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Showing posts with label food. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Taking Care of Ruckus's Teeth after Days and Days of Feasting #BestofBLUE

This post is sponsored by Blue Buffalo™ and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Blue Buffalo’s extensive product offering for cats and dogs available at PetSmart®, but ruckustheeskie.com only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Blue Buffalo is not responsible for the content of this article.




What a fantastic Thanksgiving meal that we had together as a family. Ruckus was the centerpiece of the entire thing, and stayed in this pose the entire time as his uncles, aunts, grandparents, and so on fluttered around him. Note that the apple is pictured to scale, and just as big as Ruckus's nose!

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Ruckus is Thankful this Holiday Season for the Bountiful Food #BestofBLUE

This post is sponsored by Blue Buffalo™ and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Blue Buffalo’s extensive product offering for cats and dogs available at PetSmart®, but ruckustheeskie.com only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Blue Buffalo is not responsible for the content of this article.



Ruckus is happy to be with so much family and extended family this holiday season. There's no better way of getting together than by sharing a meal. While scraps of brisket, turkey, and even cranberry sauce can be tasty in small morsels when handed down by his loved ones, Ruckus is always hankering for a full blown meal. Ruckus is hoping that if he eats enough of this ...that he will start looking like that tough wolf dog on that bag!

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

The #BestDogEver gets some natural nutrition on!

This post is sponsored by Merrick Pet Care and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™. I am being compensated for helping create awareness around the Merrick Classic Refresh, we only share information we feel is relevant to our readers. Merrick Pet Care is not responsible for the content of this article.

It's now 2016 and Ruckus is up for some new foods to try out. We're about to spring forward with a time change in the USA (select states only!), so get ready for some awkward transitions, everyone!


Try waking up to this in the morning! I think we'll all need our coffee soon, this Sunday!


Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Great Nutrition for a Great Price #NaturesRecipe

This post is sponsored by Nature’s Recipe and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Nature’s Recipe available at PetSmart but ruckustheeskie.com only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Nature’s Recipe and PetSmart are not responsible for the content of this article.

A few weeks ago, we took Ruckus on a trip to PetSmart to shop for some tasty new treats. We went looking for a budget-conscious, yet still healthy pet food because we're always trying to make sure he eats his best. After being surrounded by so many choices, we were able to pick up and try products from Nature's Recipe®, who are trying top help parents go natural on a budget.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Shopping at PetSmart for some treats #NaturesRecipe

This post is sponsored by Nature’s Recipe and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Nature’s Recipe available at PetSmart but ruckustheeskie.com only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Nature’s Recipe and PetSmart are not responsible for the content of this article.


Ruckus pointed out to this salmon snack as a must-try
Ruckus the Eskie recently partnered up with Nature's Recipe® in a campaign to drive awareness to their products as a step up in pet food nutrition without a steep step up in the costs and availability. Simple small changes in nutrition can make a huge difference in a dog's health. We wanted to reach out to Pet Parents to bring awareness and guidance to affordable options available out in the market. In fact, we made a trip to visit our local pet food store, PetSmart!


Friday, November 13, 2015

Fueling Up for Indoor and Outdoor Parks #AvoDermNatural

This post is sponsored by Avoderm and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Avoderm Revolving Menu but ruckustheeskie.com only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Avoderm is not responsible for the content of this article.

It's been a few more weeks since we started trying Avoderm®, and Ruckus is looking good and acclimated to this brand new food. Look how happy he for an after meal stroll in the park:


Ruckus is definitely an energetic dog and love his walks, even as the fall, and El Nino approaches. It's okay since California really needs the rain right now. Although, if you've ever had an American Eskimo during the rainy season, you'll definitely know it's not a walk in the park! Even when he goes into the backyard to relieve himself, he gets into a lot of trouble playing with the neighbor's dog beyond the fence. Cleaning those paws, with the long white fur that grows between them, with our carpet being as white as our pup...is definitely no fun!

