Hello pals,
I am writing to apologise for the apparent lack of blogs, I haven't forgotten do not worry! I have many saved in my drafts due for an upload when the human formats them, and sorts my glamorous pictures out!
My followers will know the pet human is having a troublesome time due to health issues so there will be a slight delay on any blogs uploaded. We are still much dedicated to the blog as ever and our anipals, yet frequent trips to the hospitals and doctors can interfere with blog writing. Please do not feel I have neglected my blog in anyway shape or form. You can't get rid of lil Nellie that easily :D ( I know, I know, some of you thought I may have been ball girl for da world cup! BOL)
If you have any PR queries, or general queries please do not hesitate to contact me at nelliejrt@outlook.com
I am always on the look out for new blog ideas, products to review, charity blogs and any suggestions from my anipals and there pet humans.
If you would like to feature on the blog please let me know, I am open to guest bloggers :D
Kind Regards, Wuffs and Wags,
Nellie and the human.
x
Wednesday 25 June 2014
Wednesday 23 April 2014
Billy + Margot Review
Billy + Margot Complete Wet Dog Food
'Nutritional human-grade complete wet dog food, full of fresh veg, fruit and meat for Mans best friend.' - @NellieJRT
Hello my anipals and pet humans, I have a nommy review today
– which you know I wuff to do! The terrier-ific people at Billy & Margot
sent me some nommy noms to review and are giving you the chance to win some of
their NEW complete wet dog food! Yup, pin back your lugs pals – NEW! You know
me, only the best… and this is so far off the scale I have decided to rate it
as ‘the bestestestests’. It’s official – ‘cos I said so! This great company is offering FIVE lucky readers a £10 voucher to spend each on their online shop! So keep your eyes peeled pals, read thouroughly and answer the question in the comments section :)
My Review ( Da Impawtant One!)
OMD! Wet food paw us all - not just Derby! My tail was wagging at 250 wags per min - I think I may enter the paw-olympics with record speeds like this. Humum is a fussy lady and always grumbles on about how the majority of wet foods aren't nutritious (Yup - check me out the pup swallowed the dictionary! Not really, I just chewed the cover BOL) and how they are full of 'fillers' which do us pooches no favours. I normally get fed my dry biscuits and then some meat - and Derby gets the posh cooked meats and veggies off mum as he is getting on and biscuits can hurt his little teeth. I have told mum to get him some doggy dentures like de advert however, but my human has selective hearing I think.
So imagine my amazement when the human plods in the kitchen, and shouts of us all in. I panicked. "Nellie Ellen". Uh oh, my full Sunday name?! What have I done this time - has she figured the just planted flowers and now re-arranged (I am multi-talented y'know - perhaps a gardening blog may be in order!), has she realised my Giggle Ball has smashed the beak off the puffin ornaments she collects - or is it worse.... surely not bath time!? I looked at Tootsie, she at me.. and we gently shoved Derby in first - after all he is the oldest - although not very macho I must admit.
There we stood in amazement, astonished by what we saw. Humum was standing their with two tins! I've never had anything out of a tin before (except that one time I helped myself to baked beans on granddads plate but we won't go into that!) - although have watched numerous adverts. I scratched my noggin' with my paw in confusion - what's in the tin? Surely it's got to be mushy for Derby?! Oh how wrong I was! I WAS ALLOWED WET DOG FOOD!
I must express the term 'dog food' doesn't really cover this - it was more a culinary masterpiece that Billy + Margot had created. No brown thick imitation gravy to cover it up - but visible chunks of REAL meat, fruit and veggies. I was slightly surprised when human dished it out into our dishes - this was surely a crime?! No fancy plates to reflect the masterpiece that was dished up. Hey ho - don't worry pals. This food is divine. As you know - I have high standards as does humum. She says that we should only be fed ingredients which are good enough for human consumption. This most definitely is. It's unlike any wet food we az saw bepaw. As you all know I'm not an expert on wet food - so here's a few words from Derby. (His Sunday name is Derbald BOL! Don't tell him I told you all!)
What do you mean I have to share?
" I'm no spring chicken *Drools* mmm Chicken. So over the years as you can imagine I have sampled many foods. For the past few years Humum has tried me on many wet foods - yet none have been suitable. I suffer from digestion issues as have a sensitive stomach due to swallowing objects I shouldn't have out of desperation, when I was starved as a pup, before I found my fur-ever home. Humum always worries about what I eat, and with joint issues too I can't exercise as much as I used to. Lots of the wet food I've tried in the past is simply 'mush without a purpose'.. full of ingredients which don't benefit me in anyway shape or form. Now I can safely say - this needs to be making a regular appearance in my food bowl! I actually ate blueberries... and green beans...and carrots....and apples in this delightful meal! Mum says you have to eat your veggies and fruit to grow up big and strong - Nellie may need a lot of this then as she is only a mini Jack Russell Bol! "
I think humum needs stronger glasses as she referred to us all as the three little pigs 'cos we all had clean bowls! (Maybe that's why we didn't get posh plates - Derby probably would of licked the pattern off!). One, we are dogs and two, well Derby isn't exactly 'little' *sniggers behind paw*.
I can't thank Billy + Margot enough for sending this out - it's changed humum's mind completely about wet food - and I think this means I get to keep nomming on it as part of a varied diet! Mum made granddad giggle - it is recommended that you use a tin within 48 hours of opening - this won't last ten minutes with contents as good at this! Normally Derby turns his nose up at wet food as he finds it bland and we don't blame him - so end up throwing endless tins away. Not this time.
