We Trust the Experts in Quality, Safety, and Nutrition #WeBelieveInNB

**This post is sponsored by NaturalBalance® and the BlogPaws® Professional Pet Blogger Network™.  I am being compensated for helping to share our thoughts about why we believe in Natural Balance as a quality food for our dogs.  Bichonpawz only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers.  Natural Balance Pet Foods is not responsible for the content of this article.**

One of the reasons we chose to begin the journey with Natural Balance® back in November 2016 was because we discovered after researching all the different brands that Natural Balance shared many of our own values!  Their "Buy With Confidence"® promise comes from many years of experience creating premium pet food.  It means a lot to us that they believe every bowl should be nutritious and safe...yet taste great too!!

Natural Balance crafts their premium foods out of quality ingredients.  Chloe and LadyBug just love the taste of the Wild Pursuit™ Trout, Salmon Meal, and Tuna Dry Dog Formula.  Natural Balance Wild Pursuit is a grain free diet with elevated levels of protein.  It resembles what our dogs would eat if they were out in the wild.  We absolutely will continue to feed Natural Balance for several reasons!  The flavors are derived from nature...NO artificial flavors.  Natural preservatives such as fish products and oils are included in the food...NO chemical preservatives.  Many food sensitivities are caused by corn, wheat, and soy.  Natural Balance guarantees they never use these items in their food.  They also guarantee that they don't use chicken or poultry by-products.  Some pets can be extra sensitive to grains and Natural Balance has taken that into consideration also by offering lots of grain-free choices in their food product line, as well as their treat product line.

Strict safety testing in accredited laboratories is performed on each and every single batch of food and treats that carry the Natural Balance name.  They actually perform NINE safety tests on each batch of food and treats.  I guess if we really think about it, how else could they guarantee that these premium quality ingredients would stay that way from the factory to our kitchens??  Every single test is conducted by chemists and microbiologists.  I won't go into all of the details of what each of the tests entails.  Suffice it to say that in-depth testing is performed for Aflatoxin, Cyanuric Acid, Vomitoxin, Shiga Toxin Producing Escherichia Coli, Fumonisin, Melamine, Ochratoxin, Salmonella, and Zearalenone.  Now, if all that doesn't make you feel as good about purchasing Natural Balance as we do, we're not sure what will!!

The results of all of these tests are available publicly...just go to their website and enter the product date code and info and you'll get the results right away!

The Natural Balance Buy With Confidence guarantee is based upon four core beliefs:

1) Premium Quality Ingredients

2) Nutrition Experts

3) Safety Testing

4) 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

There are several different varieties of Natural Balance that Chloe and LadyBug consume on a daily basis.  Among their favorites (besides the food) are Belly Bites, Delectable Delights, Dental Chews, and Mini Rewards.  The Mini Rewards work great for inserting in their indoor puzzle games...the pieces are very small, chewy, and fit nicely in each of their games!

It is very difficult, if not impossible, for us to pick the most important core belief we share with Natural Balance because it is not just one thing.  It is a combination of all of the core beliefs that Natural Balance has.  It is SO important, especially in today's world, to KNOW for sure that the food we are feeding our furry family members is the exact food that is guaranteed to be safe and nutritious and is backed by a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.  Thank you, Natural Balance!!  We wish more companies felt the same level of commitment to their customers as you do!

We are currently rotating between Wild Pursuit, Delectable Delights, and the Dog Food Rolls.  Chloe and LadyBug are fans of all three...and they do prefer variety in their diet!!

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We Trust the Experts in Quality, Safety, and Nutrition #WeBelieveInNB https://t.co/r4dn07eBpM

— Jeanne Pursell (@bichonpawz) March 23, 2017

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Natural Balance. The opinions and text are all mine.

Be Confident in the Natural Balance Nutrition Experts #WeBelieveinNB

This post is sponsored by Natural Balance® and the BlogPaws® Professional Pet Blogger Network™. I am being compensated for helping to share our thoughts about why we believe Natural Balance is a quality food for our dogs and cats.  Bichonpawz only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Natural Balance Pet Foods is not responsible for the content of this article.  All opinions are my own.

