Hauspanther Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Treats!! "Bring out the Hauspanther in your Cat!"

 Roary turned one year old on June 10th and do you believe until recently he had NEVER tasted ANY type of a cat treat? That's the truth! He hadn't had any until our furiend Kate Benjamin of Hauspanther contacted us asking if Roary wanted to try her new Hauspanther Freeze-Dried Treats and/or Meal-Toppers!

Being a great fan of all things Hauspanther I spoke for Roary and said he would be happy to try the Hauspanther Freeze Dried Chicken Liver cat treats.

 

Roary was so excited when the treats  arrived!!

Roary wasn't the only one who was happy! I was happy when I learned more about the treats!

 They are:

• Single-ingredient protein that’s USA sourced, made and packaged
• Freeze-dried to lock in freshness and retain nutrients
• Cage-free, nutrient-dense, organ meat that’s high in protein and rich in folate
• Biologically appropriate, 100% natural, raw, grain and gluten free
• Convenient to store and feed
• Age range description: All Life Stages

They come in THREE delicious flavors:

Beef Liver

Chicken Liver

Turkey Heart

They look delectable and are a great size!

Roary LOVED THEM!!

While we received this bag of treats at no cost to us, I will definitely purchase them! (We also received no monetary compensation for this blog post)

We did not try the Meal Toppers, (because I thought Roary might be a little young for them), but you can see them below:

The treats and the toppers are all available on Amazon! (click on the names below)

Freeze-dried Raw Treats

Freeze-dried Raw Meal Topper

About Hauspanther

"Hauspanther offers premium products for cats, including climbers, beds, scratchers, toys and now freeze-dried nutrition. We believe that everything you buy for your cat should help them to live vibrant, healthy lives to show how much you love them. Only the best for your Hauspanther!"

Thanks so much for  these delicious treats!

Love, Roary

Cat "Foodie" Friday: Tiki Cat Food & Treats

Hi dear friends! Today Cody and I would like to present some delicious products that were sent to us by Tiki Cat.

  Tiki Cat Crunchers

They are  delicious treats that are high in protein, low calorie  and they are crunchy! They contain pumpkin to aid with digestion, they also have salmon oil and flaxseed  to help keep a kitty's coat nice and shiny!! As you can see, if you look at the bag, they are shaped like little stars, too cute!!

Cody gobbles them right up and is one of their newest fans!

We also received:

Tiki Cat Stix-Chicken Mousse Flavor

Wet Treats

Photo used from the Tiki Cat Website

This is a protein rich treat made with real, high-quality chicken. I like the versatility, it can be used as a topper on dry food or dry treats, which adds some flavor and moisture. I also like that they come individually wrapped so that one Stix would be the equivalent to one serving. For Cody, I used it as a topper on his current kibble and I also used it on his treats.

We also received

Tiki Cat® After Dark™

Chicken & Quail Egg

image taken from the Tiki Cat website

This contains shredded chicken, organ meat and whole quail egg in an "enticing" broth.

Tiki Cat® Puka Puka Luau™

Succulent Chicken

Tender pieces of shredded chicken in a "delightful" chicken consomme.

Why Feed Tiki Pets?

1

REAL, NATURAL INGREDIENTS

What does “real” mean? It means shredded chicken, flaked fish, whole peas and diced carrots. It’s identifiable ingredients that look like they belong in your bowl, not theirs.

• High-Quality Protein First

  Always the #1 ingredient, the protein in Tiki Pets™ foods come from high-quality animal sources, like Alaskan salmon, chicken, lamb, egg, ahi tuna and whole prawns.

• Superfoods

  Ultra-nutritious superfoods, like kale, spinach, pumpkin, carrots and flaxseed, give cats and small dogs a boost of vitamins, minerals and fatty acids.

• No Fillers. Nothing Fake.

  No animal by-products, corn, white potatoes, wheat, artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.

