Dogs Make Us Smile, Care for Theirs with Milk-Bone® Brushing ChewsTM

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I couldn't imagine our home without our family dog, Cooper. He is the perfect blend of high energy, gentle manners and outdoors man that fits in perfectly here. He is family.

That being said, I am not a fan of "dog breath". I try to feed Cooper well, care for him, etc. but the breath can be the difference between a welcomed dog hug and a "down boy". Here on the farm he gets into all sorts of things. Most of which I probably don't want the details on. Since we got Cooper from the shelter I wasn't able to condition him from a puppy for activities like tooth brushing.

Back as a 6th grader in Dog 4-H I remember learning about the importance of a dog's dental health. Some of my friends had AKC registered show dogs and would rub their teeth and gums to keep them clean and healthy. I, on the other hand, had a mutt... a gentle giant of a dog whose mouth I avoided. Instead we gave him treats that helped with his breath, but did nothing for his teeth.

So I was very intrigued when I heard that Milk-Bone® had a new product, Brushing ChewsTM. These are a clever and useful treat/ tool all-in-one.

The Milk-Bone® Brushing ChewsTM come in two sizes, mini or small/medium. Yes, they taste like a chicken-flavored treat, but act like a toothbrush... for your dog! Using daily, they are  are clinically proven to be as effective as brushing your dog’s teeth twice per week for reduction of tartar build-up and bad breath. Also,

• Milk-Bone® Brushing Chews^TM were developed to transform at-home dental care for dogs, so that now your dog to brush his own teeth every day – just like you!
• *When fed daily, Milk-Bone® Brushing Chews^TM are clinically proven to be as effective as brushing your dog’s teeth twice per week based on the reduction of tartar build-up and bad breath
• Milk-Bone® Brushing Chews^TM feature a specially designed 75 degree twist that helps the brushing nubs reach down to the gum line, even cleaning hard-to-reach back teeth
• Milk-Bone® Brushing Chews^TM are so effective that they have earned the trusted Veterinary Oral Health Council’s (VOHC) Seal of Acceptance, similar to the American Dental Association (ADA) seal seen on human dental products

And what does Cooper think? Well, he loves them. He is pretty shy with treats, so I didn't want to interrupt his little toothbrushing moment for a close-up. Let's just say I haven't had to shy away from stinky dog breath recently.

I imagined he would just wolf it down in two bites and that would be it. Instead he sat down in the grass and proceeded to chew on the bone. This is a dog that will chew through just about anything in no time at all. He actually took his time to work on it.

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Why It's A Great Day to be a Dog - #iLoveMyK9 #CBias

Our dog is fast, gentle, intelligent and, I think, the perfect fit for our family. But our Border Collie cross, Cooper, has only been a member of our family for the past two years.

We don't have much information about Cooper's first owners, but we do know he had a short stay at our local animal shelter, Saving Grace. That is where we found and adopted him. Now he is a big part of our family. I like to give him treats, but he enjoys being out with us, attention and a good game of fetch the best.

Cooper watches over our yard, herds our chickens and is our constant companion when we are out in the strawberry patch or cherry orchard. Originally I had hoped he would be a great companion for my husband around the farm, but Cooper had other ideas. This dog hates getting into a truck, won't run with a four-wheeler and tends to run right down a row of plants. Luckily for me he is a big sweetie and will play endless games of catch and Frisbee with me and the kids.

In honor of adopting Cooper from Saving Grace Pet Adoption Center, our local non-profit animal shelter, just two Summers ago. Named after a yellow lab that was adopted from a shelter, Grace, it is the only animal shelter in our entire county. They recently completed an expansion of the facilities because there is a growing need for their services here. This is the second time I have had a dog adopted from this shelter. The dog I grew up with, Buddy, was also a brief resident.

For my "It's A Great Day to be a Dog" project we wanted to put together a basket of goodies to share with our four-legged friends at Saving Grace. Just as a thank-you for helping to make our family complete.

The dog treat section at our local Walmart is quite impressive! Bags of every flavor, shape and color imaginable is there to tempt pet owners. My little shoppers helped to find some of my favorite brands.

Pup-Peroni and Milk-Bone are two brands I grew up giving to my family dog, and I still love them today. We also picked up a bag of Milo's Home-style Kitchen treats which are a new favorite. Both our dog and the Great Grandparent's dog up the street, Cocoa, love them!

For this shopping trip we selected the Milk-Bone Trail Mix, Milo's Home-style Kitchen Chicken Meatballs and Pup-Peroni Mix Stix to share with our friends at the animal shelter. You can see our whole shopping experience in my Google+ album.

We are excited to put our little "thank-you" together for the animal shelter. They just recently moved into a new and larger facility in order to care for more animals and complete more families through pet adoption, just like ours. If you are curious, take a peek at the new kennels and indoor/outdoor runs Saving Grace has.
I hope they enjoy our basket of treats.

Just a small token of our thanks for the companionship and fun Cooper has brought into our lives! I am proud to say, #iLoveMyK9.

You can connect with these great brands on social media:
Milk-Bone @milkbone and on their Facebook page.
Pup-Peroni @PupPeroni

*Disclaimer - I am a member of the Collective Bias™ Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias™. #CBias #SocialFabric All opinions are my own.