Our Tasty Thanksgiving

Micah:  As mentioned in a previous post,  we Funny Farmers all got a special treat for Thanksgiving.  And as usual, when the food was being prepared, Marcus was on top of it.  Literally on top of it!

Marcus:  I was not on top of it.  I was just taking a good sniff of our Thanksgiving meal.  We canines had kibble topped with turkey stew for breakfast. Jan didn't have a special meal.  We offered her some of ours but she declined.

Cyndi:  Who are you kidding?  You wouldn't offer your own mother any of your meal!

Marcus:  Okay, so I didn't offer, but it did occur to me.  Fleetingly!

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Taylor:  We felines also had turkey stew.  Jan mixed it in with the freeze dried nuggets she's been crushing in our morning pate.  I hated the nuggets and wouldn't eat any!  But I have been eating them mixed with the new food we're sampling.  And I'm fussy!

Percy:  Petcurean kindly asked us to try some of their newest product for the holidays, NOW FRESH stew and pâté recipes for dogs and cats,  It's grain free with meat or fish and bone broth .  Can be used as a treat, as a meal, or as a topper. 

Rusty:  It comes in recyclable pouches.  Jan's hands didn't work too well with opening the pouches, but she quickly learned to pop the sides and use scissors to cut the narrow strip from the top.  The boxes are convenient - just fold the top, drop the sides down, and pop it in the refrigerator.

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Marcus:  Leave it to Jan to mix up the pictures.  Bottom right is me waiting for my food to be served in my Private Dining Car.  Starting from upper left, I am waiting for an "okay" to begin eating, eating, and bowl cleaned.  I sure did enjoy my Thanksgiving meal.

Merci:  In case you missed my picture, it's not here.  I wasn't feeling great, but I cleaned my bowl too; however, I didn't want to pose.

Cyndi: We all enjoyed the tasty Petcurean Now recipes.


The cat and dog food was provided by Petcurean for our honest opinon.  We received no other compensation.

Final Tylee's #Chewy Influencer

 Marcus:   Does this pose make me look fat?  Jan says I'm fat. 

Merci:  Not quite, but you do need to lose some weight.  It's a shame you couldn't stay on this Tylee's human grade no grain turkey recipe dog food.  Jan has been cutting back a bit on the amount of kibble she feeds us so you just might have lost some weight.

Buddy:  On the other paw, even though we have only been getting this food as a topper on our breakfast and dinner kibble, I have gained some weight.  Jan is really happy about that since I tend to be too thin in my old age. She thinks I can better digest this food. 

Marcus:  Merci, you're supposed to stay still while Jan takes photos.

Merci:  I can't stop now.  I'm checking to see if any crumbs fell out of my bowl on the way to breakfast.

Buddy:  This is what the food looks like when Jan takes it out of the freezer to thaw.

Chewy lists the key benefits as -

•     Made with human-grade ingredients just like you’d find at the grocery store—real, whole foods you can see and identify, with nothing sourced from China.

•     These recipes are easy to serve—simply defrost and add to your pet’s bowl. Tylee’s can also be used as a topper to make any regular bowl of kibble more enticing.

•     Minimally processed ingredients retain all their natural flavors and valuable antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins and minerals to support your dog’s best health.

•     Grain-free food for dogs can better suit pups with sensitive tummies. Plus, there are no fillers like corn, soy, wheat or by-product meals.

•     Chia seeds, ground flaxseed and sunflower oil are full of omega-3 and 6 fatty acids to nourish your pup’s skin and help his coat stay shiny and full.
  

Merci:  You sure look like you're enjoying that, Buddy.

Buddy: I am. We've been enjoying this for a month and this is our third post on it.  It's too bad this food review has come to an end.

Merci: I know. Jan has enjoyed feeding it to us. From the first, it helped Buddy's stools, but it is kind of expensive, so she can't afford to buy it for us.

Marcus: Hey, where's my picture? There is always a picture of me eating inside my Private Dining Car, but there isn't one today.

Buddy: That might be because the last few days of the trial you pretty much stopped eating. You would eat some or most of it if Jan put you in your PDC for a while, but Jan didn't know if you were just off your food or off this particular food.

Merci: Well, I enjoyed whatever Marcus left of his meals.

Buddy: Yes, you were quite the scavenger. Marcus lost his appetite and you found it.

Marcus:  I enjoyed the new food for a while but it was good to get back on just the regular diet.  And I am content eating less kibble now.  I wonder if the Tylee's frozen human grade food helped Buddy and me curb our ravenous appetites?


