Birthday Goodies

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Chewy.com and includes some affiliate links.

Ammo's 6th Birthday // Ammo the Dachshund

As you know on Sunday I celebrated my 6th Birthday by attending the Yuengling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races. Well when I go home later that day I got to do my very favorite part of Birthdays…..opening my presents!

Ammo's 6th Birthday // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m such a lucky dog to have so many presents to open, some from my mom and dad and some from some very sweet businesses!

Ammo's 6th Birthday // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m pretty much an expert at unwrapping gifts……my skills even landed me in a google commercial a few christmases ago! Check out how fast I am at unwrapping my gifts in the video below.

Ammo's 6th Birthday // Ammo the Dachshund

So just what did I score? Well mom and dad got me this handy Love Thy Beast Tote (that is plenty big enough for a 20lb dachshund like me), an Emergency First Aid Kit for the car, and this Indestructible Dog Toy (we’ll see how long it lasts with my choppers).

My friends at Mattie & Margot also sent me some spiffy new collars that are perfect for fall and my pals over at Chewy.com sent me a package of Grandma Lucy’s Organic Blueberry Treats.

Ammo's 6th Birthday // Ammo the Dachshund

Grandma Lucy’s Treats smelled delicious and even looked like cute little teddy grahams. Full disclosure here, my dad thought they smelled so good that he tried them himself – and considering the ingredients are human grade, and made with no By-Products, no artificial sweeteners, colors or flavors, I’m not surprised that he found them very tasty.

But sorry dad, I don’t plan on sharing – you’ll just have to snag your own from Chewy.com.

Ammo's 6th Birthday // Ammo the Dachshund

My new friends over at My Fabulous Puppy also sent me one of their handmade sweaters. It’s cute and snuggly and perfect for fall!

So thanks to everyone who made my Birthday extra special – I can’t believe I have to wait another whole YEAR before I can celebrate again!

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

What to Pack when Camping with your Dog in the Mountains

Last year I shared a collection of what I packed for a summer camping trip to the beach with my pal Shilah the Husky.  Well this year I’m back to share my new packing list for a camping trip to the mountains that I’m taking with Shilah this upcoming weekend!

Dog Friendly Camping in Cape May // Ammo the Dachshund

While I tend to pack a lot of the same things each time I head on a camping trip – there are a few things extra that I throw in when headed to the mountains (where I plan to do some hiking and water-related activities).

So here’s a list of a few of the things I plan to pack this weekend:

What to pack when camping with your dog in the mountains / Ammo the Dachshund

Ammo’s must-have Mountain Camping Gear:

I’m very much looking forward to doing a bit of this soon….

So what do you think? Anything I’m forgetting to pack?Ammo the Dachshund

Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post, but some links do contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

What to Pack when you go Summer Camping with your Dog

One of my favorite summertime adventures with my family is to go camping, and as luck would have it this weekend I did just that! You may have caught a glimpse of my outdoor activities this weekend on Instagram and Facebook, and while I promise a full recap of all my camping related fun, today I’d thought I’d share how I pack for a camping trip.

What to pack when Camping with your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

What to pack when Camping with your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Ammo’s Must Have Summer Camping Gear:

The key to summer camping with your four-legged companion is to make sure you bring plenty of items to keep them cool in the heat. During the day you can also choose camping activities that involve water (like swimming, kayaking, or boating) or shade (like hiking in the woods or geocaching). And when in doubt, wait for a cooler month to go on a camping adventure.

What to pack when Camping with your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Happy Camping! Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Pet First Aid Kits

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! Ammo the Dachshund