SUPPLEMENT SUNDAY - HEALTHY GUMS by Pet Wellbeing

Happy Sunday!!! I finished my first "week" of school and everything went well!

Leo has this really bad habit - the one that every food motivated dogs have - eat random foods off the ground. We'll get on that later.

However, his teeth and gums look pretty good!

A photo posted by Leo (刘雷欧) (@leocappuccino) on Sep 1, 2016 at 11:12pm PDT

(This is from Pet Wellbeing and I think it's great info)

Healthy Gums is a potent infused herbal product with added nutrients for gum and oral health: Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin C and Zinc. It does not contain alcohol or harsh ingredients that can cause further irritation of the gums!

I've been trying a new tactic because even though he is a small dog, and it's not that hard to force his mouth open, he hates it. So I've been dripping it on my fingers and swiping his gums with it. It works pretty well since he really likes the bacon flavor of it. His breath also smells great!

Please click here for more information on Healthy Gums

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Leo & Angel

SUPPLEMENT SUNDAY - AGILE JOINTS FROM PET WELLBEING REVIEW

Leo takes this every morning and he still runs stairs w his boss w no problem! 🐶🐶🐶Love this stuff. #petwellbeing #agilejoints #arthritis #dog #petcare #awesome #pethero #dogsofinsta #adoptdontshop #cutiepie #dogs #petsofinstagram #pets #mansbestfriend #chihuahua #seniordogs #dogsofinstagram #pawsinvancity #sweet #supplements #healthypets #lfl #r4r #dogsofvancouver #awesome #agility

A photo posted by Leo (刘雷欧) (@leocappuccino) on Aug 27, 2016 at 5:57pm PDT

Every morning I give him 3 to 5 drops of this stuff and he always LOVES it. He runs around like a little rascal  when I walk him and of course, I want him to be as healthy and happy like this, always. This product is really solid, made of good, natural ingredients.

Of course, the most important thing to prevent arthritis for human AND pets is keeping a really healthy weight. Once you've got that down, you can take things to the next level, do some conditioning with Agile Joints.

  For more information and to see other people's comments on this wonderful product, please click here

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Leo & Angel

Supplement Sunday - SPARK by Pet Wellbeing!

5/5

A little update on SPARK, his fur has never felt so incredibly soft! It looks shiny and feels almost velvety. His appetite is great as is his energy levels. I just put a little bit in every morning, and he loves the taste as well!


Click here for more information on this product

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Leo & Angel

BULLYSTICK / TREAT REVIEW - OPEN RANGE BULLY SPRING

5/5 

nom nom nom 

2 minutes before this.

I have purchased a couple open range products in the past and had loved them. So it wasn't long until I got this bully "spring" in which I felt that it was easier to chew for leo (not necessarily a good thing if I want him to use it as a dental stick) but nevertheless he likes it as well.

This one is made of muscle, so I wouldn't really consider it an authentic bully stick but works about the same way. Is not as smelly as Bully sticks.

I like it and would purchase it again.

Click me to see more information on this product.

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Leo & Angel

PET FOOD REVIEW (PETCUREAN DOG) GO! FIT AND FREE (CHICKEN TURKEY + TROUT) ADULT FOOD

Leo: 4/5 Me:4/5

After accidentally feeding him puppy food, we thought that the results were surprisingly not bad despite it was pretty high in fat and protein. So I decided to try the adult version with the same main meats. There are many meats at the front of the ingredient list, which I'm happy about. 

Leo has always enjoyed Petcurean food despite his potato sensitivity (he gets yeasty/ shakes head a lot). This one has a significant lower percentage of potatoes than the Now! line which I stay away from now. He maintained his healthy weight on this kibble and it smelled pretty amazing. 

Personally, I am still questioning the importance of grain free, as I feed my dog oatmeal occasionally and it just.. works with his body. But it's good to know the option to go grain free is out there. 