The above information was taken from the Tiki Pets website  

***To be completely candid, because Cody currently eats a different brand of wet food he has not tried either of these yet, because I didn't have the time to transition him properly. An abrupt switching of food should never take place because that can cause distress to a cat's digestive system. A change in FLAVOR within a certain brand is fine, but abruptly changing to an entirely different brand should be done gradually. (I did link to both of the foods listed above so you can read more about them).

Cody DID greatly enjoy the Tiki Cat Stix as well as the Tiki Cat Crunchers. We are certain your kitties will like them too! Thank you Tiki Cat for allowing Cody to try some of your products!



***FTC disclosure. We received the items listed in this blog post and were not compensated financially in any way.

Petco is "Turning Our Back On Artificial Food"

No, I am not being paid to share this, and I am hoping I am not going to be in trouble for sharing verbatim what Petco posted on their site. Petco has always been our "go to" Pet store because Cody was adopted at an adoption drive there in 2007, now we have another reason to love them!

November 13, 2018:

Since joining Petco as CEO earlier this year, I've seen first-hand just how special the bond between people and pets can be.

Here at Petco, pets are unquestionably part of our families. If you're reading this letter, chances are you agree. My 10-year-old lab, Yummy, is 75 pounds of pure love and I would do just about anything to keep him healthy, happy and by my side, tail wagging, for as long as possible.

I'm proud to lead a company that's been putting pets first for more than 50 years. And when you love pets as much as we do, you always want to do more. To be better.

That's why we're introducing new standards for nutrition at Petco.

Today, we're making a commitment to not sell dog or cat food and treats with artificial colors, flavors or preservatives – making us the first and only major retailer of pet food to take a stand against such ingredients. We'll start removing products that don't meet our new standards in January 2019, and complete the process by May.

We're raising the bar and stepping out ahead of the industry. Not because it's an easy thing to do, but because we believe it's the right thing to do.

Our goal is better health and wellness for the pets we all love. And setting new standards for nutrition is just the beginning.

Because at the end of the day, we believe if it's good for pets, it's good for us.

Learn more at petco.com/betternutrition. And thank you for joining us on this journey.

 

Ron Coughlin, CEO of Petco

Learn More About Petco's Commitment

My Secret Paws Reveal!!!

Hi furiends! It's Cody! Before I get to the "big reveal" of who Secret Paws was and the amazing prezzies that I received, Mom and I want to give a HUGE THANK YOU to Mom Paula of Sweet Purrfections for all of the hard work she does each and every year matching us with our Secret Paws, giving us shipping tips and so much more! Mom and I have pawticipated in a few Secret Paws, we missed last year and we regretted it, but this year we are back!

When my Secret Paws box arrived I could not wait to get into it!

Everything was so nicely wrapped! I didn't know what to go to first but Mom said it was impawtant to read my card first. She said that is the polite thing to do, that one should ALWAYS read the card first. Mom said how in the world would I know who everything was from if I didn't read the card first? (Mom is actually not that bright cause I could have opened everything and THEN read the card, I still would have known who sent everything...but I digress).

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Mom got all teary-eyed because the card I received was personal and they also included Chanukah on the card which Mom thought was extremely thoughtful.

If you look closely you can see who my presents were from, can you see? Wait! I will make sure that you can see!!!

Now you can see it for sure!!!! It was from Real Cats Paisley & Webster from The Cuddlywumps Cat Chronicles!!!  I was sooo excited and so happy! I love Paisley & Webster and let me tell ya, they REALLY know how to pawchase the best gifts! (One in particular you will see on a future blog post because Mom wants to devote an entire post to it.). Here are some photos of what I received!

Mom says I was super interested in that adorable stocking and of course the treats! I'm all about treats!

Let's see, there were some cat nip toys, (Mom thinks the blue mouse is adorable), catnip joints (don't worry, I won't inhale....much...) and, after those joints there are TONS AND TONS of cat treats for when I have the munchies!!

See the red blanket that everything is on? That is a really cozy blanket/mat with a pouch to put catnip in! Mom immediately put it on the armrest of the couch where I like to sit when I watch TV with Mom, but she forgot to take a photo. (Hopefully I can have her take a photo soon!)

This is another shot of all my goodies!!! I just might get into those joints on New Years Eve, we will see!!

