Hip & Joint Health in Dogs

Having a large breed dog we knew going into it that we needed to take extra care with her hips and joints.

Our Saint Bernard Princess Goliath is almost 7 years old with a life expectancy for 9-11 so she has reached over middle age on her way to old age.

She is my dream dog, so I want her to live as long as possible and that means feeding, grooming, as well as looking after her health.

So far so good. When we started to use Hip & Joint formula she didn't move as much but now that she has been taking it for a while she has less pain and is back to being excited about things again.

You can purchase NutraCanis Hip & Joint on Amazon


What NutraCanis has to say about their product.

Pet Owners love NutraCanis products because they are the most complete on the market.

You'll like our Healthy Hip & Joint Formula because it is the best value money can buy.

The potency is better than other leading joint products. 

Glucosamine is a substance that naturally occurs in healthy joints. As dogs get older, their body seems to produce less and less of it. Lower production of Glucosamine can lead to joint pain. When you give your dog Glucosamine to make up for the deficit, you are promoting healthy joints. Because a dog's body is familiar with Glucosamine, it is easily absorbed. 

You may have noticed that Glucosamine is usually combined with Chondroitin and/or MSM. Chondroitin lubricates joints by drawing fluid in around the joints and helping the body to keep it there. MSM is an organic form of sulfur. By giving it to your dog in supplement form, their body uses it for its anti-inflammatory properties. 

NutraCanis' Formula is a potent formula containing just the right amounts of Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM optimal for joints, plus special nutrients for the bones and connective tissue. Most formulas address sore joints but neglect the tendons, ligaments and bone. Neglecting these vital parts means you might have to keep your dog on a higher dose of Glucosamine for a longer period of time, costing you more in supplements. Our Formula addresses the connective tissues with Horsetail, Proline, Boron and Grape Seed Extract. Horsetail is high in Silica, which a dog's body uses for building bones, tendons and ligaments. Proline is an amino acid that promotes healthy cartilage and tendons as a dog ages. Manganese and Boron are trace minerals that are used to build bones. Grape Seed Extract is a powerful antioxidant and protects against the effects of aging.

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Spiralizing your fruits and vegetables

Spiralizing your fruits and vegetables seems to be the new rage. Certainly nice for those of us who may have picker eaters in the family.

Make a food fun and most kids will gobble it up, even if they won't eat it any other way. We don't personally have that problem but we do like to have variety in our diets and trying new ways of eating fruits and vegetable is always fun.

We like to include our children in gardening, baking, cooking, and shopping for our meals. They learn about their food while being able to actually take part in the preparation of their meals.

Our children like to pick out something new at the store so our whole family can try it. With the Elacra Spiral Food slicer you get to have a little fun with the foods you already know you like while trying new ways to eat them at the same time. The kids love it.

The products are sharp so an adult should always be present and doing most of the work but the kids can try some of the spirals that have already been cut.

Easy to use and clean. This has to be one of the best kits for preparing vegetables and fruits I have seen. So many pieces for one low price. Hard to beat.

 You can purchase the Elacra Spiral Slicer on Amazon.


What Elacra has to say about their product.
GREAT VALUE - The Pasta Maker complete bundle includes ceramic peeler, knife, flexible cleaning brush and Vegetable Spiral Slicer-inspired recipe eBook.
IMPRESSIVE FAST SLICER - Equipped with razor-sharp julienne blades, the Veggie Spaghetti Maker easily creates perfect spirals, spaghetti and noodles every time for family.
USER-FRIENDLY KITCHEN TOOL - The Spiral Vegetable Cutter is dishwasher safe, compact and stores easily. Has comfort grip and makes slicing as easy as sharpening a pencil.
HIGH QUALITY BLADES - It is made from BPA-free ABS plastic with razor-sharp, heat-treated, stainless blades.
MAKE HEALTHY COOKING EASY - The Spiral Slicer is perfect for low-carb, paleo, vegan, & gluten-free diets or anyone wanting more veggies in their life.

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Mighty Machines

Look at all of the creations you can make from one box. Imagine all of the creation your little one will come up with.

This is the second set we have of Click a Brick a much bigger set mind you and the kids love it just as much as the first. Learning how to build the creations on the building plans and then their own creations is a great accomplishment and one as a parent I give a thumbs up to.

The bricks are easy to assemble into whatever your mind can think up.

You can purchase Click a Brick Mighty Machines here or on Amazon.
The Click-A-Brick Mighty Machines set is an educational building block set for children aged 5 and up. What makes this product unique is the way the blocks connect to each other. Rather than connecting in just one way, Click-A-Brick's can be connected from all sides and corners; even forming diagonal lines.

