Minties Dog Treats - Free Sample

For those of you that missed our previous post, here is a new link for you to try a Free Sample of Minties Dog Treats.

Minties™ have a vet recommended, triple action formula to help clean teeth, freshen breath and reduce plaque and tartar – in a treat your dog will love.

Minties™ support total dental health:

- Unique texture and hardness helps clean your dog’s teeth and reduce plaque and tartar as he chews

- With 5 natural breath fresheners to freshen your dog’s breath from the inside out

- In preference tests, dogs love Minties™

- Products available for Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large Dogs

- Great everyday value!

- Made in the USA

To get your Free Sample of Minties Dog Treats, 'Like' the VETIQ Pet Care Facebook page and fill in the form. Available while supplies last.

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Free Dog Treat Sample from Nashville Dog Company

Nashville Dog Company is offering Free Samples of their all-natural dog treats.

The Nashville Dog Company specializes in all-natural dog treats, free from preservatives, chemicals and dyes. Their specialty is eco-sensitive and dog-friendly treats, sourced from the highest quality ingredients found anywhere.

To get your Free Dog Treats Sample, join the Nashville Dog Company mailing list.

Educational Reading: Natural Dog Treats

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FREE Dog Food Sample: Nature's Variety Instinct Healthy Weight

FREE Nature's Variety Instinct Healthy Weight Dog Food Sample!

Instinct has continued its commitment to empowering people to transform the lives of pets with the introduction of Instinct Healthy Weight foods for dogs and cats. The specially formulated diets help pets lose or maintain weight. Healthy Weight is available in canned and kibble form. Each grain-free kibble formula is made with less fat and fewer calories, while still preserving the high protein levels Instinct is known for with the added Raw Boost freeze dried raw pieces.

Register for a FREE Dog Food Sample of Nature's Variety Instinct Healthy Weight while supplies last (U.S. residents only). Canadian residents complete the form and receive a $4.00 off coupon.

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PetSmart Coupons - Save on Dog Beds, Dog Collar, Leashes and More

PetSmart has a bunch of new coupon listed for you to print out and use in store.

As of this post, the following PetSmart Printable Coupons are available:

• Save $2 on any apparel
• Save $5 on any dog bed
• Save $3 on any collar or leash
• Save $5 on any wire crate or plastic carrier for dogs
• Save $2 on any stain & odor or potty pads for dogs
• Save $2 on any toy

All of the listed PetSmart coupons are valid through 9/15/13 or while supplies last.

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The Amazing Dog Poop Ass Bag

Ingenious or just plain stupid?

Gadget after gadget have come out for ways of dealing with picking up your dog's waste. Some are clever and some are so silly.

Our thoughts on this product: If you don't like picking up your dog's poop, don't get a dog. What do you think?

PS: This video is old and I can't seem to find any further information on The Amazing Dog Poop Bag. Guess it didn't catch on that well!

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Nutri-Vet and Best Pet Health Monthly Giveaway for August

Nutri-Vet and Best Pet Health are giving you the chance to win Nutri-Vet products for your Labrador Retriever!

Nutri-Vet offers a wide range of unique, veterinary formulated animal supplements and complementary external products that promote health and well being in dogs, cats and horses. Sophisticated formulas combined with innovative delivery systems and high palatability profiles have positioned Nutri-Vet as the leading provider of natural animal products in North America.

Enter the Nutri-Vet and Best Pet Health Monthly Giveaway for your chance to win $50 worth of Nutri-Vet products for your dog or cat (Nutri-Vet will pick Nutri-Vet products based on your pet's needs).

The Nutri-Vet and Best Pet Health Monthly Giveaway ends August 31, 2013 and is open to the USA and Canada.

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Free Beneful Healthy Smile Adult Dog Food and Snacks Sample Pack

Beneful is offering a Free Sample pack of their Healthy Smile Adult Dog Food and Snacks.

Our new dog food and treats can help keep your best buddy's smile happy and healthy. Try Beneful® Healthy Smile Adult Dog Food, and Dental Dog Treats in Twists or Ridges.

To get your Free Sample Pack of Beneful Healthy Smile Adult Dog Food and Snacks, “Like” the Beneful Facebook page and click on the “Coupons and Offers” tab.

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How to Deal with Dog Separation Anxiety

Inside the Pet Quarterly - Winter 2013 issue, you'll find an informative article on how to deal with separation anxiety in dogs. Written by Debra Horwitz, DVM, DACVB and Amy Pike DVM, the article provides help in easing your dog's distress if it is suffering from separation anxiety.

Separation Anxiety is a distress response that dogs can experience when separated from familiar or favorite people, or if they are anxious about being home alone due to other fears or phobias."

Topics covered in this dog separation anxiety article include:

• Does my dog have separation anxiety?
• What are the common signs and symptoms of dog separation anxiety?
• Key points of canine separation anxiety.
• Behavior modification for dog separation anxiety.
• What's the solution?

Other informative article covered in this issue of Pet Quarterly include:

• Food Allergy Remedies
• You found what? Benefits of dental x-rays
• Watching your senior pet's water intake
• Ways to keep your pet moving year round

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Coconut Oil Benefits for Dogs

In the following video, Dr. Karen Becker of MercolaHealthyPets.com discusses the importance of coconut oil in your pet's diet.

