Chewy.com: Catch of the Day!

This month I chose a fish treat for dogs made by Plato Pet Treats as my Chewy.com product for review. #ChewyInfluencer

The treats are called Hundur's Crunch and they are made from 100% fish skin. That's it! Nothing else!

These are healthy treats that give your dog a good protein boost!

I let Jimmy trying a little fishing game for his part in this review......He loves to swim!

Something is swimming in the pool!

I think he likes that they are all natural!

HMMMM! LOOK AT THIS!

OK! OPEN THE BAG NOW PLEASE!!!!

Once we had our fresh catch, the boys did a little taste testing. I'll let these pictures do the talking....

Are these not the faces of happy dogs?!!!

Now, of course, I did NOT taste test these treats myself! But I can tell you they do have a strong fishy smell that is wonderful to the dogs, but you probably won't want to drop one in your pocket. They are called Jerky Fingers and that is a pretty accurate description of their size, about as long as your index finger but rectangular.

They are very crunchy and don't easily break into smaller pieces without the help of strong canine teeth! They are crispy and not chewy so my dogs crunched them up in five or six bites. My dogs adored these Hundur's Crunch treats and I will definitely buy them more in the future!

Now for my disclaimer:

I was not compensated in any way, other than to receive this product at no charge for my honest review. Chewy.com is not at all responsible for the content of this post. The opinions expressed are purely my own and those of my dogs! Thank you Chewy for letting my dogs try these treats!

Chewy.com: Tylee's Human Grade Dog Food: Final Thoughts

Here we are at the end of April already and Jimmy and Wilson have finished their third big bag of Tylee's Human Grade Dog Food.

They enjoyed this food quite a bit. There was never a moment of hesitation. They always dove right into their meals and licked their bowls clean! They always wanted more, the little pigs!

Over the course of the month, Chewy sent me three of the large 96 ounce bags. We had a small gap in feeding because I misjudged delivery times, and we finished the third bag on the 26th of April. So I probably would need four large bags to comfortably cover a month for my two Cardigan Corgis. These are not small dogs! Jimmy is 34 pounds and Wilson is somewhere over 40 pounds. So at $34.99 a large bag, it would cost me about $140.00 to feed both my dogs for a month. The auto-ship program can save another 10%. This is definitely less expensive than the pre-made commercial raw I feed, but definitely more than a large bag of quality kibble. We all have budgets to live by, so this food is probably not an option for everyone.

I don't think there is much else to say about this food. For my dogs, it was well accepted, the transition was smooth, it was easily digested, they didn't get gassy, and their stools stayed firm. These are all good signs of a quality food. Of course all dogs are individuals, and my experience might not be the same as yours.

On a non-food related matter, it does bother me how much packaging it takes to get one 96 ounce bag delivered. Two bags of food and the box gets even bigger to hold more dry ice. That part is a negative for me. Also, in my first review at the beginning of the month, I mentioned the neat little scoop that Chewy so nicely provided. Well you get one every time! I wish there was a way to not get one after the first one. I gave one to a neighbor, kept two, and still tossed one in the recycle bin. If I order another bag, that scoop will get recycled as well. I hate to waste them, but I only need a couple.

Before this 30 day challenge, I was a raw feeder. I will still be a raw feeder. I am a firm believer in the nutritional value of raw. However, I was very pleased with Tylee's. It is affordable for me and my dogs enjoyed it. I am sure it is a much better quality food than kibble. (I am no animal dietitian, nor do I play one on TV! My statement is purely personal opinion!)

So, all that being said, I did put my money where my mouth is!

While Chewy was still offering their BOGO special on Tylee's, I did buy a large bag of beef (and a large bag of chicken as my freebie). I think it will make great travel food since it keeps fresh for so long once thawed (so long as it is kept properly cold!). I am very happy to have this option when I hit the road!

Actually, I put my money where Jimmy's mouth is!!! LOL!

