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March 2014 Monthly Recap
Before we get to the recap of all the exciting adventures I’ve been on in March, I wanted to give a shoutout to my special sponsors! Thanks to them I’m able to bring you exciting posts, so make sure you give them some love and check out what great products they carry!
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One more thing before I get to my monthly recap, because it’s oh-so-exciting! Have you heard about the World’s First Laptop for Dogs from Toshiba?
Seriously, it’s about time! Do you know how hard it is to type on a standard keyboard with these paws? With a built in doggie cam and bark-to-text software I’m totally moving this to the top of my wish list! You can find out more about the incredible PetBook K9 from Toshiba.
Ok so now onto my exciting March Adventures…..
I introduced everyone to Charlie Be Good, and gave away some adorable designer bow ties!
I shared some photos from the National Pet Expo as well as the fun I had watching the Oscars with host Ellen this year – and can you believe it, more snow photos!
I shared a Throwback Thursday video of how I can totally entertain myself when there isn’t anyone there to play fetch with me!
I modeled my new Mattie & Margot Ombre Collar and even gave a few away!
I shared that I will be performing at the Spring Doxie Fest this April, and also posted a video of my latest trick!
I went on a fun road trip in my home state of Pennsylvania where I did a little hiking, shopping, and exploring!
I shared a Throwback Thursday video of why I enjoy when my ponies start to shed their winter coats!
I took a bath with some Dogtails Shampoo and gave away a bottle too!
I shared the new pet seat that I got for the car…..did you know it’s even heated!
I shared some pictures of me working extra hard at the shop.
I shared my love of the springtime mud in a great Throwback Thursday video.
I shared some Nutrisource Lamb treats with a bear friend, and even gave away some great products from Chewy.com.
I had a lovely breakfast thanks to my friends at Barkbox.
I shared my newest addition to my online shop, these cute dachshund graphic prints drawn by my mom – that come in a variety of colors and patterns.
I shared a Throwback Thursday video of my very first airplane ride.
I tested out a PawCheck at-home wellness kit, and you can still enter to win one for your pet!
Wow, that was some March! Exciting as it was, I can’t wait to kick off April. Speaking of April, how did you guys enjoy my little April Fools Day Joke? That’s right, the Toshiba Petbook I mentioned at the beginning of this post was a clever little April Fools Day joke thought up by the funny folks at Toshiba. I thought it was just too hilarious not to share (although I secretly did wish it was real). If you click on an of the “learn more” buttons at the bottom of their page you can see their little ruse!
Happy April Fools Day! Did I fool you?
PawCheck At-Home Pet Wellness Kits Review & Giveaway
Disclaimer: This product review & giveaway is sponsored by PawCheck.
Most who know me know that I’m a big advocate for healthy pet living. Whether you are human or canine, it’s important to maintain a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and keep up with your preventative health care. So when I heard about the PawCheck At-Home Pet Wellness Kits for Dogs and Cats from Access Animal Wellness LLC I thought it was a great way to keep us pets in tip-top shape!
PawCheck sent met one of their at-home Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) test kits and this handy P-Scoop (to make pet urine collection a little simpler and a lot less messy).
To get started I strapped on my raincoat and bow tie (because when you test your urine you have to look fashionable) and headed outside to pee.
Using the P-Scoop was simple and mess free. The wand is even adjustable in length making it easy to slide under you pup to collect a sample. Now if you’ve ever had to get urine from your dog before you know how messy and hard it can be. When I was a pup mom had to get some for my vet and she followed me around for a good hour with a tiny plastic tray trying not to startle me by sliding it underneath me…..not the most ideal way to do it!
Then all you have to do is dip the test device into the urine sample for 10 seconds and await your results.
Don’t worry, I made the process a bit more glamourous by wearing my cute sweater and bow tie. You’re welcome.
After replacing the cap and letting it sit on a flat surface for 2 minutes you are ready to read the results. Then using the handy color chart you can match the colors on your testing wand. And good news guys, I don’t have a UTI! Yay!
The PawCheck test kits aren’t just for testing for Urinary Tract Infections, they also carry a Diabetes and Kidney Failure test as well as a General Wellness Test that covers all three for both dogs and cats.
I feel like these would be great for pet parents that have animals that have frequent UTI’s, pets that are difficult to take to the vet unless absolutely necessary (cats or animals that are fearful), and older pets. Testing early could save you costly vet bills and possibly even save your pet’s life. (oh and don’t worry, there are easier methods to collect your cat’s urine)
Check out the video of my PawCheck testing adventure:
Some signs you may need to test your pet for a UTI include:
- Frequent Urination
- Straining or crying out in pain when trying to pass urine
- Inappropriate urination in places that are not customary
- Strong urine odor
- Vomiting
Signs you should test your pet for Diabetes:
- Sudden weight loss or gain
- Excessive drinking and urination
- General fatigue
Signs you might need to test your pet for Kidney Failure:
- Increased water consumption
- Increased urination
- Weight loss
- Depression
And now for the best part….
THREE Lucky WINNERS will WIN a PawCheck Diabetes Test Kit and P-Scoop from Access Animal Wellness
Here’s HOW TO WIN:
For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. We only use the information you provide to contact the winners and we never share it – so not to worry. Winners will be chosen at random and you will be contacted via e-mail to claim your prize. All the winners will also be announced on this blog post once the giveaway ends on 4/7/14 12AM EST. Open to USA residents only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!
Don’t forget, to enter my Chewy.com Giveaway!
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by PawCheck, but all opinions are my own.
