Methods to Keep your Dog’s Teeth Clean

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Ammo

Disclaimer: this post is brought to you by Chewy.com and contains affiliate links.

As you may or may not know, this month is National Pet Dental Health Month. And if you’ve been reading my blog for a while now, then you might also know a few months ago I jumped back on the “teeth brushing” bandwagon and started trying to maintain my pearly whites a bit better.

Clean Teeth // Ammo the Dachshund

While I still continue to use the Tropiclean Gel on my teeth each night before bed, I’ve also added some new tools to my dental regime.

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

My friends over at Chewy.com sent me this Nylabone DuraChew Dental Dino Toy and my mom picked me up a Pet Dental Scraper (thanks to a recommendation from my Facebook friend, Alex).

Clean Teeth // Ammo the Dachshund

Now incase you may have forgotten, before I even started on my teeth cleaning regime, my teeth looked like this. And even after getting into the habit of brushing regularly I was still left with some plaque on my teeth.

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

So to aid in keeping my teeth clean I decided to break open my new Nylabone.

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

Now I’ve always been a lover of Nylabones, and this Dino chew is no different. The little bumps are super fun to chew on, and as a bonus mom says they help to clean my teeth and freshen my breath!

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

You can fetch your own Nylabone Dino Dental Chew from Chewy.com – and it’s on SALE now for just $3.99!

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

So on top of using my new Nylabone, I also started using this Pet Dental Scraper to scrape the plaque off my teeth. Now I must admit upon first inspection it looked pretty scary.

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

But my mom waited until I was extra sleepy on the couch one evening to test it out.

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

Each night my mom has been working on my teeth in little bits to scrape off the plaque while I’m tired, and you know what, it’s not so bad.

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

And while I still have a ways to go to remove all the plaque, even after just one time, my teeth look a whole lot better!

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

If you want to use a Pet Dental Scraper on your pet, here’s what I’d recommend:

Only try on dogs that are relatively calm and not fazed by being “examined”
Start with just playing around with your dog’s lips and teeth without the tool to get them used to having their mouth examined
Use the dental scraper when your dog is in a relaxed state
Use one hand to hold your dog’s mouth steady incase they pull away quickly
Apply the dental scraper in small doses to your dog’s teeth and don’t overdo it. Gradually increase the time you use it as your dog gets comfortable with it

What sort of things do you do to keep your pet’s teeth clean?

Disclaimer: This post is brought to you by Chewy.com, but all opinions are my own. Be advised that the best way to get a full dental cleaning for your pet is to contact a licensed veterinarian – and these are just my own personal experiences with pet dental cleaning, and I am in no way an expert. Use the pet dental scraper on your pet at your own risk.

Dachshund Life Struggle

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Ammo

If you follow along with me on Facebook or Instagram, then likely you may have already seen my most recent endeavor, the Dachshund Life Struggle.

Now you might be wondering, what exactly is a Dachshund Life Struggle? Well my friend, simply put – it’s all the things that make being a Dachshund so-dang-hard. The struggle is real my friends, and in order to bring awareness to all the very very hard things us dachshunds have to deal with on a daily basis I’ve started compiling a list.

So without further ado, here’s my list so far….but don’t worry, there are many many more things to add to it!

So as you can see, being a Dachshund is definitely not easy!

Keep following along with me in Instagram and Facebook to see more #dachshundlifestruggle and if you’ve got a struggle to add be sure to let me know!

P.S. Don’t forget to share my struggles with all your friends…..we have to spread the word about how hard it is to be a dachshund these days!

Friday Fetch: Gifts for your Valentine

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Ammo

Did you know that Valentine’s Day is almost here? That’s right, it’s just a short week away! So if you’re still in need of something for your sweetheart I’ve rounded up a few LOVE-ly things from my online shop that are perfect to gift to someone special this year. Check them out below….

New in the Shop! Graphic Dachshund Prints! via Ammo the Dachshund // Flying Hero

Flying Hero Etsy Shop // Ammo the Dachshund

Check out these goodies and more in my Etsy Shop, Flying Hero.