I have included the information of the product we have sampled below
'Nutritional human-grade complete wet dog food, full of fresh veg, fruit and meat for Mans best friend.' - @NellieJRT
OMD! Wet food paw us all - not just Derby! My tail was wagging at 250 wags per min - I think I may enter the paw-olympics with record speeds like this. Humum is a fussy lady and always grumbles on about how the majority of wet foods aren't nutritious (Yup - check me out the pup swallowed the dictionary! Not really, I just chewed the cover BOL) and how they are full of 'fillers' which do us pooches no favours. I normally get fed my dry biscuits and then some meat - and Derby gets the posh cooked meats and veggies off mum as he is getting on and biscuits can hurt his little teeth. I have told mum to get him some doggy dentures like de advert however, but my human has selective hearing I think.
There we stood in amazement, astonished by what we saw. Humum was standing their with two tins! I've never had anything out of a tin before (except that one time I helped myself to baked beans on granddads plate but we won't go into that!) - although have watched numerous adverts. I scratched my noggin' with my paw in confusion - what's in the tin? Surely it's got to be mushy for Derby?! Oh how wrong I was! I WAS ALLOWED WET DOG FOOD!
I must express the term 'dog food' doesn't really cover this - it was more a culinary masterpiece that Billy + Margot had created. No brown thick imitation gravy to cover it up - but visible chunks of REAL meat, fruit and veggies. I was slightly surprised when human dished it out into our dishes - this was surely a crime?! No fancy plates to reflect the masterpiece that was dished up. Hey ho - don't worry pals. This food is divine. As you know - I have high standards as does humum. She says that we should only be fed ingredients which are good enough for human consumption. This most definitely is. It's unlike any wet food we az saw bepaw. As you all know I'm not an expert on wet food - so here's a few words from Derby. (His Sunday name is Derbald BOL! Don't tell him I told you all!)
 |
| What do you mean I have to share? |
" I'm no spring chicken *Drools* mmm Chicken. So over the years as you can imagine I have sampled many foods. For the past few years Humum has tried me on many wet foods - yet none have been suitable. I suffer from digestion issues as have a sensitive stomach due to swallowing objects I shouldn't have out of desperation, when I was starved as a pup, before I found my fur-ever home. Humum always worries about what I eat, and with joint issues too I can't exercise as much as I used to. Lots of the wet food I've tried in the past is simply 'mush without a purpose'.. full of ingredients which don't benefit me in anyway shape or form. Now I can safely say - this needs to be making a regular appearance in my food bowl! I actually ate blueberries... and green beans...and carrots....and apples in this delightful meal! Mum says you have to eat your veggies and fruit to grow up big and strong - Nellie may need a lot of this then as she is only a mini Jack Russell Bol! "
I think humum needs stronger glasses as she referred to us all as the three little pigs 'cos we all had clean bowls! (Maybe that's why we didn't get posh plates - Derby probably would of licked the pattern off!). One, we are dogs and two, well Derby isn't exactly 'little' *sniggers behind paw*.
I can't thank Billy + Margot enough for sending this out - it's changed humum's mind completely about wet food - and I think this means I get to keep nomming on it as part of a varied diet! Mum made granddad giggle - it is recommended that you use a tin within 48 hours of opening - this won't last ten minutes with contents as good at this! Normally Derby turns his nose up at wet food as he finds it bland and we don't blame him - so end up throwing endless tins away. Not this time.
I have included the information of the product we have sampled below
Product Description
Made in Britain – Grain free complete food for dogsA nutritious complete wet food for dogs made with 60% British fresh chicken, pure vegetables and fruits, milled flaxseed, seaweed, Omega 3 rich salmon oil, herbs, plus all the essential vitamins and minerals your pet needs for a truly healthy and nutritious diet.
As with all our treats we only use pure ingredients: no rendered animal parts, carcass or derivatives, no GM, no artificial preservatives, no colourants, no taste enhancers or sweeteners. No grains (not even rice!).
We only use wholesome fruits and vegetables – the proof…. you can see the carrots, green beans and blueberries. The result is a delicious and nutritious meal for your dog.
Suitable for Puppies 4 months+.
Chicken complete wet food for dogs ***NEW***
£2.15
Composition:
Chicken (60%), Carrots (4%), Apple (1%), Herbs (Rosemary, Parsley, Mint , Marjoram and Oregano) Flaxseed, Green Beans, Seaweed, Blueberries, Salmon Oil, Mannan Oligosaccharides and Minerals.
Nutritional Additives (per kg): Vitamins: Vitamin A 2250 IU ,Vitamin D3 328 IU, Vitamin E 26 mg,. Trace Elements: Zinc sulphate monohydrate 66.7 mg, Iron sulphate monohydrate 41.7mg, Copper sulphate pentahydrate 9.6 mg, Manganese sulphate 6.25 mg, Calcium iodate anhydrous 0.714 mg, Sodium selenite 0.088 mg.
Analytical Constituents:
Crude Protein 10%, Crude Fibres 0.5% Oils & Fats 8.0%, Crude Ash 2.5% Moisture 75%
Directions for use:
Serve at room temperature. If your dog has not been fed this dog food before, introduce it gradually over a few days.