Chewy provided us with a month's supply of Tylee's as a food topper since we're bigger dogs.  We received no other compensation and Chewy is not responsible for the content.   

Hurry Up, Let's Eat

Marcus: ♬♬Hurry up, hurry up, hurry up, let's eat! ♬ ♬ Hurry up, hurry up, hurry up, let's eat!

Merci:  What are you wailing about now, Marcus?

Marcus:  I'm not wailing, I'm singing my hurry up song.  We're about to taste test some turkey and potato recipe Nutro Limited Ingredient Diet grain free premium loaf.

Buddy: Premium loaf?  We're having bread for breakfast?

Marcus:  No.  We're having canned food mixed in with our kibble.  

Merci:  That does look good.  It says on the can it has 5 key ingredient sources. 

Buddy:  Chewy lists these key benefits -

•     Number-one ingredient is great-tasting, U.S.-farm-raised turkey which delivers amino acids to build muscle and maintain a healthy metabolism. Give your dog all that she needs to thrive and stay healthy.

•     This product is made without grains, corn gluten meal, wheat or soy protein. Because of this there is a less chance of aggravating food sensitivities and allergies.

•     Formulated with optimal levels of omega-6 fatty acid (linoleic acid) and zinc to promote healthy skin and a shiny coat. Help keep your pet keep looking great and robust.

•     Made with absolutely no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. This is a high quality product that is produced in the manufacturer's own facilities to ensure safety and quality.

•     Nutro's dedicated team of experts tailor their formulas to your pet's life stage and health condition. They only use natural ingredients that they directly buy and can trace back to their suppliers.

Marcus:  It smells good, but Jan needs to move faster! I can't hold off these cats much longer. 

Buddy:  *winks at Merci* Merci and I appreciate you standing guard duty to protect our breakfast.

Marcus:  Come on, Jan, speed things up.  I'm waiting. 

Merci:  So are we.  Buddy and I don't get served until you get permission to start eating.

 Marcus:  And the "okay" has dropped! 

Merci:  Okay, Jan, any time you're ready.  

Buddy:  Hey, Merci, Jan didn't give the okay for you to start eating.

Merci:  She didn't?  Are you sure?

Buddy:  I'm positive.  There's no "okay" in, "Come on to breakfast, Buddy."

Merci:  Okay, my mistake, but since I'm already eating, you might as well dig in too. 

Marcus:  It's nice getting served first, at least until my bowl is empty and I'm watching the others eat.  Mmm, I can still taste it.  The Nutro Limited Ingredient Diet dog food is good!



We received this food free of charge from Chewy.com in an exchange for our honest review. 

Positive Difference #Chewy Influencer

Marcus:  Is it time yet?  I've been waiting for days for you to open this bag and let us taste it.

Merci:  You're a fibber.  The bag had just arrived when Jan took this picture.

Marcus:  But Jan took so long to open the bag the food froze.

Buddy:  It arrived frozen, well-packed with dry ice so it stayed frozen.  It's Tylee's turkey recipe human grade whole food. 

Merci:  Here, I'll read you the full ingredient list - Turkey Heart, Deboned Turkey, Turkey Liver, Water (Sufficient For Processing), Cranberries, Zucchini, Spinach, Sweet Potato, Sunflower Seeds, Tricalcium Phosphate, Sunflower Oil, Chia Seeds, Ground Flaxseed, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Cod Liver Oil Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Dried Kelp, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Rosemary Extract, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate.

Marcus:  Isn't that what we've  had mixed in our food for the last two weeks?  I like it.

Buddy:  I begged for some from the new bag and Jan gave me a sprinkle even though it hasn't thawed out yet.  It's good.

Chewy lists the key benefits as -

    Made with human-grade ingredients just like you’d find at the grocery store—real, whole foods you can see and identify, with nothing sourced from China.
    These recipes are easy to serve—simply defrost and add to your pet’s bowl. Tylee’s can also be used as a topper to make any regular bowl of kibble more enticing.
    Minimally processed ingredients retain all their natural flavors and valuable antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins and minerals to support your dog’s best health.
    Grain-free food for dogs can better suit pups with sensitive tummies or allergies. Plus, there are no fillers like corn, soy, wheat or by-product meals.
    Chia seeds, ground flaxseed and sunflower oil are full of omega-3 and 6 fatty acids to nourish your pup’s skin and help his coat stay shiny and full.

Merci:  Well, I had enough sense to wait until dinner when the food is thawed.