I would recommend this food if your dog does not have potato problems.

Click here to see more information from Petcurean's site

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Leo & Angel

SUPPLEMENT SUNDAY - HEALTHY GUMS by Pet Wellbeing

Hello readers! Happy sunday, you know what time it is!! It's time for another update!



Healthy gums and overall good dental health promotes

• Good resistance to oral infections
• Less plaque build up
• More pleasant breath
• Soothing of the gums
• Prevention of problems that result from gum inflammation

Although Leo is still fidgety when I apply this to his gums, He does also lick it up afterwards (which means that he likes the taste!)  I may have found a solution. 

What this product does is give him AMAZING breath. Truly a good breath refresher after those delicious salmon treats. 

I like to read through ingredient lists and found this one to be full of natural and herbal stuff, which I love. And did I mention it smells amazing? (I did. :P)

Please click here to see more information http://j.mp/pwbHG

ALSO PSST! THERE'S AN AMAZING PHOTO CONTEST! (cats are welcomed too!!!)

Enter your Pet in Pet Wellbeing Photo CONTEST! It’s fun, it’s easy, and it’s inspiring.

Tell us why your pet makes such a difference in your life by tagging us in your photos with hashtag: #PetWellbeing

Each winner receives $200 of Spark! (The ultimate healthy supplement)

Every month there is a lucky winner and a featured Pet HERO! 

Please read more here!

http://www.petwellbeing.com/blog/general-pet-blog/pet-hero-contest

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Leo & Angel

TREAT REVIEW - SALMON SKIN CHIPS BY NOAH'S ARK PET TREATS

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5/5

The woman who either baked them / works for the company is inCREDIBLY friendly and approachable. I had such a good time talking to her. She also loved Leo. This is 100% salmon skin. which is the only ingredient, which I like. Leo ADORES this (as you can see in the video)

They look and smell really phenomenal. Crispy goodness.

Here is more information and where you can buy this   I personally got my sample from Korna Pet.

It's a relatively local company from where I live. And I'm very happy with it. Would recommend.

I would try dehydrating salmon skin myself, but it would never turn out this crispy.

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Leo & Angel

SUPPLEMENT SUNDAY - SPARK by Pet Wellbeing

Has it been another week already? Time is flying by these days! 

I just wanted to update on SPARK and let you know that Leo is still doing very well on it! 

Now that we have run out of yougurt for now, I have simply been mixing this all in one supplement with a little water and then putting his breakfast into the water! One thing about adding water to kibble though - Please read the ingredients and watch out for citric acid - If there is citric acid, there is a high chance of BLOAT for especially large dogs if you add water to it. Bloat is a painful condition in which dogs will need to go to the emergency since their stomachs can twist. 

Leo still loves this, and his poop and fur all look really nice. He has lots of energy and can take super long walks with me. He also sleeps very well. 

Here are just some of the benefits of SPARK 

• Healthy bones, teeth and coat
• Good digestion and nutrient absorption
• Joint and muscle health
• Immune system and normal recovery
• Healthy hormone levels
• Fighting free radical damage (anti-oxidant)
• Important vitamins & minerals for growth, aging and normal cell repair

Click here to read more of other people's reviews of SPARK.

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Angel

SUPPLEMENT SUNDAY - SPARK FROM PET WELLBEING REVIEW

Hello everyone! Welcome back to Supplement Sunday. Today, I'm going to review, SPARK, from Pet Wellbeing essentially a multivitamin and nutritional supplement for your pets (works for cats too)! 

Some of the benefits of SPARK are:

• Healthy bones, teeth and coat
• Good digestion and nutrient absorption
• Joint and muscle health
• Immune system and normal recovery
• Healthy hormone levels
• Fighting free radical damage (anti-oxidant)
• Important vitamins & minerals for growth, aging and normal cell repair

The ones I am most interested in are - Immune system and good digestion. 