I want to give a HUGE thank you to Real Cats Paisley and Webster and to their Mom for helping them select these most pawesome prezzies!! Mom and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts!! You made us both so happy! We love you and we hope the prezzies you get from your Secret Paws are as pawtastic as the ones you got me!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Love, Cody

Caru for Cats Baked Bites Natural Treats Winners!

Thanks to all who entered our give-away!!

HUGE CONCATULATIONS

TO THE TWO LUCKY WINNERS

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THE WINNER OF THE
 CHICKEN FLAVOR IS:
MAGGIE S.

THE WINNER OF THE
 SALMON FLAVOR IS:
LOS B.

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Caru for Cats Baked Bites Natural Treats Give-Away! U.S. Only TWO WINNERS!

Hi all it's Cody and I am excited to meow about some new treats that I recently tried from our furiends at Caru!

But first, a little background. Mom first became aware of Caru when she won a give-away on Facebook in 2015 and then featured them on Dakota's blog a few weeks after., Now, it's my turn!!!

Did you know?

"Caru" means "to love" in Welsh? From Caru: Love, after all, is why we care so much about the nourishment we provide for our pets.   Read more about why the name "Caru" was chosen here.

Being a family-owned company, every recipe that Caru makes is made in small batches. Their packaging is made with concern for the environment.  Every batch is tested for quality and safety. 

Each time I have worked with Caru they are one of the best companies around to work with, they are passionate about pets and work hard to maintain their stellar reputation.

I am a lucky kitty! I received two bags of Caru for Cats Baked Bites Natural Treats! I received the Salmon Recipe and the Chicken Recipe. I didn't know which to choose first, but being a mancat who LOVES his chicken I decided to try that one first. 

Natural Chicken Recipe Bites for Cats

 Let me tell you kitties they are so tasty!!! I was gobbling these treats up and couldn't wait to have more! I haven't tried the second bag yet, but I also  received the:

Natural Salmon Recipe Bites for Cats

• USDA-inspected salmon is the number one ingredient
• Made with real salmon, chickpeas & chicken liver
• Carefully selected ingredients
• No genetically engineered (GMO) ingredients
• Grain, gluten and wheat free
• No corn, soy or meals
• Made in the USA from a family-owned company
• Formulated without artificial preservatives, flavors or colors
• Prepared in small batches

 "Incredibly nutritious. Irresistibly delicious. 

Grain free"

Going to Global Pet Expo?

Look for Caru at Booth #745

GIVE-AWAY!!

Caru has generously offered TWO OF OUR READERS WHO ARE 18 and over and WHO RESIDE IN THE U.S. the chance to try one of the flavors shown above. Entering is easy, just enter on the rafflecopter below and good luck!!
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Disclosure:We  did not receive monetary compensation for this review/give-away. We received two bags of Caru for Cats Baked Bites Natural Treats in exchange for our always honest review.

Winner of Zuke's Cat Natural Purrz ! "Purrfectly Sublime Soft Treats For Cats!"

Thanks to all who entered our give-away for:

 Zuke's Cat Natural Purrz !

 "Purrfectly Sublime Soft Treats For Cats!" 

HUGE CONCATULATIONS

TO THE LUCKY WINNER

LISTED BELOW!!!

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Jan also has a blog:

CLICK HERE TO VISIT!!!!!

Cat Treats! Zuke's Cat Natural Purrz ! "Purrfectly Sublime Soft Treats For Cats!" Review and Give-Away!

Hi my furiends! It's Cody and today I have something super tasty to share with you! A few weeks back my Sheltie brother, Dakota, had a great give-away for his most favorite dog treats EVER ! They just happen to be made by:

Click here to visit the Zuke's website!

Dakota has been eating Zuke's dog treats for a while now, and truth be told, they are pretty much the ONLY treats that my cheap Mom will paw out HER cash for!

