How to Get Your Dog to Eat their Vegetables

As dogs, we’re designed to be meat eaters, but did you know that adding vegetables to your dog’s diet can help them in many ways?

How to get your dog to eat Vegetables // Ammo the Dachshund

My mom’s favorite pet nutritionist, Rodney Habib, has lots of great information on why it’s important to add fresh vegetables to your dog’s daily diet. With the simple addition of veggies to your pet’s food, you could help prevent cancer! Now that’s pretty cool.

Lucky for me, I’m actually a vegetable lover, but many dogs out there hate them.

How to get your dog to eat Vegetables // Ammo the Dachshund

Not to worry, today I’m going to share with you one of my mom’s favorite recipes for getting picky dogs (like my pal Trooper) to eat their vegetables.

*this is not a sponsored post, but does contain some affiliate links

How to get your dog to eat Vegetables // Ammo the Dachshund

Here’s what you’ll need:

How to get your dog to eat Vegetables // Ammo the Dachshund

Add a small amount of The Honest Kitchen to a bowl and add water as per the specifications on the package. The sample packs are great for making about 3 – 4 stuffed toys.

How to get your dog to eat Vegetables // Ammo the Dachshund

Add some fresh vegetables to the bowl, broccoli is great diced up into smaller pieces.

How to get your dog to eat Vegetables // Ammo the Dachshund

Then stuff a few mini carrots into your toys. These are great at making it harder for your dog to get the treats out quickly.

How to get your dog to eat Vegetables // Ammo the Dachshund

Fill the rest of the toy with your vegetable mixture until nearly full.

How to get your dog to eat Vegetables // Ammo the Dachshund

Finish off with a dab of peanut butter to really get your dog interested.

How to get your dog to eat Vegetables // Ammo the Dachshund

You can then either feed these veggie treats immediately to your dog, or even stick them in the freezer to give to them later (no need to thaw first).

How to get your dog to eat Vegetables // Ammo the Dachshund

Every night when my parent’s eat dinner I get my own special vegetable treat inside my crate. My parents are happy knowing I’m getting a healthy dose of veggies, and I’m happy because it tastes oh-so-good!

How to get your dog to eat Vegetables // Ammo the Dachshund

Not sure what vegetables to feed your dog? Check out this handy list for some ideas.

Do you feed your pet fresh vegetables on a daily basis?Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

When Dogs & Cats Play

Disclaimer: This post is brought to you by Chewy. All opinions are my own, and I only share products that I think you will love!

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

My pals over at Chewy.com recently sent me some fun new products to test out. The KONG Active Cat Play Mat and these Free RangerĀ no stink Bully Stix!

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

The Bully Stixs were AWESOME, but honestly, I couldn’t see what the big fuss was about the Play Mat was.

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

But then mom pulled out a bottle of this Kitty Kush Catnip* that we picked up at BlogPaws and sprinkled a little bit on the activity mat.

*affiliate link

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

Out of nowhere my pal Spider the Kitty showed up and was all about the Kong Play Mat!

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

It didn’t take Spider long to kick me off the mat as she rolled, crinkled (it has this fun crinkle sound just like a plastic water bottle), and scratched around on it.

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

Spider was looking like she was having so much fun with the play mat that Trooper and I were a bit concerned we were missing out on something really fun.

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

That’s ok though, because Spider may have had her play mat, but Trooper and I had Bully Stixs! And with these awesome benefits:

  • Grain-free chews
  • Low odor for indoor chewing
  • Health and safe alternative to rawhide
  • Naturally supports dental health
  • Free range, grass fed beef
  • Gental on the tummy
  • No artificial preservatives, flavors or colors
  • No corn, wheat, soy or rice

…mom felt good about letting us snack on them whenever we wanted!

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

And snack we did!

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

Sorry Spider, you won’t share your play mat, and we won’t share our Bully Stix! Agree to disagree…..or whatever the saying should be here!

If you want to snatch up some of these goodies and more fun stuff for your favorite pet, be sure to check out Chewy.com. They’re one of our favorite retailers for all things pets! And plus you can get FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $49! (make sure you tell them Ammo sent you!)Ā Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Never too Tired to Play

Disclaimer: this post if brought to you by Chewy.com, but all opinions are my own and I only share products I think my readers will love!

The Dog Toy Your Dog Won't be too tired to play with! via Ammo the Dachshund

My friends over at Chewy.com recently sent me a new toy. The KONG Squeezz Ball with Handle Dog Toy not only squeaks, but it’s perfect for tugging too! And even though it was well past my bed time….there was no way I was going to pass up the opportunity to take it for a spin.

Too tired to stand, but NEVER too tired to play with a new toy! How about your dog?