(Spoon not included haha)

5/5

SPARK is a dark green powder that reminds me of spirulina (which IS one of the ingredients). Click the ingredient list.I first tried gave it to him in powder form and he licked most of it up. I have also tried adding a little water and giving to him in a paste, which he liked as well. But what I enjoy most is putting a dollop of greek yougurt and this powder on top, before his breakfast.

I have noticed that his poops look more Ahem, "well rounded" and more structured with SPARK and he seems to have more energy as well. Especially for allergy season like now, I think it's absolutely vital for him to keep his immune system strong. His coat also feels soft. 

Raw feeding is all the rage right now. I personally am not doing raw feeding just yet BUT I do feed him an variety of stuff (raw bones, vegetables) so there is definitely a possibility that his diet is unbalanced, so this supplement is a great add on. I do absolutely recommend this for people who are doing raw feeding. 

UPDATE: on agile joints. (Click me to read the review of Agile joints) Leo seems to have a fuller range of movement now, before, he never used to lie with his hips on the ground, now he does it effortlessly. WOOHOO!!! He also continues to do great at stairs. 

Pet wellbeing is a fantastic website and a Canadian company that I trust. They not only have great customer service, swift shipping time but also quality products. 

You can also purchase it from Amazon by clicking down below as well. 

Pet Wellbeing - SPARK - for Dogs (Disclaimer, this is an affiliated link. You will not pay more when purchasing from my link.)

Leo & Angel 

SUPPLEMENT SUNDAY - AGILE JOINTS FROM PET WELLBEING REVIEW

5/5

Hello readers!

This is a new exciting segment I am starting today. Supplement Sunday aims to help give you in depth information and my personal review of the pet supplements that are on the market.

Today, I will be reviewing Agile Joints by Pet Wellbeing. A wonderful Vet approved preventative product that can also be used for post surgery recovery for your older pets.

Leo may still look like a puppy (I get stopped on walks by people asking how many months he is!) but he is already in his fiftys in human years. I noticed that almost every time he sits down, his knees crack, so I was looking for a joint medicine that would alleviate this problem. Additionally, I take him stair walking sometimes and just really want to take care of his joints.

After using Agile joints for a week, I'm happy to say that his knees crack considerably less.

Agile Joints is super easy to use and Leo eats it like normal. One way you can administer it is simply drop it into his mouth, but Leo is a little squirmy when we try to open his mouth so I usually JUST drop 2 to 3 drops onto his breakfast kibble and he eats it like normal.

This is can used in conjunction with with Glucosamine and chondroitin which I believe is an ingredient in his kibble so it was perfect.

The bottle itself is shelf stable (you don't need to put it in the fridge) and The dropper has the ml written on it already.

We will continue to use this and check up with you next week (along with an review of a new product!)

So, a TLDR for those who hasn't got any time for reading:

• Agile Joints is an anti inflammatory supplement for your older cats and dogs.
• It's herbal and tastes like bacon 
• Leo has had less joint cracking since using this product

Click here  if you'd like more information, see other people's reviews and purchase this product for your fur baby!

You can also purchase it from Amazon by clicking down below as well. 

Pet Wellbeing - Agile Joints for Dogs (Disclaimer, this is an affiliated link. You will not pay more when purchasing from my link.)

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Leo & Angel

BULLYSTICK / TREAT REVIEW - OPEN RANGE WATER BUFFALO BULLY STICK

4.5/5  Leo gives it a 4/5. (He can get distracted)


As mentioned in a previous post, we bought this after the huge success with the other open range treat. This one takes significant longer time to finish since it's harder.

We got him a very long one and hacked it into 1/3 s with a butchers knife. It took a considerable amount of effort.

Below is where you can see more information about this bully stick

http://openrangepettreats.com/portfolio-items/bully-sticks-2/?portfolioID=11254

Since it's a Canadian company, I'm not sure you can get it from the US. Please let me know!

