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It is Always Great Day To Be A Dog #ILoveMyK9

May 24, 2012 By Kelli Leave a Comment

Seriously, my husband says all the time that our own Little Orphan Annie has the greatest life ever! She does, she really does! She is so spoiled and loved and played with. However, I wouldn’t want to have a Dog’s Life. Would you? Their food smells horrible and they have to rely on the kindness of others to get everything. Well, a domesticated dog, anyway. If it weren’t for all the great people out there, dogs wouldn’t stand a fighting chance. That is why I like to donate to the local animal shelter! That is why I call Animal Control when there is a loose dog that looks homeless. They deserve to be taken care of!

Our Rottweiler was extremely malnourished and had intestinal blockage among other things. She never reached her full height, but lived 10 years longer than the 24 hours the Vet gave her! We rescued her from someone that paid high dollar for her then got tired of bottle feeding her so began giving her dry rice and water then went out of town and left her to die! Annie’s very pregnant Mom was left in a trailer during hurricane Katrina. While searching the overturned and flooded Trailer for humans, my Father-in-Law and some buddies found Annie, her Siblings, and their Mommy! We took Annie in and have loved her ever since.

Anyway, enough about that. LOL! I am here to show you the great basket I recently donated to the local Animal Shelter and to take you through my Shopping trip with Zack as we looked for Milo’s Homestyle Kitchen, Pup-Peroni, and Milk Bone goodies to put in there.

We started our day by making a list of things we wanted to look at and digging out doggie coupons. We also hit a few stores during our Day including Two Walmart stores, a Target, Dollar Tree, and Dollar General but I was having so much fun with Zack that I forgot to take pictures the whole time. You can see my entire trip below, just click the picture to go to my Google+ album!

Now for the basket. This thing is loaded with treats for the dogs! Milk Bone Trail Mix, Pup-Peroni Mix Stix, and Milo’s Kitchen Homestyle Treats, We also have some Healthy Favorites and Essentials in here. Annie likes all kinds of Doggie Treats. So, I figure shelter dogs do too!

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GIVEAWAY: Pet Fresh Dry Carpet Cleaner Pouch and Shaker!

April 19, 2012 By Kelli

I have boys… I have a dog… you have seen my carpet numerous times! Honestly, I am not sure why I don’t just get rid of it, but since I want split-brick and it takes forever before you can walk on it, I don’t guess I will be getting it.

That’s ok! I have a new cleaning product for my carpet! I also have a secret coming soon to help me get the ENTIRE carpet clean, then I can just keep up with the day-today stains better. Anyway, let us talk about the Arm & Hammer Pet Fresh Carpet Cleaner!

ARM & HAMMER^® Dry Carpet Cleaners are designed to remove a wide range of the most stubborn spills and stains, and have earned the Carpet and Rug Institute Seal of Approval:

ARM & HAMMER^® Stubborn Stain Dry Carpet Cleaner was designed with busy families in mind. It delivers professional cleaning results to lift and remove even the toughest ground-in dirt, food, grease, lipstick and oil stains, along with odors and allergens. It’s also formulated to be safe for homes with kids and pets.
ARM & HAMMER^® Pet Fresh^® Dry Carpet Cleaner delivers the same great cleaning results as the Stubborn Stain offering, with extra freshness and pet accident penetration for animal-loving homes.

Unlike liquid stain removal products, ARM & HAMMER^® Dry Carpet Cleaners give consumers a dry, quick solution to treating spots and getting back on their carpet in under an hour. Each is made of thousands of tiny particles that work like sponges to absorb dirt, tough spots and odors embedded into carpet fibers. To use, massage the powder into a stain with a small brush, misting older stains with water, and let it sit for 30 minutes to dry. ARM & HAMMER^® Dry Carpet Cleaners are safe on all types of fibers and fabrics, including wool rugs, and approved for use on all stain-resistant carpets. After 30 minutes, simply vacuum the treated area and instantly enjoy the like-new look and freshness.

ARM & HAMMER^® Dry Carpet Cleaners are available in a variety of sizes to fit consumers’ cleaning needs. The 18-ounce shaker is ideal for stubborn spot cleaning, while the larger two-pound pouch allows consumers to tackle several rooms and is the perfect companion for new parents and puppy-training households. One pound of ARM & HAMMER^® Dry Carpet Cleaner can clean and freshen about 100 square feet of carpet.

You can find ARM & HAMMER^® Dry Carpet Cleaners in the vacuum accessory aisle at Walmart and other national retailers. The 18-ounce shaker starts at $7.88, and the two-pound pouch is available for $12.99.

Mom Says: OK, so it took me a little while to figure out how to work the Pet Fresh shaker! I couldn’t get the stuff to come out! But, keep playing with it and you will find a great rhythm that works for you. LOL! Then, in typical Kelli fashion, I didn’t read the directions! So, it started with me having a dying vacuum that wouldn’t suck up the dried stuff! Then, I didn’t mist the old stains with water first and it didn’t take them up! LMBO! Now, my carpet looks better, in my opinion. However, I will let you be the judge of that:

That is right beside the TV stand where the boys make spills and “clean them” only to track dirt over them later! Then, we have a nasty mess that a vacuum won’t clean!

One lucky 3 Boys and a Dog reader will win a Pet Fresh Dry Carpet Cleaner Pouch (larger amount for whole-home carpet cleaning) and one of each of the Pet Fresh Shaker and Stubborn Stain Shaker!