When Zuke's sent Dakota his treats, they took the time to think about the fact that there is SOMEONE ELSE who lives here that also LOVES TREATS. Who? Well, ME, of course! I hadn't tried Zuke's treats, but thankfully they included a bag of their Natural Purrz Tender Chicken recipe treats for ME! (Why I got one bag and Dakota got a virtual store full of treats is beyond me, but I digress....)

Once I tasted them I was HOOKED!

Why Cat Natural Purrz?

• REAL meat is the #1 ingredient
• they are grain-free
• they contain no wheat, corn or soy
• The chicken flavor is only 2.4 calories per treat!
• They are shaped like a "Z"

----did you know that cats prefer food and treats with angles and edges? Bet ya didn't! I didn't know that either! Look at the photo below and you will see the "Z" shapes!

Photo Courtesy of Zuke's

These delicious treats are available in:

• Tasty Tuna Recipe
• Savory Salmon Recipe
• Tender Chicken Recipe (which were the ones that I received)

Because they are soft, Cat Natural Purrz are super easy to nom away at, and I LOVE THEM!!

About Zuke’s

Located in Durango, Colorado, Zuke’s is a leader in the natural pet treat category. Named after founder Patrick’s beloved Labrador Retriever, Zuke’s has been powered by passionate and adventurous pet lovers for over 20 years. Strong believers in being active and exploring the world with our dogs, the Zuke’s team has been creating trail-tested recipes from the earth’s best ingredients to fuel those adventures since day one. The company’s unwavering commitment to product quality has helped Zuke’s become a successful and philanthropic business. Zuke’s donates a portion of all sales to The Dog and Cat Cancer Fund (DCCF). Visit www.zukes.com for more information and find @ZukesPets on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

GIVE-AWAY!!!! ONE LUCKY READER WHO IS 18 AND OVER AND WHO RESIDES IN THE U.S IS GOING TO RECEIVE TWO BAGS OF CAT NATURAL PURRZ BY ZUKE'S!!  ENTERING IS SUPER EASY!! JUST ENTER ON THE RAFFLECOPTER BELOW, THERE IS ONLY ONE MANDATORY ENTRY REQUIREMENT! GOOD LUCK!!!

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In full disclosure: I was not compensated for this review and give-away. I was sent one bag of Cat Natural Purrz (you are lucky, YOU are getting TWO BAGS!) in exchange for my always honest review. 

Cat Shaming: Or "If you don't stop whining you will end up on video"

Thursday night I was aggravated while in the process of deleting 100 spam comments (yes, 100) from blog posts, and Cody was frustrated because I wasn't moving fast enough to begin giving him his "evening snack buffet."

You see, Cody starts whining at 10pm in preparation for when  he gets some Lean Treats. Then, after about 15 more minutes he starts whining again, RELENTLESSLY in preparation for his 11pm snack of Nutrish for Cats kibble, (believe it or not, he is on a diet, he now gets two snacks instead of one every 15 minutes from 10pm til 11pm). 

Last night, he wouldn't stop and he was literally on my last nerve. I told him, "If you don't stop I am going to put you on video." knowing that when he sees the camera he normally takes off...not this time! (Please excuse my thumb in the upper right corner and the shoes on the floor, this was an impromptu video and I didn't have a chance to move the objects).

My Gotcha Day Revenge On Mom and a Kitty Kush Catnip Give-Away for YOU!!!

In full disclosure:This post is NOT sponsored monetarily by Kitty Kush Catnip, but they DID allow me to hold a give-away. Truth be told, only an obedient dog would compensate someone for a post in which a certain cat, (I wonder who THAT could be?), REFUSED to appear on video with a product they were featuring.

 If you were looking for a hearts and flowers kind of Gotcha Day post from my Mom, well, turn around and pussyfoot right outta here,  cause that is NOT gonna happen today. NO WAY!

Today is my 8th Gotcha Day and rather than read all of that sentimental gushing that Mom usually posts, it's time for ME to take over MY blog and tell you all the TRUTH!

Yeah, I am grateful to have a roof over my head, tons of beds, a really rocking cat tree that is the Rolls Royce of cat trees, (more on that in a few weeks), tons of tasty food and treats for my ample belleh and of course a woofie brother who loves me. I also have ONE PAWRENT  who loves, me, (that would be my DAD!!), the  other, namely my MOM, is a FRAUD!!!

