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#SPONSORED – Disclaimer: Her and her dogs are being compensated to review Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food® and share feedback with our followers. The opinions shared in this post are ours, expressed in our words. It is our choice, and our pleasure to share information about this product with you.

Halloween candies are not treats for pets
Keep the goodies out of reach of pets.
Chocolate – especially dark chocolate – can be dangerous, even lethal for cats and dogs.
Xylitol – an artificial sweetener found in some candies can also be poisonous to dogs. Even small amounts of xylitol can cause blood sugar levels to drop, followed by loss of coordination and seizures. Xylitol ingestion has also been linked to liver failure in dogs!

Bring pets indoors
Evil seems to escalate on Halloween. Sadly, there are vicious individuals who create terror for pets and their people.  They tease, injure, poison, steal, and even kill pets on Halloween night. Disgusting, I know.  Preventable nonetheless.  Black cats, in particular, are a target. Please bring pets indoors on Halloween.

Keep pets away from the door that opens to greet Trick-or-Treaters
Depending on where you live, that door may be opening and closing constantly.  The doorbell and spookily clad visitors may cause severe anxiety for your pets.  They may react fearfully and try to escape. Or, they could become aggressive towards that little unicorn.  Better safe than sorry. Securing pets in a crate or separate room away from the front door will reduce stress and prevent them from darting outside on Halloween night – a night of chaos.

Consider Setting a Calm Environment before the arrival of monsters
Rescue Remedy and Feliway spray are just a couple of suggestions of natural de-stressing agents available to help keep your pets comfortable on this crazy night.  Calming wraps are another, non-digestible option.

Practice Visits and Doorbell Ringing
Even if you have guests visit regularly, your doorbell probably rings more on this occasion. To help your dog or cat feel more at ease, practice ahead of time to create a positive association with the doorbell. Try ringing the doorbell before entering your own house and reward your dog for not barking.  You could also recruit friends to assist with this training.  This tip may be helpful for other occasions/get-togethers also.

Pet Costumes
Don’t add to the stress of the evening by putting a costume on them that they aren’t comfortable in, or is unfamiliar to them.  Non-restrictive costumes are best. Costumes should not restrict movement, hearing, eyesight, or the ability to breathe. Ensure Fido is familiar with his outfit before the big night and don’t leave him unsupervised while in costume to prevent choking or suffocation.

Beware of Fire and Electrical Hazards
Candles, Jack-O-Lanterns, and electric or battery operated decorations can also pose a safety hazard to pets.  Don’t leave pets unattended in the vicinity of such items and be sure they are blown out or switched off at the end of the night. Check regularly to ensure they don’t overheat.

Walk safely
If you must take your pet out with the two-legged members of your pack (perhaps less stressful than being left at home alone), Please keep him on a short leash and ensure he is visible by adding reflective tape to his costume or collar. LED lights are also options. Small dogs are especially at risk of being trampled by excited trick-or-treaters.

Pet Identification
If your dog or cat escapes on Halloween night, having the proper identification will increase the chances of their safe return. ID tags on collars are the first place a Good Samaritan will look if able to detain your runaway pet.  Microchips offer permanent identification should the collar, or tag come off. Please make sure the contact information is up-to-date. Don’t wait until Halloween to check. I suggest making this part of Fido’s annual check-up!

Who You Gonna Call?
Not ‘Ghost Busters’! Be sure your contact list is up to date:
-Animal Control
-Pet Poison Hotline
-Emergency Vet Clinic in your area
Grab a pen and write this info. on a note and stick it to your fridge, now.  Go on; I’ll wait!

Okay, that’s the scary stuff out of the way.  Once you are prepared and know your pets will be safe and as stress-free as possible, you can enjoy the festivities.  Don’t forget to play ‘Trick-For-Treat’ with your dogs.

We carry both dry and wet food formulas in a variety of flavors sure to make your pup drool! All of our premium quality flavors cover any life stage and include grain-free options

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#SPONSORED – Disclaimer: Her and her dogs are being compensated to review Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food® and share feedback with our followers. The opinions shared in this post are ours, expressed in our words. It is our choice, and our pleasure to share information about this product with you.

Once again, we are happy to share our honest review and a giveaway of this product, with our followers.

In our previous post, we shared an overview of all the good stuff (nutrients) in Chicken Soup for the Soul Dog Food. We also highlighted all the things you don’t want to serve your pooch.

