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Our Obsession with Only Natural Pet

If you’ve been following us for awhile, you know that Mauja and Atka are picky, picky, picky. I have to constantly change their food or mix up their meals somehow. I have a hard enough time getting weight on them as it is!

Only Natural Pet is always my go-to for the fluffies’ food. Their food is not only high-quality but affordable as well. The variety of recipes makes it easy to do a rotation diet.

So, obviously, I was beyond thrilled to receive the opportunity to try Only Natural Pet’s Wholesome Homemade dehydrated dog food. It’s perfect to mix up their meals or as a stand-alone meal.

Only Natural Pet Wholesome Homemade

Wholesome Homemade is an easy way to prepare a fresh, healthy meal for your dogs. I don’t know what your schedule looks like, but I’m pretty sure it’s as insane as mine. Between a two-hour work commute and other obligations, I’m often tapped out. Chopping up veggies is the last thing I want to do in with the few minutes I have to myself.

Here are a few things I love about Wholesome Homemade:

Grain and white potato free
Quick and easy – just add warm water
No by-products and nothing artificial
No artificial colors, preservatives, or fillers
Whole meat sources.
Multiple recipes

The last point is one of my favorites about Only Natural Pet’s Wholesome Homemade – they have multiple recipes. Currently, you can choose from the poultry recipe, the red meat recipe, and the fish and fowl recipe. This makes it super easy to keep them interested in their food! Currently, the red meat feast is their favorite. Although, the fish and foul recipe is a close second.

The first time I made the food, it was a bit “soupy”. The fluffies aren’t a big fan of overly liquid food, so the next time I just used slightly less water. I think if you prepare the food and let it soak overnight, you wouldn’t have that issue.

Lamb Log & Lamb Trachea

I’m not going to lie – I was pretty impressed with the Lamb Log. I’m really picky in the chews I give Mauja and Atka with all the horror stories you hear today. The chews didn’t break or splinter, and they lasted a surprisingly long time.

We were also able to try the Lamb Trachea which was a pyrfect starter chew for little Miss Kiska. It lasted hours for her, but Mauja and Atka devoured them in about five minutes. I always forget how long chews last for puppies and small dogs!

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Pest Prevention with EasyDefense

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Pest Prevention with EasyDefense

One of the toughest things I’ve had to deal with as a pet parent is a flea infestation. Once they’ve made it into your house, those pesky, little bugs can be extremely difficult to get rid of. Trust me, I know.

When we were living in California, we had to find a new apartment when our lease ended, but we didn’t have orders to move yet. Shortly after moving, I noticed Kaeto, our first dog, biting at his rear end. I hoped it was just dry skin, but deep down I knew we had a bigger issue. After combing through his fur a bit, I noticed tiny, black specks: flea dirt.

Shoot.

I combed over Mauja and found a flea crawling through her fur.

Double shoot.

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Kaeto and Mauja were on one of the top flea preventatives – how did they get fleas? Having no experience in the flea area, I foolishly assumed that they would be easy to get rid of. Get the fleas off the dogs and you’re done, right?

Wrong.

They had already made themselves at home in our apartment Thus began the daunting task of getting the fleas out of the apartment and off the dogs. We visited the vet for different medications and grooming materials and looked for a product to kill the fleas in our house. Multiple times per day I would rip apart the house to vacuum every little crevice and examine Kaeto and Mauja, giving them meds if they needed them.

Not only was it an absolute pain, but I really didn’t like flooding them will chemicals. I have nothing against using medication for my dogs, but I prefer a natural solution, if possible. Since our chemical preventative didn’t work, I had even more motivation to try a natural alternative. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find something that was both natural and effective.

EasyDefense

I was eager to try the EasyDefense Natural Flea & Tick Control kits from Only Natural Pet. As you know, we are huge fans of their products and use several of them on a daily basis (like their salmon oil). Depending on your needs, you can choose a kit to Protect, Repel, Prevent, or the Ultimate Kit which includes every product for a complete approach.

Ultimate Natural Flea & Tick Control Kit

It’s important to note that we tested this product in Montana and Washington. Depending on the state and the severity of fleas and ticks, the experience may be different. However, I have talked to people in various states who have seen success.

The Ultimate Kit contains 8 products:

Flea & Tick Tag
All-in-One Flea Remedy
Barrier Bites
Herbal Shampoo & Conditioner
Herbal Flea & Tick Collar
Herbal Squeeze-On
Herbal Oil Blend
Herbal Spray

By combining the above 8 products, you build a complete approach to natural flea and tick defense. If you are dealing with an existing infestation like we were in California, All-in-One Flea Remedy would have been perfect to eliminate the fleas that were living in our couches and carpet.

While I’m unsure of the flea and tick prevalence in Washington, I have heard from others who live here that there are plenty of fleas around. Thankfully, we have yet to see any on Mauja and Atka!

