Worthy Eats, Treats, and Other Canine Essentials

Before you shop for pet supplies, check out this listing of noteworthy necessities and  “nice to have” healthcare products.

Ditch the Itch

 

My itchy dog thinks Finn’s chewy Allergy & Itch supplement is a tasty treat and since it is enriched with Omega-3s, Bee Propolis, and other quality ingredients, and is certified by the National Animal Supplement Council I feel good about giving him Finn’s Allergy & Itch supplement.

King Lou Rules and Vets Approve!

Lately, it has been difficult to find dog treats made with human grade ingredients sourced in the US. King Lou Pet’s human grade treats are 100% sourced in the US, and they are all preservative and soy free.

King Lou offers a freeze dried, clean single-ingredient line of treats that are rarely found elsewhere. Its product line includes iron & zinc rich Chicken Hearts, collagen-rich Whole Chicken Wing Tips and omega rich whole Minnows.

They must be tasty because if I let my dog have his way, he would gobble up the entire bag in one sitting.

     Ear Wipes for Dapper Dogs

 When he is getting groomed my dog acts like a jerk. He hates to be bathed, dabbed, sprayed, or wiped. However, he is a little less of a jerk when I use Dogtopia Ear Wipes to quickly cleanse his ears. He will always fidget, but these alcohol-free textured wipes makes the task a whole lot easier, especially if he is distracted by this lick mat.

A Valuable Addition to a First Aid Kit

It is a good idea to keep a well-stocked Pet First Aid Kit in the car or house in case of a medical emergency because you just never know when you will need one. Although the vet-approved Pet First Aid Kit I bought has a wonderful assortment of products SkinSmart’s Antimicrobial Skin and Wound Care serves as a valuable addition to its contents

What I like about this US manufactured, multipurpose wound, itch, and hot spot, antimicrobial and antifungal spray, is that it is safe for use around the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears. It won’t harm my dog if he licks around the treatment area. Another great feature is that it is packaged as a spray, which makes it easier to apply to a wound or hot spot. I had to treat my dog’s sore back paw with it, and since he hates to have anyone touch his paws, the sprayer made the application a quick and easy process.

A 5-Star Rated Meal or Topper

When buying dog food, it’s important to read and analyze the ingredient list. After checking out ZIWI’s five-star review on the Dog Food Advisor site, I read its exceptional ingredient list, which lists lamb as the major ingredient. Here are the seven main ingredients in ZIWI air-dried lamb dog food: Lamb, Lamb Tripe, Lamb Lung, Lamb Heart, Lamb Liver, Lamb Bone, and New Zealand Green Mussel. New Zealand Green Mussel is often used as a supplement to support joint health.

I feed my dog a rotating menu of food from multiple sources and use ZIWI as a topper. He loves it so much that I often give him a handful as a treat.

ZIWI  is not inexpensive but this high-quality food is as close to feeding raw as one can get. Is New Zealand based ZIWI worth buying? Check out what unbiased  Dog Food Advisor reported and decide for yourself.

Rachelle Nones

Staff Lifestyle and Wellness Writer

New York native lifestyle writer and author Rachelle Nones covers emerging lifestyle trends and innovative products and services, to inform and inspire conversation. A lifelong reader and writer, Rachelle completed coursework in creative writing and English literature while earning her Bachelor of Arts degree. Before establishing her writing career, Rachelle worked at diverse gigs, including textile production (colorist) and accessory marketing in NYC's fashion district. Rachelle unwinds by reading, capturing photographs, experimenting with new recipes, searching for vintage finds and hiking woodland trails with her rambunctious terrier Champ.