Henry and Jack are very ‘food’ motivated and will do anything for a treat. Miss Reese however is more selective and doesn’t work for less than the best. Her verdict? Paw’s up!

Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food is available in kibble as well as Wet formulas and in several different recipes.

Variety is the spice of life.

Menu Options Include:

Grain Free Dry

• Beef & Legumes
• Lamb, Pea, & Green Lentil (Limited Ingredient Recipe)
• Chicken, Turkey, Pea & Sweet Potato
• Salmon, Sweet Potato & Pea Recipe

Grain Free Wet

• Chicken & Duck Stew
• Turkey & Salmon Stew
• Lamb & Lentil (Limited Ingredient Recipe)
• Beef & Legume

What’s on the menu?

Also provided is the Life Stages Dry Dog Food for Puppies, and Large Breed puppies, Adults and Large Breed Adults as well as Small Breed Adults, Mature Dogs, and dogs that need to lose some weight.

Life Stages Wet Dog Food is available for Puppies, Adults, and Mature Dogs.

Since serving kibble, we have noticed a reduction in the stubborn, remaining buildup of plaque on a couple of Jack’s teeth.

Come on, show us those teeth!

Thank you, Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food for inviting my rescues and me to share your product with our followers.

Jack kisses

Enter for your chance to win a 15lb bag of dog food, and two bags of treats (U.S. winners) from Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food.

Contest open to Canadian and U.S. residents.  Canadian winners will receive gift vouchers and are responsible for sourcing product from retailer. Click here for locations.

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#SPONSORED – Disclaimer: Her and her dogs are being compensated to review Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food® and share feedback with our followers. The opinions shared in this post are ours, expressed in our words. It is our choice, and our pleasure to share information about this product with you.

Most people will recognize the name Chicken Soup from the much-loved series of books ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’. My bookshelf is scattered with various titles from the collection.

Chicken Soup for the Soul ® is a family owned and operated business with a brand name that is recognized and trusted worldwide. It is hardly surprising, therefore, that an organization who is dedicated to sharing this much love with their audience has developed a line of healthy pet food for our animal companions.

We were thrilled to be invited to try the product and share our honest review and a giveaway, with our followers.

Before agreeing to do so, however, I needed to do my research.

We switched to a completely raw diet a few years ago due to allergies and sensitivities. I believe it is good to change things up now and then, however, I would not do so with just any product.

I visited the company website and was able to find a Pet Valu in my area that stocks Chicken Soup for the Soul Dog Food.  I was happy to see Protein is First Few Ingredients listed and the product does not contain Corn, Wheat, Soy, Artificial Colours or Flavors, By-Product Meals or Synthetic Preservatives or Fillers.

DOES CONTAIN

– Protein

– Antioxidants

– Vitamin E

– Selenium

– Naturally pure Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs

DOES NOT CONTAIN

– Corn

– Wheat

– Soy

– Artificial Colours or Flavors

– By-Product Meals

– Synthetic Preservatives or Fillers

My dogs are all under thirty pounds, so I chose the Adult Dog Small Bites. It’s made with the same natural ingredients as the Adult formula, just in a smaller kibble for smaller breeds.

Available Bag Sizes: 5lb, 15lb

Since I will be transitioning Henry, Reese, and Jack onto a new product, I like that I can use the small kibble as treats and training incentives while their systems adjust.

“Wait”

“No More”

They like it too!

Note:

Unless your dog has an iron-gut, it is essential to transition dogs to a new food product gradually. Since we have autoimmune issues and allergies, I will be introducing the kibble progressively.

I believe there is a place for both kibble and raw food – just not mixed in the same meal.  Why?  Dry kibble takes longer to digest and can cause tummy upset when mixed with raw food.

I also like the price point of replacing one raw meal with kibble and the benefit the crunchy kibble has of removing tartar from teeth. 

Need more convincing?  Chicken Soup for the Soul supports rescue efforts! In fact, rescue cats and dogs and their story can be found on the product packaging.

We publish books about pets and produce a line of high-quality dog and cat food because we understand the special bond between people and animals. We also know that some of the most meaningful owner-pet relationships begin with adoptions from shelters, which is why we’ve partnered with animal shelters to support their mission to help find cats and dogs their forever homes

Although product is available for Canadian consumers, this particular giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. Enter below to win two bags of treats and a 15lb bag of food from Chicken Soup Pets.

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Thank you, Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food for inviting my rescues and me to share your product with our followers.

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