February is National Pet Dental Care Month

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Since February is the month dedicated to dental care for pets I thought it would be fun to check out all the ways I’ve kept up with my oral health over the years. #NationalPetOralHealthCareMonth 

Emmi-Pet Dog Dental Toothbrush Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The Emmi-Pet is an electric dental tooth brush designed for pets that cleans teeth without the need of vibration. While I found this to be a great tool, I sort of fell off the wagon when it came to keeping up with brushing regularly (I know, shame on me). Fetch the Emmi-Pet Toothbrush.

Clean Teeth // Ammo the Dachshund

I tried the Tropiclean Teeth Gel for a time, it’s a great way to add some cleaning power to your dog’s teeth without the need to use a toothbrush. You can even spread it onto your dog’s chew toys. I did thoroughly enjoy this cleaning method, but again I wasn’t great about keeping up with a routine. Fetch the Tropiclean Teeth Gel.

How to Maintain your Dog's Teeth // Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Dental Health Month

Mom even used a pet dental scraper on me. This is a great way to remove plaque buildup, and something I still have done on occasion when my plaque buildup gets noticeable. Fetch a Pet Dental Scraper.

How to Maintain your Dog's Teeth // Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Dental Health Month

Dental Chews are another great way to fight plaque if your dog likes to chew on them. I tend to be really interested in them at first, but eventually loose interest in the toys after a few weeks. One of my favorite chew toys that I have remained in is the Benebone which encourages me to chew on a regular basis (and I use it almost every night). Fetch a Benebone Dental Chew.

Zuke's Z-Bones - Chews to Keep your Pet's Teeth Clean

Zuke's Z-Bones - Chews to Keep your Pet's Teeth Clean

My absolute favorite way to keep my teeth looking sparkly is with dental chews. Lately I’ve been snacking on these Zuke’s Z-Bones Dental Chews from Chewy.com. Seriously what’s better than cleaning your teeth by eating something delicious!

Key Benefits of Zuke’s Z-Bones in Clean Berry Crisp

  • Potato and pea-based formula which is highly digestible
  • Alfalfa, parsley, rosemary, and fennel naturally freshen breath by supporting digestion
  • Helps polish teeth, freshen breath, and maintain healthy gums
  • Nutrient-rich cherries are a powerful source of antioxidants
  • Available in four sizes to accommodate all dogs 10 lbs or larger
  • Made in the USA!

My mom’s favorite part about these chews is that not only do they help clean my teeth and freshen my breath, but they also contain Turmeric. You may have heard me mention this ingredient before, but it’s been studied for its antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties and can help prevent cancer in your pet. That’s a big plus in my book!

Zuke's Z-Bones - Chews to Keep your Pet's Teeth Clean

So while I’ll continue to do my best in keeping my teeth healthy and clean, I most certainly won’t give up my daily dental chews…..it’s my favorite part of the day!

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What is the dental regime for your pet? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

 

Valentine’s Day Goes to the Dogs

Disclaimer: this post is brought to you by Martha Stewart Pets. All opinions are my own and I only share products I think you and your dog will love.

Valentines Day Greeting from the cutest Dachshund

So I hear that this weekend is Valentine’s Day. A day to spend time with those that you love, and show them that you care.

Valentines Day Greeting from the cutest Dachshund

So when I got wind that my old fling, Amira, was back in town I knew I was going to have to do something special on February 14th.

Valentines Day Greeting from the cutest Dachshund

So I popped over to Petsmart to snag Amira a gift from the Martha Stewart Pets line and set out to profess my love for her.

Valentines Day Greeting from the cutest Dachshund

Only Amira is a bit high maintenance…..

Valentines Day Greeting from the cutest Dachshund

….and she just rolled her eyes and said “You better bring me some more toys, because one is not enough for this lady.”

Valentines Day Greeting from the cutest Dachshund

Sorry Amira, no girlfriend is worth sharing all my Martha Stewart Pets toys…. you’ll just have to get your own!

Would your dog do the same? Happy Early Valentine’s Day everyone!Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 11

Napping is an art form around here, and I’m never one to disappoint with a whole new collection of sleeping spots this month! Check out where I’ve been snoozing over the past few weeks…

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 11 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 11 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 11 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 11 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 11 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 11 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 11 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 11 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 11 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 11 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 11 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 11 with Ammo the Dachshund

Which spot would you be sleeping in if you were me?

Check out where else I’ve been sleeping in my “Oh the Places You Sleep” series!Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Humane Bark Solution for Dogs + A Giveaway

Disclaimer: this post and giveaway are brought to you by Bark Solution. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your dog will love.