You can fetch the KONG Squeezz Ball with Handle Dog Toy from Chewy.com on sale for about $8!Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

10 Tough Toys for Dogs

ammo the dachshunds 12 days of christmas

If you didn’t know already, I’m the kind of dog that can destroy the average toy in mere minutes. No make that seconds! Stuffed toys are totally my jam, and I love pulling off eyes, ripping tails, and putting a pile of cotton all over the floor. So needless to say I don’t get those kinds of toys very often. You can even check out a post I did last year about all the toys that have made it into my “toy graveyard” – as even sometimes the tough ones eventually do.

Toy Graveyard // Ammo the Dachshund

Now being that I’m such a tough chewerĀ – I’ve learned over the years which toys seem to hold up much better to my tough chewing ways.

So here’s my list of 10 Tough Toys for all the tough dogs out there! (contains some affiliate links)

1. Benebone

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

This tough chew toy is one of my all-time favorites. It comes in two different sizes with flavors of bacon, chicken, and peanut butter. If your dog loves to chew they’ll love the Benebone. Note that is does wear down over time, and will eventually need replacing.

2. Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Raspberry

Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Raspberry // Tough Toys for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Planet Dog makes lots of great toys that are strong enough for tough chewers like me, but one of my favorites is this Raspberry. It’s the perfect size for me and it’s especially good when my mom fills it up with a little peanut butter. This size lasts quite a long time, and eventually some of mine have needed replacing (if only because I chew on them so often).

3. Ruffhides Refillable Chew Toy

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

I got one of these for Christmas this year and it’s essentially a rubber wrap that goes around a dog chew (they sell them with rawhide or himalayan dog chews inside) to make it last longer. I’ve also found some tough all-natural bones at my local pet store that seem to fit nicely into my Ruffhides wrap.

4. Nylabone

Ammo the Dachshund visits PetValu - nylabone

Nylabone makes a variety of chew toys for powerful chewers, and I’ve tried many throughout the years. They always hold up well and are something I never get tired of chewing on.

5. Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Snoop

Friday Fetch: Orbee-Tuff Snoop / Interactive Dog Toy // Ammo the Dachshund

The Snoop is an awesome treat-dispensing toy for dogs that is made with toughness by Planet Dog. I spend hours playing with this toy at the shop, and to make it even harder to get the cookies out my mom stuffs a Planet Dog ball in the opening (just like above).

6. Antler Chew

Antler Chew Toy // Tough Toys for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Antler Chews hold up really well to tough chewers like me. While I tend to loose interest in these a little quicker than some of the other toys, they definitely last a long long time.

7. Chase ‘n Chomp

Chase n' Chomp // Tough Toys for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

When the Chase n’ Chomp arrived in a past Barkbox, my mom wasn’t sure it would hold up to my sharp, shark-like teeth. And although it no longer squeaks it’s still hanging around my house, and remains one of my favorite balls to play fetch with (probably because it’s extra squishy).

8. Pickle Pocket

Pickle Pocket - Treat Dispenser for Dogs - Review // Ammo the Dachshund

The Pickle Pocket is a tough rubber toy that that has slits in it to hold treats. This is great if you don’t feel like breaking out the messy peanut butter and I could spend hours just trying to get a few treats out.

9. ZogoFlex

ZogoFlex // Tough Toys for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

The Zogoflex is another toy that’s made of tough rubber that your dog won’t be able to chew through. Granted it’s not my top pick for a toy (I think I’d grab a Benebone or Nylabone over one of these given the choice), but mine has certainly held up over the years and is one of those toys that will be around forever.

10. KONG

ammo the dachshund with kong

It wouldn’t be a tough toy list without mentioning Kong. These rubber toys are built to last and also have a handy hole for stuffing with treats. Although, full disclaimer, I did break one once!

kong toy

What sort of toys has your dog destroyed over the years? Any tough toys I should add to the list?Ā Ammo the Dachshund

How I spend my Christmas

The Christmas festivities have come and gone, but I’m still reminiscing about all the fun I had with friends and family.

How I spent my Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

I kicked off the festivities on Christmas eve with a trip to Trooper’s house!

How I spent my Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I had a blast opening gifts with our family, and I even gifted Trooper a new reflective vest and collar to wear during hunting season on the farm.

How I spent my Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Between the both of us we opened up some fun new toys like this Pickle for Trooper and a new Kong toy for me. Needless to say I confiscated both of themā€¦.for testing purposes of course!

Christmas eve of course wasn’t complete until we got a little snow! Just what I needed before I put on my pj’s and dreamed of elves and the jolly old fat man!

Before I could see what Santa brought me on Christmas morning I headed out to the farm to take care of my ponies, and I had fun watching them open their new toy from Santa!

Then it was back home to open my own presents under the tree!

How I spent my Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

How I spent my Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Santa must have thought I was a really good boy this year (and don’t you tell him otherwise), because I got so many goodies I hardly knew what to play with first!

