First and foremost, this is a Membo. It looks nice, simple, and quirky. I opted for the green version, but it comes in various colors.

Membo

Changing the swatches on the Membo

So how does the Membo actually work? Well, you put it either on your fridge (it comes with two magnetic sections across the back) or use the adhesive mount option that’s included to stick the Membo onto your wall, cupboard, door, forehead, whatever. I originally tried to put the Membo onto the front of my fridge, but as our fridge door has a slight curve to it the magnetic backing on the Membo would not hold, so I chose to keep the Membo on the side of my fridge instead, conveniently next to our garage door so I can see it as I walk in or out.

As you can see there is a tab for every day of the week. When you’ve fed your pet, you just flip the tile in the relevant slot over with one finger, marking that day’s feeding task as complete.

What did I think of the Membo?

I used the Membo for a week to test it out and flipped the tiles diligently each day. I actually flipped them needlessly a few times for good measure, just for fun >.> I know, I obviously have nothing better to do.

The only thing that I find the Membo does not facilitate very well is multiple feeding times. Most dog owners I know feed their dog in the morning and at night. With only one tile for each day of the week, the Membo can keep track of either one feeding time or of both meals being completed. As it stands, to keep track of more than one feeding time individually you would need to buy two Membos for each pet. I’m not sure how Dreamfarm can make this work better – perhaps offer a discount on the second Membo, or have a version of the Membo that has two rows of flippable tiles instead of one? This would be easier if each Membo allowed the user to “clip” or connect another Membo to it in some way – if someone has multiple pets it might be difficult to keep track of all the Membos without joining them together somehow!

Will I continue using the Membo?

Honestly, while I love the idea of the Membo, I don’t really think I need it. I live with my boyfriend and Keeda is solely my responsibility – he does not feed her, and I would never forget. So technically, I don’t really need a tool to help me remember to feed my dog.

I think the Membo could be perfect for larger families with kids and spouces feeding the pet(s). The problem the Membo can solve excellently, in my opinion, would be that of accidentally overfeeding the pet as one family member may not realize that someone else has already fed them. Especially in a household with young kids who are being taught responsible pet care, the Membo could be invaluable to teach them feed their pets every day. It could also help the parents to keep track of how the kids are doing with feeding their pets.

And of course, the Membo could be great for people who just have problems remembering, or who have so many pets that it gets hard to keep track (in this case I can totally see myself having a Membo for each pet).

If I was living in a large family or with some housemates, I would definitely get into the habit of using the Membo to keep track of Keeda’s feeding times. I can also see myself bringing it back out if Keeda needs to go on a temporary course of medicine to be taken daily. She’s fairly recently had to have a week’s course of antibiotics for an infected paw, and as giving her pills daily isn’t something I’m used to doing it can slip my mind. As it stands right now, though, I find that the Membo isn’t really necessary for my situation.

On a slightly unrelated topic, I can see myself using the Membo in my home office to keep track of particular business development tasks that I need to do on a daily basis. With so much work to be done, some things tend to get forgotten.

What do you think?

Do you ever forget to feed your pet (or pets)? Have you ever used the Membo or another tool to keep track of your pets’ feeding times? What do you think of the Membo? Leave a comment!

One important thing to remember when feeding your dog whole animals or animal parts is to not cook the bones. Cooked bones break and splinter much easier than raw bones do. They pose a greater risk of chocking for your dog than raw. It’s always important to watch your dog eat when you first start giving it meaty bones, chicken necks, or anything of the sort. Make sure that your dog doesn’t gulp down the food too quickly and is able to chew and break down the bones properly. When feeding Keeda things like chicken necks and especially chicken wings I always prefer to stay there and keep an eye on her just in case.

Another thing every dog owner needs to keep in mind is that each dog is different. A diet of raw meat can be great for one dog but not suit the next. If you’re unsure about whether you should change your dog’s diet or how to go about it, consult with your veterinarian.

While exercise is always a good thing even for dogs who don’t have proper diets, it’s always best to tackle your dog’s fitness from all angles rather than just one. Talk to your family about keeping your dog healthy through workout sessions and a proper feeding plan. Here are some points you can bring up to convince your family that your dog needs a healthy, balanced diet:

A diet of human leftovers can make your dog ill

Human leftovers can make your dog very sick if you don’t watch what’s in the food you’re giving it. Dogs’ bodies can’t digest various foods that humans can, so if you aren’t careful with what you give your dog you may see harmful effects hours, days, months, or even years down the road.

Human food is not a balanced diet.

High quality dog food is specifically formulated to give your dog the various nutrients it needs to stay at its peak physical condition. This includes your dog’s digestive system, joints, coat, muscles, and everything else in your dog’s body. Leftovers simply cannot provide your dog with all of the benefits it needs to stay as fit as possible. Many dog owners make their own food for their dogs, but a responsible owner will take all of their dog’s nutritional requirements into account and do proper research into what their dog needs. Leftovers simply don’t cut it.

Talk to a vet

If your family is still not convinced, see if you can arrange a talk with your vet about what kind of a diet your dog should be getting. A veterinary professional holds a great amount of authority in the field and your family may be more willing to listen to a vet and apply his or her suggestions.