Antler Chews from Mr. Chewy

Kelly wants a bone.

I've just about gone crazy trying to figure out the issue of dog bones.

Are they safe or not?















Recently, I came across this article from the FDA with the title: No Bones About It: Bones are Unsafe for Your Dog. This is distressing. Dogs are supposed to chew bones, aren't they? But raw bones may have harmful bacteria. Cooked bones can break their teeth. Chunks of bone may splinter and cause dangerous obstructions. What is a dog-loving mom supposed to do? I want to provide my dogs with safe, delicious chewing options.

That is why I was delighted to discover Doggie Delicacy All Natural Dog Chews Antlers.

 These antlers are naturally shed, so no animal is hurt in collecting them. They come in deer, elk and moose and in various sizes. You can order them from Mr. Chewy and they'll be delivered right to your door in no time at all. Ours only took two days!

I selected a large deer antler for Kelly. Because, as a senior, Brooks seems to have a bit more trouble chewing, I ordered him a large Splitz bone, which is cut down the middle to expose the "good stuff" inside. 

Brooks waiting for his antler chew.

The dogs immediately went crazy for these antlers. In fact, they were so high value I felt better in separating them while they enjoyed their chews, just so that Kelly wouldn't get possessive and take them both. They both chewed vigorously non-stop for more than half an hour. Kelly at times stopped to lick the antler. It was fun watching them hold the antlers with their front paws...

and get in various different positions for optimal chewing... 

I can't believe how Brooks got his hind legs to do this!

After 1/2 hour I decided to limit the length of time with these treats and take them away for a while. Kelly's had no splinters and no discernible tooth marks or damage. I am confident that she will be able to enjoy this antler for a long time, making it a cost-effective treat.

Brooks had eaten away a small part of the insides, which is safe. None of the antler itself is broken or chipped.

If you are looking for a safe chew for your dogs, antlers may be the answer! As with any chew or toy, supervise your dogs to make sure that they do not present any choking danger. I can't see my dogs biting off a chunk of these, but will continue to watch as time goes on. I highly recommend checking out Mr. Chewy and ordering Doggie Delicacy Antlers for dogs who love to chew. The Splitz was definitely the right choice for a senior dog with less jaw and tooth strength.

*Mr. Chewy provided us with one antler chew to review. The opinions here are 100% my own honest opinions about the product. We purchased the second chew on our own so that both dogs would have a chew to try.

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Can Grain-Free be Delicious Too?

We've got mail!

That Mr. Chewy. He's always coming up with new food and treats for hungry pooches and offering them via super-speedy shipping right to the door.

Take Fromm dog food and treats, for example. Mr. Chewy asked Kelly and Brooks to look over the offerings and pick out something delicious to try. Kelly suggested the low-fat Cranberry and liver treats because she's on a diet. But then Brooks reminded her that he has some allergies and skin problems. So they selected the Fromm Lamb with Cranberry grain free treats. Kelly very graciously agreed to try them, even though she wasn't sure if she'd like them. After all, she likes grain!

 They placed their order, and the next day got an email that the treats were shipped. And the very next day the box arrived.

Where did they go? I know I smell treats!

 Fromm makes some pretty awesome natural and holistic pet food. They pride themselves in creating the highest quality natural and holistic pet formulas that contain zero wheat gluten, rice protein concentrate or rice gluten. Take a look at the ingredients in the Lamb and Cranberry treats:
Fresh lamb, pea flour, potato flour, tapioca, whole peas, chicken fat, tomato pomace, fresh cranberries, sweet potatoes, carrots, apples, split peas, green beans, green bell peppers, celery, beets, parsley, lettuce, watercress, spinach.

My eyes are bugging out, they smell so good!

Well the proof is in the pudding....er, doggy biscuits. The jury is out...and they love 'em!

Blurry action shot, but Brooks says "Yum!"