Natural Balance® believes in hiring experts to answer any questions their customers may have in regard to health and nutrition for their furry family members.  Every SINGLE member of the Natural Balance Customer Care Team is a bonafide Veterinary Technician with a degree in Animal Health Science from an accredited institution.  Natural Balance is absolutely dedicated  to providing top notch nutrition. Their dedication to health and wellness is unmatched!

When it comes to feeding Chloe and LadyBug, it is important to me to consider all of the options...and with Natural Balance, there are many!!  The Natural Balance website is extremely user friendly with filters to choose life stages, type of food, size of the animal, and which category of food your pets prefer.

I consider myself lucky as my bichon frises are fairly consistent in what they can and cannot tolerate in different types of foods.  I went to the Natural Balance website and selected the filters pertaining to my dogs.  Life Stage is Senior, Type is Dry, Size of Animal is Small, and I was looking for High Protein food.  The chart narrowed our food selection down to three choices:  all three of them were from the Wild Pursuit line.  Now, since Chloe and LadyBug both LOVE seafood, I chose the Wild Pursuit Trout, Salmon Meal, and Tuna Dry Dog Formula.

Let me point out that there are certain ingredients that you will NEVER, ever find in Natural Balance foods...and they are:  artificial flavors, chemical preservatives, soy, wheat, corn, by-product meals, and refined grains.  Some of the tastiest and most nutritious ingredients in their foods are green peas, sweet potatoes, brown rice, whole grains, salmon, chicken, venison, lamb, bison, buffalo, taurine, salmon oil and NATURAL preservatives...just to name a few!!

One of the main reasons I am confident feeding Natural Balance to my dogs is the Buy With Confidence 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Policy.  Natural Balance is aware that not all foods will work for all pets...so they offer the assistance of their Certified Veterinary Technicians to assist in determining exactly which type and flavor of food will work best for your pet.  If you are not 100% satisfied, they make it very easy to obtain a refund by simply returning your purchase to the store along with your receipt and the unused portion of food.  Yes!  It really IS that easy!!

Natural Balance knows that not only does the food have to be healthy, it must be SAFE!!  Every single batch of their food is tested in their state of the art laboratory before it leaves the factory.  Not only that....the results are available to the consumer so you can ALWAYS be totally confident that what you are feeding your pet is safe.

Not only do the girls like the taste of the Natural Balance foods, they also like the taste of many of their treat choices!!  

Please visit the Buy with Confidence Page on the Natural Balance website.  The Natural Balance Guarantee and Safety Testing made ALL the difference to me!  Talk about total transparency!!

I am so very glad I made the switch to Natural Balance and Chloe & LadyBug agree with me!  I want my dogs to lead long, healthy lives and they will...with the help of Natural Balance!!

You can also visit Natural Balance on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Natural Balance. The opinions and text are all mine.

Holiday Season: Please Keep Watch Your Dog Doesn't Ingest Something They Shouldn't!!

1. jellyfish
2. glue
3. estrogen patch/make-up brush
4. tube of denture adhesive
5. dead poisoned vole
6. bikini
7. ink pen
8. plastic nose from teddy bear
9. magnetic purse clasps
10. baseball
11. glass Christmas ornament
12. hearing aid
13. bed sheet
14. box of pencils
15. popsicle stick
16. avocado pit
17. dental floss
18. coffee filter/coffee grounds
19. fishhook
20. pain relief tablet/B.B. pellet/highlighter
21. tent door
22. toy squeaker
23. watch
24. 16 steel wool pads
25. pseudoephedrine/sponge/snail poison/tampon
26. 20 cherry pits
27. light bulb
28. barbecue brush
29. Frisbee
30. jumper cables
31. razor blades
32. uncooked rice (1 pound)
33. wallpaper paste
34. squirrel
35. balloon ribbons
36. bird (whole)
37. butter/sand
38. deer antler (partial)
39. extension cord
40. leash/3 sticks of butter
41. pin cushion
42. portion of wool rug
43. tobacco
44. TV remote control
45. 10 quarters/one penny/one Canadian coin/three arcade tokens
46. foot-long submarine sandwich
47. fire log
48. wooden toy train
49. pine cone
50. round chew bone (whole)
51. caulk
52. eye glasses
53. money (paper)
54. oil-soaked dirt
55. sand
56. rosary crucifix
57. 25 to 30 soiled diapers
58. bath bubble mix
59. bathtub cleaner/outdoor plants
60. duck bone

