Pet Munchies Chicken Strips vs. Purina DeliBakie Fishies

Fresh out of last weeks defeat, Purina DeliBakies step into the ring once more, this week with their Fishies biscuits. Their opponent? Pet Munchies Chicken Strips! Can the DeliBakies win over Pixel, or will they once again be found wanting when confronted with a more meaty alternative? Can Pet Munchies match up to the cheesy smell of the Fishies? Let us delay no longer. Let the fight commence!

Availability

As I have mentioned before, the Purina DeliBakie brand is available practically everywhere, most supermarkets stock them, as well as being readily available online and in stores like Pets at Home, typically these treats are sold for £1.25. 

The same cannot be said for Pet Munchies. I have not seen the brand in supermarkets, and neither is available in Pets at Home (I know, some people really hate this store, but honestly it is an easy way to find stuff for your dog). Pet Munchies can be found online for around £2.99. It is a shame that the Pet Munchies brand is not more available, because they are good treats, but as it stands, Purina is simply a dominant name in the market.

Winner: Purina DeliBakie Fishies

Goodness

Purina DeliBakies have a tendency to be a little fatty, however the Fishies are significantly better in this respect. A typical DeliBakie product can only be given to your dog three times a day, these Fishies allow your dog to have seven (assuming your dog is around 15kg). The problem still remains, however, that these treats are very high in cereals. Fishies are 60% cereal (and at least 55% of that total is flour which can be difficult to digest).

Pet Munchies on the other hand are 91% chicken breast. The packet claims to be high in protean and low in fat, and it is hard to argue with that. These treats are 100% natural, with no added preservatives or flavours. They are just wholesome dog treats.

Winner: Pet Munchies Chicken Strips

Taste Test

The two treats and placed into the arena and the mood is tense. In previous friendly matches the delicious Edam and Gouda Fishies have dominated their competition. Only yesterday the Pet Munchies Chicken Strips suffered a loss at their hands. The Purina DeliBakies have an air of quiet confidence, they think they have this in the bag. But anything can happen in the Treat vs. Treat arena and in a shocking upset, Pixel goes straight for the Pet Munchies Chicken Strips. The crowd is silent, unable to process what had just happened. For a second time, Purina DeliBakies have been defeated. This match-up should have been an easy win for them, but it goes to show that you cannot rely on anything here in Treat vs. Treat.

What a titanic upset here at Pixel headquarters.

Two treats enter, no treats leave.

Winner by two rounds to one: Pet Munchies Chicken Strips

The Leader Board

1. Pet Munchies Chicken Strips (W:1/L:0)
2. Tesco Sausage Treat (W:1/L:0)
3. Purina DeliBakie Fishies (W:0/L:1)
4. Purina DeliBakie Hearts (W:0/L:1)

Purina DeliBakie Hearts vs. Tesco Sausage Treats

This week two treats bravely step into the Treat vs. Treat arena! Introducing first, coming in bags of 100g, made by Purina, it is the DeliBakie Hearts! And the opponent, coming in packs of 20g (two small sausages), made by Tesco, and rich with Beef & Tripe, it is the Sausage Treats!

Round One- Availability

The Purina DeliBakie range is available everywhere, most supermarkets will stock one of the flavours from the range. They are also reasonably priced at £1.25 for a pack. It is hard to beat that kind of availability, at that price point. 

The Tesco Sausage Treats we purchased for 40p, the catch here however is the catch that we bought these when they were "reduced to clear". At this point this specific treat has been discontinued by Tesco, there are, however, other Sausage Treats available by them. Despite this, it is impossible to argue that a discontinued treat is more available that we a treat distributed by a well-known brand.

Winner: Purina DeliBakie Hearts

Round Two- Goodness

As I have mentioned previously, one of the failing of the Purina DeliBakie range is their fat content, and the hearts are no different. While the range is made with wholesome ingredients, the majority of these treats are made up of Cereals, typically used as a bulking agent. While some cereals are not harmful to your dog, and some of them are even good, there is a minimum of 30% (of a total cereals of 65%) of wheat cereal, which can be difficult for dogs to digest.