I feel good that the treats are made with wholesome ingredients, good for Kelly's diet and Brooks' allergies. And they agree, they taste good. You've done it again, Mr. Chewy!

Please Mom, I want some more!

*Mr. Chewy provided us with one 8oz. bag of Fromm dog treats for review. The opinions expressed here are 100% my own...with the help of Kelly and Brooks, of course!

P.S. Head over to Kol's Notes Tasty Tuesday and find some recipes for fresh lean meat treats too!

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Buffalo, Wild Boar, and Blueberries

When I take a look at the list of ingredients on Kelly's dog food, usually I find chicken at the top of the list, maybe some chicken meal, then rice and some veggies. But when I read the ingredients of a new bag of dog food recently, I was really blown away!

Mr. Chewy, online distributor of pet foods and treats extraordinaire, asked me if Kelly would like to sample some awesome dog food, Orijen. This food is protein-rich, carbohydrate-limited and grain-free, "formulated to nourish dogs and cats in keeping with their evolutionary and anatomical adaptation to protein-rich diets that include a broad variety of fresh meats." I  selected Orijen Regional Red All Stages Dry Dog Food, and here are some of the ingredients:
wild boar
lamb
beef liver
pork
peas
salmon meal
bison
pumpkin
spinach
turnip greens
cranberries
blueberries
marigold flowers
dandelion

The food arrived super fast--2 days after my order was placed! Can't beat this service! Now for the taste test. Did Kelly like the food?
You bet!
I don't know if it was the wild boar or the marigolds she liked best, but whatever it was, Orijen dog food was a big hit. Thank you Mr. Chewy for the opportunity to let Kelly sample this food, and we give this experience 4 paws way up, and a tail wag too!
* Tell Mr. Chewy I sent you, and get 10% off your first order! Plus they'll donate $10 to a partner charity with your order!

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Pawsome Mr. Chewy

I never considered ordering Kelly's dog food before. I mean, wouldn't that be inconvenient?

Well...I tried it and turns out I was wrong. I visited this cool site called Mr. Chewy and discovered that ordering pet food can be easy, quick, convenient, and even less expensive than buying it in the store.


 EASY:
Mr. Chewy's site is user-friendly. Photos help you identify all those different bags of dog food easily. You can narrow your selection by brand, lifestages, or other categories such as Organic, Grain Free, or Weight Control. And, the check-out process is simple.

QUICK:
Did I say quick? I ordered my food on a Wednesday, and shortly received an email confirmation. My order was broken into two parts. The very next day a box of dog treats arrived on my doorstep. And in only 2 days, a huge box containing a 35 pound bag of dog food arrived!


CONVENIENT:
 No standing in lines! No fighting traffic! No lugging a heavy bag of dog food! I didn't even have to get up from my chair! Okay, now that's convenient! You can even arrange for automatic delivery based on a schedule you set up.
 Plus, Mr. Chewy carries more than 70 brands of pet food and treats including:
Blue
Nutro
Halo
Science Diet
Taste of the Wild
Honest Kitchen
and more!

 LESS EXPENSIVE:
Check out their prices for yourself! And, shipping is free with orders of $49 or more!

 Why else should you order from Mr. Chewy?
HELPING CHARITIES!
Mr. Chewy's Donation Program is great! For everyone you refer to their site who makes a purchase, Mr. Chewy will donate $10 to a pet charity of that person's choice!(Your referrals get 10% off their first order, too!)

Before this experience, I never even thought about ordering Kelly's dog food. I mean, why not just keep doing things the same way I've done them? Now, Mr. Chewy may just have changed my mind! Mr. Chewy has my vote for a pawsome pet food site that certainly delivers as promised!

*Disclaimer:
We were contacted by a representative of Mr. Chewy.com, a new online pet retailer, to write a review of their ordering process in exchange for a gift card to their site. We received one bag of dog treats and a 30 lb bag of food (courtesy of Mr. Chewy) and asked for our honest opinion of their service. The opinions expressed are 100% my own.

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