Friday Fetch: Sebastian & Co Leather Collars
Maybe it’s because I’m a “horse dog”, but I totally love a good leather collar (despite the fact that I don’t actually own one), so when I came across Sebastian & Co. I was totally loving their collection of leather accessories for horse and hound!
Sebastian & Co. is a Canadian company that offers superior grade Canine & Equine leather accessories for your loyal companions. Their focus has always been to design and craft the highest quality bridle leather collars and bridlework without compromising style and comfort. All their products are made with the highest grade of bridle leather with the finest fittings.
You can fetch your own quality leather collar from Sebastian & Co. starting at $30.
Disclosure: This post was not paid for or sponsored by Sebastian & Co. I do not own any of their products, but just wanted to share my latest find!
Throwback Thursday: Dachshund Flight
A couple of years ago I took to the air (just like Snoopy only not quite as dramatic) and went for my first single engine plane ride! I had a blast looking at everything below turn into tiny little specs….just like ants….or rodents to be hunted!
I can’t wait for my next plane ride! Has your dog ever flown before?
You can read all about my plane ride in 2012 and how I took to air with ease!
New in the Shop! Graphic Dachshund Prints
Over the past several months I’ve been helping my mom design our very own set of adorable dachshund prints for my shop. With yours truly as the muse we are finally able to introduce 6 sweet prints that are now available for purchase!
Available matted or unmatted these prints come as a Black and Tan Dachshund or Red Dachshund with 3 different background patterns to choose from.
Each one was completely hand-drawn by my mom on her tablet and has been professionally printed on a petite 4″x4″ size – most appropriate considering us dachshunds are short and sweet.
So if you’re looking to add something happy to your walls this spring you can check out these Graphic Dachshund prints in my Etsy Shop starting at $10!
And as an added bonus, you can use code FREESHIP to get Free Shipping on all domestic orders! Yay!
Breakfast with Barkbox
Disclaimer: This review is sponsored by Barkbox.
Last week my March Barkbox arrived in the mail with the idea to get your day started off right!
Inspired by a good, old-fashioned breakfast my box was packed full of goodies to jump start my morning!
Goodies like these Organic Breakfast Dog Biscuits from Wagatha’s. Made in Vermont with organic, human-grade ingredients, these biscuits are wheat-free and lactose-free!
Or the ever popular 100% beef bladder Barkworthies, which I gobbled up seconds after mom took this photo.
And who doesn’t love a little rabbit in their bowl? These Hare of the Dog Rabbit treats are healthy and wheat-free.
And the icing on the cake in my bowl, Aussie Naturals leather egg and bacon toys. Sadly they don’t taste like their counterparts, but they do squeak and I had a blast tearing them apart!
So if you want to start your pup’s day out right too you can snag a Barkbox subscription and have goodies like these delivered to your front door every month.
And don’t worry, you don’t have to share if you don’t want to – because I definitely don’t plan to!
You can fetch your own BarkBox starting at $19 a month. Save $5 on your BarkBox subscription if you use code AMMO5!
Disclosure: I received a Barkbox in exchange for a review, but all opinions are entirely my own!
NutriSource Lamb Soft Dog Treats Review & Giveaway
Disclaimer: This product review & giveaway is sponsored by Chewy.
When my friends over at Chewy.com sent me a package of these Nutrisource Soft & Tender Lamb Dog Treats, I knew it was just the thing to bring with me on my weekend road trip to the mountains.
Nutrisource soft & tender treats are made in the USA with real lamb and added vitamins and minerals. They contain only natural ingredients and have no wheat, no soy and no artificial colors!
They also contain a trusted source of L-Carnitine which is an amino acid. It helps your pet naturally burn fat and promotes loss of body weight and healthy weight maintenance.
So when I met my new bear friend in Dushure, PA – I decided to share the bounty since it looked like he had put on a few extra winter pounds himself!
My “sharing” didn’t last long because who am I kidding, these treats were too yummy not to enjoy myself!
You can fetch your own Nutrisource Soft & Tender Treats from Chewy.com for about $3 a bag!
And now you have a chance to win some super goodies from Chewy.com! Enter Below!
Disclosure: I received a bag of treats from Chewy.com in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own!
Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Dogtails Shampoo Giveaway!
Friday Fetch: Dog Rocks
I spotted these Dog Rocks recently and thought they were quite an interesting product. They are a 100% natural prevention & cure to canine lawn urine burn patches. They are safe for all breeds of dogs and any other pet you share your household with. Dog Rocks were discovered in Australia by an Aboriginal gardener in the 1990s and the product has since been tried, tested, launched & sold into pet, vet and garden centre markets worldwide.
Simply place the rocks in your dog’s water bowl and it helps keep the impurities out so your lawn stays nice and green!
You can fetch your own dog rocks for about $16.
Disclosure: This post was not paid for or sponsored by dog rocks, and I have never tried this product myself. Just wanted to share my latest find!
P.S. I’ve been nominated as Best Pet Blog of 2014! And if you have a second and don’t mind voting for me I’d be forever grateful! You can vote once per email! Just click this link and then scroll down to the Best Pet Blog section, check off the grey circle under Ammothedachshund.com, and scroll to the bottom to enter your email. Thanks for voting!
Throwback Thursday: Spring Mud
With today being the official first day of Spring I thought it would be appropriate to share a throwback video of me getting as dirty as possible on the farm. You know, in honor of all the springtime mud thats here!
It’s not Spring unless you get dirty!
What kind of dirt does your dog track in this time of year?