If only we all had a Cap America in our lives. 

Leo does like to chew on this as well BUT one warning is that with any bullystick, you MUST be present because when they are small enough, your fido CAN and might try to swallow it and it's a chocking hazard. 

WHAT TO DO WITH LEFTOVER BULLYSTICK

The first one third, we would give him the bullystick until he drops it to go look for other food. Then I pick it up and put it in a ziplock bag and put in the freezer.
1 this keeps it fresh
2 it kills bacteria.

When we want to give him the bully-stick again, I just take it out from the freezer and throw it on the ground.

In Our recent vet visit, I was told that his teeth is okay for now and a small reason could be that we are using bully sticks. I also brush his teeth, which will be in a future post!

Do you feed your dogs bullysticks? If so, which kind?

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Leo & Angel

PET FOOD REVIEW (PETCUREAN DOG) PUPPY FOOD

LEO is an active senior dog that is around 4kg and I fed 1/3 of a cup of this food a day + snacks such as veggies and a spoon of yougurt. He walks average an hour a day. 

4.75/5 Leo gives it a 100% amazing delicious wow gimme more.

You know, sometimes I make mistakes. I read ingredients and percentages so diligently I forget to look at the label on the front. Definitely saw that this had fish meal and a significant amount of protein got too excited. 

So I got a sample bag. Leo adores this food. The small kibble size is fairly easy for him to gobble up, I noticed that the kibble itself is quite shiny (It is high in fat and protein to promote the growth of a puppy). And of course, there are many arguments on the internet about if a senior dog needs as much protein (I personally believe so). All in all, this, on top of many other factors, Leo gained a tiny bit of weight. (half a pound) But generally speaking, he maintained his weight and honestly, everything is pretty good and I would recommend this food. One thing I'd like to add is that due to it being quite oily, one should add a little more fibre into their puppy's diet such as Steamed pumpkin and Yams. 

A personal preference thing is that his breath smells quite fishy since it's got trout in it. One way to counter this, is with a minty gum supplement called Healthy Gums which I will do a complete separate post about soon. I've tried the home remedy of Cilantro but it didn't make much of a difference. Fish is one of the best proteins and other minerals for canine health. 

He digests this food well and his poos are looking good on this puppy food. 

I love this brand because it's Canadian and their ingredients are quite good. On active online communities, it has always been held in high regard. 

Let me know what kind of main dish you feed your Fido in a comment below!

Here's a link where you can get a free sample of the puppy food (US & CANADA residents only)

Just thought I'd share, I am not being compensated for this review (I wish lol call me Petcurean) 

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Angel & Leo

BULLY STICK/ TREAT REVIEW - OPEN RANGE PET TREATS (BEEF)

Just some background information. Leo is an active 8 or 9 years old chihuahua that currently weights 4kg or 8.8 pounds. This is the beef chomper, I got the 4 inch. 

Please click me to see more information on this

Open range farm is a Canadian owned company and I appreciate that their products have minimal packaging. I personally bought this bully stick from Tisol but many other pet stores carry it. 

I was looking around for a good bully stick and honestly thought this looked a little too hard. Little did I know, he devoured it in 20 minutes - the entire thing!!! I tried to take it away from him at one point and he just started to pretty much gulp it.

So in retrospect, I would recommend this as a treat (especially for medium sized and large dogs)

but for chihuahuas, I would saw it in half so he can enjoy it two times.

 However, seeing this is beef esophagus, it actually looked quite high in fat content, so I would recommend lowering his calorie intake in other foods and/or taking him on extra long walks the next few days. 

Leo gives this a 5/5  (I LOVE THIS WOULD INHALE AGAIN)

I give it a 4.5/5 because I doubt it's teeth cleaning properties and also the need to portion it out for him for next time. Would repurchase. 

We recently bought the water buffalo stick from the same company, so look out for that review soon! 

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Angel & Leo