Daily Feeding Guide:
Dog Size Cans per day without mixer
Toy (up to 5kg) 1/2
Small (6-10kg) 1
Medium (11-20kg) 2
Large (21-30kg) 3
Giant (31-40kg) 4
This guide is approximate, an individual dog’s requirements may differ from this guide, adjust the amount given to keep your dog in a lean active condition (lactating bitches may require up to four times as much food as their normal intake). Fresh drinking water should always be available for your dog.
Store unopened in a cool dry place. Once opened, cover, keep cool and use within 48 hours.
Other flavours are available, just click on the image to be taken to the product.
Fish with Vegetables, Fruit and Herbs
Green Tripe & Beef with Vegetable, Fruit and Herbs
Venison with Vegetable, Fruit and Herbs
Humum Review
A package arrived in a secure brown box, clearly labelled with the sender and recipients name and address. This was all typed giving a professional look, which met my high expectations upon opening. Inside was a sea of black crate paper wrapping the individual tins which I felt was a great touch, and a change from bubble wrap! All packaging could be recycled which is an added bonus - not only do they care about our pooches, but they do care about our planet, a lesson I wish many companies to follow suit!
Upon opening I found a 395g tin of pure professionalism; a clearly labelled tin containing everything you need to know. The label consists of the company logo in silver on a black background accompanied by a union jack to the left hand side - representing the product has been made in Britain.
Usually when a product is labelled to be made in Britain I generally role my eyes in a pessimistic manor as have often found although the manufacturing of the product to be in the UK the ingredients or materials are sourced elsewhere. This product is genuinely made in Britain and uses British meat! I find this a weight off my mind that I know I am supporting British farmers but most importantly I find it comforting to know where the food my little best friends is sourced from. The company is completely honest about where there meat is sourced from, and informed me that the meat in their Venison wet dog food is sourced from outside of the UK, as the manufacturer can't get enough within our shores. However, this has no impact on the quality of meat - nor the taste! The Venison for Billy+Margot's Venison treats is sourced within the UK.
All other meats and fish in the tins (Beef,chicken,fish) are indeed all sourced in Britain.
The tin also states the name of the food in white which in this incidence is Chicken with Vegetable, Fruit and Herbs against a red background. This coloured box is a great tool as it enables you to select this product from their range without rummaging through a shelf in an attempt to find a specific flavour among identical tins. It is also a great way to recognise the flavour if you have several dogs at home whom each prefer a different flavour.
Inside the red box is concise information which I deem vital to any dog owner - British Meat, Pure Fruit and Vegetable, Gluten & Grain Free and No Fillers.
Many complete wet foods aren't complete in my eyes as they don't offer our dogs the nutrition in which they need in their diet. Many offer a low meat content and artificial additives which are simply not something I would wish to feed my pets. This however ticks all of the boxes - all ingredients are what I would eat - and therefore are good enough for my pets.
Ingredients and Composition:
Chicken (60%), Carrots (4%), Apple (1%), Herbs (Rosemary, Parsley, Mint, Marjoram and Oregano) Flaxseed, Green Beans, Seaweed, Blueberries, Salmon Oil, Mannan Oligosaccharides and Minerals.
It also gives me great comfort knowing Billy + Margot use suppliers who hold the same core values as themselves - allowing for great ingredients to be used throughout their products. Billy + Margot are proud of their relationships with renowned companies such as SeaHorse Atlantic, which is used in their popcorn, that they offer information about their suppliers on their website. Below is an extract from the company's website outlining why they use
£2.15
Chicken (60%), Carrots (4%), Apple (1%), Herbs (Rosemary, Parsley, Mint , Marjoram and Oregano) Flaxseed, Green Beans, Seaweed, Blueberries, Salmon Oil, Mannan Oligosaccharides and Minerals.
Dog Size Cans per day without mixer
Toy (up to 5kg) 1/2
Small (6-10kg) 1
Medium (11-20kg) 2
Large (21-30kg) 3
Giant (31-40kg) 4
 |
| Fish with Vegetables, Fruit and Herbs |
|
| Green Tripe & Beef with Vegetable, Fruit and Herbs |
|
| Venison with Vegetable, Fruit and Herbs |
All other meats and fish in the tins (Beef,chicken,fish) are indeed all sourced in Britain.
Inside the red box is concise information which I deem vital to any dog owner - British Meat, Pure Fruit and Vegetable, Gluten & Grain Free and No Fillers.
Chicken (60%), Carrots (4%), Apple (1%), Herbs (Rosemary, Parsley, Mint, Marjoram and Oregano) Flaxseed, Green Beans, Seaweed, Blueberries, Salmon Oil, Mannan Oligosaccharides and Minerals.It also gives me great comfort knowing Billy + Margot use suppliers who hold the same core values as themselves - allowing for great ingredients to be used throughout their products. Billy + Margot are proud of their relationships with renowned companies such as SeaHorse Atlantic, which is used in their popcorn, that they offer information about their suppliers on their website. Below is an extract from the company's website outlining why they use
SeaHorse Atlantic was developed by Sarah Jane O’ Sullivan who has a passion for the marine environment and animals. Sarah Jane has a degree in environmental science (Zoology), a Masters in Marine Biology and a keen equine & pet background, so you can be assured that oceans of passion and dedication goes into SeaHorse Atlantic produce.SeaHorse Atlantic was one of the successful applicants to be picked to participate on the IGNITE program (2011) run by University College Cork – nurturing entrepreneurship.