One thing we do have a frequent problem with is mosquitos. Both Atka and myself get eaten by mosquitos every summer. When we go on walks, I’m always swatting them off of his snout. It makes me so sad when I see mosquito bite bumps on his face 🙁 I’ve tried every chemical and herbal product I could find with no luck – the mosquitos always persist. I’ve been using the Herbal Oil Blend and Herbal Spray before walks and it has helped tremendously in keeping the mosquitos away. I can’t say enough good things about them!

As we learn more about the Washington climate, I’ll be able to decide which products we will need to keep the fluffies pest-free. For now, I can say with absolute certainty that the Herbal Oil Blend and Herbal Spray will be essential for us.

The Only Natural Pet EasyDefense kits are the natural solution to flea and tick prevention. Do your dog a favor and skip the chemicals for a product designed by a holistic veterinarian to keep your dog healthy and pest-free.

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Joint Health for Giant Breed Dogs [GIVEAWAY!]

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Joint Health for Giant Breed Dogs

There are many factors that go into joint health for your giant breed dog. One of the most important factors in ensuring your giant breed’s joints stay healthy is their nutrition while they are growing. Since I have already touched on this topic, we’re going to talk about another important factor in joint health: omega-3s.

We use two main sources of omega-3s in the fluffies diet: salmon oil and krill oil. The krill oil is a new addition to the fluffies’ meals, and although it is similar to salmon oil, it does have some notable differences. If you’re interested in more about salmon oil in particular, you can read why I give it to Mauja and Atka here.

Fish Oil and Joint Health

Every person with a giant breed should pay attention to joint health from the day your new furry family member comes home. While joint issues are most common in senior dogs, it is extremely important to set your dog up for success from a young age. This means focusing on preventing a problem, rather than waiting to treat it. Mauja and Atka both started joint supplements at 8 weeks of age and I highly recommend that to everyone!

Growing is really hard on the joints of giant breed puppies so it’s important to help them out as much as possible. You can prevent the vast majority (or even all) of your dog’s growing pains as he goes through adolescence by taking proper care of the joints. Thankfully, the fluffies never showed any apparent joint pain as they grew and I attribute much of that to the addition of salmon oil to their high-quality, giant breed-specific, diet.

Trying Krill Oil

I’m going to be completely honest – I had no idea what krill oil was when I was first approached about trying the product. I knew it was some sort of fish oil, but why was it any different than the salmon oil we were already using?

Krill oil is derived from a tiny, shrimp-like animal, which is commonly eaten by Baleen whales, mantas, and whale sharks. In comparison to other fish oils, krill oil has up to 2.5 times more bioavailable sources of essential fatty acids, meaning that less is more. The high absorption rate is due to krill oil’s unique, naturally occurring phospholipids. Whereas other fish oils rely on free triglycerides to deliver the essential fatty acids, phospholipids delivery the omega-3s directly to your pet’s cells.

In other words, increased efficacy with a smaller amount of oil.

Another benefit of krill oil is that since krill are much lower on the food chain, they do not accumulate heavy metals, such as mercury. This means that krill oil is a pure form of oil and quality sources will be certified to contain no detectable levels of toxins or heavy metals.

Only Natural Pet Krill Oil & Cod Liver Oil Blend

The Krill Oil & Cod Liver Oil Blend from Only Natural Pet was our first experience with a fish oil other than salmon oil. Aside from the bright red color of the krill oil, which makes their food look kind of bloody (eww.), I’ve been really pleased with the product.

The best part about krill oil, in comparison to fish oil, is how much less you have to use. Even though the krill oil is more expensive, you really end up paying a similar amount for a much higher-quality product.

A few other notable benefits of the Krill Oil & Cod Liver Oil Blend:

High is omega-3s DHA and EPA
Improved cardiovascular health
Increased brain development
Promotes healthy inflammation response
Strengthens the immune system
Regularly tested and certified to contain no detectable levels of toxins or heavy metals
In compliance with Friend of the Sea sustainability requirements

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Only Natural Pet Mega Cow Tails

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The road to my heart is paved with pawprints. The road to the fluffies’ hearts is paved with cow tails.

Only Natural Pet Mega Cow Tails to be exact.

While Mauja and Atka love bully sticks, I’m always looking for other chews for them. It has become an evening ritual that they come inside, settle down, and relax with a chew. I get some serious pyr paw when I forget their chew. Apparently, forgetfulness is unacceptable to Mauja and Atka.

I guess I’d feel the same way if I was expecting some ridiculously ~~smelly~~ delicious evening treats.

What makes the Mega Cow Tails so desirable?

Well, for Mauja and Atka it’s the taste. Or the smell. Honestly, I’m not really sure. All I know is that it makes them whine incessantly when I open the bag.