Paws Jawz Review & Giveaway

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Ammo

Disclaimer: This post and giveaway is brought to you by Paws Jawz.

Paws Jaws Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

It’s that time of year here in Pennsylvania where we get lots of snow and ice – sometimes enough to warrant a need for us dogs to wear boots. Many times I reach for my (affiliate) Pawz Boots in these occasions because they are one of the few boots that will stay on funny shaped dachshund feet.

Paws Jaws Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Pawz Boots are made of an all natural rubber material (which feels and acts a lot like a latex balloon) and comes in a variety of sizes to fit all dogs. I wear a size small, but some of the true mini dachshunds (I’m a bit bigger weighing 20 lbs) might fit better in a smaller size.

Now there are lots of reasons that I like Pawz Boots, (reusable, disposable, inexpensive, they stay on), but there is one major drawback that I don’t like about them…..they’re a pain in the butt to put on!

Paws Jaws Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

That’s where Paws Jawz comes in! This handy contraption is designed to make putting on Pawz Boots easier and faster. Which when you’re a busy dog like me, you can’t be bothered to wait around while your parents try to finagle small rubber booties onto your feet.

Check out the video below of me testing out the Paws Jawz for the very first time:

The folks at Paws Jawz seem to have a much better technique for putting on the boots than my mom does (she may need a bit more practice – as it was her first time!), check out how they do it in their video:

Paws Jaws Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Overall I liked the Paws Jawz product, like I said before….anything to get me off on another adventure sooner is a winner in my book! You can fetch your own Paws Jawz starting at $10.99.

As a bonus you can use code Ammo1 for $1.00 off your order!

And now for the best part….

Paws Jaws Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

THREE LUCKY WINNERS WILL WIN A PAWS JAWZ IN THEIR DOG’S SIZE!

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 2/10/15 12AM EST. Open to US & CANADA Residents Only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Disclosure: This a sponsored post by Paws Jawz, all opinions are my own.

Friday Fetch: Pretty Rope Dog Leashes

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Ammo

I may be a male, but I can still appreciate the softer side of dog accessories. So when I stumbled across these lovely handmade rope leashes from Chapman at Sea – I could totally picture my future doxie girlfriend going out for a walk in one of these lovely leashes. And she would definitely look just like the lovely lady below….and I may need to borrow the leash on occasion, because dudes can look stylish too!

Friday Fetch: Pretty Rope Dog Leashes // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch these nautical leashes from Chapman at Sea.

Disclosure: this is not a sponsored post, nor do I own any of these products. Just simply wanted to share my latest find!

Why Socks are the Best Dog Toys

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Ammo

Dogs Love to Wrestle with Socks // Ammo the Dachshund

Stinky sock + two best friends = dog heaven.

Dogs Love to Wrestle with Socks // Ammo the Dachshund

All the fancy dog toys in the world just can’t compare to one stinky sock (that Trooper pulled out of the laundry basket for us to play with – he’s the best).

Dogs Love to Wrestle with Socks // Ammo the Dachshund

You might think it’s weird, and strange – but it totally makes our tails wag.

Dogs Love to Wrestle with Socks // Ammo the Dachshund

So next time you find yourself without your sock’s mate you’ll know exactly where to look for it…..

Dogs Love to Wrestle with Socks // Ammo the Dachshund

…stuffed underneath your dog’s bed, or hidden inside his toy box – there’s nothing better than discovering an old stinky stock you stashed for later!

How to Make a Snow Day Even Better

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Ammo

Disclaimer: This post is brought to you by Barkbox, but all opinions are my own.

Adventures in the Snow with Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I love a good snow day.

A video posted by Kyley, Ammo + Painting Ponies (@kyleydiluigi) on Jan 25, 2015 at 8:53pm PST

There is just something so fun about running around in all that white stuff – wind in your ears, best friend by your side.

Adventures in the Snow with Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

Truth be told though, as much as I love romping in the snow with my best friend, things can sometimes get a bit chilly (no matter how many winter coats I have on).

