The Camping Dog Blog and Articles

Hollie is the founder of a dog-focused community on Lunch.com - a social networking and review site. Vets, trainers, and other pet industry specialists are members. You can read posts, start discussions, ask questions, share your stories, and find tons of useful information about dogs at Lunch.com/LifeWithDogs

Below are a few general information articles from other forums. Some contain natural health tips, some are product review to help you understand why specific products are offered here.

If there are specific topics you would like to read about, please email campingdog@earthlink.net with your suggestions!

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Natural Grooming Tricks and Tools Where possible, I like to use natural products when cleaning up my two muddy dogs. This article discusses an easy method to de-slime and de-smell your dog and also discusses some of the great grooming products we offer here.
Easy, Affordable, and Healthy Home Made Dog Food There is a ton of debate in the pet industry about how healthy many dog foods are. Most professionals recommend mixing some fresh homemade foods with kibble to keep your dog healthy. If you'd like to learn about really easy, fast and inexpensive dog food that you can make in just a couple of minutes, read this article.
What You Need in a Pet Emergency Kit If you don't have an emergency kit or a CPR/First Aid kit for your pet, you should think about making one or buying a ready-made kit. We have a couple of them available here, if you want to go that route. This article lists the sorts of items that should be included. A must-read!
Choosing a Backpack for your Dog When looking at backpacks for your dog, it's important to buy one that will provide solid support along your dog's spine with an eye to weight distribution. This article illustrates some of the different styles that are available and things to consider.
Dog Seatbelts and Other Containment Systems It's important to keep your dog safely contained when traveling. If you are in an accident, you and your dog can be seriously hurt - even when traveling at low speeds. This article discusses some of the containment systems offered here on The Camping Dog, and highlights their uniqueness and usefulness. Read it and learn! You may get some great ideas about how to keep your dog safe.
Eco-friendly dog beds "Green" is a great way to go when selecting a bed for your dog. Chemicals in the fabrics and stuffing can seriously affect your dog's healthy - for example, creating allergies. This article is a product review of some of the wonderful recyclable and organic beds from West Paw designs that we offer here. It will give you some good things to consider when selecting a sleeping space for your favorite 4-legged friend.
Safe Balls for Dogs Many people don't realize that letting your dog play with a regular tennis ball is really, really bad for their teeth and gums. However, there are some great alternatives, offered here at Camping Dog Supplies that you can read about in this article. You'll be begin to understand some of the logic of why we offer the the specific products we do. Get your dog a safe ball!
Long Lasting Flying Disks for your Dog If you're like me, you've spent a ton of money on inexpensive flying discs that last about 10 minutes - on a good day. However, there a couple of really durable flying discs on the market that will last a long, long time and give you and your dog hours of fun.

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