Pea of Sweetness

SeaBuck 7 Pet Supplement Review

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Disclosure: I received the products mentioned to facilitate my review. Regardless, all opinions are my own and those of my family.
pet supplements
When it comes to our pets’ health I’m always on the lookout for supplements that are not only beneficial but made with quality, natural ingredients as well. SeaBuck7 are 100% natural supplements made from premium, nutrient-rich Himalayan sea buckthorn berries. Sea buckthorn berries contain the highest concentration of Omega 7 to be found, which has proven to have a multitude of health benefits. Plus, something I always appreciate, they’re made in the USA.
Some of the noted benefits of Omega 7 include:

  • Digestive Health
  • Coat Health
  • Antioxidants

For my review I received the SeaBuck7 Dog Liquid Supplement, SeaBuck7 Cat Liquid Supplement, SeaBuck7 Omega 7 Oil Drops For Dogs & Cats and SeaBuck7 Skin Relief Stick.
SeaBuck7 Review
Both the Liquid Supplements and Omega 7 Oil Drops could be added to their food, which was the best and most convenient way to be sure both of them would receive their supplements regularly. Our cat (Maine Coon) receives 1oz. per day of the SeaBuck7 Cat Liquid Supplement as he is over 10lbs and 1/2 dropper of the Omega 7 Oil about 2 times per week.
Our pup (Italian Mastiff) receive 2oz. per day of the SeaBuck7 Dog Liquid Supplement because she is over 50lbs (well over 50lbs!) and 1 full dropper of the Omega 7 Oil about 3 times per week.
Omega 7 Dog Supplement
I generally pour a little food, add the supplements, then poor a little more food and mix it up. Neither pet has seemed to notice either way. They haven’t seemed more eager to eat after the addition nor have they shunned the food either. So it seems they generally just don’t notice it very much.
I started to notice improvements after about 2-3 weeks (and these have continued to improve). Our cat has a thick coat, and it is shinier and softer. He is generally healthy and doesn’t have digestive problems, so although I don’t notice changes, I feel good knowing I am offering him supplements that can support his immune system and digestive system as well.
Our mastiff has a short, coarse coat, and it’s her top coat that sheds rather than her undercoat – especially when she is stressed. I have noticed less of this and less flatulence which is a HORRIBLE problem. We are always looking for ways to help her digestive system because her stomach gets upset so easily, and the gas is a constant problem. To find something with natural ingredients that support her immune system and help her digestive problems as well is such a relief!
The Skin Relief Stick has also come in handy because our mastiff likes to “bury” her bones meaning she likes to hide it in a corner and pretend to cover it up. Because we have hard floors she often scrapes up her nose. The Skin Relief Stick is a great way to help heal the irritated skin on her nose.
Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to get any good pictures of them for “Before” and “After” because they both make it difficult to get pictures! I have to grab candid shots. I did manage to get a shot after we have been using SeaBuck 7 of our cat’s shiny coat!
Bart
I’m definitely glad we were introduced to supplements with quality ingredients that the pets do well with and have so many positive benefits!

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Be Pawsitive

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Disclosure: I received a treat box to facilitate my review. Regardless all opinions are my own and those of my dog.

Dog treats

Our pup is part of our family, and I am always on the lookout for healthy and natural treats, which aren’t easy to find! Luckily I was introduced to Be Pawsitive. They offer a subscription dog box with oven baked dog treats in a variety of flavors delivered right to your door.
If the fact that the Be Pawsitive treats are oven baked isn’t unique enough, they are USDA certified organic as well! They are truly made with such care and quality! In addition to being organic, they are also wheat free and contain no soy or corn products. Plus they are made in the USA and baked in small batches for quality control – no mass production!

