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A couple weeks ago I professed my love for avocados. Lucas even balanced one on his head in that post. Well, I decided to spread that love to Newt, too!

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Newt eats three times a day. She gets wet food for breakfast and dinner with the dogs (she HAS to… if we didn’t give her a bowl at the same time, she pushes them out of the way and starts eating their food), and she gets a puzzle toy every afternoon with kibble.

So, after dispelling those myths about avocados and dogs and cats, I decided to give AvoDerm’s grain-free turkey formula a whirl with her for her afternoon puzzle.

Here’s the thing: It’s not readily available in stores across the country (yet). If you have a local retailer you love, you can always ask to order some if they don’t already carry it. You can use AvoDerm’s product locator to see if there’s a store near you. Or, order online!

We got two bags sent to us, but the box was delivered when I was heading out the door, so I stuck it on the top shelf of our coat closet. John got home later than I did that day. As soon as he got home, I got this:

Oops.

So, if you’re going to keep it in a closet, be sure to shut the door…

Anyway, I mentioned this last time, but it’s worth emphasizing: This food is made in the USA and chock full of my favorite avocado superfood! Newt is going to do a six-week trial to see how it helps her skin and coat. It’s perfect timing, too, because we’re at the point where the Indiana weather is turning dry and the heat is turned on, so everyone gets really dry skin.

I’ll let you know how it goes!

If you’re interested in trying this out with your cat, check your local retailer. If they don’t have it, you can always ask–most retailers like to learn about new brands that their customers would like to see–or, my favorite method, you can order online! And don’t forget to check them out on Facebook !

I think that’s everything. I hope I covered it all anyway, but if you have any questions about the food, about avocados for pets, or how we feed Newt, please leave ’em in the comments!

Have a great day, everyone!

I’m obsessed with avocados. I seriously love them. Do you have a Lucky’s Market near you? They have avocados 3 for $1 (limit 6 so bring a false mustache) every couple months, and I stalk the bin. You know how the Portlandia folks put a bird on it? That’s my thing with avocados. Sandwich? Put an avocado on it. Pasta? Put an avocado on it. Eggs? Avocado. Even, no joke, chocolate mousse. It’s great for dry skin and dry hair, and because of all the rich fats in avocados, I seriously believe that eating a massive quantity of them helped my hair grow back so quickly after chemo.

You’re probably asking yourself: What the heck does this have to do with dogs?

Great question! I’ll tell you!

Allow me to introduce you to AvoDerm® Revolving Menu.

The Revolving Menu helps avoid food sensitivities because it allows you to vary your pet’s proteins so they don’t develop allergies. It’s specially formulated so that sensitive stomachs won’t experience digestive upset when you switch proteins. Also, I know we’re all hyper-aware of food production: AvoDerm is made in the USA in California with California avocados.

We’re going to do a six-week trial of the AvoDerm Revolving Menu to see what this herd thinks. Although, to be perfectly honest, I don’t really care what they think! They eat compost and cat litter if given the chance. What I think is what matters, and here’s what I’m thinking:

The food is grain-free and gluten-free with a limited-ingredient formulation, so it’ll be easier on their stomachs. Plus, no fillers to help avoid even more food sensitivities (Cooper has NO tolerance for chemical additives or preservatives).

And, of course, the avocados! They are a nutrient-dense superfood, rich in heart-healthy fats and omegas 3 and 6 fatty acids. On top of that, they have antiodidants, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients like vitamins A, C, E, and B6. We just love ’em around here! (He doesn’t look like he loves ’em in this pic. Ha! But, he’s earning his keep! 😉 )

I know there’s a lot of concern swirling about avocados being toxic to dogs. I’m not sure how that myth has propagated so wildly, but it is a myth! Avocados are toxic to horses and some birds, so maybe it was extrapolated from that? Or maybe it’s to prevent the pit from becoming a choking hazard? Anyway, you can read all about avocado toxicity on the ASPCA website here. Or, stay tuned for my (purely anecdotal but pretty funny) evidence on the safety of avocados. I have two avocado-related dog shenanigans to share… I’m sure you can guess who one of the “culprits” is, which I’ll include in the next post about our six-week AvoDerm trial!

You can purchase the AvoDerm Revolving Menu to try along with us or check them out on Facebook to learn more about the brand and their products.

Please tell me I’m not the only one with an avocado obsession. Are you an avocado fan like me? Have you tried avocado-related products for your pup? Or any experience with this food? I’m pretty excited to see how it affects their skin and coat! I’d love to hear your experiences or questions you have about that food that I should look into for my next post!

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