Science Diet Ideal Balance Grain-Free Dog Food ... BzzAgent Review

My Maltese, Griffin, has been testing the Hill’s® Science Diet® Ideal Balance™ Grain Free Dog Food in the Chicken and Potato Dinner flavor for the past month courtesy of BzzAgent. A 3.5 lb bag of dog food usually retails for $12-$14 but with a coupon voucher, provided by BzzAgent, I received a bag for free!

Prior to this BzzAgent campaign I wasn’t a particular fan of Science Diet. In my opinion, their previous formula wasn't very healthy choice for our pets; it was loaded with corn and fillers. However, after reviewing their new Grain-Free Ideal Balance dog food, I'm converted!

Hill’s® Science Diet® Ideal Balance™ Grain Free Dog Food promises to be a healthy option for dogs. It doesn't contain any corn, artificial colors or preservatives. Instead, it’s full of nutritious and wholesome ingredients such as chicken, fruits and vegetables. In fact, chicken is the main ingredient!  Plus, the kibbles are small enough for the smallest of puppy mouths!

Sudden changes in dog food brands can sometimes cause stomach problems so I gradually weaned Griffin off of his old dog food by mixing the two brands at first and then slowly decreasing the old dog food amount until he was only eating the Hill’s Science.  He adapted to the Science Diet dog food extremely well.  He is a very picky eater, but still enjoys eating his new food even now - weeks later.  

If you check out the Hill’s Science website, it has a very helpful tool that compares the nutritional value of Hill’s Science Ideal Balance against competitor brands. Right now Hill’s Science is offering a rebate on their Ideal Balance dog and cat food (up to a $12.99 value) so you can try it out for free too!

Overall, I've been very satisfied with the performance of Science Hill’s Ideal Balance Grain-Free dog food.  His free bag, compliments of BzzAgent, is almost gone and I definitely plan to get him another bag.  Thanks Science Diet and BzzAgent for the opportunity to try this great product!

4/15: Sunday Coupon Preview!

This Sunday most areas will be receiving THREE coupon inserts:  TWO SmartSource inserts and ONE RedPlum Insert!  Here is a list of coupons you may possibly get.  Remember, some coupons are regional so not all areas will receive them.

SmartSource

• Act $1/1
• Act Sensitive Formula Mouthwash $2/1
• Aveeno Hand & Body Lotion or Baby Lotion $1/1
• Aveeno  body wash or hair care $2/1
• Aveeno facial care or sun care product $2/1
• ban $0.40/1
• ban Solid $0.75/1
• Band-Aid with Quiltvent $1/1
• Benadryl Topical $1/1
• Bic Flex4, Flex3, Comfort 3 Advance, Hybrid Advance or Hybrid Advance 4 $3/1
• Colgate Total Advanced, Optic White or Sensitive Pro-Relief $1/1
• Cortaid $1/1
• Depend Real Fit or Silhouette $1.50/1
• Depend Guards for Men $1/1
• Fiber One Cereal $1/1
• GE Bright from the Start, Energy Smart CFLs, Energy Efficient Clear or Soft Halogen or Reveal $1/1
• Goodnites Bed Mat $2/1
• Green Works $0.50/1
• Hill’s Science Diet Buy Ideal Balance dry dog food, get 12.8oz Ideal Balance can free
• Huggies Diapers Jumbo Pack $1.50/1
• Huggies Little Movers or Little Snugglers Diapers or Overnits Jumbo Pack $2/1
• Johnson & Johnson Red Cross $1/1
• Johnson’s Baby $0.50/1
• Kauai Coffee 10oz $2/1
• K-Cup 12ct box of Green Mountain Coffee, Barista Prima Coffeehouse, Newman’s Own Organics, Tully’s, Donut House Collection, Caribou Coffee or Cafe Escapes $1/1
• Neosporin $1/1
• Neutrogena Naturals Cleanser $1/1
• Neutrogena Naturals Moisturizer $2/1
• Neutrogena Naturals/both Moisturizer and Cleanser $3.50/both
• Ortega $0.50/2
• Padrinos Tortilla Chips $1/2
• Pagoda Express Egg Rolls, Appetizers or Entrees $1/1
• Pain Bust RII $2/1
• Pepcid AC Original or Maximum Strength 25ct+ $3/1
• Poise Hourglass Shape Pads $1.50/1
• Poise $1/1
• Revlon ColorSilk $1/2
• Schiff Move Free $3/1
• Scott Naturals Flushable Wipes Tub or Refill $0.50/1
• Scott Naturals Naturals Bath Tissue 4 Rolls $1/1
• Scott Naturals Paper Towels 6 Rolls $1/1
• Similac Single or Two pack SimplySmart Bottles $2/1
• V8 Splash 46oz $1/2
• Van de Kamp’s $1/1
• Visine $1/1
• Visine Soothing Wipes $2/1
• Visine or Visine A with Hydroblend Moisturizers $2/1
• Woolite Carpet & Upholstery Formula $1/1
• Woolite Carpet or Upholstery $1/1
• Woolite Heavy Traffic Carpet, Rug and Upholstery Cleaner $1/1
• Zyrtec $4/1
• Zyrtec 24ct+ $7/1