All their kelp (seaweed) is sourced from the purest of the Atlantic ocean. The rugged wild waters off the south west coast of Ireland is completely pollutant free and holds high water quality status up to E.U. standards (EU Directive 76/160/EEC).
SeaHorse Atlantic aim to maintain a low carbon footprint and also to avoid any disturbance to the natural habitat.
Kelp Care™ Clinical Veterinary Trial Executive Summary
Kelp Care™ feline and canine, formulated to the nutrient requirements of cats and dogs has just undergone a 60 day subjective clinical veterinary trial with a large veterinary hospital in Cork using 44 clinical dog cases under leading canine vets. The trial focused on key areas of increasing canine diseases:
Palatability
Osteoarthritis
Chronic skin conditions
Dental health
Haematology and urinalysis were included in selected cases
Results supported the high palatability of the product (90.5%). There was significant clinical improvement in chronic skin conditions (91%). Clinical response was also noted in osteoarthritis and dental cases.
In selected cases, haematology presented a decrease in white cell count (65% of dogs) and urinalysis showed a decrease of pH in cases suggesting Kelp Care™ can aid in neutralising an acidic pH and promote better health.
Kelp Care™ unique recipe is veterinary recommended as an adjunctive therapy in chronic skin cases and as part of a multimodal management of chronic osteoarthritis in dogs.
When opening the tin it becomes apparent this is no ordinary dog food - this is
a meal, and ingredients are visible! Billy + Margot are proud of their human grade ingredients and don't need to smother it all in a gravy substance to try and hide anything at all. Immediately upon opening, three very intrigued little furry faces appeared in the Kitchen area, all looking intrigued at the tin and then panning across to my face to see who this delectable meal was for. I have never seen three dogs all in unison be so fixated upon a wet food like this. With regular wet foods these three little pooches usually plod off and take no interest - with the exception of Derby who occasionally plods back for a nibble due to his old age and somewhat lack of teeth! But as explained this is no ordinary standard wet dog food - this is absolutely packed with goodness - including Vitamin A. This vitamin is highly important to ensure our best pals have strong muscles, a great healthy coat, to combat dry skin and to also help with growth. This vitamin is also a great antioxidant which can help protect dogs against certain types of cancer.
I have always been taught that the more colours on my plate the better from an early age and as you probably are aware the majority of wet dog food I have seen in a tin is a thick gravy-like liquid disguising some form of unrecognisable meat which is full of preservatives and 'nasties'. I cannot express how different this is - with blueberries,carrots and green beans visible! This meal has a texture somewhat like a pate, easily breakable yet strong enough to hold shape.
Be rewarded for your purchases
Reap the rewards with Billy + Margot in more than one way! Not only do you know your dog is being fed something which is nutritious and beneficial to them - you get reward points for your purchases!
Billy + Margot offer a Reward point scheme which you can find out more information about below
Reward points: How does it work?
First you need to create an account using a unique login email address and a password.
Everytime you place an order using your account, you will earn points for your purchases. Each point is worth £0.01.
Before you complete a transaction, you will be asked if you wish to redeem your points. The only time you cannot redeem points is with your first purchase. Gallery
Everytime you place an order using your account, you will earn points for your purchases. Each point is worth £0.01.
Before you complete a transaction, you will be asked if you wish to redeem your points. The only time you cannot redeem points is with your first purchase.
 |
| NomNom, Squishy nose :D |
 |
| Yummy Yummy Yummy, I got Nutrition in my Tummy ;) |
 |
| I dressed up for the occasion. |
 |
| Look - can you see the nommy green beans and carrots? |
COMPAWTITION
 |
| Greedy Tootsie enjoying the finer things in life! |
 |
| Paws off! |
 |
| Derby with his big tongue! |
COMPAWTITION
Can you correctly answer the following question in the
comments section?
* Open to UK residents address only. If winner is from another country, they will be asked to nominate a UK address to send it too, or a rescue.
Winner will be asked to fill in a short questionnaire on the product they receive in order to achieve more of a range of reviews.
What percentage was the British Chicken in my Billy+Margot Chicken with Vegetables, Fruit and Herbs Complete Wet Dogfood?
A. 33%.
B. 60%
C. 45%.
Please leave either a contact email or your twitter username.
If you do NOT have a Google+ logjn Please select 'Anonymous' and then type your username in :D
If you do NOT have a Google+ logjn Please select 'Anonymous' and then type your username in :D
Competition closes Friday 9th May 2014. Winner(s) will be contacted shortly after.
Thursday 27 March 2014
Top Collar Sunday Roast Review
Top Collar Sunday Roast Review
“Now everybody loves a good Sunday Roast, but sadly for most pets they merely get to observe the family sat around the table, and make do with a small piece of meat when mum’s back is turned. Well now you need feel guilty no longer, with Top Collar even rover gets to experience that British staple the classic Roast” - NellieJRT
 |
| I'm hoding me parcel, now gimmie ya thumbs top open it! |
Hello,
hello my impawtant pals. Now, I don't mean to alarm you all, but please
plonk your backside down, and pull close a bowl of goats’ milk because this may
make you feel a little lightheaded. I had the great pleasure of reviewing a
Sunday Roast Dinner! *drools* Yeah, you read that correctly, no need to rub
your eyes with your paws! And the best part about it... Mum never told me off!
No gravy on my 'white' fur or whiskers as evidence, no getting in trouble for
ogling at the chicken cooking in the oven and no sharing with the humans!
SUNDAY LUNCH FOR DOGS!
