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Treat Them As You Would Treat Yourself. Wait. Better | #MultiPetMania Merrick Pet Care Review & Giveaway

6/16/2015

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Miniature dachchund Wilhelm and Cardigan Welsh corgi Brychwyn Ready for a picnic with the Merrick Dog Treat picnic pack.
Typist: Bethany
When packing for a recent camping trip I made sure I had everything I needed for all five pets before gathering what I needed for myself. This meant I had very little room for anything for myself in our tiny station wagon. After spending over four hours setting up the campsite, I decided that I deserved a treat. But all I had packed for myself were my favorite chocolate covered espresso beans. Delicious, yes, but not a good just before dinner snack. The dogs, however, had toted along a picnic box of dog treats from Merrick Pet Care. Well, if I can't treat myself, I may as well treat them. In all honesty, treating Wilhelm, Brychwyn and Huxley is more fun than treating myself and when I choose quality ingredient dog treats, like those made by Merrick, feeding dog treats is definitely more healthy than munching even the most nutritious of my own human snacks.

Speaking of my own "healthy" snacks, I know what is best for myself and for the dogs but even though I tend to do a better job at choosing the best treats for the dogs how I decide what we snack on shares some commonalities. The source of what the dogs and I snack on matters. Merrick dog treats are made in the USA, the ingredients are sourced in the USA as much as possible and never from China. I have a lot of food sensitivities and allergies so the ingredients of my snacks matter as does what is in the dogs treats. Merrick offers an entire line of gluten-free, grain-free treats- Kitchen Bites, Power Bites, Dental Chews & Jerky Chip Treats- all of which were in the picnic pack that we took camping. What matters most about treating myself and treating the dogs is that what we are having is truly a treat. The definition of treat is "anything that affords particular pleasure or enjoyment." Wilhelm, Brychwyn and Huxley do truly enjoy Merrick treats. And seeing them take pleasure in their treats, is a treat for me too.
Miniature dachshund Wilhelm, rough collie Huxley and Cardigan Welsh corgi Brychwyn are ready for their Merrick treats.
The Merrick Dog Treat picnic pack from back to front: Mini Brush Dental Bones, Jerky Chip Treats, Power Bites & Kitchen Bites
Rough collie Huxley, miniature dachshund Wilhelm and Cardigan Welsh corgi Brychwyn camping with the Merrick picnic pack of dog treats.
Miniature dachshund Wilhelm waits for his Merrick Mini Brush Dental Bone
Three camping dogs, cardigan welsh corgi Brychwyn, rough collie Huxley and miniature dachshund Wilhelm, wait for a Merrick Kitchen Bites treat.
Merrick Pet Care doesn't just treat dogs. I brought a few cans of Merrick cat food on our camping trip for Amelia. This is only adventure cat Amelia's second multiple night outing and her first camping trip. On her last trip, Amelia was a little slow to accept meal times on the road but she no trouble enjoying her Merrick meals while camping. It is certainly a treat for me to have a trustworthy brand of pet food and treats for all of the camping pets with fur.
Camping cat Amelia gets ready to dine with her cockatoo campmate in the tent.
Camping cat Amelia enjoys a Merrick Cat Food meal in the tent.
Just minutes after arriving home from our camping trip, my mom dropped off her corgi Morgan to stay with us for a few weeks. That's right. For the duration of Multiple Pet Mania month, we will have four dogs and a total of six awesome pets. We are pet maniacs who are really glad that all of the Merrick picnic pack dog treats weren't devoured on our camping trip. I though a little comfort food might help Morgan settle down after my mom left. And I was right! Thank you Merrick. It is a treat to have been treated both while on the road and at home to the pleasure of feeding Wilhelm, Brychwyn, Huxley, Amelia and Morgan such healthy pet food.
Merrick Pet Care provided dog treats for review in this post and paid a fee to be a Multiple Pet Mania Month sponsor. Cascadian Nomads purchased the Merrick cat food ourselves and were not asked by Merrick for a review. Cascadian Nomads only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers and all opinions are always our own. Merrick Pet Care is not responsible for the content of this article.
Blue Merle Cardigan Welsh Corgi Morgan sniffs his Merrick Jerky Chip treat
Morgan sniffs his Merrick treat.
Merrick Jerky Chip Treats for four happy dogs- rough collie Huxley, miniature dachshund Wilhelm, and Cardigan Welsh Corgis Brychwyn and Morgan
Remember to always count the calories of dog treats given in your dogs total intake and calorie burn calculations to keep your dog healthy, slim and fit.
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6 Comments
Beth link
6/16/2015 10:55:28 pm

Sounds like the perfect pack of snacks for a camping adventure! Barley loves Merrick treats, too. I feel your pain about having more snacks in tow for the pets than for yourself--I just road tripped with mine and Barley had several bags of Merrick snacks and I had a tiny container with nuts and dried cranberries that didn't last me nearly long enough!

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Bethany
6/17/2015 05:45:57 am

This trip was particularly hilarious because we stayed an extra night. There was plenty of everything for the pets, I always pack at least a days extra of everything for them, just in case. However, I had to wash my clothes in the campground spigot and scrape together a meal. But, hey, if they're happy, I'm happy and their happiness is enough of a treat for me!

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Emma link
6/17/2015 06:24:45 am

How fun you all got to go camping! My mom won't camp, so we will never get to try it. You all had the perfect snacks for the outing as well.

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Bethany
6/17/2015 07:13:03 am

I love camping and I am glad all of the pets do too. It definitely helps to have the right treats along. Maybe mom just needs the right treats and she'll give camping a try Emma?

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Jan k link
6/18/2015 02:32:34 am

You certainly got me thinking how the dogs get much healthier treats than I do! I try to be more conscientious about what I eat myself too, but I think it's harder to find healthier human treats (that taste good too). I wonder if Merrick would consider a line of human treats? LOL

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5/30/2016 03:46:33 am

Not only dogs you seem to have knowledge about other pets too. I may have not taken 5 of pets on picnic because I will Not able to handle all of them. Looking forward for more of your blogs.

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