Fresh Doggie Kisses

Wow! It's already been two weeks since I started the Whimzees Thirty Day Challenge with Josie. Let me tell you, we're all impressed!

Fresh Doggie Kisses

    Two weeks ago, when Josie would try to kiss us, we all would recoil. Her breath was horrid! It broke our hearts because she would look so dejected. This combined with the fact that she absolutely refuses to let me brush her teeth. Seriously. My sweet old girl will take your finger off if you try to get at her teeth for brushing. We were told we could have her put under to have her teeth cleaned at a vet. That didn't sound like a good option. She's getting older and I don't want her under any anesthesia unless it's medically necessary.

    These are just a couple of the reasons we wanted to take part in the Whimzees Thirty Day Challenge. We're certainly glad we did too! Within a few days her breath was already better. Fast forward two weeks, and and it's even better yet. I honestly can't get a good look at her inner teeth because I happen to like my fingers. However, her front teeth already look a bit cleaner, and I can see there is less build up around her gums. (This tartar and plaque residue is what causes pet breath to be so awful. Not only does it make their breath stink, but it's not good for their teeth either!)

Two Weeks to Go

    While there are still two more weeks in this challenge, I am already impressed with the results. Just one healthy Whimzee per day has helped my baby girl so much. She loves them too which is another bonus. You can join us as well! Just head to Chewy.com and grab some Whimzees for your fur baby.  

Keep Their Litter Fresh

Litter is the bane of my existence. I love my furry granddaughter, but with a sensitive nose, I can always smell the litter box. It doesn't matter where it is in the house, or how often it's scooped.

Keep Their Litter Box Fresh

    Liam is in charge of Clara's care. It's his cat, and the condition on getting her was that he was to take care of her. Which I personally love because I just get to play with her and love on her without worrying about scooping her poop or emptying her littler pan. However, we've tried a few different litters and I just wasn't that impressed.

    First of all, as I mentioned, I have sensitive olfactory glands. Meaning I can smell a litter box from anywhere in a home. So one of the reasons I wanted a new litter was to get something that didn't smell of clay, or urine, no matter how clean the box is. Another reason is I don't like the clay dust. Both myself and my son have asthma, and filling and dumping a litter pan results in a ton of dust when using traditional clay litter. We were in search of another litter option that didn't include clay. So what did we choose?

My gorgeous granddaughter Clara

Frisco Crystal Cat Litter

    We do all of our pet shopping on Chewy.com. (If you don't you're missing out, so get to their website stat!) Liam and chose to try Crystal Cat Litter by Frisco. Liam was excited because he was thinking crystals like quartz. However, I did set him straight, and told him that even though it isn't quartz crystal, it's still made of absorbent crystal like material. These lock in urine to stop that dreaded pee smell emanating from the litter. It really does work. Since putting the Crystal Cat Litter in Clara's pan, I haven't smelled any pee!

    Get this! If you only have one kitty, then just one bag of Frisco's Crystal Cat Litter could last for up to a month! Because this litter is so absorbent, and the crystals lock away odors, this litter will last longer than traditional clay litter.  In the long run, that will save you more money. Which is a huge plus as well!

    Simply scoop the solid waste from the pan every day. Then stir around the crystals. They're lightly scented so it will release a light summery scent. Voila! Fresh and clean litter pan in a matter of minutes. I love the ease of this cat litter!

Non Tracking

    Another thing that bothers me about litter is how it gets tracked all in front of the box. I loathe that! Cleaning that up every day gets annoying. However Frisco's Crystal Cat Litter is low tracking, which means more of it stays in your cat's box. And don't worry, those pretty crystals are gentle on kitties feet as well. So head to Chewy.com and stock up on some Frisco Crystal Cat Litter. You won't be sorry!

Raw Feeding Thirty Day Challenge

    Chewy.com reached out to me and asked if I'd like to take part in their Raw Feeding Thirty Day Challenge. Since no matter what I do, I can't keep weight on Bayleigh, I was ecstatic to take part.

Raw Feeding Thirty Day Challenge

    As I said, Bayleigh is a very active girl. She always has been. Because of that, she has never put weight on very well. You can almost always see all of her ribs. We hoped that when she was fixed, she would hold weight better. However that just isn't the case. So we've been exploring her diet to see what we could do to add some weight, without making her unhealthy. When Chewy.com asked if we'd like to take part in the Raw Diet 30 Day Challenge, from Stella & Chewy's were excited to try it.

First Thoughts

    When the thirty day order came in, my girl's were both all over the box. I'd like to say that they can tell it's a Chewy box just by looking at it, but let's be honest, their noses for news can smell those boxes coming! Inside was three large bags of Stella & Chewy's Freeze Dried Dinner Patties Raw Dog Food. We chose venison since both of my fur girls love when their uncles bring them deer meat.

