Can you say CHEWY?? Fish & Sweet Potato Jerky Bark!!

Y'all know how much we love Chewy!!

We do the HAPPY DANCE when we see The BOX show up!! We just love, love, love these delectable treats!! You will too!! Check them out at Chewy.com

These treats are...

Highly-palatable for picky dogs
Grain-free - no use of corn, soy or wheat
High-quality nutrition that optimizes healthy skin and coat

Gotta Admit....Sure LOOKS like we are enjoying them right????

We LOVE 'em!!

Thank you Chewy!!

Tasty Tuesday: VetIQ Hip & Joint Treats and MINTIES

Today we are going to talk about some new treats that we have tried from VetIQ!!  They are MADE in the USA!!!  WOOHOO!!  I thought I was going to go out of my mind today looking at dog treats in the store as many of the companies have cooked up a new scheme for us...they have changed some of the packaging and in teeny, tiny little letters...the treats will say...Made in China.  But in GREAT BIG Letters, it will say TESTED in the USA. 

They think they have us fooled!!  So PAY Attention Peeps!!  I am really going to try to post this again.  I have written it three times and keep losing my internet connection for some reason...

These new treats are called VetIQ Hip&Joint and VetIQ Minties!!

 The Hip&Joint Treats contain Glucosamine to help build joint cartilage and they are formulated to help lubricate joints and prevent damage.  They also contain creatine to help strengthen muscles around the joint. 

Minties Vet Grade Dental Treats not only freshen breath, they help keep your dog's teeth healthy and clean and provide total oral health for your dog by helping to remove plaque and tartar.  The best part is that Minties are made from NATURAL ingredients that the dogs love!!  NO Wheat, No Corn, and No Soy!!

I had a bunch of beautiful pictures of the girlz opening these delicious treats, but the internet is not cooperating with me this evening so I am hoping to at least be able to publish this!!

The treats can be purchased at your local Walmart Store and here in New York State at Wegmans

The girlz LOOK happy...right???.

Tasty Tuesday: for FALL!

Autumn Pumpkin Treats

1-15 oz. can of mashed Pure Pumpkin (NOT the spicy kind used in pie filling!!)
3/4 cup of Cream of Wheat (or you can use Rice Cereal)
--you can mix it in dry...there is no need to cook it first.
1/2 cup of dry powdered milk

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Mix all ingredients together.  Drop small spoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheet.

Bake at 300 for about 15-20 minutes.

This will make approximately 20 treats depending on the size you make.

Enjoy!!

Tasty Tuesday: For Chicken Lovers!!

I am always searching for good recipes that I think Chloe and LadyBug will enjoy!!  I found this one on my search and want to share as I think there are a number of other pups out there who will love this!  Probably cats too!!  My cats used to love chicken and veggies!!

3 lbs. chopped chicken breast
2 1/2 cups frozen vegetable blend (sometimes hard to find...I usually use carrots and peas)
4 cups of rice
about 6 cups of water

Place chicken, vegetables and rice in large pan.  Stir in water until mixture is smooth.  Place over medium high heat and bring to a boil stirring constantly.

Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer til rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed...usually about 20-25 minutes.  I usually serve it just a little bit warm...with a bit of Blue Wilderness Kibble on top...or a dollop of yogurt!

Cool before serving.  Store covered in the fridge or freeze in portions.  This recipe makes about 12 cups...which is actually enough to feed two large golden retrievers for about 4-5 days...mixed with their kibble (I know this because my sister has tried it!!)

Chow Down and ENJOY!!!

Recipe courtesy of AllRecipes.com/Lucky & Rippy's Favorite Dog Food

Link Love: Pet 365!!

Pet365 is a fun site and a site where one can learn ALOT to do with our pets!!  Check it out when you feel like a bit of interesting reading!!


Dog names graphic produced by Matt Beswick for Pet365. Click here to view the full post.

I enjoy reading Pet365 and Matt...the guy who runs the site....is a terrific resource!!  Thanks Matt and keep on what you are doing...you are assisting many, many pet owners!!

Tasty Tuesday: Summer Frozen Delights!!

Ingredients
1 cup plain Yogurt, divided
1 pound Strawberries,  divided
1 Banana
4 Rawhide Sticks

 First Layer
1/2 pound Strawberries, chopped
1/2 cup plain Yogurt
Add strawberries and yogurt to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth

 

Second Layer
1 Banana, chopped
1/2 cup plain Yogurt
Add banana and yogurt to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth

Third Layer
1/2 pound  Strawberries, chopped
Add strawberries to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth

Directions
1. Pour an inch or so of  your first layer mixture into the bottom of each cup.
2. Allow to freeze for 30 minutes, and insert your rawhide stick.
3. Repeat pouring the layers, allowing them to set 30 minutes in between, until  they are all used.
4. Freeze for 8 hours to allow them to fully set.
5. Run warm water around the mold to remove the popsicle.