Coconut oil is one of the richest sources of medium chain triglycerides. It's a rich source of energy for your pets and it contains lauric acid, which is beneficial in terms of helping the immune system. Lauric acid is antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial and does a great job of helping to balance the immune system.

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Purina Deal-A-Day Giveaway

Purina® is running a Deal-A-Day Giveaway where you have a a chance to win coupons for Free products every day. There are over 35,000 prizes, waiting to be won!

Plus, just for registering, you'll be entered for a chance to win FREE Pet Food for a Year!

Purina Deal-A-Day Giveaway Daily Prizes include:

Purina® Beneful® Dog Food
Purina® Busy® Chew Treat
Purina® Dog Chow® Dog Food
Purina ONE® Dog Food
Purina® Busy® HeartyHide™ Chew Treat
FREE Purina® Beneful® Dog Food Prepared Meals™,
Moist & Meaty® Dog Food
Purina® Beneful® Baked Delights™ Dog Snacks
SmartBlend® Adult Dog Food
Purina® Beggin’ Strips
Purina® T Bonz®
Purina® Mighty Dog
Purina® ALPO® Dog Food
BE HAPPY® Dog Food,

There will also be 15 Grand Prize winners who will each receive a one- (1-) year supply of Purina® brand Pet Food awarded in the form of twelve (12) coupons, each redeemable for one (1) free, up to $25.00, bag of Purina® brand Pet Food, any size, any variety.

For those of you that also have cats, there are also cat food and treat prizes given away daily.

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Dog Allergies: Relieving The Itch

Allergies and our Labrador Retriever are very common and a big question sent in by our readers. As we come across information on dog allergies, we put it in a folder on our computer to read through and then share any new information with you guys.

Image Credit: Puppies Make Love Blog

The following list contains a bunch of PDF files, that we have saved through the years. They contain some wonderful information in regards to dog allergies, that we thought we be helpful for our readers. Under each dog allergy PDF are some of the topics included.

Relieving The Itch For Allergy Dogs:

• What are allergies?
• What are the signs that a dog has allergies?
• Conventional treatment for dogs with allergies
• What can I do for my allergy dog at home?
• Ear infections
• Topical ointments
• What about supplements for my dog?

Allergies in Dogs - Bodhi Veterinary Clinic & Animal Hospital:

• What are allergies and how do they affect dogs?
• Is there more than one type of allergy?
• I have been told that my dog is atopic. Is this the same as inhalant allergy?
• What exactly causes an inhalant allergy?
• What happens to the dog when this occurs?
• My dog only itches in the spring and I have been told she has a seasonal allergy. What does this mean?
• When my dog's allergies are bad, she seems to have a terrible smell. What causes this?

Common Skin Disease of the Dog Allergies:

• Types of Allergies
• Major Complications of Allergies
• Two Major Canine Allergies for Discussion

Diagnosis of Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs:

• What is atopic dematitis?
• Clinical features of canine atopic dermatitis
• Diagnosis of canine atopic dermatitis
• Differential diagnosis of canine atopic dermatitis

Allergic Skin Disease:

• Inhalant Allergies (Atopy)
• Food Allergies
• Flea Allergy
• How to Conduct a Food Elimination Trial

Image courtesy of Victor Habbick / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Got Allergies? - Aloha Animal Hospital:

• Search For Clues In The "F-Places"
• Sleuther’s Notebook: The 3 Most Common Pet Allergies
• Dr. Chang’s Recommended Elimination Diet
• Use The Process Of Elimination To Solve The Case
• ALLERGY Q&A WITH THE CHIEF INSPECTOR, DR. CHANG

Allergy in your pets.pdf - Vetland Animal Hospital:

• Allergies: Common Symptoms
• Shampoos
• Foods
• Medication
• Essential fatty acids

Allergies - Victory Square Vet Clinic:

• Atopy
• Flea Allergy Dermatitis
• Food Allergy

Dog Allergies - Symptoms & treatment of canine allergies:

• What exactly are dog allergies?
• Dog Allergy Symptoms
• Diagnosing and treating dog allergies

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Earth Rated Dog Poop Bags - Save 37% Off

Here's your chance to save some money when picking up after your lovable Labrador Retriever. Right now you can score a deal on Earth Rated Dog Poop Bags with handles, as Amazon has them on sale. You’ll get a box of 120 bags for $6.29 (Reg: $9.99 reg).

PoopBags was created to help care for the environment and to make picking up poop a little more fun - all while keeping your pocketbook happy.

Earth Rated Dog Waste Bags with Handles, Lavender Scented, 120-Count

• 120 bags with handles for easy-tie, not on rolls.
• Ultra wide 7 x 13 inches, so you or your sleeve never make unwanted contact.
• Big enough for a Great Dane's pile.
• Scented with lavender so you won't mind holding on until you properly dispose it.
• Extra-thick for a chore you can't mess around with.