SmartSource #2

• Air Wick Freshmatic Compact Refill $1.50/1
• Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra Refill $1.50/1
• Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra $1/1
• Air Wick Scented Oil Twin Refill $1/1 or $1/2 single refills
• Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra or Compact starter kit $2/1
• Air Wick Get Double Fresh Warmer Unit wyb Scented Oil refill fragrance
• Clairol Hair Color $1/1
• Clairol Hair Color $5/2
• Claritin 10ct+ $2/1
• Claritin 24ct+ $5/1
• Claritin 24ct+ $7/1
• Dole Canned Pineapple Juice $0.35/1
• Dole Fruit Smoothie Shaker $0.50/1
• Dole Frozen Fruit Packages $1/2
• Dole Frozen Fruit Single Serve Cups $1/2
• Gas-X $1/1
• GenTeal Lubricant Eye Drop, Gel or Ointment $1/1
• Hershey’s Chocolate Bags 10oz $1/2
• Hershey’s Drops, Rolo Mini’s, Reese’s Minis or Pieces candy Pouches $1/2
• ICAPS Eye Vitamin and Mineral $2.50/1
• Infusium 23 Shampoo, Conditioner or Leave-in Treatment $1/1
• Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn $0.50/1
• Keri Lotion $2/1
• Lunchables Lunch Combinations with Fruit, no Drink $1/2
• Lysol Disinfecting Spray $1/1
• Lysol Neutra Air Fabric Mist or Neutra Air Aerosol Can $1/1
• Lysol Bathroom, All Purpose Cleaners or Kitchen Cleaners $1/2
• Lysol Disinfecting Wipes $1/2
• Lysol Toilet bowl cleaners or no mess automatic toilet bowl cleaners $1/2
• Lysol No-Touch hand soap system starter kit or dispenser $3/1
• Opti-Free RepleniSH or EXPRESS 10oz+ solution $1.50/1
• Oscar Mayer Selects Bacon $0.55/1
• Oscar Mayer Selects Hot Dogs $0.75/2
• Oscar Mayer Selects Cold Cuts $1/1
• Pert Plus $1.50/2
• Philips Sonicare AirFloss $10/1
• Philips Sonicare rechargeable toothbrush excludes Xtreme model $10/1
• Philips Sonicare DiamondClean, Felxcare+ or FlexCare rechargeable toothbrush $15/1
• Philips Sonicare brush heads or Sonicare Xtreme toothbrush $5/1
• Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty, Non-Scratch, Delicate Care or Greener Clean Scrub sponge and scour pad multi-packs $0.75/2
• Systane/GenTeal $1/1
• Zadiator Eye Drops $1/1