Makes four popsicles!!   I wanted to credit the person I got this from...I think it's the food blogger?

Tasty Tuesday: Delicious Pumpkin!!

We can't remember where we found this recipe but give it a try....pumpkin is the BEST!!!

Mama just calls 'em Pumpkin Bits

You will need:

2 eggs

1/2 cup canned pumpkin

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons dry milk

2 1/2 cups of flour

Preheat the oven to 350.

Blend eggs and pumpkin together and then add salt, dry milk and flour.

Add water as needed to make the dough "workable"

The dough will be dry and stiff and there will probably be crumbs left in the bowl :)

This dough is WAY too stiff to use an electric mixer so you will have to mix with your hands.

Roll it out to about a half inch thick.

Cut into whatever shapes you like.

Place one inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes on one side...turn them over and bake another 20 minutes.

Guaranteed...pups will be waiting outside the oven door!!

Give it a try...

Tasty Tuesday

We want to share with you that we LOVE Fresh Pineapple!!! It is the BEST!!

We have also been snacking on some new treats called TidNips from our friends over at Canidae and let us just say they are DELICIOUS! We tried two different kinds, the chickenlicious ones and the meatylicious ones.

We really like the Chicken ones beause they have real chicken and rice, Vitamin E and Omega 3 in them too! Mama says there is some other stuff in there like potato, brown rice, carrots and peas and garlic.

Take it from us...they are TASTY!!! Just perfect for Tasty Tuesday!!

Give them a try! You'll be glad you did!!

Mr. Chewy Delivers Right to YOUR Door!!

I venture that anyone reading my blog for any length of time has figured out by now that my girlz are just a teeny little bit on the spoiled side. OK...maybe just a little more than teeny. Anyway... we have just discovered a new online company called Mr. Chewy!!

Mr. Chewy is a super cute little dog that brings happiness every single day!! Right to your door!! We were very happy to take Mr. Chewy up on his offer to let us sample some of his products and we would let him know what we thought!! The website is very easy to shop on...awesome product availability!!
*over 70 brands!! (PS....Royal Canin is HERE and at HIGHLY competitive pricing!!)
*Subscription based ordering for your favorite products...AND it is totally hassle free!!
*Prompt shipping throughout the United States. FREE shipping if your order is over $49.00.

Mr. Chewy also offers Frontline at very competitive prices!!
The girlz were beyond excited to receive a box JUST for them from the FedEx guy...they can ALWAYS tell when the package is for them....I would imagine their noses let them know!! See for yourself!!

Here are a few other (sometimes) hard to find products that Mr. Chewy offers that you just might be interested in:

* Blue Buffalo
*Orijen
*Taste of the Wild
*Dogswell
*Royal Canin Veterinary Diet
*Ziwipeak
*Stella & Chewy
*Natural Balance

I am also very excited to inform you that Mr. Chewy participates in a Referral Program. This Referral Program helps to raise money for charities! Every SINGLE time any of my readers uses my referral number, YOU get 10% off of your first order AND Mr. Chewy will donate TEN dollars to any of three charities listed on their site...Best Friends Animal Society, Bideawee, or North Shore Animal League...or the donation can be split evenly between the three companies!! How exciting is THAT??

My Personal Referral Code is JMAR9657. Please think about checking out this program...it is an excellent way to give back to our furry friends!!

Also want to mention that Mr. Chewy's escapades can be followed on Facebook or Twitter!!

*Complimentary product was received.  All opinions expressed on this website are totally my own!!

Noel Nibbles

Here's an idea! Bake for your puppy for the holidays!!

Noel Nibbles

2 tablespoons honey
3 cups whole-wheat flour
1 cups white flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon nutmeg
2 3/4 cups water
1/4 cup unsweetened chunky applesauce
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup coarsely chopped peanuts

Preheat oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit. In a bowl, mix together honey, flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add water, applesauce and egg and stir, mixing well. Add nuts. Spoon into a greased muffin tin, filling each cup two-thirds full. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until lightly browned. Cool on a rack and store in sealed container. Makes 16 muffins.

Cool Way to Entertain Hot Dogs!!

Check out this Kool Dogz Ice Treat Maker - a cool way to treat your dog. It entertains, hydrates, cools, and treats. Kit contains heavy duty steel base and extension rod, deep water reservoir to collect water as it melts, ice treat recipes, reusable/freezable bucket with lid, stainless steel cap bar.

On those super hot days, what dog wouldn't just love entertaining themselves with this thing??? My girlz and The Big Guy aren't huge fans of ice, but I'm thinking this might be a fun toy for them!