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Barking for Botanicals: Freeze-Dried Treats for IBD Dogs

If your dog has IBD and the digestive system of a Victorian poet (read: delicate), you’ve probably spent way too much time squinting at ingredient lists and searching things like “is sweet potato inflammatory?” Well hot off the press is that freeze-dried treats are having a moment and some of the best ones out there are surprisingly gut-friendly. This topic is near and dear to me since I care for an IBD dog and want him to have healthy options.

Freeze-dried treats aren’t just a hipster upgrade - they're smart. The freeze-drying process locks in nutrients without the need for preservatives, fillers, or mysterious animal byproducts that make your dog feel like a trash compactor. And for dogs with sensitive stomachs, especially those on strict elimination diets like mine, that’s a big deal.

While fish-based treats (like freeze-dried minnows or whitefish) are a common go-to, there’s a growing crop of plant-based freeze-dried treats that are both safe and satisfying:

• Bear’s Bites Freeze-Dried Sweet Potato Treats – One ingredient. No drama. Just human-grade sweet potatoes freeze-dried into chewy bites your dog can actually digest.

• Plant Dog Freeze-Dried Pumpkin & Purple Sweet Potato Bundle – These treats deliver antioxidants, fiber, and a satisfying crunch - no animals harmed, and no digestive rebellion.

• Dr. Harvey’s Sweet Potate’r Chews – Dehydrated, not technically freeze-dried, but still a winner for IBD pups who need fiber without side effects.

• Wild Earth Koji Superfood Bites – A vegan treat made with koji (a protein-rich fungus used in miso) formulated to be hypoallergenic and highly digestible.

These aren’t just treats - they’re safe moments of joy for dogs who usually get the short end of the snack stick. They’re clean, simple, and kind to the belly. Yes, there are plenty of meat freeze-dried treats for dogs out there, but I’m glad there are options now for the ever-growing population of IBD dogs so I can spoil my lil babe without igniting a GI crisis. (Of course, as with everything, check it out with your vet first.)

Father’s Day

🎁 The Cookie Box Your Dog Wishes They Could Order 🎁

He walks the dog. He shares the bed. He puts up with the slobber, the socks, and the sideways glances during Zoom calls.

This Father’s Day, let the dog say thank you.

🎉 Introducing the first-ever Father’s Day Cookie Box from the Dog - a one-of-a-kind gift with:
🍪 6 gourmet cookies for him
🦴 6 dog-safe treats for the pup
💌 An optional card “written” by the dog (funny, heartfelt, or just weirdly specific)

Only a few boxes still available. All boxes ship June 11 to arrive in time.

👉 Order now before they’re all gone.

Because he deserves more than a tie.
And the dog agrees.

The nerve, the real talk, and the reminder of no trespassing

Partake: Don’t waste food
Duh: I’m sure all of us
Don’t do it: Funny in a twisted way

Culture

Aisle Be Fine-ish

Let’s face it: long-haul flights are the endurance test nobody trained for. Somewhere over the Atlantic, you’re eight hours into your seat neighbor’s elbow claiming 30% of your armrest, your socks feel like damp regrets, and you’ve watched the Fast & Furious franchise in reverse.

But good news: Travel hacks are a thing. So what can you scoop to stay sane and semi-fresh while trapped in a pressurized snack tube?

First, the MVPs you probably know:

Neck pillows that don't suck. Compression socks so your feet don't balloon into hobbit territory. Refillable water bottles (because hydration is the only thing stopping your skin from turning into jerky). And noise-canceling headphones - obviously.

But here's the good stuff you won’t find in your cousin’s travel reel:

• Toothpaste tablets – TSA-friendly, mess-free, and they make you feel like a clean-mouthed astronaut.

• Seat back organizers – Because cramming your headphones, snack bar, sanitizer, Kindle, and melatonin into that net pocket is the definition of chaos.

• Laminated “Please don’t wake me up” eye mask – Yes, someone invented this. No, it won’t stop them, but it makes your point.

• Mini misting spray bottle – Fill it with rose water or witch hazel and spritz your face mid-flight like you’re starring in your own airline skincare ad.

• Offline meditation playlists – Because you need something to drown out the couple arguing over seat reclining etiquette in row 18.

• Gum with caffeine – You want to be alert enough to find your gate at the next airport, but not so awake you start reading the SkyMall catalog out of desperation.

Travel hacks have turned into survival tactics. Pack smarter, fly better, and maybe, just maybe, you won’t want to saw off your own foot with the plastic knife from dinner service. How about it.

Take the bite out of rising vet costs with pet insurance

Veterinarians across the country have reported pressure from corporate managers to prioritize profit. This incentivized higher patient turnover, increased testing, and upselling services. Pet insurance could help you offset some of these rising costs, with some providing up to 90% reimbursement.

SEE OPTIONS

Chuckle

The fib is B. Saturn could float in water. Its density is so low that if you could find a bathtub big enough, Saturn would float like a rubber duck

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