A Humane Bark Solution for Dogs + A Giveaway

I am a Dachshund. And being a Dachshund means that I do have one distinct trait (ok aside from being short) that makes me like all the other Dachshunds out there…..I like to bark. Not just an occasional alert bark to let you know someone is at the door, more like I could sit and bark out the window for a good solid hour at the same thing.

Does your dog like to do this too? Yeah, it’s pretty fun right?

A Humane Bark Solution for Dogs + A Giveaway

Well apparently I’ve been informed that the humans don’t really like all that barking. (shocker right?) Sometimes when I’m barking the humans like to join in too by yelling at me to stop. But did you know that when you do this I just think you’re barking with me, which reinforces that I’m doing a good job and we should definitely be barking at something!

Recently my parents were introduced to a new product called Bark Solution that’s supposed to help the humans in telling us dogs that it’s not really appropriate to be barking.

A Humane Bark Solution for Dogs + A Giveaway

Now I’d never enforce a product on my blog that was ever cruel or inhumane to animals, which lets face it, a lot of those “barking solutions” out there are just that (shock collars, sprays, etc), but Bark Solution is none of those things.

A Humane Bark Solution for Dogs + A Giveaway

Bark Solution is simply a metal can filled with things that make a loud racket. So all you have to do when your dog is barking (and you don’t want them to be) is shake the can to interrupt their barking pattern.

A Humane Bark Solution for Dogs + A Giveaway

Now us dogs, we’re designed to protect the humans (goodness knows they aren’t very good at protecting themselves), so the Bark Solution isn’t going to stop your dog from barking all together. But I did notice that when my parents shook it, it would distract me enough that eventually I sort of forgot what I was barking at all together.

A Humane Bark Solution for Dogs + A Giveaway

*A helpful tip my parents found was that if they sort of snuck up on me with the Bark Solution it worked quicker in interrupting my barking pattern.

So if you’re looking for a way to humanely cut down on the amount of barking your dog does (without having to use harsh products or spending your day yelling at your dog), then you might want to check out Bark Solution.

My parents loved that it kept them from having to yell at me to stop barking all day, and lets face it, that doesn’t really work anyway.

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And P.S. isn’t the super fun retro packaging so cool too!

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Surprise! It’s a Party!

Surprise! It's a Party! Ammo attends a Surprise Party

Last weekend I attended a Surprise Birthday Party, well to be more accurate I hosted a Surprise Birthday Party for my MomMom. (above you can see me anxiously awaiting the arrival of our special guest with my party hat on)

Surprise! It's a Party! Ammo attends a Surprise Party

With so many guests in attendance I bet you’re thinking I was probably the life of the party (being the only dog that was invited and all). Now normally I would say you are correct, and to follow there would be lots of photos of me doing Birthday Party type things, only this time I was infatuated with one particular guest only.

Surprise! It's a Party! Ammo attends a Surprise Party

You see, my littlest cousin is about as close to the floor as you can get (at least for the humans)….so I knew that if I stuck to my cousin like glue that inevitably I would end up with some of that yummy party food in my belly.

Surprise! It's a Party! Ammo attends a Surprise Party

Surprise! It's a Party! Ammo attends a Surprise Party

Surprise! It's a Party! Ammo attends a Surprise Party

Yup, you better believe I snagged some carrots and maybe a few crackers too! And for those of you dogs out there that don’t like having children in your home….you haven’t lived until those short little people carry around food at dog height! BEST DAY EVER.

Does your dog like to snag food from children?Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Big Pet Friendly Kitchen Remodel Reveal

Now you may recall that way back in July of last year I embarked on a big endeavor to help my mom and dad redo our family kitchen. You see, it wasn’t very pretty to look at from the start…

Pet Friendly Kitchen Renovation via Ammo the Dachshund

Pet Friendly Kitchen Renovation via Ammo the Dachshund

Pet Friendly Kitchen Renovation via Ammo the Dachshund

Closed off and cramped, there wasn’t much room for activities in there, so starting in July my family decided to change all that!

Over months of hard work I helped dad work on demo, electrical, plumbing, painting, and drywall, and I even helped to install the brand-new cabinets.

Pet Friendly Kitchen Renovation via Ammo the Dachshund

Weekend Kitchen Renovation Update with Ammo the Dachshund

So while I can’t say the kitchen is 100% complete (is a DIY project ever complete?) as we still have a tile back splash to install, and a few last items to hang on the walls…..it’s done enough that I couldn’t wait to share the finished details with you (oh 8 months later!). So without further ado, here’s my brand- new kitchen!

