This is the first time I bought M&C Mark and Chappell. I spot this in the pets shop, Pets at home. These caught my eye when Misa was a puppy, its treats for puppies from 4 weeks old, since mainly most other puppy treats can be given when the pup is 3 months old.
At first I bought the "healthy treats - teething", since Misa was starting to teeth at that time.
50g a pack. Looks like wee puff pastry. It have a crunchy shell with a soft cream center. It's like a dessert!!!
They were really cheap. £1.85 a pack. And you can get them in most pet stores.
Misa wasn't crazy over it. So was kinda annoying during training or when we are out for walks it's hard to make her come over to me. She won't mind eating it but she won't "work hard" for it. If she need to do something for the biscuit, she would just walk away! ><
I don't recommend this for training cause it's rather hard to bring in half. Crumbles easily and I have this OCD problem and the biscuits are always broke in half in an awkward shape. Also the packet recommends 2-4 treats a day... 2 for small pups. 3 for med pups. 4 for large pups. so you can't really do much. Guess its more of an actual treat treat than training. Can't really do much if training for tricks. Can use it if your pup urinate and poop outside or like go back to bed.
The teething edition contains:
Main Flavour: Menthol Extract.
Ingredient(s): Sunflower Oil, Wheat Flour, Corn Starch, Rice Flour, Wheatbran, Dried Skimmed Milk, Dried Milk, Flaxseed Oil, Water, Brewers Dried Yeast, Salt, Natural Flavouring, Ascorbic Acid, E141 Chloromile Flower Extract,Menthol Extract, Clove Leaf Oil, Vitamin A Acetate, Choleecalciferol.
Typical Analysis:
Moisture 6%, Protein 9%, Oils and Fats 32%, Fibre 1.3%, Ash 2%, Vitamin C 800mg, Vitamin A 1500iu/kg Vitamin D3 1250iu/kg Vitamin E 60iu.
I know that sometimes dogs may have allergic reaction to things like wheat and corn... so that's a wee warning for a few! Remember to read over the ingredients in case something unsuitable is on it!
I'm not actually really sure if the teething ingredients helped Misa or not. She was still biting on her own toys like usual. But lots of people online do love their teething biscuit and teething gel.
On the M&C website they give a more detail description of the effects of the ingredients.
- Nutritious treat for puppies
- Aids in the control of teething discomfort
- Contains chamomile extract, menthol extract and clove oils
- Fortified with Vitamin C
| Active Ingredients | Major Function |
| Natural Herb Soothing, calming and relaxing Relaxes and tones the nervous system Analgesic properties which reduces pain Anti-inflammatory properties |
| Menthol | Powerful essential oil Acts as a natural mild anesthetic and evokes a cooling effect on the gums which gives a soothing sensation. It has local anesthetic and counter irritant properties and produces a cooling effect. Therapeutic properties of menthol are germicidal and are also known to reduce itching and tenderness which is associated with teething. |
| Clove Oil | Powerful antibacterial proven to relieve and deaden dental pain. Acts on central nervous system stimulating a calming effect. Cloves active component eugenol is an effective local anaesthetic and has been used for a long time in dentistry. |
| Important in wound healing Maintains healthy epithelial tissues Aids in development of teeth Immune system booster |
| Target | Teething treats for puppies have been especially designed to meet the specific needs of teething puppies. |
Even though the teething edition wasn't really helpful with training. But I don't know why, they still kinda attracted me. And the fact there's an adorable golden retriever on the pack? How can you not buy it again! Haha!
This time I tried the Nutri-booster. The "rich in calcium for healthy teeth and bones" kinda caught my eye since Misa was 5 months at the time. Feel right for her to have lots of calcuim! :D
Bag and weight size is all the same. Looks exactly the same. The price is the same. Both the smell is a totally different story. The teething one had a pleasant smell. It's not strong but you won't mind the scent. The nutri booster one have a really really strong smell! It isn't a bad smelly scent... I'm not sure how to describe it. But if your pup is like Misa and is attracted to smelly treats then you should totally try this. It says it contains chicken liver. So I guess that's where the the smell is from? Misa prefers these ones over the teething one. One thing I hate about this is, the smell is stained onto your hands. Even though I washed my hands with soap, I can still smell it. And I like bringing snacks with me when we go for a walk and I just put it in my pocket... Well let's just say I have a smelly jacket now haha. Even though I zipped the pocket, I can still smell it.
Tried to break it in half. Totally don't work. Plus the stickiness of the cream, I guess it's better to not break it and let you pup bite it in bits in their mouth hehe.
Ingredients contains:
Main Flavour: Chicken.
Ingredient(s):
Wheat Flour, Sunflower Oil, Sugar, Rice Flour, Wheat Bran, Dried Skimmed Milk, Dried Milk, Water, Natural Flavouring, Dicalcium Phosphate, Flaxseed Oil, Brewers Dried Yeast, Salt, Ascorbic Acid, Zinc Chloride, Bha (A Preservative), A-Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Vitamin A Acetate, Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), Sodium Selenate, Biotin
Typical Analysis:
Moisture 10%, Protein 7.5%, Oils and Fats 18%, Fibre 3%, Ash 5%.
So again, it contains wheat, if anyone not too keen on it. The toothing one have corn and this one doesn't though. Both have rice flour.
From their website:
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Essential minerals for the proper formation of bones and teeth
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| Target | Nutri-Booster Treats for Puppies provide essential nutrients for a long, active and healthy life. |
For both of flavours.
Pack duration is 23 days based on a medium sized puppy.
Always ensure fresh water is available.
They are for supplement feeding only.
They are manufactured in Slovenia.
Their registered address in in Uk though.
Mark &Chappell Ltd, Po box 237, Luton, LU4 9ZP, UK.
May be different when buying from different countries.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened use within one month.
M&C do other products as well for dogs and puppies:
- Behavioural & Training
- Breath & Dental Care
- Coat & Skin Care
- Coprophagia
- Creamy Centres
- Especially for Puppies
- Eye & Ear Care
- Flavoured Treats
- Flea & Tick Control
- Joint Care
- Lawn Burn Solutions
- Multi-vitamin & Food Supplements
- Nutritional Support
- Senior Care
- Sensitive Digestion
Also they have products for cats, small animals... and ferrets! =O
A lot of reviewers online do love the products for bad breath though so I might try it when she's an adult because I've not seen ones for puppies. =]
I do quite like this. The fact it's so cute and look like a wee puff pastry. Not too keen with a treat full of wheats and rice, and not so much meat. Just flavourings and by-products.
I might buy another flavour next time or nutri-booster for Misa's growing bones, but probably not again with the teething. One cause she isn't crazy about it, and two my wee baby is isn't teething anymore haha!
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