Natural dog treats

For our review we received a Be Pawsitive box with a bag of their oven baked dog treats. They are a nice average size so they would be good for any dog. We have a BIG dog (an Italian Mastiff), and they weren’t too small for her to enjoy, but they also wouldn’t be too large for small breeds to enjoy, either.
As a former dog trainer I also check to be sure they can be broken into smaller pieces for training purposes or if they are best for just a treat to enjoy. Finding a healthy treat for training would be quite a find! I found I was able to break them up for pieces small enough for our mastiff, so that was exciting for me, too!
Our pup has really enjoyed her Be Pawsitive treats, and I feel really good knowing I have finally found treats of such quality!
I like that they offer a variety of flavors so if you have a pup (or pups) like ours who LOVES food, you can choose to receive a different flavor each month. If you have a pup (or pups) that are a little pickier you can choose to have their favorite flavor delivered each month! The best part? You don’t even have to go to the store and get quality dog treats at your door!
In addition to their organic, oven baked dog treats, Be Pawsitive also gives back! Buy One, Give One means for every bag of organic oven baked treats your pup receives, an animal shelter receives a box, too! You can feel good knowing their pups are not only receiving tasty, healthy treats, but that they are also being used to help with obedience training, which increases adoption rates!
If you’re ready to check out these organic oven baked treats that give back head over to the Be Pawsitive Website! Be sure to connect with Be Pawsitive on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Natural Stress Relief for Pets {Review}

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Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

RESCUE Remedy Pet

Our pets are part of our family, too, and just like I look for natural products for us, I look for natural products for them as well. Something that has been quite challenging is our mastiff’s anxiety. It is pretty bad. We rescued her from a bad situation, but even at just 12 weeks old she was already traumatized from mistreatment. As a dog trainer of group classes I constantly took her to my classes to make sure she was properly socialized with other dogs as well as around other people. We saw some improvement, but there was still some hesitancy and nervous behavior particularly with men.
When I learned RESCUE Remedy offers a solution for natural stress relief for pets I was excited! I wasn’t new to the RESCUE Remedy brand as I, myself, am often in need of stress relief. I have personally used both the Original RESCUE Remedy as well as the RESCUE gum. When I realized they offered the RESCUE Remedy Pet I realized I am not sure why I didn’t think to look into it before!
Rescue Remedy Pet is Veterinarian recommended, alcohol free, and made of the following 5 Bach® Original Flower Remedies:

  • Rock Rose, for terror and panic
  • Impatiens, addresses irritation and impatience
  • Clematis, for inattentiveness and lack of interest
  • Star of Bethlehem, for shock or trauma
  • Cherry Plum, for a lack of self control

You can read more about the Bach Original Flower Remedies.
RESCUE Remedy Pet is easy to administer, and the dosage is based on amount of stress, and not on the type of animal or weight. I think that is something very important to note. 4 drops is the recommended dose, and for our mastiff that seemed to be sufficient. I might consider increasing it in a situation where she is under higher stress, though, as I do feel that might be necessary.
RESCUE Remedy Pet can be administered in multiple ways, which means you can do what is best for you and your pet. The drops can be placed on a treat, in their food or water, or even rubbed into their ears, nose or paws. Because part of Caprice’s anxiety is being fearful it was definitely easier not to apply it on her directly! She and the cat share the water and even share the food often as well (though we are trying to encourage our cat not to eat her dog food – that is so backwards, isn’t it?). So for us, applying it to a treat was definitely the best choice! The dropper makes it really simple to use! She is never one to turn down a treat, though I don’t think the RESCUE Remedy Pets affected the smell or flavor very much either to a point that she even noticed.

