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lovespandp · 11-11-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TraciG

Brutus just had his dinner and the mallet worked wonders! That is why I love this forum so much, such wonderful advice.

Was that mallet able to get all small bites? Or did you have random big pieces? That's what I don't want to happen... With cutting them individual I know I can get small pieces..

Taryn0405 · 11-11-2011, 08:58 AM

When I used the mallet, it broke the pieces down very nicely. And I think with how the ACANA pieces are softer round and flat, that they'd break evenly. Plus, it's an awesome stress reliever!

TraciG · 11-11-2011, 08:50 PM

Actually I have done this for about 5 meals now. I used the mallet with the "sharp" side but I still had a few random larger pieces. My Mr. suggested that I use the flat side - and it has worked great. Some pieces are larger than others, but I can see how large they are and he is eating normal.

Brutus is also teething, which led to a vet visit and for me to try this. I almost feel like I am preparing meals for him, just like skin kids. lol

I am smashing his food up at night for his breakfast so I don't wake the entire house up at 6:30, then I make sure his food is smashed for lunch (I don't trust my son to get it small enough) as well.

11-11-2011, 08:58 AM	#17
Taryn0405 Owned by a Gremlin Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Mitten State! Posts: 3,706	When I used the mallet, it broke the pieces down very nicely. And I think with how the ACANA pieces are softer round and flat, that they'd break evenly. Plus, it's an awesome stress reliever! __________________ Taryn Momma to Gizmo AKA Monkeyman My husband, daughter, son, and dog make me who I am "My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am."

11-11-2011, 08:50 PM	#18
TraciG Donating YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN, USA Posts: 522	Actually I have done this for about 5 meals now. I used the mallet with the "sharp" side but I still had a few random larger pieces. My Mr. suggested that I use the flat side - and it has worked great. Some pieces are larger than others, but I can see how large they are and he is eating normal. Brutus is also teething, which led to a vet visit and for me to try this. I almost feel like I am preparing meals for him, just like skin kids. lol I am smashing his food up at night for his breakfast so I don't wake the entire house up at 6:30, then I make sure his food is smashed for lunch (I don't trust my son to get it small enough) as well. __________________ *Brutus is mommas boy!*