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Top 5 Things To Check Out At Pet Expo 2015!

Pet Expo is back with their 2015 edition and The Wong Dogs sniff out what are the five top things to do and/or see at this year’s edition!

Happening from 20-22 March 2015 at Singapore Expo Hall 8, Pet Expo is set to be the hallmark pet event for any furkid owner to attend. Note, this list might get longer as The Wong Dogs trawl the humongous halls during the three days.

1. LARGEST SINGAPORE SPECIAL GATHERING

This year, the Singapore Special (Yes, if you did not know, Cole is a Singapore Special) is in the limelight. Conceived at last year’s Pet Expo, the Singapore Special Club (SSC) celebrates its one-year anniversary and if you ask me, there is no better way to commemorate the occasion with the largest gathering of Singapore Specials to date! All shapes, size and colour, there is not one canine that looks alike – Come join like-minded owners who each have their own precious story on how they came about owning and cherishing their Singapore Special! Any excuse for a gathering, right?

Also, the first 100 confirmed registrants will get an exclusive goodie bag, courtesy of B2K PET PRODUCTS

2. TINY KREW

Less than six months in operation and the ladies at Tiny Krew are participating in their very first Pet Expo. Already, this locally-run outfit have garnered a sizeable following with their range of pet products aimed at pet owners with an eye for aesthetics. Tiny Krew will be debuting new products such as the Flying Pig Squeaky Toy and new rope toy designs all from Jax & Bones.

Also, their popular Business Buddy will have more designs to choose from!

For Pet Expo 2015, Tiny Krew is offering a 20% off your total bill when you buy three or more items at their booth. For more information on what Tiny Krew has to offer, check out their website here.

3. B2K PET PRODUCTS BOOTH

Boasting a huge presence at Pet Expo this year, B2K Pet Products usually have promotions and deals that no pet owner should miss! One of Singapore’s fastest growing and biggest pet distributors, they stock popular pet food brands such as Merrick, Canine Caviar, Natural Balance, Primal Pet Foods and Brit Care just to name a few. As with last year, B2K Pet Products are debuting a number of new items to their ever-growing list.

For example, Merrick’s new range of all-natural, grain-free, gluten-free treats, Power Bites, Dental Chews and Kitchen Bites will be available for purchase.

Natural Balance new Jerky Bark treats which contain a single animal protein source along with limited carbohydrates.

What I am most excited to have a look and feel is the introduction of the uber-colourful Touchdog Beds. It seems Cory changes beds more frequently than me!

Those looking for promotional offers will be glad to know that Primal Pet foods will be having an upgraded form of their Buy-1-get-1. Now, buy five sets of those and get a 14oz bag free!

Big dogs are also not forgotten with Natural Balance 14Lbs bags going for only $50!

For the latest updates, visit their Facebook page here.

4. THE BARKERY SINGAPORE

Home-made pet food and treats are all the rage now. That is why it will take a little more to impress pet owners today.

That is why when I heard The Barkery Singapore is going to launch Barkwaursts, the dog-version of the popular American sausage, I got all excited. Made with human-grade ingredients such as liver, bone dust and celery, The Barkery Singapore sticks to their mantra of no artificial preservatives, additives flavourings, colourings, fillers, salt or sugar. For a limited time only, 200g costs only $8.80 (U.P. $10.80). If you would love to pre-order, e-mail sales@sgbarkery.com for more details.

For more updates, visit their Facebook page here.

5. SILVERSKY PTE LTD BOOTH

For the first time, visitors to Pet Expo 2015 will be able to get attractive offers on premium pet food brands such as Wellness, Eagle Pack, Holistic Select and Timberwolf Organics.

In addition, Silversky brings in trusted pet care brands such as TropiClean, Safemade and Cloudstar which any well-informed pet owner will know about.

So far, promotional items include $2 offer coupons on Petz Route while there will be Schesir cat canned food samples and offers up for grabs. However, I heard through the grapevine that offers will be revealed on the day itself.

For the latest news on Silversky, visit their Facebook page here.

Also, here are some extra coupons to check out before heading down! Enjoy!

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❤ "Top 5 Things To Check Out At Pet Expo 2015!" was Posted On: Thursday, 19 March 2015 @03:27 | 0 Wong comments ✿

Treat Of The Week – Old Mother Hubbard Gourmet Goodies

It is not easy to stand out in the pet treat market. But in the case of Old Mother Hubbard BakingCompany, it has always taken a back seat while its more well-known sister brand such as Wellness. Honestly, even Cory and Cole haven’t had much experience for Old Mother Hubbard Baking Company, save for Cory their Soft & Chewy Mother’s Solutions Skin & Coat range about two years ago.