Please take note of these items and work to ensure your dog doesn't have access to things like this at home. I'd venture to guess that most of these dog owners thought their dogs would never eat things like this - but as they found out the hard way, they do. Just the other day I saw a dog that ate a sock and the owners swore he didn't. The dog was 10 years old and had never eaten anything before. The point is, you can't be too careful.

These are not just examples .... these items were ACTUALLY removed from the stomachs of dogs and cats that were insured.  These items are from the insurance company files.

Have them eat something GOOD...like Natural Balance!! :)

#WeBelieveInNB Because They Guarantee Premium Quality Ingredients!

This post is sponsored by Natural Balance® and the BlogPaws® Professional Pet Blogger Network™. I am being compensated for helping to share our thoughts about why we believe in Natural Balance as a quality food for our (dog(s) or cat(s), Bichonpawz only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Natural Balance Pet Foods is not responsible for the content of this article.

We have never experienced the "picky eater"syndrome in our household. Chloe and LadyBug truly enjoy their mealtimes!  The girls enjoy a variety of foods on a daily basis.  I mix up their foods so that they are used to different flavors and textures.  Along with their Natural Balance®  Wild Pursuit, I mix in a little bit of chicken or steak...whatever we happen to be eating.  We all eat together as a family every night!

One of the main reasons I was drawn to Natural Balance was because of their high quality foods made with premium ingredients.  There are core beliefs that make up the Natural Balance Buy With Confidence™ Promise.  Natural Balance dedicates resources to ensure our pets are receiving the very best in high quality food.  Each and every formula is crafted with quality ingredients including high quality animal proteins, fruits and vegetables to provide the girls with Grain Free Nutrition that also supports their muscle health.

Did you know that every SINGLE batch of Natural Balance food and treats are safety tested in their state-of-the-art lab?  They do not do just one test...they actually complete NINE tests!!  Yes, you read that correctly...NINE tests!!  You can always feel confident that Natural Balance food is SAFE!

Another advantage of Natural Balance is their unwavering commitment to helping each owner find just the right food that will match their pet's needs, while supplying them with top quality ingredients.

I just LOVE the Natural Balance Buy With Confidence™  Promise!!  When contacting Natural Balance (either by phone or online chat) you are actually connected to a highly-trained Veterinary Technician with a background in Animal Health Science.

No one is as committed as Natural Balance in assisting you to find just the right food for your furry family member.

Natural Balance does everything they possibly can to ensure that not only do our pets love their food, the owners do too!!

Looking for a GREAT Gift Idea for the upcoming holiday...fill up a jar with Natural Balance Treats..your furry BFF will love it!

Head on over and check out the Natural Balance Buy With Confidence Promise and you will see for yourself...they GUARANTEE 100% Satisfaction!!

Feel confident that the Natural Balance food you are feeding your pet is the very BEST quality and try some today!  

Show our sponsor some love by checking in with Natural Balance on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Natural Balance. The opinions and text are all mine.

Believing in Natural Balance #WeBelieveInNB

This post is sponsored by Natural Balance® and the BlogPaws® Professional Pet Blogger Network™. I am being compensated for helping to share our thoughts about why we believe in Natural Balance as a quality food for our (dog(s) or cat(s), Bichonpawz only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Natural Balance Pet Foods is not responsible for the content of this article.

