Why create a treat for Mega-E dogs?

This is how Bronson's Mega Puffs all came about ...

Bronson became a family member at 6 weeks old. He was a little, kind of skinny but a super cute ball of fluff. We drove 520 miles to get our lil bundle of joy. On our way home from picking him up, he threw up. On the 9 hour drive home every time he ate, drank water, swallowed anything - he threw up. After two weeks of nursing what was thought to be a sensitivity issues during the weening process or to solid food and possibly getting too excited after eating, we happened to be at the vet for a set of shots and we shared our concerns. Diagnostic testing was performed and guess what? Yep, the phrase we all hear in one way or another ... "Your 8 week old puppy has MegaEsophagus." What the what?!?!! So, what do you do? You scope out what the internet has to say about MegaEsophagus. At first, like the majority of us, our search made you believe that the diagnosis was a death sentence but as you know once you get over the initial shock of a ME diagnosis, you deal with it. Elevated feeding, variety of food types and methods of preparation, smaller meals throughout the day, Bailey Chair, etc. - done! It's different, it's ssoooo weird, it's high maintenance but of course, as I mentioned, he was super cute so we'll do what we need to do for him. After all that, his weight was increasing, we couldn't feel his bones anymore, the vet is really happy with his progress so we were happy. Yayyyy!

Now, a puppy is a puppy. Puppies jump, pull, bite, mouth people, run amuck - OMG so many juvenile issues! We think what anyone would think, let's get this crazy baby some training because he's doing ALL of those naughty things puppies do. We need to bring a collar, a leash and his favorite treats. Stop the press - he can't have treats! We can't work on "sit", give a treat, elevate and wait 30 minutes, "sit", give a treat, elevate and wait 30 minutes - you know exactly what I mean. They said "try a toy". We tried. Needless to say Bronson just looked at me like "Dude, I have a basket of ones just like that at home. I'm not sitting, you sit!"  Toys aren't his motivation, FOOD is his motivation! For those that say hugs, kisses and toys work for training, I'm envious but not OUR boy. We tried a lick type treat - he got frustrated and would continually bite the container and become disenfranchised with the concept. We tried extruded baby treats with no success. He would smell the meaty, savory treats down every aisle and at that point we were invisible. He was more interested in what his furry friends were having. Not to mention, he would regurgitate a paste ball after more than a handful of them. Not good because other than being gross, regurg can equal aspiration pneumonia.  So, what's the solution? After once again searching the internet for an appropriate treat, it appears there is no specific type of savory pet treats specifically for dogs with Mega-E that they can actual EAT. Of course, there isn't!!!! Again, what now?!

Being the research dork I am, I start researching. Research, research and more research. Now off topic a bit but about me ... I am the type of person that, when I expect something to be a certain way, it needs to be that way. If it can’t be that way or I can’t buy what I'm looking for, I’ll handle it myself. Unfortunately for my family, that applies to EVERYTHING – from parties to home renovation to landscaping. I have no problem doing a ton of researching, investigating, trial and error, getting down and dirty with my latest projects, etc. With that in mind, when I see there is no treat for Bronson and lil fur babies like Bronson, I am so disappointed. So I think to myself, I can do this, we can make one! However, it can't be just any old treat. With all of the additional issues ME dogs can have, it needs to be THE BEST OF THE BEST. No bad things - only premium, quality ingredients. No pastey flour balls to regurgitate, no sugars or milk base to cause intestinal distress. 

Bronson's Mega Puffs are made from locally sourced grass fed, pasture raised and/or organic protein sources. The bacon used is uncured and nitrate free. The vegetables are all organic. Bronson's Mega Puffs have no soy, no gluten, no dairy, non-GMO, no preservatives, no additives, no added sugars, flavors or colors. They are onion, garlic and nightshade free.

Bronson's Mega Puffs were made especially for dogs with Mega-Esophagus but are not solely for dogs with ME. Dogs with dental issues, difficulty swallowing, sensitivities to certain ingredients, elderly pets or holding down heavy food can all benefit from these treats. Just because our fur babies are special doesn't mean they should have to do without a reward or a motivator or a "just because" treat.

We hope your furry friend enjoys them!