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Test Product: Holistic Blend - Yucca Supplement
Sponsor: Holistic Blend
Description: An excellent anti-inflammatory nutrient, Holistic Blend® Yucca is cultivated from plants which are found mostly in the southern USA. Known to be effective against hip dysplasia, arthritis, bone and joint problems and inflammations. It reduces pain and increases mobility by production of natural steroids in the body.
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Total Score: 23/50 (Tobar); 27/50 (Pete')
Critic's Name: Tobar and Pete'
Breed: Tobar-Great Pyr; Pete-Mut
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Comments: I tested this out on two of my dogs, Tobar did not like it, even when I added oil and egg to it. But my dog Pete' liked it with wet food and oil added, and liked it when it was just spinkled over her food. Not enough info on the bottle to tell what it is for. Maybe they need to give more detail, like for a healthy coat, or better breath...I will continue to to use it , as long as my dogs will eat it, until the bottle is empty, but I don't think that it would be on my shopping list at this time. |
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| Question |
Score |
Notes |
| What was your dog's initial reaction to the supplement? |
Tobar-1; Pete'-9 |
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| How did your dog's behavior/appearance change over time? Explain. |
5 |
no change |
| What was your overall opinion of the quality of the product? |
6 |
not real sure yet |
| Will you continue to use this product once the session is complete? |
5 |
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| Would you recommend this product to a friend? |
2 |
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Total Score: 17/50
Critic's Name: Madisyn
Breed: Belgian Sheepdog
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Comments: Madisyn did not like the taste of the product. she is already a picky eater, and when I added the yucca powder to her food she simply wouldn't touch it. I tried mixing it with various "goodies" to entice her to eat it, but after a few bites she wasn't interested. I was unable to test the effects of this product due to her eating habbits. After trying the product in her food for several days and having her turn her nose up at it and walk away I discontinued using it, as she is slightly underweight to begin with.
On a purely aesthetic scale I would have liked the container to be more imformative of what the additive was good for. Yes, it is on the web page, but it would be nice if some information was also on the bottle. |
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| Question |
Score |
Notes |
| What was your dog's initial reaction to the supplement? |
1 |
she didn't like it |
| How did your dog's behavior/appearance change over time? Explain. |
5 |
unknown |
| What was your overall opinion of the quality of the product? |
5 |
unable to finish testing |
| Will you continue to use this product once the session is complete? |
1 |
dog doesn't like the taste |
| Would you recommend this product to a friend? |
5 |
maybe if they did not have a picky eater |
Total Score: 17/50
Critic's Name: Yeti
Breed: Dachshund/Ninny Pin
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Comments: The packaging was really plain and boring. It had a pretty strong scent. The first night we tried it, it took my girl over 30 minutes to eat her dinner...normally she's done eating in about 5-10 minutes. She licked every "plain" piece of food she could get. She never finished and finally gave up and surrendered her bowl to my other dog (also a Malamute). He normally gulps his food in less time than her but he had a hard time eating the food with the powder on it, too. There was a lot of powder left stuck to the bowl. It left a mess when the dogs finished eating. The next few nights I couldn't get her to eat her food with that powder on it. S had a look on her face like she was being punished. Before long, the other dog wouldn't eat it either. I don't think this is something my pooches would ever want to try again. |
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| Question |
Score |
Notes |
| What was your dog's initial reaction to the supplement? |
7 |
She was curious to see what was in the bottle. |
| How did your dog's behavior/appearance change over time? Explain. |
3 |
She didn't like it the minute she smelled it on her food. She hung her head & ears low every time she smelled it on her food. |
| What was your overall opinion of the quality of the product? |
3 |
It had a really bad odor and made my dog unhappy. |
| Will you continue to use this product once the session is complete? |
1 |
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| Would you recommend this product to a friend? |
3 |
I'd certainly have them try it if they want to. |
Total Score: 4/50
Critic's Name: Cooper
Breed: American Water Spaniel
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Comments: This is not a product that I would recomend. There were problems getting the product and when it finally did arrive, it was only by chance that one of us was home to sign for it. The packaging was torn. There was no product information sent. It did have general directions on amount to feed and the ingredient list, but no reasons were given as to why I should give it. ie weight reduction, aches and pains, anxiety, etc. No side effects were given either. I was very reluctant to add it to my dog's food without knowing why I should. |
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Score |
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| What was your dog's initial reaction to the supplement? |
1 |
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| How did your dog's behavior/appearance change over time? Explain. |
0 |
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| What was your overall opinion of the quality of the product? |
1 |
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| Will you continue to use this product once the session is complete? |
1 |
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| Would you recommend this product to a friend? |
1 |
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