For me, I appreciate the details of the cow tails:

Made from free-range, grass-fed cattle
Single ingredient treat
Chewing promotes healthy teeth and gums
100% digestible and natural
High protein, low fat
Fluffy approved

Do you think the road to your dog’s heart could be paved with Only Natural Pet’s Mega Cow Tails? There’s currently a flash sale to save $10 on orders of $75 or more! Use code “AFLASH10” at checkout!

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Only Natural Pet PowerStew is #PawNatural

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If you follow the fluffies, you know they love products from Only Natural Pet®.

There aren’t many companies I trust to bring Mauja and Atka the absolute best. We have yet to be disappointed with the products from Only Natural Pet. From the green beef tripe niblets (aka ultimate training treat), Himalayan dog chews, Pure Salmon Oil (my secret to top-quality, silky coats), and Twizzle Sticks – we have a long list fluffy favorites. Recently, a favorite has been the Canine PowerFood.

Dry dog food can get boring after awhile so I like to spice it up every now and then with some wet food. However, finding a quality wet food isn’t always easy.

Only Natural Pet simplifies the process.

Just this month, Only Natural Pet launched the Pet PowerStew™; a holistically formulated complement to the Canine PowerFood line. PowerStew comes in three delicious flavors: Turkey & Duck Feast, Beef & Lamb Feast, and Chicken & Liver Feast. With real meat as the first ingredient and the inclusion of wholesome veggies, this natural food is sure cause excessive drooling (Atka can, and did, create some ridiculously impressive drool strings).

PowerStew is an allergy friendly dog food so dogs of all needs can enjoy the feast. This also makes rotational feeding (which we are a huge fan of) much easier.

Why else do we love PowerStew?

All formulas are grain-free
Carrageenan free
All lifestyle, natural dog food
Made in the USA
Chunky stew style
No artificial colors, preservatives, or fillers
Biologically appropriate with protein, amino acids, and essential fatty acids

PowerStew is not only a wonderful meal, but a pyrfect meal topper as well. Mauja and Atka don’t get wet food as their entire meal. Instead, we use it as a tasty topper to encourage them to eat. Add in the Pure Salmon Oil and we have some seriously happy fluffies.

The PowerStew was a huge fluffy hit. I was thrilled with the ingredients and Mauja and Atka were thrilled with the taste. I’m going to have to order some more or we might have a fluffy riot on our hands. Oh goodness, just what would that entail? 😉

What do you think of the PowerStew? Will you be spoiling your pup with some PowerStew?

Only Natural Pet Twizzle Sticks

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I’m always looking for new and interesting treats for the fluffies. I try to branch out, but I must admit – I’m grossed out by a lot of things. Being a vegetarian, I’m not very keen on dealing with animal products. Thankfully, I have a meat-eating husband to help me out when necessary.

Nick came in handy with our newest treat from Only Natural Pet – Twizzle Sticks. Twizzle sticks are made from free-range, grass-fed beef gullet. The gullet, aka esophagus, is a great source of chrondroitin to support joint health. Having giant breed dogs, I’m always looking for ways to help them maintain healthy joints.

The Twizzle Sticks are also braided to improve your dog’s chewing experience. The braided treats help to clean teeth and promote healthy gums. Not only does your dog get a delicious chew, but teeth and joint benefits as well!

While I love the concept of the treat, this is not the most long-lasting chew. Mauja and Atka finished their chews in under 5 minutes. However, they thoroughly enjoyed those few minutes!

P.S. Sorry for the less than stellar images. The fluffies weren’t interested in posing for photos! 😉

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Power Your Pooch with PowerFood

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Here we go again with one of our favorite companies, Only Natural Pet! The fluffies have been getting their salmon oil every day and I love it as much as ever. We also still have green beef tripe niblets in their treat rotation and they love chomping on their Himalayan yak’s milk chews in the evening.

In case you couldn’t tell, we’re pretty obsessed with our Only Natural Pet products.

Today, we’re talking about another fantastic Only Natural Pet product: Canine PowerFood.

Finding an appropriate food for Mauja and Atka takes a lot of work. I am constantly researching dog nutrition and searching for a way to maintain the fluffies’ health. Surprisingly, I had never heard of Canine PowerFood.

The Canine PowerFood comes in three flavors – Red Meat Feast, Just Fish Feast, and Poultry Feast. Each formula has limited protein sources to avoid common food sensitives. Here are a few of my favorite things about this food:

Made in the USA
No grain, gluten, soy, corn, wheat, or oats
Low glycemic carbohydrate sources
Holistic vet formulated
PowerBoost Blend

The PowerBoost Blend is one of my favorite things about the Canine PowerFood line. The blend consists of green lipped mussels, pumpkin, probiotics, digestive enzymes, and sea cucumber. This raw, freeze-dried blend is mixed into each piece of kibble so your dog won’t spit out the “bits” like in some other foods (Atka’s a pro at that).