Keep reading for a fabuwuff chance to win a box of treats every two weeks delivered to your door during the course of eight weeks! That's in total 4 boxes of noms!
*Note to the Meow Cats - this companies does make fab treats for cats - Fish and Chips treats! There is a link to them further down the page.
Keep reading for a fabuwuff chance to win a box of treats every two weeks delivered to your door during the course of eight weeks! That's in total 4 boxes of noms!
*Note to the Meow Cats - this companies does make fab treats for cats - Fish and Chips treats! There is a link to them further down the page.
Keep reading for your chance to win a 'Full English' to review, and also every reader may use the code "TENOFF" on their first orders with the site to receive 10% their first order. Get your humans to get straight over to http://www.topcollar.co.uk/ they won't regret it at all - nor will you!
Please call in on them at twitter and let them know what you thought of the blog :)
Please call in on them at twitter and let them know what you thought of the blog :)
About Top Collar
A few
words from the cleffurist human.. the one who allows us to have Sunday Roast any
day of the week!
Hi, I’m Sophie, the proud
owner of Top Collar.
From day one, all our ranges began natural, with
your pets in mind, and will stay that way. We focus on smaller, home-made
production, which means your pet gets fresh, locally sourced dishes, as opposed
to processed pet food which can be sat around for literally years.
Keeping it fun, whilst considering your pets health
and delicious flavours, makes their Top Collar dining experience one to look
forward to. I hope you enjoy our diverse menu, and see the happiness it brings
the whole family..
My Review ( Da Impawtant
One)
Guess what? It’s a Wednesday and I’m having Sunday
Roast. I’ve had it every day this week so far! Yup, these terrier-ific treats
are great effuryday and mum has told me that there is an option on Top Collars' website to get them delivered every month. So, what are you all waiting for - get them pet humans trained straight to the computer! The best part is the box is the pawfect size to fit through the letter box so we can receive it when the humans are out! The bad part is grandad has installed some weird wirey contraption on the back of the letter box to stop me from helping myself to the post, which is ridicuwuff. Any large dogs to give me a doggyback drop me a message - I'll share the post with you! BOL.
Human handed me a wufferly box decorated with a little Jack Russell sticker on the address label - MINE! Paws off! The corner had a little paw stamped on it with the letter 'O' in the middle of it. I know this is the company logo - but I told Derby it stood for Nellie's Only. *sniggers behind paws* As you know I'm all about the taste so will allow humum the chance to explain about the box and the attention to detail in her section of the blog.
Humum had to open the box pals, these thumbs they have come in handy sometimes! There was a cute little company card inside which had a menu on it.. I told the humans to order me one of everything, I'm still waiting!!
 |
| Me and ma Sunday Roast! |
They were pawjus! Derby was drooling I woof you not! Mum snapped one in half to show me what was inside them, and the aroma of Sunday Roast sent me to cloud nine! Dog paradise! I nommed it immediately, and even did a rollyover tickle my belly trick for these noms!
Don't panic pals - this company has our best interests at heart. The humans have no excuse now for letting our treats run low! Keep 'Em Coming enables us to get our noms on a regular basis and they don't have to wait in for them! Humum will explain on her part about the delivery of this box, it means them humans can toddle off to work or if they're like mine, to the shops! They don't have to wait indoors pestering us pooches - the postie can drop them through the letterbox safely and securely. Only £8.95 a month! Click here for details.
Pals, I'm going to show you de delicious menu from this fabuwuff company - and I'm giving ample notice for you to step away from the keyboard incase you drool on it..1...2...3. Okay. Prepare yourself! Click on the name below the picture for a direct link to the product.
Don't panic pals - this company has our best interests at heart. The humans have no excuse now for letting our treats run low! Keep 'Em Coming enables us to get our noms on a regular basis and they don't have to wait in for them! Humum will explain on her part about the delivery of this box, it means them humans can toddle off to work or if they're like mine, to the shops! They don't have to wait indoors pestering us pooches - the postie can drop them through the letterbox safely and securely. Only £8.95 a month! Click here for details.
Pals, I'm going to show you de delicious menu from this fabuwuff company - and I'm giving ample notice for you to step away from the keyboard incase you drool on it..1...2...3. Okay. Prepare yourself! Click on the name below the picture for a direct link to the product.
 |
| Apple Porridge! |
 |
| Cheese and Biscuits! |
 |
| Chicken Tagine! |
 |
| Full English! |
 |
| Pork Pie! |
 |
| Salmon and Eggs |
 |
| Fish & Chips! These are great for dogs and cats! |
Humum Review
With a motto like 'Fun, Fresh and Natural' I was
intrigued. As a dedicated pet owner I adore my dogs and unfortunately know too
well, that some companies solely focus on profits rather than the wellbeing of
our pets, whether this be dogs, chickens or even rabbits. As those who are
regular readers of these blogs will know a good diet is vital for an animal’s
health and I strongly believe that we shouldn’t feed them anything that we
wouldn’t eat ourselves. Well – this company combines a selection of natural
ingredients with being a tasty treat for our dogs. Top Collar is simply top
notch.
The presentation of the box was a delight to see, a
balance between cute and informative without overpowering me with too much
unnecessary information. This company has learnt that a quality product speaks
for itself, a lesson many could take on board with their design team. The
cardboard box was the perfect size to fit through the letter box, making it
ideal for those who lead a busy life going to social events or work. You can
breathe a huge sigh of relief knowing you don’t have to sit around all day
waiting on a parcel, and knowing that the box can safely be recycled after use.