Buddy:  We're supposed to tell everyone how we are doing on this food.  We're eating it as a topper mixed in our food, not as full meals, and the only difference Jan can pinpoint at this time is that it has made a positive difference in my stools from the beginning.

Marcus:  Aren't you going to elaborate?

Buddy:  No! "Positive difference" should be enough.

Marcus:  You're not going to post a picture?

Buddy:  There had better not be any pictures of my poop!  

Marcus:  Well, I'm disappointed.  I was looking forward to -

Buddy:  Enough on the subject!

Marcus:  I was just going to say I was looking forward to all of us having a second helping, but if you're going to yell at me, I'll be quiet.

Merci:  That would be a first!  But I'm sure you will have more to say when we do our third and final post on our 30-day trial of Tylee's.


We received the dog food from Chewy.com for an honest review.  Chewy is not responsible for the content.

Healthy Eating #Chewy Influencer

Marcus:  Hey, why are we putting this picture of Merci eating first in this post?

Merci:  Oh, I'm sorry.  I didn't realize everyone is watching me eat. 

Buddy:  You have a bit of sweet potato stuck to your nose. 

Marcus:  Here, let me!

Merci:  We are so pleased to be able to do a 30-day review for Tylee's, the new Chewy exclusive Human-Grade Dog Food.  We chose the turkey recipe.  Someone asked if, since the food is human grade, is Jan going to join us for the taste test. 

Marcus:  No way!  She doesn't share her food with us unless we steal it.

Buddy:  This is what it looks like in the bag.  You can see the cranberries, sweet potato, zucchini and spinach.

Chewy lists the key benefits as -

•    Made with human-grade ingredients just like you’d find at the grocery store—real, whole foods you can see and identify, with nothing sourced from China.

•     These recipes are easy to serve—simply defrost and add to your pet’s bowl. Tylee’s can also be used as a topper to make any regular bowl of kibble more enticing.

•     Minimally processed ingredients retain all their natural flavors and valuable antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins and minerals to support your dog’s best health.

•     Grain-free food for dogs can better suit pups with sensitive tummies or allergies. Plus, there are no fillers like corn, soy, wheat or by-product meals.

•     Chia seeds, ground flaxseed and sunflower oil are full of omega-3 and 6 fatty acids to nourish your pup’s skin and help his coat stay shiny and full.

Marcus:  We will be making three posts during the 30 days.  This first post is to give you our first impressions of the new food.  It is moist, not dry and crunchy, and has lots of taste.  Jan likes that the food is healthy for us.

Buddy: The original plan was for all three of us to dine on the new food for 30 days, but after a weekend of portion confusion - "too much", "too little", we're going to STARVE ... 

Marcus:  I'm not the one who didn't buy us kibble because we were supposed to eat the new food! 

Merci:  It was a bit too close but Miss Johnnie saved the day when she stopped at the store after church so Jan could run in and buy a big bag of kibble to go with the rapidly dwindling supply of the new food.

Buddy:  Even though Jan thought she had the new food portions figured out correctly, her estimation of how long it would last was way off and the bag quickly approached empty.  To keep our 30-day momentum, we have enough to get through with partial servings until another bag arrives. 

Merci:  Then Marcus and I will get 1/4 of the new food and 3/4 of the kibble.  Buddy will get half and half.

Marcus:  That's not fair.  Why the change?

Merci:  Miss Natalie said whatever Jan wants to do and Jan decided that would be the best and easiest way for her to do it.  There are other people who use it as a topper or feed a portion in kibble.

Marcus:  Why does Buddy get more of the new food than we will?

Merci:  Jan wants to see if this food will be beneficial to Buddy's health. She is also interested to see if it has any affect on your hyper behavior.

Buddy:  We'll let you know in a couple of weeks how we are doing on Tylee's. 


We received the dog food from Chewy.com for an honest review.  Chewy is not responsible for the content.

Victor Grain Free #ChewyInfluencer

Marcus:  Hey, you guys are looking a little green around the ... well, everything.  What happened?

Buddy:  It's almost time for the wearing of the green for St. Patrick's Day, so we thought a little green would be appropriate for the occasion.

Marcus:  A little green?  You couldn't just wear a green collar for the occasion?  Er ... where did you get the green food?

Merci:  From Chewy.com.  Where else?  They sent us some Victor super premium dog food to try.

Marcus:  We're doing a review of green food?  I think I'll skip this one.

Buddy:  No, this is what the food actually looks like.  Chunks in gravy.  But if you don't want any, that means more for us.