Feeding a top quality dog food is extremely important to me and my family. I first discovered Natural Balance® foods when I was researching this post.  After starting Chloe on Natural Balance Wild Pursuit, she was happier and noticeably more active than she was prior to feeding this food!  I was absolutely overjoyed that I found a food she was happy with and that was actually good for her!!  My dogs are my whole world and keeping them happy and healthy is essential!

 Let's talk a little bit about the brand background for Natural Balance® Pet Foods.  Natural Balance was founded in 1989 with the philosophy of providing food for a lifetime for pets and their owners.  Natural Balance cares about making the very best food you can buy for your pets. After all...they are pet parents also and they even bring their dogs to work WITH them!  How's THAT for treating pets like they're part of the pack!!

Natural Balance believes that every pet deserves high quality foods that meet their individual needs.  In order to back up this belief, they developed their Buy With Confidence™ promise based on the values that define Natural Balance and making it easy to truly believe in the brand.  Their four core beliefs are:

~ premium quality ingredients

~ nutrition experts

~ safety testing

~ 100% satisfaction 

Let's help uncover all the reasons why people will discover just exactly WHY Natural Balance is a brand they can believe in.  

The GOOD:

Garbanzo Beans

Green Peas

Sweet Potatoes

Flax Seeds

Whole Grains

Brown Rice

Chicken

Salmon

Venison

Lamb

Buffalo / Bison

Duck

Taurine

Menhaden and Salmon Oils

The following ingredients will NEVER be found in Natural Balance food:

 Artificial Flavors

Chemical Preservatives

Soy, Wheat, and Corn

By-Product Meals

Redefined Grains

Chloe dines on Natural Balance Wild Pursuit each day and simply couldn't be happier!  Natural Balance Wild Pursuit has more meat and high quality animal protein which she craves!!  It is absolutely the BEST choice for a high-protein, grain-free diet.  Natural Balance contains REAL ingredients...no by-products and fillers and helps to support healthy digestion and muscle health.

Visit the Natural Balance website to learn more about which Natural Balance product is right for YOUR pet and Chat Live directly with an expert Veterinary Technician to determine what is the best fit for your particular dog's dietary needs.  Being able to contact Natural Balance and speak directly to a licensed Vet Tech is very important to me...these folks are trained to know what they are talking about and are certainly educated in nutrition!  To me, it says a LOT about a company that is willing to take the time and energy it requires to hire licensed Vet Techs to staff their phone lines!  Thank you, Natural Balance!!  I wish more companies felt the same level of commitment to their customers as you do!

Natural Balance does everything they can to make sure that consumers and their pets LOVE their products!  As part of their Buy With Confidence promise, they GUARANTEE it!!

Feel confident that the Natural Balance food you are feeding your pet is the very BEST quality and try some today!  

Show our sponsor some love by checking in with Natural Balance on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Natural Balance. The opinions and text are all mine.

#Chewy Delivery: Natural Balance Dental Chews!

The girls sure were happy when the Chewy Box arrived this month!  They just love Natural Balance Dental Chews and this time they are sampling the Pumpkin and Chicken Meal Formula with Papaya.

Natural Balance Dental Chews are scientifically formulated to support  healthy teeth and gums.  They are also made with premium ingredients and come in tasty flavors that your dog is sure to love!!  They are available in three different chew sizes:  Medium, Small, and Mini.

~ Helps freshen breath

~ Easy to Digest

~ Helps remove plaque and tartar

~ Supports immune function with extra Vitamin C

Ingredients:

Pumpkin, Potato Starch, Chicken Meal, Glycerin, Papaya, Natural Chicken Flavor, Lecithin, Beta-Carotene (color), Parsley, Alfalfa, Sorbic Acid (preservative), L-Ascorbyl, Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C).

Recommended Feeding Guidelines:

Small to Medium Size (5-25 lbs.) 45 calories per treat

Medium to Large Size (25-50 lbs.) 80 calories per treat

One Chew per day!

Always monitor your dog while they are enjoying their chews and always provide fresh water!