    The patties are the size of a small hamburger. Don't let the "dried" part of their name fool you. These patties are compressed and dried meat, but they are still a bit soft. You can easily break them up. When you're feeding your dog, you can simply break up the patties, and serve them that way. That is if, your dog drinks while he or she eats. (Make sure to have a bowl full of water for them if feeding this way.) If they don't normally drink while eating, then you can soak the patties to soften them. You use a quarter cup of water per every two patties.

    I could immediately smell venison when I opened the bag, and my girls were right there waiting. They couldn't wait to try their Stella & Chewy's Raw Food. I did soften both of my girls patties. Bay will drink while she eats, but Josie doesn't always drink, so it was easier this way.

Weaning

    Since you can't just switch your dog's food, we started by supplementing their dry kibble. Remember, when switching any of your pets diets, you must do it slowly. Otherwise they will get upset tummies, and most likely diarrhea to boot! I fed Josie two and a half patties. Bayleigh is much larger, so I gave her ten patties. (When she is completely on this diet she will require at least fifteen and half patties per day.)

    They cleaned their bowls in a matter of seconds. I couldn't believe it. Especially since Josie is a VERY picky eater when it comes to dog foods. She licked her bowl so clean, you couldn't tell there was ever any food in it! So now we wait. I'll check bag in a couple of weeks and let you know how it's going. I'm excited to see if Bayleigh fills out a bit more.

Join us!

    If you'd like to take the 30 day raw food challenge, then head to Chewy.com. Grab your pet's preferred flavor and get started. I'd love to hear what you and your fur babies think!

Keep Your Seats Clean and Dry in All Seasons

    We have two fur daughters (and one furry granddaughter.) Our youngest daughter just happens to be the biggest of all, and the one that loves water and mud. To say our Jeep seats look terrible is an understatement. I personally hate cleaning them, so I need a way to keep them clean and dry in all seasons. Chewy.com was there to help!

Keep Your Seats Clean and Dry in All Seasons

    I do all of our pet shopping at Chewy.com. They have everything we need in one place, and their prices and customer service can't be beat. So when I decided I was tired of detailing our Jeep every week, I went to Chewy.com. I discovered the car seat covers from Frisco, and knew they were for us.

    First of all, they're made of heavy duty Oxford Polyester. Which means they will stand up to my German Shepherd, as well as the mud, dirt, and water she will get on them. This material also makes them resistant to water, spills, and color bleeding, so my Jeep seats are safe from everything Bayleigh brings their way. Since they are easy to wipe clean, and can be machine washed, I can easily keep them clean. 

I just cleaned my seats last week.... I had to clean them again before I put on my Frisco Car Seat Cover

Seat Cover or Hammock

    Frisco has these seat covers in a traditional Bench Seat Cover, or a Hammock Cover. I chose the bench style since I also have Liam that sits in the back with the dogs. This way my son and my fur daughters can't ruin my back car seat. The cover is kid and dog proof! ;) 

    The Frisco Hammock Seat Cover will not only protect your back seat, but it also keeps dirt, debris, water, mud and more from your floors. Oh, and it protects the back of your front seats as well. 

Accommodates Human Seat Belts and Pet Restraints

    I love our Frisco Car Seat Cover. It was super easy to install, which means it will be easy to remove and clean, and then put back in the Jeep. You can also access your seat belts with the cover in place. So whether you have a human sitting in the back with your fur baby, or you use a pet restraint for car safety, you can access the buckles so your babies are safe!

My Girls Get Perky for Pet Jerky

     My fur daughters love a good snack. However they get super perky for pet jerky! We just tried out a few flavors from I and Love and You, and my girls adore them all!

I spy with my little eye.... two sheppy feet, patiently waiting for a tasty treat.

My Girls Get Perky for Pet Jerky!

    If you're looking for pet jerky that has REAL meat as the number one ingredient, then check out these tasty tidbits from I and Love and You. These grain free dog treats are lovingly made right here in the United States. They contain no fillers, grains, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. What they do contain is duck, lamb, beef, salmon, and chicken. 

Perfect for Training

    Whether you're teaching an old dog new tricks, or a new puppy some manners, these jerky bites from I and Love and You are perfect. Since they're bite sized, they make a wonderful reward for training purposes. It also makes them great for any size of fur baby. My little girl, and my big girl can partake in these yummy jerky treats. (Even my son's cat tries to enjoy them too. I have to give her her own cat treats BEFORE I give my girls their jerky. That way everyone is happy.)