The box measures approximately 18cm x 18.5cm x 2cm,
adorned with a cute paw print stamped on the lower left corner. A personalised
address sticker is situated in the centre, alongside an image of a little Jack
Russell sitting among Top Collar products. This attention to detail gives the
correct impression – that your pet is the priority and attention to detail is
most certainly not lacking at all. The back of the box includes a sticker
outlining the product, ingredients, storage instructions, weight, analytical
constituents and best before date. This information although seems all too easy
for some owners to overlook is a stamp of approval in any pet lovers books.
This information is a requirement which is often overlooked but yet vital in
knowing how this food will have an impact on their pets.
 |
| Get me good side? |
Because of how fresh the treats are and the fact
they do not contain any ‘nasties’ such as artificial colouring, additives and
preservatives they do not last for months and months. I don’t see this being an
issue at all – all three of my dogs loved them!
A date is clearly hand written on the label on the sticker so you know
when to use them by. I think this shows just how fresh these are – that every
individual order is produced for the dog/s the order is meant for – not batch
produced and stored away for goodness knows how long.
 |
| Box contents |
The box is sealed with a sticker and upon opening
has a translucent sheet to keep them fresh, and beneath that was a sheet of
blue tissue paper. The inside of the box has a cute little sticker stating what
the product is along with illustrations of the ingredients used. This does look
very professional and at the bottom ‘Share me...’ I thought this was a great
touch to the product – however Nellie may not have!
A glossy card was placed inside the box, with the
illustration of a chalk board menu, which is one of the most adorable things I
have ever seen. It outlines what products available, under the courses Puppy
Perfect, Main Menu and Golden Oldies. I haven’t had the privilege of reviewing
any of the other dishes – including Salmon and Scrambled Eggs for the older
dogs and Chicken Tagine for the younger dogs out there. The range of products
on offer really has made me realise, and hopefully you too, that dog treats don’t
simply have to consist of beef, chicken or gravy. We like a variation in our
diets and would love to try these dishes if this was a human dish – so don’t
deprive your dog of the dining experience!
The biscuits are shaped into love hearts which are
rustic in appearance, clearly time and effort has gone into this product. These
are about four cm and the box was contained a full layer. It was obvious the
dogs were intrigued as they all gathered and offered me a paw, a smelly old
teddy and a chewed up bone in exchange. It did make me chuckle.
The product contains Chicken, Parsnips, Carrot,
Sweet Potato and a Milky Biscuit Mixture giving a light texture packed full of
flavour. Carrots are great for preventing Vitamin A deficiency. This helps to
prevent a dull dry coat and skin irritations. I was amazed at how human grade
the ingredients were and emailed the owner to ask if there was anything dry
added. Nope. I was reassured, and a big paws up to this company from sourcing
local ingredients. All items are freshly bought, cooked, diced and cooked with.
All three dogs loved these, especially Derby. They
were crunchy in texture and a great treat for him, they were cooked to
perfection for him as weren’t too soft nor hard. Nellie, well I had a variety
of tricks off little legs for these little bites of delights – even a rollover!
Tootsie also ate her fair share, and will know that she has developed a
hoarding habit! I have found everything ranging from pears to pinched socks in
her bed! The other night I was walking past and peaked in to see Tootsie and
Derby having a midnight feast – a day after they last were given them! They clearly
had hoarded them for a special occasion!
Gallery
 | ||||||||
 Derby sampling de goodz. |
 |
| I'm just inspecting. |
 |
| Gweedy Derby reminds me off the teletubby hoover! |
Follow these guys at the following:
 |
 |
COMPAWTITION
ONE LUCKY READER WILL WIN A MONTHS SUPPLY OF TOP COLLAR TREATS!
One lucky reader will win a box of treats to arrive through the post every two weeks until four boxes have been received. This prize will therefore consist of four boxes of treats in total,to review on my blog at a later date.
Can you correctly answer the following question in the comments section? * Open to UK residents address only. If winner is from another country, they will be asked to nominate a UK address to send it too, or a rescue.
Winner will be asked to fill in a short questionnaire on the product they receive in order to achieve more of a range of reviews.
If you do not have a google account, feel free to DM me your answer and I'll paste your answer below :)
Winner will be asked to fill in a short questionnaire on the product they receive in order to achieve more of a range of reviews.
If you do not have a google account, feel free to DM me your answer and I'll paste your answer below :)
What is the top collar motto?
A. Pawtastic.
B. Tasty for Terriers
C. Fresh, Fun Natural
Please leave either a contact email or your twitter username.
If you do NOT have a Google+ logjn Please select 'Anonymous' and then type your username in :D
If you do NOT have a Google+ logjn Please select 'Anonymous' and then type your username in :D
Competition closes Friday 11th April 2014. Winner will be contacted shortly after.
Thursday 27 February 2014
Antler Bakes and Chews
The wufferly humans at Antler kindly sent me some terrierific treats to review and an antler... pals you need to get straight over to http://www.antlerdogchews.co.uk/
- 'These 100% Naturally Shed Deer Antler and Antler Bakes are Deer-licious!'- NellieJRT
I was lucky enough to sample two items from dis fabuwuff company - de Antler Bakes Dog Biscuits and a 100% Naturally shed deer antler. By gosh, my little eyeballs nearly popped out of my head! I was in heaven, and this time Derby wasn't going anywhere near my treats.Well, not MY Antler anyways!