Yes, you read that correctly, my Mom is a FRAUD!!

Want to know what she had the NERVE to do?

Remember last week when I blogged about my Vet trip? Well, Mom had scheduled (HAD being the operative word), an appointment to see "Dr.Smiley" and his Evil Assistant to get my rabies vaccine, for YESTERDAY....just ONE DAY BEFORE MY GOTCHA DAY!

I ask you kitties, who schedules a trip to the Vet for a vaccine or ANYTHING one day before a Gotcha Day? MY TRAITOR MOM, THAT'S WHO!

No worries, furiends, I showed HER!

You know what I did? 

Mom pulled THIS OUT:

courtesy of Kitty Kush Catnip

Let me tell you, it took EVERY ounce of self-control for me NOT to go nuts over this catnip. Why didn't I?  Well, I have had it kitties! For six of my eight years I have endured countless intrusions by my Mom when I am trying to get some rest. All I hear is "Oh Cody!! Come here! You will LOVE this!" and then the clicking, prodding, and sweet-talking starts. Just to USE ME for product reviews! 

Sorry, Mom, but that Vet trip that ALMOST took place one day before my Gotcha Day was the game changer.

I don't care that the makers of Kitty Kush Catnip were:

I don't care that all you have to do is:

courtesy of Kitty Kush Catnip

I don't care that Kitty Kush Catnip is:

courtesy of Kitty Kush Catnip

Oh normally I would care about all that makes Kitty Kush Catnip catabulous,  but after Mom's little planned trip to the Vet that I TOTALLY ended up sabotaging, there was going to be not one whisker's worth of cooperation from me! NO WAY! You see, I REFUSED to look at the camera, I REFUSED to roll around in the midst of catnip bliss, tossing my ample belleh this way and that. I am  NO LONGER YOUR TRAINED SEAL MOM!! I'm a CAT! I have a MIND OF MY OWN and this is MY blog!! You are NOT the BOSS OF ME!!! (Well, at least til my next meal).

If you want to see super cute videos of cats that cooperated with their Moms (because they have NICE, LOVING MOMS who wouldn't dream of scheduling a trip to the Vet ONE DAY BEFORE THEIR GOTCHA DAYS).....you can click HERE and HERE!! But you are NOT going to see some cutesy, cutesy video from this guy! NO WAY!! I'm done! Finished! KAPUT!

Oh yes this scared my Mom! She quickly realized the error of her ways and postponed the soiree with Dr.Smiley til next week, but that was too little too late Mom. The damage was done!!!! You won't get ANY further cooperation from me for quite a while!

But...for the REST OF YOU my furiend at Kitty Kush Catnip felt really bad for me. So bad in fact, that he agreed to have a give-away!!!

YES!! He said that in honor of my EIGHTH GOTCHA DAY, EIGHT OF MY PALS could win their own Kitty Kush Catnip Grinder, (an approx. $11 value!) !!! (My apologies to my International readers, but this give-away is open to those residing in the U.S. and Canada only). 

Entering is super easy! Just enter on the Rafflecopter below!! Good luck!!!!

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Are you feeding your cat treats or poison? #Sponsored #guestpost

Now, we’re not saying you’re intentionally feeding your cat poison here; that would be daft! But how aware are you about what is actually good and bad for your cat to eat? Many of us like to treat our cats to treats from leftovers or even from the dinner table from time to time, but cats are not like us humans – their little stomachs are quite delicate and that food you’re giving them as a treat may actually do more harm than good.

It can be difficult to refuse a meowing cat a little treat every now and again, and some foods are perfectly safe for your little kitty to eat, but pet experts Vet Medic have produced an infographic about cat treats vs poison, listing some of the things we should and should not be giving to our cats.

Set out in an easy to understand format, the infographic may come as somewhat of a surprise to many cat owners who thought that certain foods were perfectly safe for their cats. It also says exactly why these foods may not be good for cats and what could happen were they to eat too much of it.