A HUGE thank you to Chewy.com for choosing Jimmy, Wilson, and me to test out and review their new food!

Now for my disclaimer:

I was not compensated in any way, other than to receive this product at no charge for my honest review. Chewy.com is not at all responsible for the content of this post. The opinions expressed are purely my own and those of my dogs!

Chewy.com: Tylee's Human Grade Dog Food - Mid-month Update

As you may remember, Chewy.com offered us a month-long test drive on their new human-grade dog food brand called Tylee's. My first review can be found here in case you missed it.

Now that we have been using it for a couple of weeks, I have lots of observations!

Jimmy and Wilson are both taking part in this trial. Chewy sent me the largest bag which was 6 pounds. I used the little blue scoop they provided and used the bag's chart as a guideline.

Jimmy is about 34 pounds and Wilson is a tad over 40 pounds. That put us in the 2 to 2 3/4 cups per day range. Now Corgis were bred through the centuries to be all around farm dogs and part of that is to be easy keepers. Those old farmers of yore didn't want to waste much food on feeding the dogs. As a result Corgis don't need a lot of food to hold their weight steady, and mine especially since they are both seniors. I opted to feed less than recommended, at about 3/4s of a cup, morning and night. This seemed to be about right as they haven't lost or gained any weight. It's always good to use the package recommendation as a starting point but every dog is different so adjust the amount you feed up or down so your dog maintains a nice trim figure.

Feeding at this rate, the bag lasted us exactly one week. The packaging says that food will last 10 full days thawed in your refridgerator. I tested that out by thawing the whole bag. While we went through the bag quicker than 10 days, I can say it smelled just as fresh on day seven as it did on day one.

Now I have to say, as the first bag was running low, I under-estimated the delivery time on the next bag. As a result we had a slight gap in our feeding. The web site does mention that delivery times may vary, but I missed reading that. Bag #2 was shipped on a Friday afternoon and I received it the following Wednesday. This is something to keep in mind if you decide to buy Tylee's. Allow enough time so you don't run out!

Just so you feel confident ordering frozen food, here's the well-packed box lined with styrofoam to hold in the cold. Keep in mind, it is kept frozen with dry ice. Don't let your excited pet, who is happy to see the Chewy's box, come in contact with the dry ice. For that matter, don't touch it yourself either!

Gloves are a must!

Even after a few days in transit, there was plenty of dry ice left. The bag of Tylee's was still quite frozen! It's been unseasonably warm here in Northern Virginia so that bodes well for summer deliveries!

Even the dry ice bags have a dog theme!!!

For our second bag, I opted for the beef flavor. The fruit and veggie mix is a bit different but the overall scent of the food was the same fresh smell of cinnamon. I didn't worry about transitioning. Turkey to beef happens here all the time, so I knew my dogs would digest it just fine. Neither flavor made my dogs gassy (thank goodness!) and they have had nice firm poops that weren't very big. I won't share any photos of that! LOL! I'll just give Wilson his moment posing with the box.....

So everything is going well with this experiment. The dogs still seems to love it and lick their bowls clean. I'll do one final report near the end of April.

Now for my disclaimer:

I was not compensated in any way, other than to receive this product at no charge for my honest review. Chewy.com is not at all responsible for the content of this post. The opinions expressed are purely my own and those of my dogs!

Thank you Chewy.com for allowing me to sample new products and foods!

Chewy.com: Tylee's Turkey Recipe: First Impressions

The good folks at Chewy.com asked me if I would be interested in trying a new food that is exclusive to their store. This is a month long trial to see how my dogs do on this food. Now normally, I feed raw. If this food had been kibble, I would have said no, thank you. But this food is a little different and it really piqued my interest. It is a frozen home-cooked food called Tylee's. I opted for the turkey recipe. It has a great blend of meat, organs, and fresh fruits and veggies.

I opened the bag and took a peek as well as a big sniff.......