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Healthcare tips for your dog during the aging years

December 15, 2011 By Kelli Leave a Comment

Dogs which are growing old need special care for their physical and mental health. A balanced nutrition is very important for aging dogs. You should also consult a vet on a regular basis to keep a tab on the dog’s health. Contrary to popular belief, an aging dog can live for many years if proper care is taken.

Nutrition

Do not administer poor quality protein to old dogs as it can seriously hamper the health of the dog. Aging dogs need more proteins than normal adult dogs; so always give him/her good quality proteins. The diet should consist of high quality lean animal proteins like chicken and lamb. The digestive system of an old dog gets stressed out due to excessive intake of glutens and carbohydrates. The diet should be free from corn, wheat, soy and white rice.

The diet of an aging dog should consist of foods that will support and improve the health of the joints. You can use oral supplements like glucosamine for this purpose. Sea cucumber is also very helpful. The best natural source of glucosamine is the raw meaty bones.

Vet Care

The aging dogs need more care from the vets than the puppies and the young adult dogs. The old dogs needs a check-up thrice a year and a blood work should be done half-yearly. This will help the vet to monitor the health of the dog very carefully. You should be on the look-out for any changes in the behavior of the dogs. The teeth of the dog should be brushed daily to prevent the formation of plaque and tartar.

If you notice any change in the behavior of the dog then you should report that to the vet immediately. The dog may exhibit signs of incontinence which can be due to severe kidney problems. If the dog is becoming a little bit aggressive then it can be due to thyroid disease, brain tumor or may be due to other severe neurological issues. Dementia is also not very uncommon among dogs. A regular visit to the vet from time to time will ensure that your dog is in the pink of health at all times.

Mental Stimulation

You should never keep an aging dog alone at home. She is now not that athletic and agile as before. Mental exercise is necessary to keep away deteriorating health and this hold true even for dogs that are ill or arthritic.

It may happen that your loving dog is no longer capable of walking to the park. In that case put her in the car and take her to the park. Allow her to listen to the familiar sounds and soak in the atmosphere and the smells. You can consider taking her to new places so that she gets exposed to new stimuli. When you are at home you must play those games that will allow the dog to use her mind. Hide her favorite food under one of the three caps and let her sniff out the food. You can even encourage her to play hide and seek in the house. Always allow the dog to sleep near the window so that she can observe the neighborhood. Make comfortable bedding for her beside the window.

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Guest article written by: Alia Haley who is a blogger by profession. She loves writing on environment and technology. Beside this she is fond of books. She recently bought a book on Alternative medicine. These days she is busy in writing an article on Takagi Tankless Water Heater.

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Fill a Puppy’s Stocking with Milk-Bone® Dog Treats #ILoveMyK9 #CBias

December 15, 2011 By Kelli 1 Comment

Remember last week how I told you I was headed to Walmart to get some goodies for a doggy basket? This week, I am going to reveal the basket AND tell you what I purchased from the sporting goods section. Let’s get into some background first.

Below you will see a sneak peek of my trip and if you click it, it will take you to the complete Google Picture album.

Oh man, this basket was so fun to fill!! I got big bones, little bones, breath mints, doggie bowls, Pup-Peroni beef jerky snacks, Milo’s Kitchen treats, Milk-Bone® Healthy Snacks, an adorable puppy bed, and (drum roll) and entire bag of tennis balls! Since I was able to use coupons for most of the items I bought, this entire basket only cost me about 25 dollars! Crazy, huh?

So, are you ready to see the basket?

Now, I ask you… what puppy or puppy owner wouldn’t want to receive this big basket?

If you want to see what the other girls are doing, be sure to follow our Pinterest Board here.

So, I have a few questions for you…

Do you have a particular treat brand that you buy? Why?
Do you give your pets Christmas presents?
What is one goody that EVERY Puppy should own?

Talk to me! I wanna know how others feel about Man’s Best Friend.

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Christmas is going to the Dogs! #ILoveMyk9 #CBias

December 4, 2011 By Kelli 3 Comments

Tee hee. wlEmoticon smile Christmas is going to the Dogs! #ILoveMyk9 #CBias I couldn’t think of a good title, but I thought y’all would like that one. I had the awesome opportunity to put together a new puppy gift basket and donate it to the local dog shelter, give it to a friend, or give it to Little Orphan Annie. I tell you what, it was super fun finding lots of goodies for a doggy and making it all up into a pretty basket.

Before heading out to Walmart, I armed myself with several coupons:

Buy 1 Get one Free Milk-Bone® dog snacks
$1/1 Milk-Bone® Healthy Favorites Dog Snacks
$1.50/2 Pup Peroni Dog Snacks, exp. 12/15/11 (RP 10/09/11)
$2.50/1 Milo’s Kitchen Brand Home-Style Dog Treats, exp. 1/1/12 (RP 11/06/11 R)
$1/1 Milo’s Kitchen Home-Style Dog Treats, exp. 1/1/12 (RP 11/06/11)
$2/1 Milo’s Kitchen Home-Style Dog Treats printable

Also, had I waited a little bit, I could have gotten another Milk-Bone® coupon: during the week of December 11 check your local paper for a money saving coupon on Milk-Bone® Dog Treats! PLUS, the Milk-Bone® Treats had a coupon on them that allowed for more savings!

So, you can see my entire Shopping trip in pictures in my Google+ photo album. But, here is a sneak peek: