Hello,

I hope you and your dogs all had wonderful weeks. It’s nearly the weekend and so time for our Friday email.

If you’ve not seen these emails before, they’re just a quick round-up of things we think are useful, informative, or maybe just entertaining. 

You might get a list of products we like, helpful or amusing things we’ve spotted in the news, or money-saving opportunities. No reviews or lists are or will be paid for by dog food manufacturers or retailers.

Today we bring you March’s round-up of dog treats, as chosen by our writer Sophie. If you missed the first list in February, a) you can see it on our Best Dog Treats page and b) here’s a little explanation…

We can’t rate dog treats like we rate dog food as they aren’t regulated in the same way. Also, treats aren’t dog food — they’re in addition to a complete diet, not part of one.

Plus treats are treats! So some can be a little naughty, in small doses, although we try to avoid any with nasty unnatural ingredients.

Here’s Sophie’s selection for March:

Fruitables Pumpkin & Blueberry Flavor

Sophie says: “These baked treats contain nutritious superfoods and no artificial colors or flavors. The recipe is made with zero wheat, corn, or soy and each treat is under eight calories.”

Lord Jameson Confetti Cake

“Include your pooch in the celebrations with Confetti Cake treats. Made with 100% organic and vegan ingredients including spinach, coconut, turmeric, and peanut butter. They’re also certified gluten-free.”

V-Dog Wiggle Biscuits - Blueberry

“V-Dog has crafted these plant-based dog treats using organic ingredients. Made in the USA, the blueberry treats are ideal for dogs with sensitivities thanks to the nutritionally dense buckwheat flour.”

Einstein Pets Luau Time Cleverly Crafted Dog Treats

“Luau Time treats might contain exotic ingredients such as pineapple but the recipe is actually sourced and made in the USA. You won’t find any artificial nasties either — just low-calorie, oven-baked goodness with extra fiber and Omega 3.”

Merrick Power Bites

“The number one ingredient in these natural treats is real, deboned beef. They’re grain-free, high in protein and the omega fatty acids are great for promoting skin and coat health.”

In other news... there was such a great reaction to the limited-time offer on Ollie fresh dog food that there's now an exclusive ongoing 60% discount on your first order via Dog Food Advisor. You can read our unbiased review of the food here.

And finally, this might not count as news because it’s a few weeks old, but it was news to me. The American Kennel Club revealed its list of the most popular dog names of 2022. My boy’s name, Brewster, didn't make the top 10 but did yours? 

Image from the American Kennel Club
 

Choosing a dog’s name is so tricky. You need something catchy that you don’t mind shouting in a public place, but also something that fits their personality or looks. How did you choose your dog’s name? 

One thing I noticed from that top 10 is how many of the names could be given to humans. Dogs really are our kids!

Anyway, that’s it from me. I hope your weekend is happy, healthy and full of dogs.

Until next time,