Meowllo everypawdy. As you may ‘member, sis Raena learned da joys of freeze dried treats last week when she took over our monthly Chewy review posty. Well as ya’ know we usually get 2 pawsum products from Chewy each month to try out and review. So, those pawsum treats weren’t da only things we got to try. Mommy and me checked da offerin’s over and decided on another treat dat me has had a luv hate relationship with to try out and to introduce Raena to. What is it ya’ ask? Y, It’s Cat-Man-Doo Extra Large Dried Bonito Flakes. Sure ‘nuff we got us a .5 oz bag of flaky dried tuna.
Now me knows ya’ wanna know why me has a luv hate relationship with these treats, specially da hate pawrt right? To tell da truth, me just never could figger out how to eat ‘em. Me’s a biter. No, not of mommy, but me bites at food. Me doesn’t lick me’s food, me’s bites each piece and chews it up. Well, ya’ just can’t bite thin air, and dat’s ’bout how thin these bonito flakes are. Have you ever seen a kitty bitin’ air befur? It ain’t as funny as it may look. Ya’ know we ain’t getting’ anythin’ out of it. No sir, da air doesn’t taste like anythin’ and it certainly isn’t nutritious. Anyways, befur me gets too far off track, let me tell ya’ ‘bout these Cat-Man-Doo Extra Large Dried Bonito Flakes. They were extra large, and befur me knew it me was lickin’ ‘em outta mommy’s hand. Oh da taste of tuna meltin’ on me’s tongue. (drifts off in thought while licking lips) As ya’ know we don’t really eat fish, so we’s never really developed a taste fur it. But mommy has always allowed bonito flakes in small quantities fur those kitties dat would eat it. Now dat me’s finally learned to lick those nommy flakes, me sure hopes fur more.
Da only ingredient is Bonito (tuna). These can also be used as a topper fur da finicky feline. And they’re purrfect fur doggies too. They come in 3 sizes, and range in price from $3.99 to $19.48. These are high protein, low fat treats, and me luvs ‘em. A meowsy big 4 paws up from me. And ya’ know comin’ from me, dat’s sayin’ somethin’. Now me knows you’re all wonderin’ ‘bout Raena, right? Well she’s chompin’ at da bit to tell ya’, so let’s ask?
Oh Dezi, I’s luvs these treat things. Why don’t we get them more offen?
Raena, just tell everypawdy what you thought ‘bout da Cat-Man-Doo Bonito Flakes.
Oh, okay sissy. I’s could smell ‘em thru da bag. And I’s couldn’t wait fur mommy to get da bag open. Mommy says it’s funny and must be a Ragdoll thing, cuz I’s bite mines food just like you do. So I’s didn’t get da furst few bites, cuz I’s kept breakin’ ‘em and knockin’ outta mommy’s hand. Notice in da foto above, I’s finally just held on to mommy’s hand to hold those flakes still. When I’s finally got dat furst piece in mines mouth…OMC I’s started lickin’ everythin’, mommy da floor, her shoes, I’s even tried lickin’ a piece outta your mouth.
Me ‘members. Guess ya’ won’t be doin’ dat again any time soon, huh? (Dezi snickers) Now just get on with tellin’ da folks what ya’ thought.
Okay Dezi. I’s luvs, luvs, luvs those yummy Bonito flakes. I’s all paws in, uh, I’s mean 4 paws up. When do ya’ reckon we can get some more sissy?
Hopefully soon Raena, hopefully soon. Maybe you could go bug mommy and see what she says. Me asked mommy what she thought ‘bout da Bonito flakes and she said she luvs dat they are a one ingredient natural and healthy treat dat she can also sprinkle over our food ifin we’re not eatin’ ‘enuff. And she likes dat da Cat-Man-Doo Bonito Flakes are bigger than most so she can actually monitor how many pieces we get. So she’s a 2 thumbs up vote. Me knows you all want your own bag now, right? Well head on over to chewy.com and check ‘em out. Take a look around while you’re there, you’ll be able to find most everythin’ you need fur da furry, feathered and scaled household members. You can set up an auto-ship so you never run outta supplies again. Don’t worry, you can skip, cancel or delay at any time. And as always, Chewy offers free speedy shipping on all orders over $49.00 and a flat rate fur all other orders. Chewy has da bestest Customer Service peeps ‘round, so you can shop with confidence. Check out da Chewy blog hop fur more pawsum reviews.