But all that is set to change with the release of Gourmet Goodies. Their latest expansion which is described as having “plenty of artisanal textures and tastes to choose from…”

Old Mother Hubbard Baking Company’s Gourmet Goodies stock three different “textured” treats which promises something different for every dog out there:

Crispers CrunchyCheesy Dog Snacks

Wheat-free, the main ingredients are cheese and meat. Pet owners can decide between Cheddar, Chicken & Rosemary or Parmesan, Bacon & Tomato.

Soft Bakes NaturalMoist Dog Snacks

These slow-baked cookies come in three options: Applesauce & Oatmeal, Carrots & Pumpkin and Peanut Butter & Carob.

Fruit’In Duo-LayeredDog Snacks

If your furkid is big on fruits such as blueberries and applies, they will love this duo-layered square-shaped treats that are crunchy on the outside and soft inside: Honey, Apple & Bacon and Honey, Oatmeal & Blueberries.

That is quite a huge release. But how did Cory and Cole like Old Mother Hubbard Baking Company’s latest offerings?

The Wong Dogs Review

Cory always had a good impression on Old Mother Hubbard Baking Company’s treats. But as this was Cole’s first time, you never know how this fussy pot will react to them.

While Cory the vacuum cleaner took every treat readily, Cole seem to prefer the Soft Bakes and Fruit’In. However, when he realised I was not budging when offering him, he took in the Crispers treat, realising he liked the taste, and started begging for more… That silly bugger.

As a pet owner, I loved how these treats were of a decent size. Call it a personal preference, but not only do Cory and Cole seem to enjoy chewing longer, it allows me to break them into half (still bigger than most mini treats) and share the portions between the two. Attractive packaging aside, the short ingredient list is simple to read, allowing me to check immediately which pack might not be suitable for Cory.

Since I had quite a few packs, I shared them with some of the Zhongshan Park Dog Group’s furkids. Though most took in these delicious-smelling treats readily, there were some princesses who turned their noses in the other direction. Yes, looking at you Dark MiniMoon!

In a nutshell, the pickiest of eaters will probably have some reservations so pet owners best know what their furkids love (taste and texture) before deciding. After all, if they don’t like it hard, they will go for the Soft Bakes, right?

Old Mother Hubbard Baking Company products are available at most pet stores. For more information such as finding out which location is the closest to you, call Silversky at 6742 7845

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❤ "Treat Of The Week – Old Mother Hubbard Gourmet Goodies" was Posted On: Saturday, 18 October 2014 @03:13 | 0 Wong comments ✿

Treat Of The Week - Wellness CORE Superfood Protein Bars

When it was announced earlier in May this year that popular pet food brand, Wellness had just release a new range “super treats”, I was uber excited for it arrive in Singapore.

Wellness distributor, Silversky was extremely generous in allowing The Wong Dogs to sample this exciting new range of treats!

Wellness CORE Superfood Protein bars are based on their fastest-growing CORE line and combine high-quality protein (choice of as chicken turkey, salmon, turkey and duck) with super foods (sweet potato, pomegranates and kale) some of which are known to have beneficial minerals and antioxidants for Fido.

At the same time, I realised that the ingredient list was interestingly simple; if like me, you hate reading long lists of scientific names that sound dubious, you will immediately feel at ease with the laymen terms. What makes these treats even more attractive is that they are 100 percent grain-free and as with all Wellness products, contain no artificial flavours, colouring or preservatives. Works for me!

THE WONG DOGS REVIEW

Naturally, Cory and Cole did not need much coaxing. Just a little sound from these bags (is it just me or is the design really attractive?) and they dropped whatever they were doing. Before long, I had two canines sitting and waiting impatiently to do their tricks to earn their treats. One thing I noticed is that the bars were of considerable size. Big enough for Cole to enjoy enjoying a few chomps, while small enough for Cory not to choke in his haste to finish his portion. Upon realising that each bar contains only 16 calories, my usually strict hand was dishing out more than the typical two in each sitting.
Wellness CORE Superfood Protein Bar is also said to be extremely nutrient-dense which means that these two greedy boys are getting more nutrients with each treat as compared to their other treats. For example, kale is known to be extremely nutrient-dense foods and is said to contain high levels of minerals, vitamins, fiber amino acids and has been tested in effectively reduce inflammation.
With so much goodness and ease of mind that Cory and Cole are given enjoying one of the best treats in the market, I just wonder if they know how good a life they are having.
However, pets who are not active and/or barely exercise should not revel too much in Wellness CORE Superfood Protein bars as they are high in protein and might not be suitable for dogs with kidney or liver issues as the boost in this nutrient can increase the workload of these two organs.

CONTEST TIME!
Want to be one of the first in Singapore to get your hands on Wellness CORE Superfood Protein Bars? Silversky is running a contest where one lucky winner will get a set of these awesome treats. For more information on how to participate, click on the picture below. Good luck!