RedPlum

• Aquafresh Kids Toothpaste or Training Paste $1/1
• Arrowhead $2/1 700mL multi-pack 100% mountain spring water wyb 1 .5-liter 24 pack of 100% mountain spring water
• Centrum Specialist Multivitamin $2/1
• Centrum Regular or Silver Multivitamin $3/1
• Centrum ProNutrients Supplements $5/1
• Crave Soft Treats for Cats $1/1
• DermaSilk $5/1
• Gain Detergent $1/1
• Gain Fabric Enhancer $1/1
• Gillette Mach3, Sensor3 or CustomPlus3 disposables BOGO
• Keebler Chips Deluxe Cookies $0.75/2
• Lawry’s Blend $0.50/1
• Lawry’s Dry Seasonings Mixes $0.50/2
• Lawry’s Marinade $1/1
• L’Oreal EverCreme, EverSleek, EverPure, EverStrong shampoo or conditioner $1/1
• L’Oreal EverCreme, EverSleek, EverPure, EverStrong treatment $1/1
• L’Oreal EveryStyle $1/1
• L’Oreal Paris Skincare $1/1
• L’Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze $1/1
• L’Oreal Healthy Look Creme Gloss Color $2/1
• L’Oreal Paris Face $2/1
• L’Oreal Shade of Preference $2/1
• L’Oreal Elnett Hairspray 11oz $3/1
• Marcal Small Steps Towel 8 Roll or Bath Tissue 12 Roll $1/1 or $1/2 Napkins
• Maybelline New York Eye Shadow or Eye Liner $1/1
• Maybelline New York Lip Color $1/1
• Maybelline New York Mascara $1/1
• Nivea Body Wash for Women $1/1
• Nivea Hand or Body Lotion $1/1
• Nivea for Men Body Lotion $1/1
• Nivea for Men Body Wash $2/1
• Nivea for Men Face Care $2/1 or $2/2 shave gels or foams
• Nutra Nail $1/1
• Osteo Bi-Flex $5/1
• Real Simple Issue $1/1
• Right Guard Bar Soap $1/2
• Right Guard Total Defense 5 $2/2
• Sinus/Allergy Buster Sinus Buster or Allergy Buster Nasal Spray $3/1
• Sundown Naturals Vitamin or Supplement $1/1
• Superpretzel Soft Pretzel $1/1

(Thanks, Pursuit of Savings!)

2/5: Sunday Coupon Preview!

There will be three inserts in this Sunday's (2/5) newspaper.  Remember, coupons and their values vary by region. 

SmartSource Coupon Insert
$1/1 Almay Cosmetic Product, exp. 3/17/12
$1/2 Archway Cookies, exp. 3/31/12
$1/2 V8 Splash Beverage, exp. 3/18/12
$4/1 Claritin Non-Drowsy, exp. 3/4/12
$6/1 Claritin Non-Drowsy, exp. 2/12/12
$4/1 Claritin-D Non-Drowsy, exp. 3/4/12
$1/1 Curel Moisturizer, exp. 3/3/12
$2/1 Dana Fragrance Gift Set Purchase, exp. 4/30/12
$1/1 Dryel Cleaning Kit or Refills, exp. 5/31/12
$1/2 Fisher Fusion Items, exp. 4/5/12
$1/1 Fisher Snack Nut Item, exp. 4/5/12
$5/1 Hydroxycut Product, exp. 4/5/12
$1/1 Infusium23 Shampoo, Conditioner, or Leave In Treatment, exp. 3/4/12
$2/1 Instead Softcup, exp. 9/30/12
$1/2 Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage Links or Patties, exp. 4/30/12
$5/1 K-Y Brand Date Night Pack Intense, Intrigue, Yours+ Mine Couples Lubricants or Yours+ Mine Kissable Sensations, exp. 4/30/12
$2/1 K-Y Brand Product, exp. 4/30/12
$1.50/1 Melitta Cafe Collection Coffee, exp. 4/30/12
$4/2 Pepcid, Lactaid or Tucks Product, exp. 5/31/12
$1/1 Pert Plus 3-In-1 or 2-In-1 Product, exp. 3/4/12
$1/1 Resolve All-Stains, exp. 3/18/12
$0.50/1 Resolve Pre-Treat Product, exp. 3/18/12
$2/1 Revitalens Ocutec Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution, exp. 3/12/12
$1/1 Schick Disposable Razor Pack, exp. 3/18/12
$2/1 Schiff Mega-Red Product, exp. 5/31/12
$3/1 TheraTears Product, exp. 4/30/12
$1/1 Trojan Condom Product, exp. 4/29/12
$1/1 Trojan Vibrations Product, exp. 4/29/12
$1/1 Woolite Carpet or Upholstery Product, exp. 4/15/12
$1/1 Woolite Pet Urine Eliminator or Pet + Oxygen Carpet Stain & Odor Remover, exp. 4/15/12
$0.75 off YoCrunch Greek Parfait Multipack or Greek Parfait, exp. 6/30/12
$0.75/1 YoCrunch Multipack, exp. 6/30/12