RESCUE Remedy Pets

I have been using RESCUE Remedy Pets in situations where we will be having guests in our home (anxiety around people) and where we will be out of the house for a longer period of time (separation anxiety). I have definitely seen an improvement in both situations!
When we have guests she is generally very anxious, particularly if there are men. With women and children she tends to settle more quickly, but if there is a man (or men) she will pace, pant, and even bark when they get up to move sometimes. We saw a decrease in this type of behavior. Although she did still seem a little more alert with the men and still barked when they first arrived she did settle more quickly as she would if there weren’t men. There wasn’t the pacing and panting and nothing more than a quick glance when they would get up. This is a remarkable improvement. What I love most, though, is it’s not a sedative that knocks her out. She isn’t medicated. She is just calm and able to enjoy herself more, so she is actually happier, too!
Although it is harder to note the improvements with separation anxiety as we cannot see how she has been acting when we were gone since it wasn’t a situation where we were gone for more than a long stretch of the day that didn’t require someone to look after her, we did notice she has been laying down and rather relaxed when we returned instead of excitable. Of course, we also noticed less torn up items. Since we moved recently she had gotten out of sorts and has been getting into trash and such just tearing things up because her anxiety was high when we were out of the house. This is now improving again. Although we generally try to remember to put all of that out of her reach now regardless, it is nice to come home and not find something torn up we might have missed!
Overall, I’m excited to see the improvement and so glad we have found a natural product for stress relief that helps!
RESCUE Remedy Pet is available in two convenient sizes: 10 ml drops for $16.95 and 20ml drops for $20.95. RESCUE Remedy Pet is sold nationwide at Whole Foods and your local pet products retailer, or at the RESCUE Remedy Pet Website.

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PlaqClnz Review

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PlaqClnz
We love our big ole’ mastiff. She is such a joy to have around and is so wonderful with the kids. Many people describe the large breeds as “gentle giants,” and in her case, it is fitting. To be more specific she is a Cane Corso – the Italian Mastiff. They are the smaller and more athletic mastiffs. Although the females have smaller jowls than the males, they have them nonetheless which means there’s always some drooling and, worse, a not so pleasant smell. OK, by “not so pleasant” I mean awful!
Poor Caprice! It’s not her fault nasty drool and such lingers, right? But we don’t want to smell it either! Because she has anxiety issues, brushing her teeth is really a difficult chore. Sometimes it is virtually impossible. Since my husband and I both have chronic pain issues there are times when neither of us can wrestle a reluctant 125lb dog to brush her teeth! Lucky I have been introduced to PlaqClnz oral gel cleanser.
PlaqClnz not only freshens pets’ breath, but it actually eliminates the plaque and tartar that cause the bad breath as well. The biggest advantage for us is that PlaqClnz is easy to use! Although Caprice is still a little reluctant, it is much easier to apply a few drops of the PlaqClnz oral cleansing gel to each side of her mouth than it is to brush her teeth. There is no doubt about that! Because of the way PlaqClnz works it also mixes with her saliva and gets in her drooly jowls as well, which takes care of that nasty problem that really IS the problem. Simply brushing her teeth didn’t take care of that problem. PlaqClnz is actually a better solution!
In addition to no longer smelling so badly, I do like to know that PlaqClnz also improves her overall oral health by keeping both her teeth and gums healthy. It’s a very well-rounded product in that it doesn’t just fight bad breath, but it doesn’t just clean the teeth, either. It does both! Taking care of your pets’ oral health is very important to their overall health!
PlaqClnz can be used for both dogs and cats. Daily use is important for the best results and maximum effectiveness. You can also go to PlaqClnz’s Find a Groomer page to locate a groomer that sells PlaqClnz as well as offers the PlaqClnz gentle water-based cleansing treatment during a grooming session. This is a good start towards getting rid of built-up plaque and tartar! They also stock PlaqClnz for take-home care to maintain fresh breath and healthy teeth and gums. They will also be able to offer in-person tips and tricks on how to use PlaqClnz effectively and share great reminders such as these:

  • Keep the pet’s head level (not pulled back) when applying so pet does not swallow PlaqClnz without licking it around its mouth.
  • Keep the bottle handy as a daily reminder…. near the TV remote or by your own toothbrushes!

If you’re looking for a way to take care of your pets’ oral health PlaqClnz is a great alternative to brushing or even more invasive procedures. If you have furry friends on your Christmas list or pet parents on your list, PlaqClnz would make a great gift to help kick off the new year right with better oral health!

For More Information:

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