For example, did you know that eating too much raw fish is not good for your cat? That may be a shock as we know that many cats love fish, but it actually contains thiaminase which can cause neurological conditions, convulsions and even coma in the long-term. Also, did you know that most cats are lactose intolerant and therefore should not have cow’s milk?

The infographic also lists a number of foods that you can give your cat as a treat, again some of which you may not have thought of. Melon, for example, contains fiber, potassium and vitamins A & C, as well as plenty of water which promotes a healthy urinary tract. It’s a really handy little guide that could help your cat live a longer and healthier life.

Vet Medic has a wealth of other information available on the website, including tips on how to reduce stress in vet visits for your cat, signs that your cat may be ill, and information from famous vets that have written for national newspapers and worked on TV.

For more tips on how to keep your cat (and other pets) healthy, head over to Vet Medic and see what invaluable information they have on their website.

Meowbox World-Wide Give-Away!

Hi and Happy Meowday All!

It's Cody!

After a bleak sports weekend here in Detroit, it took ALL of my meowing to get Mom to move away from the computer and allow me to tell my kitty furiends about something super special that I received in August!!!! Can you guess what it was?

Click to visit their website!

What is a Meowbox?

A Meowbox is a monthly cat subscription box that is loaded with unique toys and goodies, including good-for-you treats and even some food!

How does it work?

You either high-jack the computer from your human and visit Meowbox online  yourself, OR...you snoopervise your human to make sure they order one for you!

You can choose to receive a Meowbox monthly, every 3 months, or every 6 months!!! Whichever plan you choose, the Meowbox will be mailed on the 15th of the month. (Choose from plans from as low as $20.95/month)  You won't even have to remind them! Imagine that!

Here's how to do it, straight from Meowbox!

It's easy! Sign up and tell us if your cat is a kitten, adult cat, or senior. Choose from plans that automatically renew monthly, every three months, or every six months. Order by 5:00 pm PST on the last day of the month, and on the 15th of the following month we'll ship you a box with five or more fun new goodies. We carefully research and select items that are high quality and unique.

YOU CAN CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT WHAT BRANDS ARE FEATURED

Just think kitty furiends, if you get a Meowbox  EVERY month, it's like celebrating your birthday, gotcha day, Christmas/Chanukah, ALL YEAR LONG!

That reminds me! It is almost Halloween, wouldn't it be cool to surprise some kitties that YOU know and REALLY give them a TREAT? NO TRICK, JUST TREATS!!?? You could have your human order a Meowbox subscription for them that comes right to their door, (that way the kitties that you know don't have to walk around ringing doorbells, in some silly costumes, but I digress)

You could also start your holiday shopping NOW and have some special kitties on your list be surprised with their very own, purrsonalized Meowbox for the holidays!

CHECK OUT MY MEOWBOX

YOU WILL WANT ONE TOO!

Mom and I LOVED that the Meowbox was purrsonalized just for me! There were some good quality toys (not the flimsy stuff that falls apart with one swat of the paw), but STURDY stuff that will endure LOTS of bunny-kicking!

I was checking all of the contents in purr delight!

I couldn't wait to get my paws on all of the goodies!

After a good round of playing

with my bunny-kicking toy

I wouldn't let it out of my sight!

Now kitty furiends, you know me, I RARELY feature any products on my blog that I don't give you a chance to win!

Well, today is NO DIFFERENT!

My furiends at Meowbox are offering

ONE LUCKY KITTY

WHO LIVES 

ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD

THE CHANCE TO WIN A 

MEOWBOX  OF THEIR OWN!

AND....

THEY ARE GOING TO RECEIVE

DOUBLE THE STUFF

THAT I RECEIVED!!

THAT'S RIGHT!!

ENTERING IS EASY!

JUST FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS

ON THE RAFFLECOPTER BELOW

GOOD LUCK!!!

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In full disclosure:I received compensation from Meowbox to feature their product and conduct a give-away. Receiving compensation had no influence on my review/give-away. I only feature products on our blog that I feel are items that will be of interest to my readers.