives in the television.

Anyway, on to the winners! First up is for the bag of Wishes from The Honest Kitchen. Since everyone was okay with winning the Wishes, I number each comment starting with the first one and used Random.org to pick the first winner. Congratulations to Denise Dochnahl and Bella the Basset Hound!

Next up is the penguin from my mom’s shop The Smiling Frog Pets. Using the same method (minus the few commenters who opted not to win the penguin and Denise of course. I know I’m greedy, but I have to make it fair) here are the results: Congratulations to my3seadogs and her pups Charlie, Badger, Seamus and Dinah Moe the Bearded Collies! I hope you four know how to share.

Thanks again to all who participated. This was so much tail-wagging fun I may just have to have another giveaway soon.

Happy tail wags!

Blogiversary!

7 Jul

Update: Thanks for all who entered! The contest is now closed.

Exactly one year ago my mom and I sat at her laptop and wrote my very first blog post. I wasn’t too sure as to what direction I wanted my blog to go in, all I knew was that I wanted to enlighten the world on all things dog (and sometimes cat) through a dog’s point-of-view.

A lot can happen in a year! I’ve made great friends both furry and human, I’ve gone through changes in diet, started a facebook page, became a model for my mom and Angelica’s Etsy shop, The Smiling Frog Pets, started tweeting, and became a Web Hound for The Honest Kitchen. To celebrate my first year as official blog dog I’ve decided to hold a giveaway for my wonderful friends. Up for grabs are two of my favorite items, the first being a bag of Wishes from The Honest Kitchen.  Wishes are dehydrated Icelandic haddock filets that can be eaten by both cats and dogs. Broken up, these filets become perfect training treats. They have become my favorite treats. My tail wiggles extra hard when my mom opens a package.

The next item is a squeaky penguin from The Smiling Frog Pets. This penguin is made from fleece, has sewn on felt features and is made with love from my mom!

Each item will be given away separately. If you would like to enter all you have to do is leave a comment on this post (and though it won’t give you any extra entries, I would really like to hear if you have a favorite post of mine)! If you would like to be excluded from either of the prizes please say so in your comment. For an extra entry, become a fan of my facebook page and leave an additional comment saying you’ve “liked” me. I will be randomly picking two winners on Monday the 12th Tuesday the 13th!

Good luck and happy tail wags!

I’m Seeing Starlets and Choppers

18 Jun

If you’ve never heard of the company Biscuits by Lambchop, it’s time to perk your ears my way. First introduced to the company by the blog Pawcurious, Biscuits by Lambchop has been on my pup radar for quite sometime. The founder and “Chief Canine Confectioner,” Annette Frey, started experimenting with treat recipes after her pooch Lambchop developed different medical problems, one of them being food allergies. She wanted to be able to reward her four-legged friend with more than just affection. Eventually Annette came up with a recipe that met all of Lambchop’s dietary restrictions and still held up to his picky tastes. And so, Biscuits by Lambchop was born!

Free of soy, gluten, corn, dairy, rice, eggs, nuts, animal protein, and preservatives, the biscuits that are sold come in two flavors; Choppers (banana, coconut, and vanilla) and Starlets (apple, honey, and cinnamon). The Starlets are named after the companies “Official Spokes-dog,” Starlet. The treats are also low in fat, sodium, and phosphorus which is perfect for dogs that have pancreas, liver, and kidney issues.

Mom thought the treats would be great for me since I sometimes have my tummy problems. But she was also wary as I can be quite picky about my treats and don’t tend to enjoy those in biscuit form. I was wary because apples and bananas really aren’t my thing. So mom held off on buying some just in case I didn’t enjoy them. Luckily, Annette had an opportunity for some of the facebook fans of Biscuits by Lambchop to try a sample of each flavor. When the package arrived, not only was I excited to try these wonderfully smelling goodies, but I was tail-waggingly happy to see the Adopt a Shelter Pet stamps on the box! I don’t send much mail as it can be hard to use writing tools when you have paws, but I know my mom has been using them on every piece of mail she sends.

It seems my attention span has gotten me off topic again! So anyway, first up was the Starlets.Mom said they smelled like apple pie and thought she might enjoy them if I didn’t. Unfortunately for her, I scarfed them right up. They were definitely crunchy but it didn’t stop my snacking. If a biscuit is too hard I will often spit it out and wait for my mom to break it into pieces. The Starlets required no additional breaking other than what my teeth could accomplish.

On to the Choppers!Shaped cutely like a lambchop, these treats were a bit too unwieldy for my dainty mouth. They did require some breaking from my mom, but not because of hardness. With much enjoyment, the Choppers were quickly eaten up with the same relish as the Starlets; one might think even more so as I ended with some extra chop licking.

For training treats, I don’t think these would work for me. I only show motivation when I am given extremely high value treats (like liver or chicken jerky). However, I definitely enjoyed them as a snack (I love my snacks). They also stood up to their catch phrase of “sensible treats for sensitive pets” as I had no tummy problems from them what so ever. I’m pretty sure my mom will be making a purchase at Biscuits by Lambchop very soon. Hopefully of the Starlets. I’m pretty sure those were my favorites!

If you would like the buy either the Starlets, Choppers, or both, please visit the Biscuits by Lambchop website.

Happy, tasty tail wags!

Source: Biscuits by Lambchop

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