Keep in mind this food is frozen. I can honestly say it smelled wonderful. No dog food smell at all! My first whiff was cinnamon followed by the scent of cranberries. It smelled like real food and here's why......as it is clearly says on the bag.....

It is made with all......

ingredients!

And another VERY important detail...

Hopefully everyone knows to stay away from anything sourced in China!

Tylee has made up a little brochure about gradually transitioning your dog to this new food. It's always best to ease into it by mixing your old food with the new food.

The food at the top of the bowl is my usual raw food and the nuggetts and veggies are Tylee's.

Look at the adorable little scoop Chewy sent along to help with the measuring! (You do measure your dog's food, right? It really helps with weight control!)

All this putzing I was doing as I gave Tylee's the once over had my boys very impatient. If it smelled good to me, you can only imagine how great it was for their super-sharp canine olfactory sense!

HURRY UP!!!

EYE-POPPING GOOD!!!

Jimmy and Wilson tucked right into their food and not a bit was left over, not even a carrot cube or a cranberry. Of course, they are Corgis after all, so they are not known as picky eaters!

Final notes on my first impression:

I want to add one update to this post after a question I received. This is not freeze-dried food. You do not need to add water and wait for it to reconstitute. It is cooked food that has been frozen so it will last longer. You just need to thaw it before serving. Since it keeps up to 10 days after thawing (in the fridge of course!), you could thaw enough for a few meals so your dogs didn't have to wait for each meal.

I love to laugh, so I always appreciate a sense of humor however/whenever it can be provided....

Here's to packaging that isn't boring!

I do have one con so far....The package comes with a zip-top closure. After about the third time of pulling the bag open, the zipper broke away from the plastic bag. No big deal, I just used a clip, but perhaps it could be made a bit more sturdy.

Stayed tuned for a mid-month update on how things are going with this food as my dogs' primary meals!

Now for my disclaimer:

I was not compensated in any way, other than to receive this product at no charge for my honest review. Chewy.com is not at all responsible for the content of this post. The opinions expressed are purely my own and those of my dogs!

Thank you Chewy.com for allowing me to sample new products and foods!

Chewy.com: Better than a Pot of Gold!

Jimmy O'Cardigan and Paddy O'Wilson are thinking they are having the Luck of the Irish this month with the arrival of their March Chewy.com product review. I chose Victor brand canned food in Irish Stew   Turkey and Sweet Potato Stew flavor.

Wilson thinks this stew would go well with his green beer.....goggles!

The food had large chunks of carrots and other veggies along with the turkey. It came in a creamy sauce. This is a grain-free food that is supplemented with vitamins and minerals. My guys thought it was quite tasty! I normally feed a raw diet but on the occasion when I forget to thaw something, canned food is a good substitute. I know my dogs will eat Victor brand with gusto! I also really liked the easy open pull tab on the can. Great for travel when you forget the can opener!

Jimmy's Pot of "Gold"!

My wealthy little Leprechaun!

I'll leave you with a little limerick in keeping with our Irish / St. Paddy's Day theme.....

There once were two Corgis from Ashland

Whose tastebuds leaned toward the trash can

But given some Victor....

They ate it much quicker

And wanted seconds as part of the plan

And now it is disclamer time: The opinions expressed in this post are purely my own and my dogs. Chewy.com is not in any way responsible for what I wrote! I was not compensated other than being given this food at no charge in exchange for an honest review. Thank you, Chewy!

Chewy.com: Find it!

We have had an absolutely amazing weekend weatherwise here in the mid-Atlantic. That made reviewing my February Chewy.com product a lot more fun!

This month I chose Acana Mackerel and Greens Dog Treats.

These definitely had a bit of a fishy smell so I though they would be great for a game of "Find It" out in my yard. We had an incredibly warm day on Monday so playing in the yard was the thing to do!