Big Reveal Pet Friendly Kitchen Renovation with Ammo the Dachshund's Help

Big Reveal Pet Friendly Kitchen Renovation with Ammo the Dachshund's Help

Big Reveal Pet Friendly Kitchen Renovation with Ammo the Dachshund's Help

Big Reveal Pet Friendly Kitchen Renovation with Ammo the Dachshund's Help

Big Reveal Pet Friendly Kitchen Renovation with Ammo the Dachshund's Help

Big Reveal Pet Friendly Kitchen Renovation with Ammo the Dachshund's Help

Big Reveal Pet Friendly Kitchen Renovation with Ammo the Dachshund's Help

Big Reveal Pet Friendly Kitchen Renovation with Ammo the Dachshund's Help

Big Reveal Pet Friendly Kitchen Renovation with Ammo the Dachshund's Help

Big Reveal Pet Friendly Kitchen Renovation with Ammo the Dachshund's Help

Big Reveal Pet Friendly Kitchen Renovation with Ammo the Dachshund's Help

Big Reveal Pet Friendly Kitchen Renovation with Ammo the Dachshund's Help

Of course no kitchen would be complete without an ENTIRE CLOSET filled with all your dog’s gear (I’m pretty sure we all know who rules this household!)

Big Reveal Pet Friendly Kitchen Renovation with Ammo the Dachshund's Help

So what do you think? Did my dad not do a super job building my brand-new kitchen? With the exception to the cabinets, countertops & new wood flooring everything was DIY’d, and I’m pretty sure with all the trips to Lowes I made over the past few months that I’m basically an expert in construction now!

Working Weekend - Ammo the Dachshund gets a new Kitchen

Now I’ve got to hit the hardware store and pick out some tile for that backsplash! The work of a DIY Dachshund is never done!

What’s your favorite part about my new kitchen? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

January 2016 Monthly Recap

Well, I officially made it through the first month in 2016! Yay! I always enjoy looking back over the fun times I get to have, and January was no exception.

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And now it’s time for my January adventures…

Happy New Year // Ammo the Dachshund

I kicked things off in 2016 by looking at my year ahead, and making a little modification to my blogging schedule.

Ammo the Dachshund Spends Christmas with his Family

I recapped the wonderful Christmas I had with my family.

Thanksgiving Road Trip: Pet Friendly Shopping in Charleston

I shared my adventures shopping in Charleston, and even went in my very first grocery store!

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 10 with Ammo the Dachshund

I got my sleep on with the continuation of my sleeping series.

National Hat Day with Ammo the Dachshund

I celebrated National Hat Day with some pretty cool hats my mom made.

Ammo the Dachshund Reviews the Kibble Drop from Chewy.com

I tested out a new toy for smart dogs.

Thanksgiving Road Trip: Skim Boarding Dogs

I shared my adventures skim boarding on Folly Beach.

Impending Doom - Ammo prepares for the snowstorm

I got ready for impending doom as winter storm Jonas approached my area.

Naught Dog Caught on Camera with Vimtag + A Giveaway

I got caught on camera doing some naughty things! (which P.S. this blog post still has some time left for you to enter my super fun giveaway!)

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

I had a snow day at home after Winter Storm Jonas hit.

Winter Storm Jonas on the Farm with Ammo the Dachshund

I played with my ponies in the snow!

And now February is here, and I’m so excited to see what it shall bring! (secretly I’m hoping for more snow so that I can have a few more snow days). How about you, what are you looking forward to this February? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Winter Storm Jonas on the Farm

Winter Storm Jonas on the Farm with Ammo the Dachshund

My fun day in the snow after winter storm Jonas last weekend didn’t end after I helped my dad dig us out, because my ponies on the farm needed to be cared for too!

Winter Storm Jonas on the Farm with Ammo the Dachshund

So Trooper and I bundled up and got ready to help with all the farm chores!

Winter Storm Jonas on the Farm with Ammo the Dachshund

Once all my ponies were fed, and the stalls were mucked, it was time to have a little fun.

Winter Storm Jonas on the Farm with Ammo the Dachshund

And just like that we were off! (bet you can’t even spot me way up ahead of Trooper…he can never catch me!)

Winter Storm Jonas on the Farm with Ammo the Dachshund

Boomerang is always our first stop, because he’s ALWAYS up for a good time in the snow.

Winter Storm Jonas on the Farm with Ammo the Dachshund

His toothy grin pretty much says it all, and I’m pretty sure he wishes it was a snow day everyday.