Keep reading for your chance to win! TWO lucky winners will win a variety pack of Antler bakes each! These great packs consists of 1 x original bakes, 1 x kelp bakes 1 x charcoal bakes!
About Antler
"Antler Dog Chews.co.uk are a independent business that supplies healthy, natural, unprocessed, completely sustainable dog chews, hand baked luxury dog biscuits and natural eco toys.
Our company is based on our solid ideological beliefs, run on ethical principles by ethical and caring people. We are committed to looking after our planet and living in a world where we treat others as we would like to be treated. No email or paper bombardment from us!
And we promise that we will not share/give your email address or any information you give us with any other companies or individuals. We hate junk mail and hard sales too!
We produce these chews from whole antlers, naturally shed from healthy, free ranging deer and hold large stocks. All our chews are free from chemicals, preservatives, colouring and additives, just pure and natural as nature intended.
Our toys are made from natural material and are free from man made processed materials such as nylon.
Our Antler Bakes are hand baked in a bakery by a real baker using proper wholesome ingredients with the added goodness and benefits of ground antler.
There is an extremely low environmental impact to produce these chews, and we are committed to carrying this principle on through our packaging, stationary and company consumables. All our packaging and labels are made from either 100% recycled material, and if that was not possible, we made sure it was produced from something that is 100% recyclable.
We endeavour to give excellent customer service and provide quality, sustainable and natural products."
My Review (Da Impawtant One!)
The Antler Bakes came in a pawjus jute pouch, which mum says is great for storage, walkies and even a gift. (Hear that pals! My woofday is 31st October - put dat on your calender, bold, double underlined and circled! BOL) The bag looks super professional, and mums been showing it off to all her doggy pals. The bag was clearly labelled with company info and a tag explaining the ingredients and such like - I'll let humum go into that detail in her human review section.
Pals, the bag comes with a tie, for freshness (and so we don't help ourselves I think). Once humum opened the jute bag inside was a clear sealed packet generously full of different shapes of noms! We were very impressed, sometimes when you have a bag, it's only half full. Not here, nuh-uh! Full to the brim. *licks lips* The only problem with this was I then had to share them with Derby and Tootsie *grumbles*.
My bag was the 'Original' - this may have been the case to those at Antler but to me it should be called 'SuperSpecial'... they were marvelous! I had never tried these before, and I am quite upset at all I have been missing out on :( The pack states ' The Best A Dog Can Get' - take the hint humans, us pooches deserve the best!
The scent was mouth-watering, and yes you guessed it - Derby drooled. It reminded us of the smell of freshly made sage stuffing, delicious! Mum tells me they contain lots of yummy ingredients which she will discuss in detail in her human section. These include Organic Rye Flour, Oats, Ground Deer Antler, Garlic, Rosemary, Parsley and egg. I couldn't believe it too, real ground deer antler! Mmm.
We all tasted the treats one by one - I tried the love heart ones, because I'm lovely! And they were gorgeous, I even did tricks for them which says something! They were great and crunchy and had a great texture to them, which I think is off the Organic Rye Flour and the Ground Deer Antler. Make sure that you have a dish of water near by pals when ever eating anything.
My Verdict? - Deerlicious ;)
Antler also make their hand baked delights in another two varieties : Kelp and Charcoal. The Kelp bakes include all the goodness of the Original, with added Kelp, which is beneficial for skin irritations and flea control. The Charcoal bakes, yet again contain all the goodness of the Original but have added Charcoal to help alleviate wind and improve digestion. ( I know a few dogs who could use this for wind issues.. and owners too!)
Original Antler Chew
Aslong as I was a puppy I can remember dreaming of these, and now much to mine and humums amazement I could of had one of these as Antler offer a wide range of Deer Antler chews for all ages and sizes! *sighs* My mum has lots of making up to do!
Antler Dog chews only use 100% naturally shed deer antler which come from healthy free-ranging deer that live natural lives. No deers are ever harmed, so do not feel guilty at all gobbling on these pawjus treats pal!As you know deer antlers come in all different shapes and sizes and as Deers shed their antlers roughly once a year, this enables all sizes of pooch to enjoy these. I'll let mum go into the details on where they come from in her part pals, as you know... I'm all about the taste.
The one I was sent was a hard boney material full of nommy dry marrow which keeps me occupied for ages! I can see this treat lasting ages, not because it's not to my taste or anything, but because it is pure quality and natural. It requires some dedicated chewing time, so when the humans are boring you watching the soaps on the TV, this is pawfect for plonking on the mat and entertaining yourselves.
I would like to tell my pals to all get their paws on these tasty engaging antlers, because I'll let you in on a little secret. They're great for cleaning your teeth! That's right pals, so next time you go to the v.e.t.s for your dental check up - do not fear, flash your pearly white gnashers and thank Antler for all the compliments you will receive! They are nature's own toothbrush.
Mum was impressed by the fact this had no smell to it whatever, which doesn't phase me. I have a better nose than mum so I know it must smell nommy, but mum was relieved it didn't smell of tripe! BOL. They are also hypoallergenic meaning those humans don't have to worry about allergies
And I am proud to say, I never had to offer Derby this! *high-paws* As you know Derby is a little fifteen year old Yorkshire Terrier and is very lazy... but Mum thinks he is a cutie. Him and Tootsie (My adoptive dog parents) would be better suited to a Easy Chew which is available on their website, these are cut length ways exposing the tasty marrow and means they can get it easier. This means they can still get their vitamins and minerals safely.