That's why it's great to have the AvoDerm Revolving menu to help him calm down and eat in a set area away from our carpet. To recap, the menu provides the following:
  • Help minimize the risk of food sensitivities by varying proteins
  • Switch proteins with stomach/digestive upset (duck today, lamb tomorrow!)
  • Grain Free, Gluten Free
  • A limited ingredient list to help further minimize sensitivities
  • No white potatoes or fillers
  • Available in smaller sized kibble for little dogs as well!
It seems to be avocado season here in California as well. We've gotten quite a bunch from the local grocery at really good prices. So, avocado dog food for Ruckus, and avocado for us! Avocados are a nutrient rich superfood that helps both humans and pets absorb the nutrients they need. They're rich in healthy fats and omega-3 and -6 fatty acids.

To avoid the wetness for Ruckus, we've also discovered there are indoor dog parks! You get all the benefits of the exercise, with none of the dirt clump fuss!


Here is Ruckus relaxing on a triangle platform...well...he should be running up and down it, but it was his first time, so he sauntered across it, I would say. Yet, he definitely didn't mind being at the top of the triangle, getting a good view of the other dogs!




Avoderm Natural is made in the USA specifically in California and created using California Avocados and high quality proteins.  You can purchase online through this website: Avoderm.

Feel free to also follow AvoDerm on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/avodermnatural


Wednesday, November 11, 2015

In Pursuit of Delicious Treats #NaturalBalance

This post is sponsored by Natural Balance, and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word the word about Natural Balance Wild Pursuit or Natural Balance Treats, but ruckustheeskie only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Natural Balance is not responsible for the content of this article. 


When Ruckus is hungry, he goes straight to the source. What you see up there are two nice little chickens, ripe for the picking! Just kidding! No chickens were harmed in this taking of this photo. I don't think the chickens even cared that Ruckus was there.


Monday, October 26, 2015

Nutritious foods for your pup #NaturalBalance

This post is sponsored by Natural Balance, and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word the word about Natural Balance Wild Pursuit or Natural Balance Treats, but ruckustheeskie.com only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Natural Balance is not responsible for the content of this article.



When your dog is out on a trail, his natural instincts kick in millions of years of evolution bring him to one moment...SQUIRREL! That intense feeling of the thrill of the hunt, drives your dog wild and brings out his primal cravings. After you calm him down, then I'm sure his mind is back to the meal you'll feed him when you get back home. Well...there's not squirrel here. Just a friendly chihuahua.


Thursday, October 22, 2015

Giving it a go with Avocado-based dog food #AvoDermNatural

This post is sponsored by Avoderm and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Avoderm Revolving Menu but ruckustheeskie.com only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Avoderm is not responsible for the content of this article. 

It's been a few weeks since we last talked about Avoderm®, a company that makes pet food with the avocado superfood. Since then, we picked up a bag from the Revolving Menu line and have transitioned Ruckus into trying it out. Ruckus isn't a picky eater, so transitioning him was easy and seeing him as energetic as ever was a positive sign. Ruckus live quite an active lifestyle, and he needs all the calories that he can get!




Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Avocado superfood for your pup #AvoDermNatural

This post is sponsored by Avoderm and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Avoderm Revolving Menu but ruckustheeskie.com only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Avoderm is not responsible for the content of this article.


As dog owners, we were clearly told by our veterinarians what foods are considered safe and unsafe for our dogs. In fact, there are rotating lists on the internet emphasizing healthy snacks and "poisons". Some examples of what we were told were toxic for pets were chocolate, persimmons, and even avocados! When we first heard about a campaign to drive awareness of an revolving menu line of an avocado-based natural pet food, we were completely thrown off!

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Hill's Ideal Balance Crafted, The Best For Your Pet #InspiredbyCrafted

This post is sponsored by Hill’s. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Hill’s® Ideal Balance™ Crafted™, but ruckustheeskie.com only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. is not responsible for the content of this article.

It's been a few months with Hill's Ideal Balance Crafted line, and Ruckus is enjoying the small batches of dog food.


Don't worry, he's stayed away from the cat kibble, even though he would eat it if given the chance!