Check out how much we enjoy these!  

Thanks Chewy.com and Miss Sydney!!!

We are proud to be a #ChewyInfluencer!

**I received one bag of treats for my honest review.  All opinions are my own and Chewy.com and Natural Balance are not responsible for the content of this review.**

#NaturalBalance Wild Pursuit Lamb Lung Bites: Perfect for Training!

Bichonpawz is a Chewy Influencer and we receive no compensation for this post.  We are sharing our opinions about Chewy.com products.  Chewy.com is not responsible for the content of this review.  All opinions are our own.

Today we are discussing our latest find from Chewy.com...Natural Balance Wild Pursuit Lamb Lung Bites!  They are designed to satisfy your dog's ancestral cravings.

Natural Balance Wild Pursuit Bites deliver the taste and nutrients dogs crave...yet they are grain-free AND gluten-free!!

The key benefits are:

No artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors

Easily broken into small pieces for smaller dogs

Less than eight calories per piece so they are perfect for training

High Protein Snack!

100% New Zealand dehydrated lamb lung

Chloe and LadyBug just LOVE these treats and cannot get enough of them!

We highly recommend these treats.  Head on over to Chewy.com and fill up your cart!!

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Our New Fave! Natural Balance Delectable Delights Wet Cups!

When we were growing up our family  always had dogs and I simply cannot imagine my life without them!  When my husband was retiring we purchased an RV for the sole purpose of being able to travel with our dogs.  As soon as we brought the RV home, Chloe and LadyBug were excited to get in and check it out! 

In the beginning, we did a lot of crazy things like taking the RV out for pizza...with the dogs of course!  We took trips to our local parks and a casino nearby that has an RV Park.  We really wanted to get a feel for how we liked it and how well the dogs adjusted to it before we ventured out on a long trip.  Even if we were just going to get gas, Chloe and LadyBug would be the first ones at the door!  They even had "assigned seats" so to speak and the more we drove around in it, the more the RV felt like home.

The first trip we took was from New York to Florida and it was a LONG drive especially because we were only driving about five hours a day.  We had planned every single stop down to the milemarker...it is NOT easy to just pull in to a local drive-thru with a 32 foot vehicle!.  It was exciting for all of us to wake up in a completely different environment each day...new sights, new smells, new people!  Chloe and LadyBug were experiencing things they had never experienced before!

Their favorite part of the trips we took was that we were always together.  If we went for a walk, they went with us.  If we were just sitting at the picnic table enjoying the water they were right there with us.  Chloe and LadyBug spent a good portion of their time checking out the local ducks and lizards.  They got SO much exercise chasing those little green guys around!

One of the challenges of being on the road for extended periods of time is finding food that is easy and quick to prepare, while still fulfilling the girls' nutritional needs.  We discovered Natural Balance Delectable Delights and we were SO pleased that Chloe and LadyBug just LOVE all of the flavors!

Natural Balance Delectable Delights Wet Cups are a new product that we are so excited about because Natural Balance has such high standards and quality foods! 

Natural Balance Delectable Delights are an indulgent experience for your dog!  We are happy because they are Grain Free.  Natural Balance Delectable Delights are available in four varieties:

~ Delectable Delights Woof''erole
~ Delectable Delights Surf''N Turf
~ Delectable Delights Duck'enitas
~ Delectable Delights Fish N' Chicks

Natural Balance Delectable Delights Highlights:

~ Grain Free
~ Gourmet Blend of Wholesome Ingredients
~ Cooked to Perfection in Savory Broth
~ Fun Flavors and Great for All Size Dogs

Please visit the Website to learn more about these fabulous new Delectable Delights Wet Cups from Natural Balance.  We encourage you to head to your local pet store and try out the Natural Balance Delectable Delights for your own dogs!!  We are sure that they will love them as much as Chloe and LadyBug do!


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Many thanks to Natural Balance for sponsoring today's story and inspiring us to try their Delectable Delights Wet Cups!