My little photobombers were not letting me take pics of their treats!

Three Pack of Flavors

    We chose the Three Pack of I and Love and You's Nice Jerky Bites. It comes with a bag of Chicken and Salmon, Beef and Lamb, and Chicken and Duck. My girls go ballistic for each flavor, so I'd have to say their favorite is ALL OF THEM! 

    I love that my girls can try each flavor with this three pack. Once your fur baby has tasted them all, and you know their favorite, you can buy other three packs. You can opt to get three bags of one flavor, or stay with variety pack. Either way, your canine companion with have four ounces of American Made and super tasty jerky.

Get your Nice Jerky Bites from I and Love and You right at Chewy.com

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Celebrate the Four Legged Heroes too!

    I can't believe the 4th of July has come and gone already. (For us, we aren't celebrating until this weekend.) However, we should be thankful each and every day for the sacrifices of the men and women that have fought or are still fighting for our freedoms. You know who else we should thank? The canine military companions.

Celebrate the Four Legged Heroes too!

    Did you know that dogs serve in our military too? Many canines are on the front lines with the brave men and women that work tirelessly to keep us safe. Not only do they do things like search for landmines and explosives, they're train to search for drugs, and enemies as well. While they've been serving us for decades, they weren't officially recognized for their services until World War II.

    There are currently over two thousand five hundred dogs in service to our country. Seven hundred of those faithful canine soldiers and companions are overseas. So while you're remembering fallen heroes, or thanking current ones, take a moment to be thankful for their canine counterparts as well.

Say Thank You

    If you're looking for a way to say thank you, and give back. Why not make up a canine care package for a military dog. The United States War Dogs Association does just that. (Here's a full list on their website. You can even send items to their handlers too.) 

    One of the items they're looking for is dog treats that are made in the USA. Blue Buffalo Red, White and Blue Bars are a great snack for any dog, and absolutely perfect for canine military members. They even look like our American Flag, and are made right here in the United States of America, so they're a perfectly patriotic treat!

Treat Your Four Legged Babies to a Patriotic Treat

    While your fur baby may not be trained to sniff out narcotics or bombs, they're still your best friend. So why not give them a tasty treat that they will love, and that's good for them too! I guarantee you they will love the Red, White and Blue Bars froom Blue Buffalo.

    Like all Blue Buffalo products, these tasty goodies are free from corn, soy, wheat, and poultry by products. They're made from all natural ingredients too. I just got a bag from Chewy.com and though I know my girls will love them, I am putting them aside.

    We're going to gather up some needed items on the donation list for both dogs, and handlers, and send them in to US War Dogs. I taught myself to crochet in March, and I'm already working of some all cotton towels and washcloths for service members and their canine counterparts. 

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Scoop Away Kitty Stink!

    I love my furry granddaughter to pieces. However, I don't want to smell her urine and bowel movements. Scoop Away kitty stink so you and your family doesn't have to smell it.

Scoop Away Kitty Stink!

    I have a super powerful sniffer. My husband teases me and says my super power is sniffing things. I can't help it if my olfactory senses are in hyper drive!! That means that I can smell a litter pan rooms away. I hate it! 

    When we let our son rescue a sickly, feral kitten, one of the deciding factors was that he was in charge of feeding, watering, and most importantly the litter. He hasn't let us down, however, off brands of litter have.

    There's not much worse than smelling a litter pan. I can smell ammonia from a mile away. Which is why you can't just settle for any litter. We only use Scoop Away.

Scoop It All Away

    What I love about Scoop Away is that it clumps. That way when my son is scooping Clara's litter, he isn't just scooping up the piles of solid waste. Since Scoop Away clumps, her ammonia ridden pee spots clump up, so my son can easily scoop them away. This litter features Ammonia Shield Technology which means it keeps the smell from spreading throughout your home. It also keeps harmful and nasty bacteria from spreading.

    This makes your litter last longer, and keeps it fresh. When scooped daily your kitty will always have a clean spot to do her dirty business! Scoop Away litter is also low tracking, so no little bits all over the house. It's also ninety-nine percent dust free, so it won't take your breath away when you're pouring it. 

Chewy.com

    We get our Scoop Away litter from Chewy.com. They have the best prices around! We get a whopping FORTY-TWO POUNDS of Scoop Away litter for just $15.99! That's an awesome price, and we haven't found it beaten anywhere. Plus, with orders over fifty bucks, you get free one to two day shipping. So add your pets food and treats to the order, and wait for the goodies to come to you! (You can also get toys, leashes, collars, beds, crates, and so much more. It's one stop shopping for cats, dogs, lizards, birds, and more.)