Marcus:  Not so fast. Jan has already spooned some over our breakfast kibble. Since it isn't green, I'm in.

Merci:  Chewy lists the key benefits as -

•     Natural, wholesome recipe with added vitamins, minerals and trace nutrients to keep your pup in peak health.

•     With premium ingredients that include chicken, beef broth, beef, carrots, peas, egg, and flaxseed.

•     Highly palatable: even the pickiest eaters will love the taste and texture of this delicious grain-free meal.

•     Supports healthy digestion, enhanced bowel function, and muscle health.

•     Omega fatty acids found in flaxseed contribute to healthy skin and a shiny, lustrous coat.

Buddy:  It's grain free, too. 

Merci:  Uh ... who is this little guy and what's he doing in my bowl?

Buddy:  He's a leprechaun.  Just eat around him. 

Merci:  Good, he's leaving.  I think he got a bit soggy from the water Jan adds to our kibble.

Buddy:  I hope his mom knows how to wash gravy stains out of his clothes.

Marcus:  I don't know whether to feel relieved or slighted.  My breakfast wasn't served with a leprechaun.

Merci:  You should be relieved. Your nose is too broad to eat around anything in your bowl.

Marcus:  I thought before I finish my Victor beef and vegetables, I should dress for the occasion.

Buddy:  You're dressed for the wrong occasion.  That's a Dr. Seuss hat.

Merci:  Oh, Marcus, you remembered.  You're so sweet.

Buddy:  He is?

Merci:  Yes, Marcus promised to take over Angel Sam's role as the Funny Farmer who is usually dressed for the wrong occasion.


We received this food free of charge from Chewy.com in an exchange for our honest review.  Chewy is not responsible for the green content or for the leprechaun in the bowl.

The Final Peak

Merci:  What?  Did I just hear Jan say this is our final Peak post? 

Marcus:  Yes, she did.  Eat slowly to make it last.  After that, we have to post our final thoughts on this food.

Merci:  I like this Rachel Ray Peak kibble.  The Northern Woodlands turkey, duck and quail tastes good!  And Jan likes that it has no grains, glutens or fillers. 

Buddy:  Chewy lists these as the Key Benefits -

•    PEAK Northern Woodlands Recipe from Rachael Ray Nutrish is packed with delicious proteins that dogs instinctively crave.

•     Real U.S. farm-raised turkey is always the #1 ingredient, combined with protein-rich duck, quail, and essential nutrients.

•     With 30% high-quality protein, it will help your pup stay satisfied and full of energy.

•     The high-quality proteins provided in this formula provide essential nutrients to help support healthy organs and lean muscle mass.

•     Chicken fat, whole flaxseed and menhaden fish meal are naturally rich sources of Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids, which help support healthy skin and coat.

 

Merci:  I'm getting a lot of compliments on my looks.  My coat is a deep red with thick curly fur.

Buddy:  Jan claims my stools, which are usually soft and messy, have become better formed and it is easier to clean up after me.  I wouldn't know.  I never worry about the cleanup. 

Marcus:  Jan has not mixed any canned food with our kibble this past month and we've all enjoyed our meals.  She feared I would become more hyper but I'm still the same old screeching, in-your-face, lovable guy I've always been.

Buddy:  Merci and I didn't gain more energy but we're old dogs.  Jan has been sick the past couple weeks and she hasn't walked us every day as usual, but we are ready to go walking when she does.

 

 
Marcus:  ♫  ♫ How much is that kibble in the kitchen?  The bag with the birds that taste good?  ♫♫

Merci:  What are you singing now?

Marcus:  We're almost out of the Rachel Ray Peak.  I asked Jan if she is going to buy us some more but she said she's sorry, it's out of our limited budget range.

Buddy:  I'm sorry to hear this is the last of it, but we have enjoyed eating it for a month.   It would be nice to thank Chewy for the opportunity to taste test the food.

Marcus:  Okay.  ♫ ♫  Thank you, Chewy.  From Huey, Dooly and Tooty. ♫ ♫

Buddy: What are you singing now.  And who are Huey, Dooly and Tooty?

Marcus:  You just said to say thank you.  You didn't say who should do it.


The food for this review was provided by Chewy.  We were not paid and Chewy is not responsible for the content.

Frankie and Ernie on Rachel Ray

Marcus:  As you can see, Jan is being mean again.  She's fiddling with the camera while I am sitting in my Private Dining Car dying of starvation while waiting to eat my breakfast. 

Buddy:  I don't know what Marcus is complaining about.  Merci and I are waiting too.

