Friday Fetch: Pet First Aid Kits

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Ammo

This week I got stung by a bee! I know the horror! My mom noticed pretty quickly that I had been stung because I stopped barking at a deer in my backyard to lick my leg. After a few minutes my leg started to swell a bit – and then about an hour later I started to get some swelling under my eye and on my nose. So at 9:30pm my dad rushed off to the pharmacy to get me some benedryl, and after eating 1/2 a tablet and sleeping it off, I woke up in the morning feeling much better.

After my little bee sting incident it got me thinking about being safe – and keeping a pet first aid kit with me in the car and at home just in case anything were to happen.

So I decided to do a little Friday Fetch round-up today of some of my favorite pet first aid kits out there.

well fed mayday pet first aid kit via ammo the dachshund

Well Fed Mayday Pet First Aid Kit

AKC pet safety kit - via Ammo the Dachshund

AKC 20-Piece Pet First Aid Kit

lixit pet first aid kit via ammo the dachshund

Lixit First Aid Kit for Dogs

Any pet parents out there have a first aid kit for their dogs at home? Have suggestions for must-have products to include? Leave a comment below, I’d love to hear from you!

Friday Fetch: Interactive Dog Toys from Trixie

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Ammo

I like to think I’m a pretty smart guy, so when I came across a line of Interactive Dog Toys from Trixie (sold online only at Petsmart) it had me wondering if they could really stump me.

Designed to test your dog’s intelligence and keep them thinking, these line of Interactive Dog Toys look like so much fun! With levers, nobs and hidden flaps the goal is to find the hidden treats by completing tasks that get your dog thinking. Each toy is rated by difficulty from Level 1 (the easiest) through Level 3. This is one product that is definitely on my wish list!

You can fetch these neat Interactive Dog Toys from Trixie online at Petsmart, they range in price from $15.99 – $35.99.

Interactive Dog Toys by Trixie sold at Petsmart

Any of my pals tested out the Trixie line of Dog Toys? Were you stumped? Do tell!

Friday Fetch: ChillSpot – cooling pet bed

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Ammo

Summer is here and the hot hot days in Pennsylvania are just around the corner for me. Being the farm dog that I am I enjoy spending most of my time outside, but when the mid-day heat really gets blazing I find myself looking for the coolest place to get out of the sun.

That’s why when I came across ChillSpot I knew they had come up with a great product to help dogs like me beat the Summer heat.

ChillSpot cooling pet bed via Ammo the Dachshund

Chillspot is a durable, portable, 24″ x 36″ cooling dog bed. It comes with four reusable Chillpods that can be put in your freezer overnight and used during the day to cool your Chillspot bed.

ChillSpot cooling pet bed via Ammo the Dachshund

ChillSpot is the only cooling bed that has an insulated base, allowing it to stay cold hours longer than others when out in warm weather.

ChillSpot - cooling pet bed via Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own ChillSpot cooling pet bed here for $169.

Friday Fetch: The Cool Puppy Harness

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Ammo

the cool puppy harness Being a small dog I’m always on the lookout for cool harnesses that work well with my short legs. Also I’m a bit picky and don’t like having straps between my front legs – which somewhat limits my harness finds.

Recently I stumbled upon The Cool Puppy on Etsy, which carries a line of dog collars and leather harnesses for dogs that gives us doggies freedom of movement!

They are made of 100% leather and boast being both comfortable and durable for your dog.

You can fetch your own Harnesses and Collars at The Cool Puppy.

the cool puppy harness

the cool puppy collar

Friday Fetch: Rope Dog Toys

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Ammo

I loves me some rope toys! So when I stumbled across this rope dog toy collection from Jax and Bones I found myself adding each and every one to my wish list. Especially the pony, I love ponies.

From the Jax and Bones Website:

These toys were voted Best Pet Toy by Pet Product News in 2008 as one of the best toys for puppies and dogs! Further, a portion of each sale is donated to www.therescuetrain.org, a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to saving animal lives.

Available in 2 sizes and a variety of animal shapes and sizes for all breeds of dogs
100% eco-friendly and made from chemical-free natural dyed cotton thread
Hand-tied and naturally fray to act like doggie dental floss
Recommended for puppies who are teething or for dogs who like to CHEW, PLAY, TUG or FETCH
Machine Washable, Durable and Safe.

And a fun tip from their website – you can dip the limbs of your rope toy in water and then freeze it, especially great for teething puppies!

rope dog toy

You can fetch your own rope dog toy from Jax and Bones HERE.