RedPlum Coupon Insert
$2/1 Baskin Robbins Cake, exp. 3/4/12
B1G1 for $0.99 Baskin Robbins Cone, exp. 3/4/12
$1/1 Baskin Robbins Frozen Beverage, exp. 3/4/12
B1G1 for $0.99 Baskin Robbins Sundae, exp. 3/4/12
B1G1 Crave Soft Treats For Cats, exp. 3/17/12
$5/1 Dermasilk Full Size Product, exp. 2/28/12
$1/1 Disney or Marvel Gummy Vitamin, exp. 3/21/12
$2/1 Ester-C Tablet, Gummy or Powder, exp. 3/21/12
$0.25/1 Folgers Coffee Product, exp. 3/5/12
$1/1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment, exp. 3/18/12
$1/1 Garnier Fructis Style Product, exp. 4/5/12
$2/1 Garnier Nutrisse Nourishing Color Creme, exp. 4/5/12
$1/1 Garnier Skincare Product, exp. 5/5/12
$3/1 Gillette Fusion Proglide Styler, exp. 3/31/12
$3/1 Gillette Mach3 Disposables, Sensor3 or Custom Plus3, exp. 3/31/12
$0.55/1 Gillette Shave Prep, exp. 3/31/12
$3/1 Greenies Canine Dental Chews, exp. 3/31/12
$1/1 Maybelline New York Eyeshadow or Eye Liner, exp. 4/5/12
$2/1 Maybelline New York Foundation, exp. 4/5/12
$2/1 Maybelline New York Lip Product, exp. 4/5/12
$1/1 Maybelline New York Mascara, exp. 4/5/12
$1/1 Maybelline New York Powder, Blush, Concealer or Primer, exp. 4/5/12
$2/1 Nature’s Bounty Fish Oil or Co Q-10 Supplement, exp. 3/21/12
$1/1 Nature’s Bounty Vitamin or Supplement, exp. 3/21/12
$1/1 Newman’s Own Complete Skillet Meal, exp. 3/17/12
$1/1 Paseo Bath Tissue or Paper Towel, exp. 3/31/12
$1/2 Paseo Facial Tissue, exp. 3/31/12
$1/1 Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure, exp. 3/5/12
$1/1 Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips, exp. 3/5/12
$1/2 Stash Tea, exp. 5/31/12

General Mills Coupon Insert
$0.50/2 Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes, exp. 3/31/12
$0.40/1 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix Pouch, exp. 3/31/12
$0.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Fruit By The Foot, Fruit Gushers or Fruit Roll-Ups, exp. 3/31/12
$0.50/1 Betty Crocker Fun Da-Middles Cupcake Mix, exp. 3/31/12
$0.75/2 Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie or Dessert Bar Mix, exp. 3/31/12
$0.50/1 Bisquick Original, Heart Smart or Shake ‘N Pour, exp. 3/31/12
$0.50/2 Fiber One Chewy Bars, 90 Calorie Chewy Bars or 90 Calorie Brownies, exp. 3/31/12
$1/3 General Mills Cereal, exp. 3/17/12
$0.75/3 Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, or Chicken Helper Home Cooked Skillet Meals, exp. 3/31/12
$0.50/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars, Granola Nut Clusters or Granola Thins, exp. 3/31/12
$0.50/1 Ocean Spray Fruit Flavored Snacks, exp. 3/31/12
$0.30/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands! Biscuits, exp. 4/28/12
$0.30/1 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands! Sweet Rolls, exp. 4/28/12
$0.50/2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel, Toaster Scrambles or Pancakes, exp. 4/28/12
$1/4 Progresso Soup Cans, exp. 3/31/12
$0.75/1 Yoplait Frozen Smoothie, exp. 3/31/12
$0.75/2 Yoplait Go-Gurt, Kids Cup, Trix Multipack or Splitz, exp. 3/31/12
$0.50/2 Yoplait Greek Yogurt, exp. 3/31/12
$0.75/1 Yoplait Light Yogurt With Granola, exp. 3/31/12
$0.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt Cups, exp. 3/31/12