But before I had a chance to play with much of anything it was off to my mom-mom and pop-pop’s house to have Christmas with my cousins!

How I spent my Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

My cousins were very nice to share most of their toys with me, although I was much more excited to get home to my own toys than playing Skylanders.

How I spent my Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Although my cousins did gift me this fun new duck toy, which I had a blast tearing into!

I bet you are wondering just what I got for Christmas right?

Well one of my very favorite toys was a stuffed cup of hot chocolate that my mom and dad picked up for a couple bucks from goodwillā€¦.

It doesn’t take much to make this dog happy!

How I spent my Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

I also got the new Planet Dog Snoop Toy (one of my current favorite toys, and thus far indestructible!),Ā KONG StarpodĀ (I already broke a hole in this one!), a Bumble Ball (which I must admit I’m a little scared of as it vibrates!), a Ruffwear Lunker Toy (which I can’t wait to try out it’s floating capabilities at the lake this summer) and several bags of cookies!

How I spent my Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Dad also got me a new stand for my photo backdrops, yippee!

How I spent my Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

How I spent my Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

By the end of the day I was pretty exhausted! But I had a wonderful Christmas with the people (and animals) I love!

Did you have as jolly a Christmas as I did?Ā Ammo the Dachshund

June 2013 Monthly Recap

Itā€™s time to take a look back over the past month at all the exciting things Iā€™ve done! So just incase you missed it, here are some of my highlights from June!

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

I took my annual trip to the Devon Horse Show and even got to see the One Arm Bandit. Bandit at the Devon Horse Show.

Blanket ID Significant Others Collection // Ammo the Dachshund

I introduced the new Blanket Id Adopt a Tag that I helped create to benefit the Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue. Ā Blanket Id Adopt a Tag Collection – Helping Rescue Groups.

Playing Golf with Dad // Ammo the Dachshund

I practiced my golf swing with my Dad. Playing Golf with Dad.

Burrowing with Ammo the Dachshund

I showed off some of my great hunting skills. The Instincts of a True Hunter.

Ammo the Dachshund Helps Prepare for Pony Penning // Chincoteague Pony Boomerang

I helped my pal Boomer prepare for his first trip to Pony Penning. In Preparation – Pony Penning 2013.

Mattie & Margot Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

I modeled off my newest collars from Mattie & Margot. Fashion Show with my friends Mattie & Margot.

Ammo the Dachshund // Dog Agility

I showed off my latest skills on the dog agility course. Stepping it up on the Agility Course.

Kong Premium Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I tested out and gave away some Kong Premium Treats. Kong Premium Treats Product Review & Giveaway.

Dirt Between My Paws // Ammo the Dachshund

I showed off the Dirt Between my Toes.

Photo Studio with Ammo the Dachshund

I dressed up in women’s accessories in an effort to show off My New Studio.

Photography // Ammo the Dachshund

I winked for all my fans with photos For the Ladies.

Take Your Dog to Work Day // Custom Framing // Ammo the Dachshund

I worked extra hard at the shop during Take Your Dog to Work Day.

Product Review: Fromm Treats from Chewy.com // Ammo the Dachshund

I tried some yummy treats with a Product Review: Fromm Treats from Chewy.com

Kayaking Adventure // Ammo the Dachshund // Marshcreek Lake

I spent some time on the lake and when on a Kayaking Adventure.

King of the Castle // Ammo the Dachshund

I proved why I’m the King of the Castle.

I’m looking forward to many more adventures in July!Ā Ammo the Dachshund

 

 

Friday Fetch: Squeaky Dog Toys with a Mute Button

I don’t know about you, but personally I love a good squeak toy. Something about that ear piercing sound just gets my tail wagging. Now Mom and Dad, they sort of have a love/hate relationship with my squeaky toys. They love that they make me happy but sometimes wish I wouldn’t do all that squeaking, especially when an episode of the Big Bang Theory is on.

So when I stumbled upon these fun toys from Kong that feature an on/off button for the squeaker I knew that they were a perfect compromise.

Friday Fetch: Squeaky Toys for Dogs with a Mute Button // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Squeaky Toys for Dogs with a Mute Button // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Squeaky Toys for Dogs with a Mute Button // Ammo the Dachshund

 

Friday Fetch: Squeaky Toys for Dogs with a Mute Button // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own Kong on/off Squeaker Dog Toy from Petsmart for around $10.Ā Ammo the Dachshund

Toys Toys Toys

ammo's new toys

Last night mom went to target. And although I had to wait in the car, I knew the rewards for me would be great.

ammo's new toys

Because when mom goes to target I always get new TOYS!

ammo's new toys

“This one is great mom, but I know you have more in that bag for me.”

ammo's new toys

Chomp. Chomp. Chomp.

ammo's new toys

Thanks mom, now please look away so I can bury my new toys in your bed.