Shopping with a Trendy Dachshund

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Ammo

Ok, I admit it, I’m a bit of a shopping addict. I love scouring the internet for the latest and greatest trendy products – and I love bringing you my Friday Fetch feature every Friday, where I share some of my favorite finds.

shopping with ammo the dachshund on Amazon

The most asked question on the blog seems to be “where did you get that” (It’s because I’m so stylish right?), so I decided to add an “I’m Digging” section to the blog – right there on the sidebar. Here I’ll feature some of my favorite products from my Amazon Affiliate Shop – some of which I own and love, and others that are on my wish list.

So even though you all can’t ride in the shopping cart with me, you can still be just as cool.

I take cool to a whole new level don’t I?

So what am I missing? Any super-awesome new pet products out there that I should know about? Trendy Blogs I should be reading? Do tell.

Friday Fetch: Pet Slings

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Ammo

I admit, I don’t always like to be carried around (how are you gonna have adventures when you can’t strike out on your own) – but sometimes A. You get tired, and B. The only way to sneak into a place you aren’t allowed is to hitch a ride. And honestly,riding in a grocery tote is not super ideal.

ammo the dachshund in grocery bag

So when I came across Pet Slings, I knew it was something I had to add to my wish list.

Pet Slings are reversible slings with a pocket. The in-seam pocket is perfect for storing unused dog waste bags. Pet Slings are the comfortable way to carry your pet. Our carrier holds pets up to 30 pounds. Pet Slings roll up small so you can keep one handy in case your pet gets tired of walking.

pet sling

PetSling

petsling

You can fetch your own Pet Sling Here!

Friday Fetch: Dog Keyrings

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Ammo

Most of the time I’m at my mom’s side 24/7, but when I’m not I like to think she’s always thinking about me. These fun dog – inspired keyring adornments from Edwyn UK are perfect for reminding my mom of my happy little face even when I’m not there!

You can fetch your own dog keyring here.

dog keyring

Edwyn UK also has a fun line of dog toys, bandannas, and bags!

dog bandanna

handmade dog toy

Santa’s Secret Workshop

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Ammo

ammo the dachshund merry christmas

Last week I was busy working away on a secret project for the Holidays. I made Christmas Cards! Yay!

ammo the dachshund christmas cards

Mom fashioned a beard for me out of some cotton and a string and I happily posed for portraits in a cheerful little Santa hat we got at the dollar store last year.

ammo the dachshund christmas cards

Picture taking always proves to be the easy part, it’s coming up with the inside greetings that takes a little more effort.

ammo the dachshund christmas cards

But this year I came up with my very own version of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas….

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And left tiny paw prints all covered in soot.
The beard of his chin was white as the snow,
His twinkling eyes gave off a warm glow.

He spoke not a word, but gave out a sigh,
As he gobbled the milk & cookies in the blink of an eye.

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight,
“I like peanut butter cookies, next time get it right!”

You can fetch your very own set of my Holiday Greeting Cards HERE. Send a little Christmas Cheer to everyone you know! And because I love you all oh so much, enter the code AMMOPAL at checkout to get 10% off your order. Yipee!

The Holidays are Coming

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Ammo

Yes, I know, we haven’t even had Turkey Day yet and already there are Christmas wreaths out, holiday music playing and the smell of pine everywhere.

Ammo the Dachshund at work

Even though it does seem a tad bit early for the Holiday Season Fanfare, when you work in a retail shop like I do it’s hard not to be prepared a few weeks early.

Ammo the Dachshund at work

So this year I bit the bullet and broke out my Christmas scarf BEFORE Thanksgiving. Don’t judge, you know you think it’s stinkin’ cute.

Ammo the Dachshund at work

I even went as far as to practice some of my Holiday looks. I think they pretty much speak for themselves…..

ammo the dachshund at work

“Thanks for visiting, now please purchase every single item in my shop as a Christmas gift for your loved ones”

ammo the dachshund at work

“Pretty Please, won’t you purchase that _______.”

ammo the dachshund at work

“I’m even cuter when you purchase something”

ammo the dachshund at work

“Don’t make me get ruthless and force you to do some Holiday Shopping”

ammo the dachshund at work

“P.S. I’m fully prepared to give you the stink eye should you decide to leave empty handed”

ammo the dachshund at work

Shameless I know, but a shop dogs gotta do what a shop dogs gotta do! hehe.

Make sure you check out My Shop this Holiday Season for some super awesome amazing spectacular gift ideas for everyone you know. I promise not to sing Christmas Carols in your ear. 🙂