A few other important ingredients:

EPA and DHA – great anti inflammatory
Apples, cranberries, carrots, tomatoes – natural antioxidant sources
Glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroitin sulfate, green-lipped mussels, and sea cucumbers – joint health
Chicory root – gut health
Pumpkin powder – antioxidants and fiber

Canine PowerFood is also very reasonably priced. A 22.5 lb bag of the Just Fish Feast is only $56.99. If you use auto delivery the price is reduced to $48.44. Now that’s a great deal! Head over to Only Natural Pet and don’t forget to use this discount!

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Only Natural Pet: Himalayan Chews

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It’s no secret we love Only Natural Pet. We’ve talked about their quality salmon oil and tasty freeze-dried green beef tripe niblets. Well today we’re talking about another Only Natural Pet product: Himalayan Yak’s Milk Dog Chews.

There’s been a lot of buzz about these chews recently and I must admit that I have shied away from them. While Mauja and Atka don’t have issues with dairy, I assumed giving them such a high quantity at once was a recipe for disaster. After a bit of research, I realized I had failed to consider the lactose content.

I have to be very careful of my lactose consumption so I’m familiar with the cheeses that are lower in lactose. It never occurred to me to transfer this knowledge over to Mauja and Atka. While many dogs are sensitive to dairy, it is typically because of the high lactose content. When turning milk into cheese, especially a very hard cheese, much of the lactose is removed. Here’s how it works:

Yak’s milk and cow’s milk are boiled and then put into a churning barrel. This process removes most of the fat from the milk.
Utilizing a sieve (or something similar like a cheese cloth) allows the liquid whey to be separated from the solid material. Since whey contains the vast majority of the lactose, the remaining solid material is virtually lactose free.
After all of the excess whey and water had drained, the cheese is kneaded and shaped or placed into molds.
Finally, the cheese is sun-dried until the desired hardness is achieved.

After taking a moment to understand the process, I was intrigued to let Mauja and Atka try these chews. I had read that it can take dogs an hour to make it through a Himalayan yak’s milk chew. As I’ve mentioned before, I have power chewers. They can chomp their way through “long-lasting” treats in no time.

They actually chomped on these chews for about an hour until they got tired and took a nap break. They had each only finished about half of their treat. Woot! However, these chews are very high in calories so they will be an infrequent treat, but definitely a high value one.

With so many recalls and companies lying about their product ingredients, it can be difficult to find companies you can trust. I have stopped giving Mauja and Atka products I loved after finding out more information about the company. Only Natural Pet truly has your pet’s best interest in mind. They show you through their quality products and fantastic customer support.

Interested in trying the Himalayan Yak’s Milk Chews for your dog? Head over to Only Natural Pet to spoil your pup today!

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Green Beef Tripe Niblets

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High value treats are essential for training success.

Have you ever failed to complete a trick with your dog in public that he does perfectly at home? Did your dog not know the trick very well? Was there a distraction? Was the new environment too stimulating?

I have encountered this a lot with the fluffies. We perfect a skill at home, but we need to practice in the real world. However, I can’t keep their attention with the same treats that work at home.

I need to kick it up a notch.

Enter Only Natural Pet’s Green Beef Tripe Niblets

These freeze-dried bites of deliciousness give me unwavering fluffy attention. Atka is in full-blown adolescence and his excitement is getting the best of him. I needed a treat that could get (and keep!) his attention when a dog, human, or tiny human appears. Adding the Green Beef Tripe Niblets to my high-value treat mix has worked wonders.

What is tripe?

Tripe is the stomach of grazing animals, such as cows, sheep, and buffalo. It’s important to feed your dog green (instead of white) tripe as the digestive enzymes haven’t been destroyed.

Why Only Natural Pet?

The Green Beef Tripe Niblets from Only Natural Pet are made in the USA and contain 100% green beef tripe. There’s no fillers which means no preservatives. These freeze-dried niblets are high in usable protein and essential fatty acids. I’m not going to lie – these treats stink. I made the mistake of scratching my face mid training session and smelled beef tripe the rest of the time. The smellier the better for Mauja and Atka so it’s worth it!

Think your dog would like to have freeze-dried green beef tripe added to their treat list? Or maybe you want to try the salmon oil we absolutely love? Use code “AFSAVINGS” to save $10 and receive free shipping on your order of $25 or more!

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Our Obsession with Only Natural Pet

Lamb Log & Lamb Trachea

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Pest Prevention with EasyDefense

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Ultimate Natural Flea & Tick Control Kit

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Joint Health for Giant Breed Dogs

Fish Oil and Joint Health

Trying Krill Oil

Only Natural Pet Krill Oil & Cod Liver Oil Blend

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