Thursday, June 18, 2015

Hill's Ideal Balance Crafted, How it’s cooked + Giveaway #InspiredbyCrafted

This post is sponsored by Hill’s. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Hill’s® Ideal Balance™ Crafted™, but ruckustheeskie.com only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. is not responsible for the content of this article.


This is third series to the Hill’s® Ideal Balance™ Crafted™ small batch food line.

Read more to find out how the Hill's Ideal Balance Crafted pet foods are prepared. As a bonus, we are working along side with the Hill's to provide to you an opportunity to win a $300 gift card to PetSmart to purchase Ideal Balance CRAFTED products for your dog or cat!


Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Cooking for the Whole Family #InspiredbyCrafted

This post is sponsored by Hill’s. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Hill’s® Ideal Balance™ Crafted™, but ruckustheeskie.com only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. is not responsible for the content of this article.

When we cook for ourselves (the humans), we try to balance between healthy foods, taste, cost, and so many other factors. As difficult as it is for humans, there is inherent knowledge that we have cleaned through our parents, families, and human history to determine what we should eat.

For canines, however, there is a lot we don't usually have enough knowledge about their nutrition. We also tend to not have the time to cook specific meals for our pups, relying on kibble or other pre-made foods that we can quickly buy at the store.


Friday, April 24, 2015

Small batches of travel #InspiredbyCrafted

This post is sponsored by Hill’s. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Hill’s® Ideal Balance™ Crafted™, but ruckustheeskie.com only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. is not responsible for the content of this article.


A healthy lifestyle for any active and busy pup will require a healthy diet.

Ruckus is hardly a picky eater and will eat all varieties of food placed in front of him. As pet owners, we know that this makes it especially important to monitor the product intake and consumption. In our research, we have recently learned about small batch foods. We've heard of small batch foods when it comes to human foods, but agree with merging the idea with the production of dog food as well. Hill’s® Ideal Balance™ Crafted™ introduces the idea of small-batch style to the pet food level.This process includes high-end healthy human food with newer cooking processes (e.g. oven roasting dog dry kibble to give the extra texture that dogs love). The bonus of these small-batch production is that it will help slow down the process to ensure high quality and consistency.



Monday, April 20, 2015

@honestkitchen Revel Dog Food


The Honest Kitchen did it again. Delicious dehydrated human-grade food that drive Ruckus crazy. 

Friday, November 14, 2014

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Sepia Saturday #46: This Sepia Saturday is Brought to You by Grilled Lamb Chops!


These turned out nice and rare. Bathed in salt and pepper, garlic, olive oil, and rosemary, the aroma filled the back yard. Ruckus MAY have had a taste, but shhh, don't tell!

Friday, September 12, 2014

Choosing the Best Pet Food #GetHealthyHappy

Not the right food for me :(
Ruckus is taking part in the "Healthier Pets, Happier Lives" Campaign with Hill's Science Diet to help educate owners how to #GetHealthyHappy with their pets. In our last post, we shared the importance of preventative health care.

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Fur Deals For Reals: Two 30 lb. bags of Taste of the Wild Dog Food for $61.99

UPDATE (6/19/2014): Looks like it's back in stock!

UPDATE: 30 lb. bags are out of stock, so the deal currently does not apply.

WOW! Ruckus enjoys Taste of the Wild for his daily meal and we wanted to let you all know of an amazing deal going on right now via OnlyNaturalPet.com


  1. Go to their website: OnlyNaturalPet
  2. Add 2 of any 30 lb. Taste of the Wild Dry Dog Food to your cart
  3. Proceed to checkout and use coupon code AFSDWILD50 for 50% off
  4. Shipping is a flat rate $6.99 for both bags
  5. Total should roughly be $61.99 for both bags out the door! (plus any applicable sales tax)
  6. Smile :)

If your pup eats Taste of the Wild, this is an AMAZING deal. $31 per bag can not be beat! Unfortunately, we just bought two bags a month ago, so we can't take advantage of this offer! Ruckus just loves the Pacific Stream flavor.

Courtesy of SlickDeals.