This way of building helps children improve motor and dexterity skills as well as their spatial reasoning. The Mighty Machines set comes with instructions on how to build a bulldozer, backhoe, helicopter, and 7 other machines. Parental interaction is highly encouraged to better facilitate learning - not to mention some great 1-on-1 time with your child.

Click-A-Brick also helps nurture a child's imagination and creativity by allowing them to build anything they can think of - in 3D. Many different shapes and creations can be made, spurring the child's imagination further with each one. The product is very durable as well; where the child can actually play with the creation they made - or quickly disassemble it to make another.

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Click-A-Brick

There isn't often another kind of building brick comes along that both child and adult like. Click a brick is one of those kinds of bricks.

I found that these don't hurt my hands as much as other building bricks which makes playing with my children a little easier. Not that I don't love the old kind of building brick because I do. They are just easier to put together and take apart.

Love the bright colors as well as the versatility of the bricks being put into different creations.





You can purchase Click a Brick here or on Amazon.


What Click A Brick has to say about their product.
The Click-A-Brick Feather Friends set is an educational building block set for children aged 4 and up. What makes this product unique is the way the blocks connect to each other. Rather than connecting in just one way, Click-A-Brick's can be connected from all sides and corners; even forming diagonal lines.

This way of building helps children improve motor and dexterity skills as well as their spatial reasoning. The Feather Friends set comes with instructions on how to build a parrot. The other birds - toucan, flamingo, cockatiel, and kingfisher - are pictured on the instruction sheet. There are no directions on how to build those because they are supposed to challenge the child to create them on their own after they learn how to make the parrot. Parental interaction is highly encouraged to better facilitate learning - not to mention some great 1-on-1 time with your child.

Click-A-Brick also helps nurture a child's imagination and creativity by allowing them to build anything they can think of - in 3D. Many different shapes and creations can be made, spurring the child's imagination further with each one. The product is very durable as well; where the child can actually play with the creation they made - or quickly disassemble it to make another.

We are looking for parents to review this item, as we feel that would be the best demographic. However, we will entertain others who are not parents if we feel their blog aligns with our product.

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Man's Best Friend

Here is a little story. My husband likes to open the packages that come in the mail. We had been talking about picking up Beef Jerky so when he opened up the box he saw BEEF JERKY, opened the package and began chowing down. 

He yells to me from the other room thank you for the beef jerky. Me going through my head doesn't remember ordering any Beef Jerky, then it hits me but before I can respond he is saying that they taste really good but they are a bit gritty. I bust out laughing trying to tell him it was for our Saint Bernard Princess Goliath. 

He told me I had to tell the story because he said they were really that good. *These Beef Jerky treats are not made for human consumption, but goes to show you a dog really is mans best friend so much in so that they like the same diet in food. 

Finally Princess was able to try them out after I confiscated the bag away from my hungry and very disappointed husband. She won't eat them when I give them to her, I think she waits till we are away to eat them because when we come home they are gone. 

You can purchase Fifi & Fido Beef Jerky on Amazon.

What Fifi & Fido have to say about their product.

HEALTHY PET TREATS YOUR DOG WILL LOVE Pet-lovers today want gourmet treats that contain no unhealthy artificial ingredients. Fifi & Fido Beefy Jerky Treats are a healthy dog treat alternative. Made with a pure and simple recipe that contains high quality, all natural, USA ingredients. Fifi & Fido Beefy Jerky Treats are a perfect reward for any dog in training and for dogs that want a healthy treat with the optimal blend of easily digestible ingredients. Fifi & Fido Beefy Jerky Treats are excellent for dogs in all life stages.
MADE IN THE USA FROM 100% AMERICAN BEEF 
Fifi & Fido Beefy Jerky Treats are low-odor, deliciously slow cooked treats, made from 100% USA pure beef. No added foreign ingredients from China! Our high-quality Fifi & Fido Beefy Jerky Treats are baked in a SQF certified facility that adheres to global food safety standards. The healthy dog treat alternative! Wheat, corn, grain, and soy- free with no added sugar or wheat gluten. No-mess treat sticks, that are easily breakable for training, and can be just as easily concealed in hands and pockets when training your furry best friend!
The Perfect Training Treat 
Fifi & Fido Beefy Jerky Treats are packaged in attractive, resealable pouches. Treats come in packets of 10. A favorite of dog-lovers and trainers, these treats can be easily broken into just the right size for training treats. Low-odor, yet a beefy favorite, great for training rewards at home or outdoors. Non-messy, non-sticky, Fifi & Fido Beefy Jerky Treats make life with Fido that much more fun! 
So, if your best friend deserves a treat now and then, I highly recommend you click the link below and order Fifi & Fido Beef Jerky Treats. The moment the parcel arrives I know you'll be impressed.

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