Adventures in the Snow with Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

But, the quickest way to cure the winter-time chills is to find a good scent to keep you distracted from your freezing behind!

Adventures in the Snow with Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

And lucky for me, just the other day my newest scent trail let me to these new winter friends.

Adventures in the Snow with Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

Because my January Barkbox has arrived!

Adventures in the Snow with Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

Now honestly, the quickest way to warm up a chilly pup is with a Barkbox subscription!

Adventures in the Snow with Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

Within a few seconds I quickly forgot how cold my toes were and there was only one thing on my mind…

Adventures in the Snow with Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

…..”how am I going to open this?”

Adventures in the Snow with Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

If you want to help your pup warm up this winter too you can snag a Barkbox subscription at 10% off with code AMMO5

Everyone’s a little toastier when goodies like these arrive right to your door!

Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Barkbox, but all opinions are entirely my own.

10 Winter Coats that Fit Dachshunds

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Ammo

A few months ago I shared a collection of fall sweaters that were designed to fit my fellow dachshund friends. Well now that the colder weather has set in I thought it would be fun to share my recommendations for winter coats too!

So here is my collection of 10 Winter Coats that Fit Dachshunds – some of which I’ve tried and tested, and a few that seem to fit the bill for all those short legged/long backed doxies out there!

1. Voyagers K9 Apparel Winter Dog Coat

ammo the dachshund k9 voyagers coat

One of my go-to coats every winter is my Voyagers K9 Winter Coat. I’ve owned this coat since 2011 – and it’s held up fabulously over the years. It’s great on the farm, and the added hood is fabulous at keeping my ears warm. Not to mention I look oh-so-stylish when wearing it! You can fetch your own from Voyagers K9.

2. Noodle and Friends

Trendy Coats to Keep your Dachshund Warm // Noodle & Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

Over the years I’ve owned many Noodle and Friends Coats. Designed with the long bodied dogs in mind they also feature extra chest protection (great for when you’re low to the ground) and one of my favorite features – a built in d-ring so you don’t have to wear a harness too! Check out the entire line of dog coats from Noodle and Friends.

3. Teckelklub

10 Winter Coats that Fit Dachshunds

While I’ve never had the chance to try one of these TeckelKlub Coats, they do look exceptionally warm! These coats come in a variety of sizes to fit many dogs, and have a variety of lengths to accommodate the dachshund’s long bodies! You can even get them embroidered with your dog’s name! I’ve heard from several of my fans that this company makes some great coats. You can fetch one of these coats from TeckelKlub.

4. Hurtta

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

After winning a photo contest I got the chance to test out one of these Hurtta Summit Parka’s, and it’s an awesome winter coat that’s exceptionally warm. I love that they have openings for harnesses, and the added draw strings on the back makes it so you can adjust them to fit any length dog, even dachshunds! Fetch your own from Hurtta.

5. Ruffwear

Ruffwear Climate Changer // Ammo the Dachshund

I’ve owned the Ruffwear Climate Changer for quite some time now. And I have to say it is one of the warmest coats I’ve ever owned. Now while it’s not specifically designed for dachshunds, these coats are actually very long in the body and seem to fit my unique build like a glove. The only issue I had with the Climate Changer is that sometimes my legs got caught inside the sleeves (since they are a little extra long) – but mom fixed this issue for me by hemming them up some. But Ruffwear does make several winter coat designs that don’t have sleeves, which would likely be a little more conducive to short legged dachshunds without the need to do some hemming. You can fetch this coat and more from Ruffwear (*contains affiliate links)

6. Foggy Mountain Dog Coats

Foggy Mountain Dachshund Coat // Ammo the Dachshund

These horse blanket style dachshund coats are designed to fit the shorter leg breeds. While I haven’t tried this brand personally, I did used to own a blanket style coat when I was a puppy that fit me very well. You can fetch the Foggy Mountain Dachshund Coat from True Fit Dog Coats.

