Book Giveaway! My Dog: The Paradox by The Oatmeal {3 Winners}

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We’re back with a brand new giveaway for book lovers and dog lovers alike! If you haven’t already heard, The Oatmeal has a new book, My Dog: The Paradox, and since we know you’ll love it as much as we do, we’ve snagged some copies for you to win!

The Oatmeal My Dog The Paradox

We’re huge fans of The Oatmeal and are super excited about celebrating the release of this new book, available at Amazon and bookstores everywhere on May 7th. We were lucky enough to get an early copy, and you can read our book review to find out more about it.

WIN My Dog: The Paradox by The Oatmeal {3 winners}

This giveaway runs thru May 12, 2013, is open to US residents age 18+ and uses the Rafflecopter Widget for FAST & EASY ENTRY! There are many OPTIONAL entry methods to give you additional chances to win, but just choose the ones you want. Email addresses and other info are only used to verify and contact the winner. Rest assured that your information will never be sold or shared with anyone. All entry methods are subject to verification. Please make sure you provide all required information or your entries won’t count!

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A Chance to Win a Year’s Supply of AvoDerm + Everyone Gets $5 OFF Coupon!

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We’ve got a paw-tastic new giveaway and coupon opportunity to share with you on behalf of AvoDerm, makers of superfood-charged pet food. We’ve rounded up the news you need to Participate, Save and enter to WIN!

avoderm challenge 

Take The AvoDerm Challenge

AvoDerm wants to help you give your dog a softer and shinier coat:

  • Switch your dog to AvoDerm Dog Food and see guaranteed improvement in just six weeks!
  • Everyone who signs up here receives a coupon for $5 OFF your first bag of AvoDerm Dog Food
  • Complete the Challenge for a Chance to WIN a Year’s Supply of AvoDerm!
  • Open to legal U.S. residents 18 and up. Entries must be received by 7/19/13 11:59 pm (PDT)
  • View the Official Contest Rules & Regulations for more details.

challenge coupon

About AvoDerm

AvoDerm premium dog and cat food formulas are loaded with high quality meat proteins, wholesome grains, antioxidant nutrients plus vitamins and minerals for inside health and California avocados for healthy skin and coat on the outside.

Read more about the company and broad product range at the AvoDerm Website.

avoderm dog food

Why Avocado?

Before researching for this post, I didn’t know that avocados could be included in a dog’s diet. I’ve since learned that avocados are rich in folate, potassium, niacin, essential fatty acids and many other nutrients essential to good skin and coat health as well as good overall health. AvoDerm pet products use only carefully selected suppliers of avocado meal and avocado oil, and according to their site, in over 30 years since introducing this line, millions of dogs and cats worldwide have consumed AvoDerm with no negative reactions from avocado oil or meal. Read about Avocado Safety and Benefits here for more info.

Remember that whenever you decide to switch your dog’s pet food it’s important to properly transition to minimize digestive upsets. Here’s the schedule AvoDerm recommends:

transition pet food chart

This is a sponsored post written by me to help spread the word about The AvoDerm Challenge. I only share info and offers I feel will be of value and interest to my readers.

Transform Your Pet from Fat to Fit with the Lovable Fat Dogs & Fat Cats Photo Contest!

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More than half of U.S. dogs and cats are overweight or obese. While a chubby pet may seem cute, there can be some pretty serious health problems caused by excess weight. Obesity can even shorten a pet’s life expectancy! We all love our fur kids and want them to live a long and healthy life, so it’s super important to know whether your pet is overweight and what to do about it.

keep your dog at a healthy weight

To help determine if your dog needs to lose weight, Natural Balance has created this Body Condition Score Chart. Use it for reference but be sure to speak with your veterinarian if you are unsure or want more guidance. Only your veterinarian or pet health professional can give you specific medical advice…as NB Insiders, Daisy and I are here to make you aware of the issue and point you in the right direction!

pet body condition score chart

You can also view a similar chart for cats and get more facts here. If your dog or cat IS overweight, Natural Balance is holding a super fun new contest to help get your pet fit and fabulous!

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Giveaway: Win a Sunbeam Gourmet Dog Treat Maker!

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So many of you have wanted to get your paws on one of these fabulous dog treat makers since I posted my review back in November, but they’ve been in very limited supply and are currently not available in stores. Thanks to PetSmart for generously offering to sponsor the prize for this giveaway and for setting one aside especially for us so our readers, fans and friends have the chance to win it!

Sunbeam Dog Treat Maker

Win a Sunbeam Gourmet Dog Treat Maker from PetSmart!

  • Bakes 4 delicious treats in minutes
  • Fun to decorate – dog friendly frosting recipes and topping ideas included
  • Ideal for sharing with family and friends
  • Non-stick plates
  • Indicator light lets you know when it’s ready to cook
  • Cool touch handle

dog treat maker

One lucky person will win a Sunbeam Gourmet Dog Treat Maker, courtesy of PetSmart. Be sure to show them some love with a visit to their online store, where you’ll find a paw-tastic selection of pet supplies, toys, treats and more!

This giveaway runs thru April 28, 2013, is open to US residents age 18+ and uses the Rafflecopter Widget for FAST & EASY ENTRY! There are many OPTIONAL entry methods to give you additional chances to win, but just choose the ones you want. Email addresses and other info are only used to verify and contact the winner. Rest assured that your information will never be sold or shared with anyone. All entry methods are subject to verification. Please make sure you provide all required information or your entries won’t count!

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Think Your Dog Should Be On a Poster? Enter on Pinterest!

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Just got word of this super cool Pinterest Contest being hosted by our pals over at Angry Squirrel Studio. If you want a chance to have your dog featured on an upcoming illustrated art poster, then read on!

dog poster contest

Create a My Mutt Board or My PitBull Board on Pinterest and you could have your Mutt or PitBull featured as one of the 40 dogs on The Mutt Table Poster or The PitBull Table Poster created by Angry Squirrel Studio.

Prizes: 

  • Your Mutt or PitBull will be featured as one of the 40 dogs on The Mutt Table Poster or The PitBull Table Poster.
  • $15 Gift Certificate
  • A signed poster featuring your dog and a print of your Mutt’s or PitBull’s Cell.


Visit the Angry Squirrel Studio’s contest page for instructions on how to enter. Good Luck and we hope to see some of our pals as winners on the new posters!