Merci:  We are  writing our second post on the new Rachel Ray Peak.  It's just a short update to let you know how we're doing on it.  First, do we like it?  Yes, we do! 

Marcus:  We are eating the Northern Woodlands Recipe with Turkey, Duck & Quail.  There is also Open Range Recipe with Beef, Venison & Lamb.

Buddy: The Northern Woodlands ingredients are ---

        Beef, Chicken Meal, Dried Peas, Whole Dried Potatoes, Pea Flour, Pea Protein, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Lamb Meal, Whole Flaxseed, Venison, Lamb, Menhaden Fish Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Pork Gelatin, Natural Flavor, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberries and vitamins and minerals.

Marcus:  Jan says she hasn't noted any changes of interest, but we've only been eating this for two weeks. 

Buddy:  She did say she is thinking of cutting your portions in half since you are now screeching at even higher ear- splitting decibels and tugging on the leash so hard and often Jan is both deaf and exhausted before she gets off the porch.  She had you almost behaving. You do not need more energy!

Marcus:  She would actually starve me?  I'm just having fun.

Merci:  Marcus hates that Cyndi keeps stealing from our bowls when Jan is fixing our meals! He thinks he's in charge of who eats what and when.

Marcus:  I'm finished Jan.  Can you unlock the door to my cell now so I can check Buddy's and Merci's bowls for crumbs?

Buddy:  We can't finish this second post without including the hearty recommendation left by Frankie Furter and brother Ernie on our first post of the Rachel Ray Peak on February 2, 2017.


YEAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa fur YOU... and if you look on that bag it will say it is manufactured in MEADVILLE, Pencil Vane E Ah... which is just up the road from our Place... and WE have been to the Factory and the Main Office and we gotta say... OMD the CARE and Caution and PreCAUTIONS that they take there are OUTSTANDING. It is soooooooo clean and Neat and Sanitary...
OMD we are THRILLED that YOU gotted to try some stuffs made Right near our house... WE are SOOOOO glad that you liked it...

Merci:  We're glad to know the food was made with care, guys.  It makes Jan feel good about feeding it to us.


The food for this review was provided by Chewy.  We were not paid and are solely responsible for the content. 

Rachel Ray Nutrish Peak

Marcus:  Come on, come on, come on!  Where is my breakfast?

Buddy:  If you would stop trying to rush Jan, you might get it faster.

Marcus:  But I'm hungry and I can't wait to try the new food.

Merci:  What you need is a heaping helping of patience. 

Marcus:  I'd rather try a heaping helping of the new Rachel Ray Nutrish Peak dog food.

Merci:  Don't be in such a rush.  We'll be eating it for the next 30 days.  This is the first of three posts we will be doing on it.

Buddy: Chewy lists these as the Key Benefits -

•    PEAK Northern Woodlands Recipe from Rachael Ray Nutrish is packed with delicious proteins that dogs instinctively crave.

•     Real U.S. farm-raised turkey is always the #1 ingredient, combined with protein-rich duck, quail, and essential nutrients.

•     With 30% high-quality protein, it will help your pup stay satisfied and full of energy.

•     The high-quality proteins provided in this formula provide essential nutrients to help support healthy organs and lean muscle mass.

•     Chicken fat, whole flaxseed and menhaden fish meal are naturally rich sources of Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids, which help support healthy skin and coat.

Marcus:  You could sure use some energy, Buddy.  You've been pooping out before the end of the block for a while now.

Merci:  I think "pooping out" might be a poor choice of words in a review.  It might be better to say Buddy, who loves to walk, has been tiring easily on walks and demanding to return home.

Merci:  Jan keeps a plastic container of our food in the kitchen. This is the Northern Woodlands Recipe with turkey, duck and quail.

Buddy:  Today we just want to give our first impression. As you can tell by the first photo, Marcus thought it smelled good enough to eat in a hurry.

Merci:  Jan was pleasantly surprised to read the minerals are chelated.  That makes them easier for the body to absorb. 

Marcus:  It tasted good too. I'm the food guard while our meals are being fixed and I guarded those bowls so no cat got to taste test.

Merci:  We will be reporting back in two weeks to let you know how we are doing on the Nutrish Peak dog food.

Buddy:  We are thankful for this opportunity to try this new food.  I hope it does help raise my energy level but if it raises Marcus's, we're all in trouble!



We are joining the Thankful Thursday blog hop at Brian's Home.

The food for this review is provided by Chewy, but we are not being paid.  Chewy is not responsible for the content of this review.