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You two sweeties always have so much fun trying the yummy stuff, and you get me all hungry too! Love ya sweeties!
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Oh, you girls! Raena tried to lick the treat out of your mouth, Dezi? That’s taking “sharing” to a whole new level!
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MOL It sure is Bear. Me thinks she musta been in a bonito stupor, cuz dat ain’t never gonna fly. Even share and share alike mommy said me doesn’t have to share what’s in me’s mouth already.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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Hi Dezi. Just to answer your question on our blog post: we stopped feeding raw on the advice of Merlin’s cancer veterinary team, because some of his chemo meds depress since immune system. So any potential bacteria or other pathogens in the raw food (and those can always be present, even when the raw is prepared at home or under strict manufacturing conditions), could make him very, very sick, because the cancer meds mean his immune system doesn’t function as well as it normally should against those bacteria.
We think raw food is a great option for those who want to feed it, but right now, because of Merlin’s cancer, it’s not a good choice. We will probably try to switch back to raw when Merlin eventually goes to the Bridge. 😦
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Oops, we had a typo. It should be “depress since immune system” not “depress since immune system”. Sorry for that.
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Those photos are so good, I want to eat it! MOL (two gorgeous kitties-hard to resist and Raena has Paul Newman blue eyes!)
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MOL Ooooh Paul Newman huh? Me’s not gonna tell her, cuz she might get da big head. MOL
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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There sure are a lotta kitties who love these bonito flakes so maybe WE should give them a whirl. I’m pretty set in my ways about food and snacks but who know!
Hugs, Sammy
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Oh Sammy, thre just isn’t any way to truly describe these to ya’. They literally melt on your tongue. You really should try ’em out.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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Oh Dezi and Raena Belle Tuna Flakes are dear to my heart!. I first had them when I was just a kitten going to work with dad at the Wild Birds store. The customers used to bring me treats. I had one friend in particular who was an airline pilot, and she brought me a bag of dried Bonita and a bag of little tiny dried sardines, from japan. Both of them were made for people. They were the most delicious things I had ever had. from then on when she came in to the store to get her bird seed, I would try to get in her purse to get the treats before she could give them to me. I really miss that store, but when the economy went south in 2008 we had to close the store. Dad has found the tuna flakes at an Asian grocery near us, but the Chewy Treats sound like they are much less expensive and we’ll definitely be trying them.
Purrs and hugs from Pete and his Sisters
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Yep Pete, we’s seen those you’re talkin’ ’bout online. But da Cat Man Doo is pawsum. Sorry ya’ll had to close da store, it sounds like a great place.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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Raena, you really enjoyed those flakes! We’ve never had that brand, but we do like bonito tuna flakes. We especially like them crumbled and sprinkled on top of wet food!
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Raena, that is a priceless expression in that one photo. Glad you liked them! I think my Olive would really enjoy these. Hugs!
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Fanks. I’s didn’t just like them, I’s luvs ’em. Mommy said watchin’ me eat ’em was hillarious, whatever dat means. She said mines head was bobbin’ and mines legs sprawled out and I’s occasionally looked up to make sure nopawdy was gonna steal ’em from me.
Luvs ya’
Raena and Dezi
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They do look yummy!
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Oh! The look on Raena’s face as she holds your Mommy’s hand to keep those treats in place is so precious!
And Dezi, We are so pleased you got some treats you enjoyed so much.
We have never heard of these bonito flakes before. Mummy doesn’t think she’s seen them here. We told her to look harder because they sound really delish (mol).
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