You can get the Earth Rated Dog Poop Bags and be eligible for free shipping on purchases over $25, or free 2-day shipping with no minimum, for those of you that are Amazon Prime members.

For those of you that aren't members, you can signup for a Amazon Prime Free 30-Day Trial, where you'll get free 2-Day shipping with no minimum order size and other great benefits!

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Free Purina Dog Chow Light & Healthy Food Sample

For a limited time, Purina is offering a Free Sample of their Dog Chow Light & Healthy Food.

Crunchy and tender textures, with real chicken, help make it delicious. 22% fewer calories than Purina® Dog Chow® Complete & Balanced make it a calorie-light way to help your adult dog maintain a healthy weight.

Fill out the form and submit, to try a Free Sample of Purina Dog Chow Light & Healthy Food

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Denver The Guilty Labrador Retriever

Is Denver Guilty? Watch this very funny Labrador Retriever video, as Denver's owner searches to find out who ate the cat treats.

Watch the expression on this adorable, yellow Labrador Retriever's face and her mannerisms. Priceless!!

Denver has gained global recognition since her video aired and she has made appearances on Good Morning America, Fox News, Inside Edition, Fox 45 Baltimore, Fox Delmarva News and Fox WTTG DC TV.

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Luxury Dog Bed Giveaway

Here's your chance to win two luxury dog beds for your Labrador Retriever(s)!

Enter the Luxury Dog Bed Giveaway for a chance to win two Scandia Pillow Dog Beds and two covers for each bed (value of $830.00).

The Luxury Dog Bed Giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on July 7, 2013 and is open to US residents, 18+.

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Labrador Retriever Infographic from AdoptaPet.com

Adopt-a-Pet.com has provided All About Labradors with a helpful infographic in regards to Labrador Retriever adoption. You'll learn what to expect and how to best raise your new Labrador Retriever or puppy.

Looking for a Labrador Dog or Puppy? Why Not Adopt!

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Free Nutrabar Sample

Nutrabar is offering Free Samples of their Nutrabars.

The first and only all natural, ali American, super premium, true food bar with 27% protein for dogs you can take anyhere, anytime.

To get your Free Nutrabar Sample send address to: nutrabar@gmail.com

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Free Prairie Dog Food Sample (Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe)

Prairie is giving your the chance to try their chicken and brown rice recipe dog food for free.

Prairie® holistic pet food delivers optimal nourishment through a variety of simple, natural ingredients. No fillers, no corn, no wheat, no soy.

Free Dog Food Sample from Prairie, just visit their Facebook page, 'Like' them and fill in the form. Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.

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Free Dog Dental Treat from Minties

Minties is giving out free samples of their Dog Dental Treats and a coupon.

Minties™ have a vet grade, triple action formula to help clean teeth, freshen breath and reduce plaque and tartar – in a treat your dog will love. Minties™ support total dental health: - Unique texture and hardness helps clean your dog’s teeth and reduce plaque and tartar as he chews

To try out a Free Dog Dental Treat from Minties, head on over to their Facebook page, 'Liked them and fill in the form. Samples available while supplies last.

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Labrador Retriever Hair Cut

The following question was sent in by TJ, owner of a very adorable 19 month old, yellow Labrador Retriever named Nicki.

TJ's writes in regards to cutting his Labrador Retriever's hair. The Labrador Retriever Hair Cut is always a popular one here at All About Labradors as the weather warms up.

Readers Email - TJ Writes:

Thank you for being so generous with all these question. I have a great yellow lab, Nicki, a free gift in front of the local grocery store and love her dearly. She is 19 months old and I have be cutting her hair, pretty much every 4 months since we got her at 6 weeks old, is this totally wrong?

The main reason for cutting her hair is to help in drying her off after swimming, we have a pool and she loves to swim and she’s a spoiled indoor dog (smile), I should also mention, not only the pool but don’t ever leave the door open in the bathroom when filling the bathtub. Keeping the hair short allows her to swim as much as she like and I can quickly dry her off, so she can come back in the house. We are cautious with the sun, she has never sun burned, the backyard is fully shaded. Is cutting the hair really bad for this breed?

Thank you, TJ

All About Labradors Answer:

Hello TJ, thanks for your question and the wonderful photo of Nicki. This is a popular question that we get asked many times and our answer is always NO (unless needed for medical purposes).

Labrador Retrievers owners believe that by cutting or shaving their dog it will keep them from shedding or keep them cooler in the warmer weather. The undercoat that they cut or shave actually helps to keep your Labrador Retriever cool and helps provide insulation from the heat and sun.

What we do believe in is grooming thoroughly. I provided the answers to your question in a previous post on this blog that should provided the answers you seek: Does a Labrador Retriever need a Haircut.

In the "Does a Labrador Retriever need a Haircut" post I refer to a tool called the Furminator. I've posted a review on that tool, which may also be of help: FURminator Dog deShedding Tool.

Last but not least Woodhaven Labradors provides a wonderful article on Grooming Your Labrador Retriever.

I hope this will be of help to you and if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Take care of yourself and Nicki.

The information given here is to help you learn more about your Labrador Retriever and not to replace your veterinarian's advice. Disclaimer

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