Treat Tuesday: Fruitables Skinny Minis and Merrick Power Bites

I noticed Fruitables Skinny Minis and Merrick Power Bites in stores for the first time about a day apart. I'm pretty sure these were both revealed at SuperZoo 2015, and his stores just after that. SuperZoo is one of the biggest pet trade shows in the world, it happens at the end of July every year and we can expect a flurry of new products to hit the market immediately afterward.

These are both chewy, semi-moist, small, stinky training treats and basically the same thing. The big difference is that the Merrick Power Bites are grain-free. Those are made out of peas and potatoes, while the Fruitables Skinny Minis are made out of oatmeal and brown rice. Power Bites have beef at the top of the ingredient list, Skinny Minis have bison quite a bit further down below some grain ingredients. Both are sourced and made in the USA.

Good For: Mid-value training treats for balance work and low-distraction environments. Happy food-loving cattledogs.

Not Good For: Picky chihuahuas who think they want to do balance work but then decide it's not worth it when they find out what they'll be getting paid.

How Much We Like Them: Both of those bags are basically empty. I have another of the Skinny Minis because I got a two-for-one deal on them.

Food Friday: Fruitables Pumpkin Superblend Digestive Supplement

Fruitables Pumpkin Superblend Digestive Supplement is basically a can of pumpkin. It is intended to be used as a supplement to raw and regular diets, and can help sooth upset tummies. 

Canned pumpkin is one of the most basic and useful food supplements for dogs. It's almost pure fiber, and can help with both diarrhea and constipation. Canned pumpkin is also a great food to add bulk to the meals of a dog on a diet. 

Fruitables makes three different canned food supplements, and three of them are pumpkin-based. This one also includes apple and tomato pomace, spinach, and ginger. The ginger makes it smell wonderful.

I mostly use canned pumpkin to help Brisbane feel full, and for foster pups with tummy troubles. This stuff smells lovely, but I don't think it's particularly better than plain canned pumpkin from the grocery store. 

Fruitables Pumpkin Superblend is made in the USA. It is safe to feed old dogs and baby puppies. 

Treat Tuesday: Fruitables!

Fruitables dog treats are obviously made by people who like training dogs. They are awesome for training because they are tiny, and they are made in the USA so they are likely to be safe. I've used quite a few of these treats, and these are the favorites here.

Fruitables Pumpkin Baked Crunchy Treats

Good For: Sticking in food toys. Handing the dogs on my way out the door without making my hands smelly. Doing Relaxation Protocol.

Not Good For: High value training treats.

How Much We Like Them: Enough to buy another bag every time we run out. I love the way these smell.


Fruitables Whole Jerky Grilled Bison Strips

Good For: High value training treats. Breaking into little tiny pieces along the score lines. Sticking in food toys of all sorts.

Not Good For: Keeping my hands clean and unsmelly.

How Much We Like Them: I sent a bag home with each of my foster puppies when they were adopted last week. Congrats Syd and Darla!