In compassion, the Tesco Sausage Treat actually has a higher fat content, but is also 95% meat, with little added additives. That is a nice high level of delicious proteany goodness. I am not going to argue that your dog should be cereal free, Pixel isn't by any means, but it is clear that some cereals can be problematic to dog digestion. With the Purina DeliBakie it is not clear which cereals you are giving your dog (beyond the known inclusion of wheat).

Winner: Tesco Sausage Treat

Round Three- Taste Test

The final around is upon us, and these two brave treats stepped into the ring without fear. Each of these treats had won a round, so there was everything to play for, and nothing to lose. The treats were ready, Pixel was summoned and prepared to give the final verdict. For Pixel, there was no doubt in his mind, or hesitation in his actions. He chose the winner, and greedily devoured the Tesco Sausage Treat in a few short bites. But he was yet unsatisfied. He turned then upon the defeated treat, the Purina DeliBakie Heart was trapped. Pixel descended and gobbled up the fallen.

Two Treats enter, no treats leave.

Winner by two rounds to one: Tesco Sausage Treat

The Leader Board

1. Tesco Sausage Treat (W:1/L:0)
2. Purina DeliBakie Hearts (W:0/L:1)

Pixel Diaries: Pixel's Party

Today was Pixel's party, to celebrate his 3rd birthday as well him being with us for 6 months.

We made him a carrot and honey cake, as well as cheese, beef and chicken biscuits. Pixel also got his presents today, he received the February Woof Box, multiple packets of Purina DeliBakie, a Pets at Home Comfort toy, as well as a Hear Doggy ultrasonic dog toy.

We would like to thank everybody who came to the party today, Pixel absolutely loved being the centre of attention and really appreciates all the gifts he got.

Over the next few months, we will be reviewing all the presents he got. He already loves the Hear Doggy toy and the Pets at Home Comfort toy.

Pixel is currently asleep on his bed, he has been there for the last few hours, completely exhausted from all the fuss he received. He is now looking forward to having some alone time tomorrow to catch up with all the sleep he has missed out on, both this weekend, and over the half-term.

Pixel's cake and biscuits

Pixel Reviews: Purina DeliBakie Stars

Pixel Investigates

I was first recommended these treats by my Mum while we were looking to get all the family dogs Christmas Presents. On that recommendation we went ahead and bought a packet for both Poppy and Trippy but it wasn't until last week that I purchased a pack for Pixel.

The DeliBakie Stars are short bread cookies that are flavoured with the delightful combination of cheese and beef. They come in a resealable package to ensure maximum freshness.

When I opened the pack I was surprised at the size of the cookies, they fit nicely in the palm of my hand but at the same time they are quite large. They also have a strong smell, not the most appetising from my perspective but it certainly catches Pixel's attention. Pixel also seems to like the flavour, he hops around the house on his back legs, following you as you carry the treats.

I cursory glance at the Purina website is enough to know that these dog treats are perhaps best used as an occasional treat, rather than a regular one. They have a high fat content, and even for a 15kg dog the recommended daily allowance is 3 stars, not particularly high considering that the treats are not exceptionally large.

I would probably buy these treats again but I doubt that they will become a part of Pixel's typical rotation. While the treats are eagerly devoured, I am hesitant about their fat content, considering Pixel's diet tends to be heavily subsidised by treats already.

Waiting patiently for his treat

What I like:

• The individual treats are a decent size
• The resealable packet keeps the treats fresh and easy to carry around

What Pixel likes:

• The treats have a strong smell
• The treats taste really good

What I don't like:

• The fat content seems a little high for the size of the treat.

What Pixel doesn't like:

• At most, he can only have three star cookies a day.

Would we recommend?

Would I recommend?: The treats certainly catch Pixel's attention, and he does start to bounce off the walls when I get the pack down. That said, the fat per treat seems a little too high for my liking. If you're not fussed about how healthy your treats are, I'd say go for it.

Would Pixel recommend?: Pixel loves these treats. Their smell and flavour really grip him. He wholeheartedly recommends.