This is a sponsored review by BlogHer and Purina.
Bringing two beagles into our family in February has been a constant learning experience. Where do they sleep? With us. How many walks do they get? Two long walks a day plus as much yard time as they will put up with. What do we need to lock up? Laundry, unless I don't mind finding my underwear in the living room or on the patio, and I do mind. Those answers, among others, come with time and experimentation.
How about what to feed the dogs? Wally and Rilo's original family are great dog owners and told us just what to buy, and exactly how much food to feed the dogs. These are healthy, happy animals and I saw no need to change their diets. Besides, I had always heard that you're in for a heap of trouble if you change your dog's diet.
But while they liked their old food just fine and it’s of good quality, it gave the dogs the WORST breath, among other, shall we say, olfactory offenses. I don’t even like the smell of the food BEFORE it’s eaten. Maybe trying a new food would be a good idea.
And then along came an opportunity to try and review a dog food from Purina. We always fed our dogs Purina dog food when I was growing up, so I had no skepticism about the brand. Which Pro Plan Selects flavor would I like? Um, yeah, I can’t really ask the dogs . . .
- Natural Turkey and Barley Formula? Sounds fine . . .
- Adult 7+ Natural Turkey and Barley Formula? No, the dogs are 3 and 4 . . .
- Natural Beef and Barley Formula? Possibly . . .
- Natural Chicken and Brown Rice Formula? Um, we raise chickens and I’d like to discourage the idea that they’re delicious, so not this one . . .
- Natural Salmon and Brown Rice Formula? BINGO.
I thought this would be a good test since their current food was salmon-based. And I liked the fact that the primary ingredient of this food is SALMON. Hey, I might even try it.
Guess what? They loved it. I tried SO hard to get action shots of the dogs eating but they wouldn’t move their heads out of the way. The whole first feeding took maybe 90 seconds. Nom nom nom indeed.
Best part: the steenky salmon smells that they USED to make, are gone. No really, that’s a huge relief, especially when the dogs are curled up in bed with us. And they have adapted to their new food without any unpleasant incidents. All is well in Fooleryland.
Will I buy Purina Pro Plan Selects dog food for Wally and Rilo going forward? Yes, I think I will. My only hesitation, and it’s not small, is that this is not inexpensive food. But I think it’s an important enough consideration that I’ll budget for it. Plus, I can have the dogs make a few more license plate frames to shore up the cost difference.
And now, wouldn’t you like a treat yourself? Huh? Yeah? Good girl! Oh, wait – sorry, Doggie talk.
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I am so confused, I feel like a beagle ... I did do a tweet tho I couldnt do more than tweet the URL because its LLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOONG
When we had a dog we fed her Purina ...
Posted by: Daryl | 05/02/2011 at 09:38 AM
Got it, Daryl -- thanks! Ill find out if theres a better way, but I saw your tweet and noted it. Thanks!
Posted by: foolery | 05/02/2011 at 09:45 AM
oh, i like teh cute doggez. nicer to see them than osama bin labrador all over the place. :)
Posted by: sher | 05/02/2011 at 10:28 AM
I do agree, Sher -- thanks!
Posted by: foolery | 05/02/2011 at 10:30 AM
http://twitter.com/#!/DesMoinesDealin/status/65220543766462464
Posted by: steph | 05/02/2011 at 06:06 PM
yum my dog like purina thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: steph | 05/02/2011 at 06:07 PM
Got your Tweet -- thanks, Steph!
Posted by: foolery | 05/02/2011 at 06:25 PM
Fingers crossed for you! : )
Posted by: foolery | 05/02/2011 at 06:26 PM
Your babies are so beautiful! Our beagle (Dixie) is 11 years old and still the BEST dog ever. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: StephRose | 05/02/2011 at 06:43 PM
I have an older, chubby dog, who could use this food. I also have a male cat with a history of urinary tract problems, and he needs special food for that. Thanks
robinlscott4 at hotmail dot com
Posted by: Robin Scott | 05/02/2011 at 06:51 PM
tweet
robinlscott
http://twitter.com/?status=Wally%20and%20Rilo%3A%20Confirmed%20Members%20of%20the%20Clean%20Plate%20Club%20http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FlpBkwR#!/robinlscott/status/65231431173029888
Posted by: Robin Scott | 05/02/2011 at 06:53 PM
Thank you, StephRose -- were pretty smitten, too. Beagles are COOL.
Posted by: foolery | 05/02/2011 at 07:26 PM
Louie told me to stock up on that brand cause ya know, in case the pups ever visits he wants them to feel right at home :)
Posted by: Rick's Cafe | 05/02/2011 at 07:30 PM
Do you know about the coupons, Robin? From my post -- ...by clicking here you can get a coupon for $3.00 off Purina Pro Plan Selects dry dog food. $3.00 off is a place to start -- wish you luck and thanks for reading!
Posted by: foolery | 05/02/2011 at 07:30 PM
Rick, I wouldnt do that to you. Wally and Rilo would spend the entire time barking at your cat and the neighborhood squirrels. Thanks for commenting! : )
Posted by: foolery | 05/02/2011 at 07:35 PM
Wally and Rilo are adorable!
Posted by: Jessie C. | 05/02/2011 at 10:30 PM
tweet.http://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/65286807360765952
Posted by: Jessie C. | 05/02/2011 at 10:30 PM
Thank Jessie!
Posted by: foolery | 05/02/2011 at 10:34 PM
We're getting a new puppy soon and Purina Pro Plan Selects sounds like a good product!
Posted by: Mami2jcn | 05/03/2011 at 04:39 AM
tweet-http://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/65379864642994176
Posted by: Mami2jcn | 05/03/2011 at 04:39 AM
Excellent post.
Made me hungry.
Which is ALARMING actually.
Or is it?
Posted by: Marcy Massura | 05/03/2011 at 06:20 AM
Ooooooooh, PUPPIES! : ) Thanks for stopping by, Mami2jcn -- good luck! And check out the $3.00 coupon, which always helps.
Posted by: foolery | 05/03/2011 at 07:38 AM
I admit -- Im thinking about trying it. Ill bring some with me next time Im down your way and we can have a taste test, Marcy. ; )
Posted by: foolery | 05/03/2011 at 07:40 AM
Our eight-year-old chihuahua, Kali, doesn't eat much, but she does eat healthy. I'd love to buy her Purina's premium food with healthy ingredients.
Thanks for a great giveaway!
Posted by: Jean D. | 05/03/2011 at 03:38 PM
Tweeted you!
http://twitter.com/#!/Ida_Sessions/status/65546111112318976
Posted by: Jean D. | 05/03/2011 at 03:40 PM