If any of you have fussy humans who complain about mess, this is pawfect for you. There is virtually no mess with these chews. So make sure you add these to your shopping trolley!
The Human Review
Antler Original Bakes
I cannot commend Antler enough for the overall service we have received, and have no hesitation in recommending them to pet owners. Every aspect of their service is professional, to an amazingly high standard and focus' on the dogs health. Antler have clearly dedicated much time in to creating the perfect bakes, combining ingredients which dogs love and at the same time which are beneficial for our pets.
Unlike mass produced dog biscuits that are mostly fillers and bulkers, Antler Bakes contain 100% proper, natural ingredients, hand baked in Britain, so wholesome in fact that even you may be temped! They contain NO additives, NO preservatives, NO artificial food colourings and NO sugar or salt.
As you know, I'm a pet owner who loves to know what the purpose of each ingredient is and Antler clearly identifies their intention of every single ingredient used.
Ingredients:
Organic Rye Flour, Oats, Ground Deer Antler, Linseed, Carrots, Garlic, Rosemary, Parsley, Egg
Good to know:Linseed - natural source of omega 3
Carrots - vitamins A & E for healthy skin
Ground Antler- for improved blood circulation
Garlic Powder - natural source of antioxidants
Rosemary - helps prevent bad breath
Parsley - vitamins A & C, calcium, magnesium & iron
Egg - good source of calcium
Carrots - vitamins A & E for healthy skin
Ground Antler- for improved blood circulation
Garlic Powder - natural source of antioxidants
Rosemary - helps prevent bad breath
Parsley - vitamins A & C, calcium, magnesium & iron
Egg - good source of calcium
Ground Antler has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years due to the many health benefits it posesses. Known to improve blood circulation, antler also aids the immune system and helps improve muscle recovery. Made from our Grade A Antlers that are naturally shed each year, from free ranging deer that live natural lives. No deer are ever harmed.
Nutritional Analysis: Protein 12.5%, Oils -8%, Fibre – 11%, Ash -6.42%, Moisture – 8%
150g
As you can see all ingredients are beneficial, but it doesn't stop there! Antler is a fantastic ingredient because it contains all of these beneficial minerals :
Antler Dog Chews
'Our chews are hand finished using year fresh, 100% naturally shed deer antler' - Antler
Antlers make fantastic dog chews because they are made of a hard boney material, naturally containing fibre and minerals like calcium, phosphorous and iron. They are therefore suitable for dogs with sensitive digestion, allergies nd some medical conditions such as pancreatitis and those on a far controlled diet. Tasty morsels of dry marrow are exposed as the antler is worn down by the action of dog's teeth and saliva. These antler chews are totally natural, unprocessed product, with no additives or preservatives.
Did you know a happy dog is a chewing dog?..
Chewing Antlers releases positive chemicals from the brain helping to keep your dog happy, busy and expending energy. Teeth are cleaned and gums stay healthy whilst your dog is happily absorbed with it's favourite Antler chew.
Where do Antler Dog Chews get their Antlers from?
Deer grow a new pair of antlers each year from the age of one. The antlers begin as layers of cartilage and slowly mineralise into bone. Antlers grow very quickly and faster than any other type of bone, growing up to 2.5cm per day in the summer! Deer drop their antler naturally each Spring, ready for a new pair to start growing. This means Antler Dog Chews are made from the Antlers that are naturally shed each year, and come from healthy free-ranging deer that live natural lives.
Delivery Did you know if you order your products before 3pm they will be with you the very next day?! Pets get your paws at the ready. Discounts Antler run many offers and do include discount vouchers in orders where applicable. Range of Chews I have included a brief description of the range of Antlers this brilliant company offer, please feel free to email them if you have any queries as they are more than happy to help Easy Chews
|
 |
| Nommy |
 |
| Doing ma trick! |
 |
| Paws in de air if you wuffs Antler! |
 |
| Derby... with his tongue out! |
 |
| I even put me best hat on for this antler chew! |
 |
| Licky me chew! |
 |
| Delicious! |
 |
| Crunchy munchy. |
 |
| Different shapes. |
COMPAWTITION
Answer correctly for your chance to win an Antler Bakes Variety Pack
1 x Original, 1 x Kelp, 1 x Charcoal.
Two lucky readers will win ,to review on my blog at a later date a variety pack each! This consists of three boxes, 1 x original, 1 x kelp and 1 x Charcoal!.
Can you correctly answer the following question in the comments section? * Open to UK residents address only. If winner is from another country, they will be asked to nominate a UK address to send it too, or a rescue.
Winner will be asked to fill in a short questionnaire on the product they receive in order to achieve more of a range of reviews.
Winner will be asked to fill in a short questionnaire on the product they receive in order to achieve more of a range of reviews.
If you do not have a google account, feel free to DM me your answer and I'll paste your answer below :)
How much can an antler grow up to per day in Summer?
A. 1.5cm
B. 1 cm
C. 2.5cm
C. 2.5cm
Please leave either a contact email or your twitter username.
If you do NOT have a Google+ logjn Please select 'Anonymous' and then type your username in :D
If you do NOT have a Google+ logjn Please select 'Anonymous' and then type your username in :D
Competition closes Friday 7th March 2014. Winner will be contacted shortly after.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)