First, here's a close up of the treats so you can get a feel for their size.......(sorry, just a tad blurry)...You could cut them a bit smaller with a sharp knife if you wanted....

These Acana brand treats have very few ingredients with Whole Atlantic Makerel being the primary one and spinach greens number two. Good stuff!

Being a tad smelly, I thought a game of finding these treats out in the yard sounded like a fun thing for Jimmy to do. I video'd his efforts (with my cell phone) in the bright afternoon sun....





You can really see Jimmy was gung-ho to find these tasty morsels! He wasn't happy when the game was over. He wanted me to spread the whole bag out there! Of course, it was only fair I save some for Wilson.

Now for my December review , one of the things I mentioned was the easy-open bag. Well Acana was not to be out-done on that as their bag too came with a nice pull tab so you didn't have to struggle to open it....Bonus points for this!

I am picky about what my guys eat so when I picked this Acana product I was pretty sure they would be pleased and so would I. Jimmy and Wilson were both very excited about this treat. I would put it in the "high value" category for training treats.

Thank you Chewy.com for letting us try another one of your great product offerings! Eight paws and two thumbs up on this one for sure!


And now it is disclamer time: The opinions expressed in this post are purely my own and my dogs. Chewy.com is not in any way responsible for what I wrote! I was not compensated other than being given this food at no charge in exchange for an honest review. Thank you, Chewy!

Chewy.com: Quack! Quack!

Between the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and also starting a new job early in December, I am afraid I missed the deadline for my Chewy.com December product review! My apologies to Chewy!

I picked a Stella and Chewy's product from the list of goodies we had to choose from. I opted for the Duck flavor Meal Mixer Superblend.

Right off the bat let me list three good positives about this product.....

1) An easy open pull tab! I don't know about you, but I often have trouble getting into zip-locked bags when they are new. This little tab took care of that problem!

2) Even the small 3.5 ounce bag came with a nice plastic scoop for measuring a correct serving.

3) A two dollar coupon toward your next bag!

Wilson was busy catching some post-holiday ZZZZZZZZZZ's so Jimmy was the lucky guinea pig. He showed no hesitation at all!

Open wide!

Feeding the baby bird!

Look at all that drool!

This is freeze-dried raw so you can either add water and let it soak, or feed it like a biscuit. I used the biscuit style and Jimmy LOVED it. You can add it to your regular food to boost nutrition or feed it as a treat. Either way it is a great addition to your dog's diet!

Jimmy and I both say:

And now it is disclamer time: The opinions expressed in this post are purely my own and my dogs. Chewy.com is not in any way responsible for what I wrote! I was not compensated other than being given this food at no charge in exchange for an honest review. Thank you, Chewy!

Chewy.com: Fresh Fish!

As I've mentioned in other posts, I am primarily a raw feeder for my dogs. However, it is always a good idea to have some kibble on hand for when I forget to thaw Jimmy's and Wilson's next meal. And of course, I want that kibble to be a super premium quality! So when Chewy.com offered Victor brand, I thought I would give it a try!

I chose their Yukon River Salmon and Sweet Potato Grain-free variety because any time I can add more fish to my dogs diet, I jump on it!

The kibble had a nice, mild fish smell, nothing over-powering. The kibbles were quite small so any size dog should enjoy these. I think they would make good training treats as well.

Jimmy and Wilson are nothing if not enthusiastic taste testers! I had a hard time getting my initial shot set up as they were ready to DIG IN!

We don't always eat at the table, but when we do,
 it's for classy food like Victor's Salmon!

The first two ingredients are fish, salmon being first so you know there is plenty of good fish in this food!

TONGUE-TWISTING TASTY!!!!

I DEMAND SECONDS!!!!

This food was a winner with my dogs! As always, we would like to say:

Our official disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this post are purely my own and my dogs. Chewy.com is not in any way responsible for what I wrote! I was not compensated other than being given this food at no charge in exchange for an honest review. Thank you, Chewy!