7. Lupo & Olimp Co.

Lupo and Olimp Fleece Dog Coats & Home Accessories + A Giveaway

These handmade fleece coats from Lupo & Olimp are exceptionally soft and warm. They are by far the thickest and warmest fleece jackets I have ever warm, and are great for layering on really cold days on the farm. The best part is they are handmade to fit your own dog! You can fetch them in a variety of colors from Lupo & Olimp Co. on Etsy.

8. Pepper Pet Wear

Custom Fit Dog Clothing from Pepper Petwear + A Giveaway

The folks at Pepper Pet Wear make a variety of winter coats – all of which can be custom made to fit your dog – dachshunds included! I’m always a big fan of coats that have added protection under the belly, and these definitely do that! Read my full review on the Pepper Pet Wear Coats. You can check out these custom pet coats from Pepper Pet Wear on Etsy.

9. Dachshund Delights

10 Winter Coats that Fit Dachshunds

While I’ve never warm one, Dachshund Delights makes a whole line of custom coats for Dachshunds. From fleece, to hardier winter wear they have it all, including coats with built in harnesses. You can fetch one of these winter coats from Dachshund Delights.

10. DJANGO Reversible Puffer Vest*

(*Ammo received compensation from DJANGO in exchange for an honest review of their Puffer Reversible Dog Coat)

Django Puffer Jacket

Ok seriously, every dog needs a puffer vest – it’s just so stylish! My friends at DJANGO sent me this one in sage green, and I totally love that it’s reversible to a fun red plaid color. They come in a variety of sizes and I love that they fit us deep chested dogs perfectly. They also have the much coveted (in my opinion) hole in the back for a leash attachment. You can fetch one from DJANGO.* Use Discount code AMMO15 for 15% off DJANGO’s Puffer Reversible Dog Coat (1 use per customer)

To see a list of all the dog gear I’ve tested and love make sure you check out my favorite dog gear list!

So there you have it, my fun collection of winter coats designed to keep your Dachshund warm! Have any to add? Post your suggestions in the comments below!

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How to Remove Stubborn Pet Stains

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Ammo

Disclaimer: This post is brought to you by Chewy.com

Natural Pet Carpet Cleaner // Ammo the Dachshund

Recently my friends over at Chewy.com sent me a bottle of this Nature’s Miracle Stain & Odor Remover.

Now, first off, I don’t consider myself a “mess maker” – as I am fully house trained and haven’t had an “accident” since I was just a wee pup.

Natural Pet Carpet Cleaner // Ammo the Dachshund

But then mom reminded me that our house does contain a few of my oops messes. Because lets be honest….

Natural Pet Carpet Cleaner // Ammo the Dachshund

image via google image search.

So okay, maybe I do leave my share fair of stains around the house, after all I am a farm dog with access to lots of “yummy” goodies. I’ve also gotten quite good at aiming for the carpets as well, so perhaps I do have a use for this stain and odor remover.

Natural Pet Carpet Cleaner // Ammo the Dachshund

So I sniffed out some Key Benefits of Nature’s Miracle:

Suitable for carpet, floors, or any hard surface
Neutralizes organic odors and removes stains
Quick drying
No rinsing necessary

Natural Pet Carpet Cleaner // Ammo the Dachshund

Ingredients in Nature’s Miracle include:

Water
Nature’s Bio-Enzymatic Blend
Oxygen Boosters
Surfactant
Isopropyl Alcohol
Natural Citrus Scent

Natural Pet Carpet Cleaner // Ammo the Dachshund

It’s also safe for use around children and pets. So just how did it stack up to my icky stain….

Natural Pet Carpet Cleaner // Ammo the Dachshund

Couldn’t even detect it!

Natural Pet Carpet Cleaner // Ammo the Dachshund

Phew! I’m totally out of the dog house thanks to Nature’s Miracle. Thank goodness I now have a bottle on hand for those “just incase” moments.

You can fetch your own Nature’s Miracle Stain & Odor Remover from Chewy.com

Disclosure: I received a product from Chewy.com in exchange for a review, but all opinions are entirely my own.

Dachshund Attempts to Fly Plane

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Ammo