Winter Storm Jonas on the Farm with Ammo the Dachshund

Winter Storm Jonas on the Farm with Ammo the Dachshund

Winter Storm Jonas on the Farm with Ammo the Dachshund

Yup, Boomer definitely knows how to have a good time in the snow!

Winter Storm Jonas on the Farm with Ammo the Dachshund

Winter Storm Jonas on the Farm with Ammo the Dachshund

Two can play at that game Boomer! Because I know how to have a good time in the snow too!

Winter Storm Jonas on the Farm with Ammo the Dachshund

Even my pal Minnow wanted to get in on the action.

Winter Storm Jonas on the Farm with Ammo the Dachshund

Winter Storm Jonas on the Farm with Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper did pretty well keeping up with Minnow despite the deep snow…

Winter Storm Jonas on the Farm with Ammo the Dachshund

….I of course tried my little heart out to keep up too, but lets face it, 26+ inches of snow is not exactly friendly to us short dogs. #shortdogproblems

Winter Storm Jonas on the Farm with Ammo the Dachshund

So I relegated myself to the spectators side of the fence to get a better view of the pony show.

Winter Storm Jonas on the Farm with Ammo the Dachshund

Winter Storm Jonas on the Farm with Ammo the Dachshund

And my pal Minnow did not disappoint! He put on a grand show for me in the snow.

Winter Storm Jonas on the Farm with Ammo the Dachshund

Overall it was a perfect snow day on the farm with my ponies. I can’t wait to do it again soon! Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog’s Fun Snow Day

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

When winter storm Jonas hit my area on Friday night I was ready for it! Although when I awoke the next day in the midst of the storm, I wasn’t quite prepared for having to make a trek to find a spot to pee!

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

Good thing mom was on hand to help me trek through the Blizzard in search of a spot!

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

Although, I may have gotten a bit distracted as to the purpose of this excursion! I spent most of the day on Saturday curled up inside waiting for the winds and snow to die down so I could actually go outside and play.

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

By Sunday the storm had ended, and we were left with 26+ inches of glorious snow and I was ready to go outside and play!

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

Dad thoughtfully shoveled me a potty area in the backyard, but as you know, I like to blaze my own trail!

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

 

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

I know there is a lot of dogs out there that don’t like the cold, wet snow to touch their paws, but I’m not one of them! I love to explore in the snow, and mom and dad end up having to make me come inside because I’ll stay out there until I’m shivering.

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

Check out the fun video below of me enjoying my snow day….

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

Eventually I had to help dad clear the driveway, as were were pretty much snowed in at that point.

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

It’s a good thing I’m not very good at holding a shovel, because clearing the driveway was hard work!

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

By mid-day Dad had cleared just enough that we could get out for a walk.

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

So I took the opportunity to visit the neighborhood kids who were having a blast “attempting” to sled in the deep snow.

Stay tuned on Friday for the continuation of my snow day adventures, where I got to play with my ponies on the farm!

Does your dog enjoy playing in the snow?Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Naughty Dog Caught on Camera with Vimtag + A Giveaway

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A Wireless Camera to Monitor your Pet + A Giveaway

You might recall that this funny looking device, the Vimtag Wireless Video Monitor System, showed up at my house a month or so ago. Well, ever since it’s arrival I’ve found myself getting into a little more trouble than usual.

You see, this camera allows my mom to check up on me from her smart phone any time she wants, and lets just say that there were a few things I was hoping she wouldn’t find out about….

Naught Dog Caught on Camera with Vimtag + A Giveaway

Naught Dog Caught on Camera with Vimtag + A Giveaway

I tried to deny my involvement in both of these incidents, but darn it, if that Vimtag camera didn’t totally rat me out…

Naught Dog Caught on Camera with Vimtag + A Giveaway

Naught Dog Caught on Camera with Vimtag + A Giveaway

…time stamped and all!

Read all about my adventures with Vimtag, and the array of uses my mom has found for this wireless video monitor. You can snag your own Vimtag Wireless Video Monitoring Camera from Amazon to catch your own naughty dog in the act! (and I am not responsible for any dogs that get in trouble!)

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A Wireless Camera to Monitor your Pet + A Giveaway

TWO WINNERS WILL A VIMTAG WIRELESS SECURITY CAMERA!

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P.S. While it’s not to say that I’m always a perfect angel, these “caught on camera” scenes are dramatizations all in the name of good fun! (Although I won’t say I’ve never been caught doing something I shouldn’t!)
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