BarkBox Review + Coupons: Toxic Critters Edition

July 27, 2018
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Pet parents, you know how there are lists online of all the things that are toxic to dogs? Well, this month’s BarkBox for dogs is filled with cold-blooded villains and scary henchmen called Toxic Critters, but don’t worry, they are totally pet-friendly and dog-approved!

Every month’s BarkBox has a different theme, and this month’s theme is the comic book adventure: BARK vs. Toxicritters. As with each month’s dog subscription box from BarkBox, this one included 2 fun toys inspired by the theme, plus 2 full-size bags of dog treats and a tasty meat chew. There are also fun extras and surprises in most boxes, like the comic book included in our box this month to go along with the theme.

Daisy gets the large dog box which is shown in our BarkBox reviews, but whatever size your dog is, they will get the same number of toys and treats in appropriate sizes. Treats are also customized based on whether you specify food allergies in your dog’s BarkBox profile.

We hope you’ll stay for our BarkBox review but if you are just here for the BarkBox coupon, code WOOFWOOFMAMA will get you a FREE extra month added to any order of 1-month or more at BarkBox.com/woofwoofmama.

Note that this is the Classic BarkBox edition which usually includes plush toys. If your dog is a real toy destroyer then check out the BarkBox Super Chewer edition instead.

BarkBox subscription prices start at $21/month and shipping is free for US and Canada. Most toys are Bark exclusives and all treats are made in the US or Canada (we’ve seen some lamb treats from New Zealand and we’re ok with that!)

Here’s a look at what was in the July 2018 Classic BarkBox along with the retail values of each item if purchased separately:

July BarkBox Dog Treats
  • DROOL! Pork Dog Treats ($8 retail value) These wide pork strip treats definitely have some chew but aren’t completely hard. They’re made with pork, cheese, peas and a few other all-natural ingredients that are sure to make your dog drool.
  • KA-PAW! Duck Dog Treats ($8 retail value) Skinny duck chews, also made with all-natural ingredients. As with all BarkBox treats, these are Made in the USA and are wheat free, soy free and corn free.
  • Pork Hide Roll Dog Chew ($4 retail value) Made of 100% human-grade all-natural pork hide from the fine folks at Sawmill Creek Smokehouse in South Carolina, USA. Although we aren’t big on hide treats in general, we love that this one contains no chemicals, byproducts or additives, so we feel great about sharing it with Daisy’s pal who absolutely loves hide treats!

We were really happy with this month’s BarkBox treats, but know that if you every receive a toy or treat that doesn’t make you happy or that isn’t suitable for your dog, BarkBox will send you a FREE replacement with no questions asked. You don’t even have to send back the unwanted item. They encourage you to donate or share it, and will send you a replacement more to your dog’s liking! It’s part of their Scout’s Honor Satisfaction Guarantee that comes with every delivery.

July BarkBox Dog Toys
  • Croc Jaw Dog Toy ($14 retail value) A true comic book henchman, complete with colorful disguise! This cold-blooded creep grunts when he squeaks, has tough ballistic nylon detailing, and is double stuffed with fluff. We love the texture of his tail, and also that BarkBox has started labeling their toys with info on the features of each one.

  • Shock Roach Dog Toy ($16 retail value) I’m not gonna lie, this toy creeps me out. Living in South Florida, we try extra hard to avoid this sort of toxic critter, but Daisy seems to really like this evil villain. He’s got tug ropes for legs and a hard shell along with a soft microfiber textured underbelly. His insides are squeakers and crinkle material.

BarkBox Cost and Value

By our calculation, this month’s BarkBox had $50 worth of dog toys and  treats if you were to purchase them all separately.

That’s an amazing value when you consider that subscription prices start at $21/month with free US shipping.

In addition to saving money, we also love the WOW-factor and excitement of getting a new delivery of surprises each month. It’s a chance to discover new dog treats and toys that we might not have known about otherwise. And the BarkBox toys are really Instagram-worthy, making them the perfect photo props in addition to some amazing dog toys.

BarkBox Coupons
  • Want a FREE BarkBox? Use coupon code: WOOFWOOFMAMA at checkout to add a free extra month to any order of 1 month or longer.
  • New BarkBox Coupon: Double up your FIRST BarkBox for FREE. That’s FOUR toys, FOUR bags of treats, and TWO chews in one box! Now thru 7/31, get a FREE UPGRADE to DOUBLE DELUXE on your first month with the purchase of a 6 or 12 month subscription. Use this link to get the deal and customize a BarkBox for your dog’s size and food allergies.

All BarkBox plans include FREE Shipping for US orders!

To learn more about Classic and Super Chewer BarkBox, visit our BarkBox Coupon and Review Page for BarkBox coupon codes, reviews and photos.

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Important Halloween Safety Tips For Pet Parents

October 31, 2013
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Halloween pet safety tips

We hope everyone is getting ready for a super fun and spooky evening of parties & trick-or-treating! Just wanted to give you a few reminders and tips to help keep your pets safe this Halloween:

The Door: Holidays like this one can be stressful for fur kids with lots of ghouls and goblins knocking on the door and ringing the bell. The last thing you want is to spend your Halloween searching for your lost pet because they got scared and bolted when the door was open. Even if your dog or cat isn’t ordinarily a door dasher, consider putting pets in the bedroom or use a baby gate to keep them safe and more relaxed.

ID Tags: I know lots of people don’t make their pets wear their collars once they are in for the night, but on the off chance that your dog or cat does make a run for it, you’ll want to be sure they are wearing their ID tag with your current contact information. Better safe than sorry!

Candles: Avoid the risk of your fur kid burning their nose, paws or tail by using flameless candles to illuminate that carved pumpkin you worked so hard on. It’s safer for the human kiddos traipsing around in costumes, too!

Glow Sticks: If you decide to use glow sticks in your pumpkin or your kiddos are carrying them instead of flashlights, be sure not to let the dog get a hold of them or they can end up with a big tummy ache! Make sure that you use glow sticks labeled “non-toxic” if you decide to go that route.

Candy: You probably already know that chocolate is dangerous for dogs, but also watch out for any sugar-free treats since the ingredient Xylitol can also be toxic. And don’t stop being vigilant once Halloween is over…we all know that kids (and parents) like to stash some candy away in their favorite hiding place and you don’t want the fur kid sniffing around and getting a hold of it later!

Emergency Pet Info: Always make sure to keep the ASPCA 24 Hour Animal Poison Control Hotline phone number handy. Order a FREE fridge magnet here for the future, and write it down for now. It’s 888-426-4435. And be sure to find out ahead of time, the address, location and phone number of a local after-hours emergency pet clinic or 24 hour animal hospital. This is also important year-round and not just at holidays like Halloween, and can save time in an emergency when every second counts!

Anxiety: Despite your best efforts, your pet may be super stressed on Halloween, so be prepared with a few calming aids. We like ThunderShirt and ThunderSpray (available for both dogs and cats) as well as Through a Dog’s Ear: Music to Calm Your Canine Companion (you get the MP3 album for free instantly when you order the CD). We also keep a bottle of Bach Pet Rescue Remedy on hand (you can pick it up at Whole Foods if you want it today).

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Pick Your Poison: Plant and Food Pet Quizzes from PetSugar

September 17, 2011
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What plants and foods are poisonous for pets

We all know that flowers are pretty and spice is nice, but do you really know what plants and food items are safe for pets and which might be toxic?

PetSugar has 8 new Pet Poison Pop Quizzes designed to test your knowledge on everything from plants to food and make sure you know which things your pets should not be eating. So pop on over to PetSugar.com and see if you can pick your poison!

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