Friday, May 31, 2019

Be Prepared with Treatibles Ready Packs

   I know it seems like our dogs just got over the terror of New Year’s Eve and here we are already dreading the 4th of July! As if that’s not enough to have your pet pacing and panting, hurricane season is starting so that means you could have some bad storms or even an evacuation situation. Oh my, I forgot to mention the summer visits from relatives. How are those of us with sensitive dogs and cats going to survive? 
Treatibles 10 single serving Ready packs for dogs
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Treatibles® Ready Packs
   Treatibles has made giving your dog or cat their Organic Broad Spectrum Hemp Oil a snap. The 10-count single serving blister packs are easy to use and provide a controlled, consistent amount. Treatibles Ready Packs for dogs are for 50+ pounds and contain 5mg. Organic Broad Spectrum Hemp Oil. The cat formula has 2 mg. and is good for up to 20 pounds. Both formulas are the exact same, it’s just the potency that’s different. That means small dogs can safely take the Cat Ready Packs

Friday, May 24, 2019

Fetch Your Dog a Great Senior Wellness Checkup

    Senior wellness check-ups are important for humans and pets. Here at Barking from the Bayou, we all go every six months for bloodwork and to address any concerns. Last week was Bentley’s turn and I wanted to brag share his results.
   I’ll be honest with you; I was a little worried about him. He has had a bump on his left shoulder for a couple of years. We’ve had vets look at it and they all assured us it was just a fatty “tumor” and nothing to worry about. Still, it looked as if it had gotten bigger and his harness rubbed against it. Thankfully, our vet had made note of the size and said it was about the same. I mentioned that a previous vet had aspirated a similar one on his hip a couple of years back, and it was filled with a brown liquid. She asked if I wanted her to do the same and I said “yes.” Bentley didn’t flinch when the needle went in and the doctor removed 3 large vials of a clear liquid. Just like that the bump was gone! She did say it could return but that it is completely benign. I’ve been massaging the area and applying a cream in hopes that it will stay away.

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

A Work of Art

   Like any good pet parent, I have 3,000+ photos of Bentley and Pierre on my phone and won’t hesitate to show them to anyone that stands still long enough. Of course, the photos that Skipper takes of them just scream to be displayed and what better way to showcase my favorites than on canvas. I love, love, love the look of canvas photos and I've been needing one of Pierre. That’s why I was so excited when I discovered Collage.com. The process looked super easy, so I enlisted the help of the Bayou Boys for our review.
*We received n 11x14 canvas print in exchange for this review. Barking from the Bayou only shares products or services that we love, and feel will benefit our readers. Collage.com is not responsible for the contents of this article
Two dogs ordering online at laptop

Friday, May 17, 2019

Beary Tasty Treats for Dogs

   Bentley is 100% motivated by food. If you expect him to cooperate, there had better be something in it for his tummy. Being a senior, it is important for him to maintain a healthy weight so we’re particular about the treats we give him. That's why I was so excited to discover Charlee Bear Meaty Bites. They are the perfect size for a treat or I can break them in half for training sessions.
*We are being compensated for sharing Charlee Bear® Meaty Bites dog treats. Barking from the Bayou only shares products that we use and believe our readers will benefit from knowing about. Charlee Bear is not responsible for the contents of this article. All opinions are my own.
Charlee Bear Grain Free Meaty Bites Chicken & Blueberries
Charlee Bear Grain Free Meaty Bites are 100% grain free and made in the USA. The Chicken & Blueberries are made with select cuts of raw chicken then, they're infused with blueberries that you can see! These meaty bites are freeze dried for the maximum nutritional value.
Charlee Bear Grain Free Meaty Bites Beef Liver & Sweet Potatoes
Charlee Bear Grain Free Meaty Bites Beef Liver & Sweet Potatoes begin with USA raised raw beef then, for a taste sensation, they add sweet potatoes before freeze drying. This unique and incredibly healthy treat will be a favorite at your house!
Basset snigging a bag of Charlee Bear treats
Bentley: “I like to give all my treats the sniff test. MMM…I can smell fresh blueberries! You do know that blueberries and sweet potatoes are both super foods, right? That makes these treats super too! 
   Charlee Bear is a family owned company and has been making quality treats for over 25 years. A little rescue dog named Charlee was the inspiration for their name. Yes, you guessed it. The little guy was a heart stealer and looked like a teddy bear! It is their mission to make simple, nourishing and natural treats that dogs love.”
Basset Hound sitting up and eating a treat
“Okay, here’s the deal. The smell test is important but it’s the taste test that makes or breaks a treat for me. Wow! Excuse the stream of drool but y’all simply have to try a Charlee Bear’s Meaty Bites to appreciate how delectable each bite tastes. Crunchy yet light with just the perfect amount of blueberry in each one. Did I mention they are only 5 tiny calories a piece?”
Basset hound withCharlee Bear Dog Treats
“Let me shoot you straight on Meaty Bites from Charlee Bear. I love them. Both flavors are scrumptious. You can trust my taste buds because I have eleven and a half years of treat expertise under my collar. Treats are life. Mom carries them on our walks to divert my attention from other dogs. Something about me being too macho for my own good. Anyway, she just whips one out of her bag and everything around me disappears except for that yummy Charlee Bear treat. We will be ordering more on *Amazon so I can have them delivered to my front door practically overnight! It’s like it says on the bag, they are Beary Tasty Treats™.”
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Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Last Minute Gift Ideas for Pet Moms

   Mother’s Day in the United States is Sunday, May 12. That means you still have time to buy the dog or cat mom in your life the purr-fect Mothers’ Day gift. There is no more convenient way to shop than with Amazon. We buy everything for our home from cookware to bike parts on Amazon. I honestly can’t remember the last time I actually shopped for a gift in a store. It is just so easy and with PRIME, the free shipping makes it a no-brainer.
I am an Amazon Influencer and added a new Idea Board for Mother’s Day. If you make a purchase through my Amazon page, I will receive a small commission at not additional charge to you.
Here are just a few of the ideas I have gathered for Mother’s Day. Be sure to visit my page for more cool gifts.
Isn’t this necklace the cat’s meow for your cat mom?

Friday, May 3, 2019

Strolling Into the Weekend

Bentley Basset Hound: “Hey there! We went for a walk the other day and Mom was snapping pictures with her phone. Here are some of them.”

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

   Confession time…I LOVE sports, not playing but watching them. You need to understand when I say sports, I am talking about the southern holy trinity of sports: baseball, football and basketball. The problem that I’ve always had is where we lived until last year had zero professional ball teams. That left us cheering for LSU, New Orleans Saints, and the high school where I used to work. I'll always love LSU and the Saints but they were several hours away from our house.
   Fast forward to our new home where we can root for the Houston Astros, Houston Texans, and the Houston Rockets!! I am in sports fan heaven. 
   Last Friday we went to watch the Astros play the Cleveland Indians at Minute Maid Park in downtown Houston. I was so excited to attend my first Astros game! They even gave me a certificate to commemorate the day. Come with me as I take you out to the ballgame.