Active Dogs Win First Aid Kits from Show-Me Animal Products

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Reader Participation Makes our
Giveaways Extra Special!

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Lola is Active!

You guys just never fail to thrill me. Every morning when I visit my reader email box there is something fun and energizing awaiting me there. Thanks for all of your enthusiastic entries.


Although I have already announced the winners at the original post using the Rafflecopter widget, I just couldn't let all these adorable photos go unpublished. Although they have graced the pages of my Facebook site recently, there are so many that I just had to share a few here.

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Shiloh

When I decided to take on this First Aid review, I was not aware of what an active bunch you are. Some of the photos did a good job of sharing your love for the outdoors. Of course we all know that even a couch potato can get injured at home, so our winners will be well-prepared.


If you're not one of the lucky three, I encourage you to prepare a kit for your pup emergencies, or purchase one from Show-Me Animal Products. I love this company for their mission. While it rallies around helping animals, they also help disabled adults find work, as all the kits are assembled by these special-needs folks that are able to put the kits together. It's makes me feel good to support such a business.

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Lola Practices Good
Water Safety

This is just a sampling of the fun pictures we received. Be sure to stop by our Facebook page if you'd like to enjoy the rest. While you're on Facebook, drop in at the Show-Me Animal Products' page and tell them I sent you. 


Today's winners of the three first aid kits are Denise V., Shilohsmom., and Ashley C. You'll receive an email from AllThingsDogBlog@gmail.com. Be sure to reply soon with your mailing address so we can ship out your First Aid Kit next week just in time for your Fall Leafing hikes. 


Thanks again for all your participation. Have you stopped by Fido's Freebie Friday yet to see what sort of new goodies are up for grabs? Check it out and be sure to take another peek later on or over the weekend. Linkups will continue through midnight tonight. My giveaways are open through next Thursday. Happy tails!

Show-Me Animal Products Makes Active Dog First Aid Ready To Go

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Belt Pack is Handy for Hiking
or Activities 'On the Go'

Are you and your Fido on the go a great deal? The folks at Show-Me Animal products have a natural active dog first aid kit that's perfect for dog athletes, hiking, camping--any activities that you do on the go--where you may need quick first aid.


This kit is offered in two different containers, depending on your needs. When you're not sticking to one area (hiking for example), the belt pack is perfect. Slip your belt through the slot and carry the kit on your belt for quick first aid no matter where you are. 


The canvas pouch has a nice flap inside to help keep contents clean, and each of the components are wrapped in plastic to keep them clean. The front flap secures with velcro.

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Hardshell Kit
Also Includes First Aid Help

If your activities are more centrally located or you worry about moisture or heavy activity, you may prefer the hardshell plastic container for storing your kit. Each container holds the same list of useful items for first aid on-the-go. 

 What's particularly nice about this kit is the laminated instruction sheet that comes inside. Whether it's raining or muddy, this First Aid primer offers tips for urgent care in a number of different areas: cuts and wounds; rashes, itches and skin irritations; Emergency action list; CPR instructions, bee stings and bites; fractures or broken bones; toenail bleeding; puncture wounds and suspected poisoning. That's quite a list to squeeze onto this sheet, yet they've managed to do it without printing it microscopically. Very impressive!

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There's Even a Small Pair of Scissors!

You can purchase either of these kits online at Show-Me Animal Products, where you'll also find a complete list of the contents. Show-Me Animal Products also has first aid kits for many other types of pets, including ferrets, birds, cats, hunting dogs, and even a barn kit. You'll find more about these here. If you are involved in a pet related sport, this product has your name all over it. You may want to stop by their Facebook page and "Like" them to keep up with their news.

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Handy Belt Pack

Lucky for us, I met the nice people who run this company at Global Pet Expo. They generously gave me a kit to test with my dogs, and 3 to give away to YOU! I keep my kit in the cubby hole of my car in the event of an accident, or for any injuries that may occur at the dog park, hiking, swimming, and camping. I've had to use it only once, but I sure was glad to have it. Tanner cut himself at the dog park and had a pretty good bleed going. It made me feel a lot better to clean the wound, remove debris, and apply a dressing to cover it until we got home and could do more extensive icing for swelling. 

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It All Fits Inside

Some first aid kits include a simple muzzle, as a fearful or severely injured dog may lash out when touched, if he is frightened. Only you can judge whether your dog may react this way, but it certainly is a good idea for an item to add to your kit. 


Each of the 3 times Tanner has been injured, his trust in me was evident. He allowed me to clean and probe, doing what was needed, carrying him to the car as well. While I was fortunate with Tanner, I've never had an injury with Oliver, so there's no telling what may happen with him, but then he's just a little whipper snapper, so I'm not terribly concerned about getting bitten by him. (Don't tell Oliver I said that!)

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I've Got the "Natural" Version

Hopefully I have you thinking about being prepared, whether it be in an accident or a natural disaster, first aid supplies are imperative to assuring you get your pup to the vet without further detriment to his health. 


Let's give 3 kits away to get you guys in the mood for thinking about first aid in an emergency. If you don't win, I encourage you to check out your options and purchase supplies for taking care of your dog in an emergency. Click the title if the Rafflecopter entry form does not appear here. It will refresh and appear here:

Dog Fired for Insubordination; Replacement Sought

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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What? Fired with No Severance Biscuits?

Caught once again Tweeting with the ladies, Oliver has lost his job as our purveyor of the Weekly Preview. We'll see if Tanner decides to step up. For now, you get me. No complaining please; I've heard enough from you-know-who.


Let's get down to business. Here's what's on deck this week:

• Our Ask the Trainer columnist, Terry Lynn Cuyler, will be offering tips for barking in the car to one particularly frustrated reader.
• My own thoughts have moved to the heat here in Florida. I'll be sharing my favorite techniques for making sure the boys don't get overheated on our walks.
• Oliver is busy getting ready for Blogpaws. Watch for Wordless Wednesday and his unique transportation situation. 
• Now that we're all busy with outdoor activities, Summer means more bites, stings and abrasions. I'll be reviewing a very nice first aid kit to take along on your adventures, and of course, we'll be offering a giveaway as well. 
• Hopefully our Treat Review Team will get it's act together and provide some input for a first post. Stay tuned to see what treats we start with.
• The Fido's Freebie Friday blog hop of giveaways is kicking in quite nicely. This week I'll be giving away some great bowl and toy combo-packs from our friends at SafeMade. Stop by and see what's available for winning at sites around the pet blogging world. In addition, there will be a new surprise, so watch for more on that.
• Our Saturday Pet Blogger Hop post will share a few timely tips on making the decision about vacation accommodations for Fido, when he cannot come along :(
• Our Adoptable Pets Tour of States will stick to the midwest next weekend, when we'll move on to Kansas. Iowa was quite compelling for me this Sunday. I almost wanted to jump in the car and go visit some of the spectacular pets I found on Petfinder. Alas, my 33rd wedding anniversary kept me pinned here to celebrate an event that may not have occurred had I taken off for Iowa!

This and more is what's in store for this last week of June. Hope to see you all. Happy tails!