Recently, at the Global Pet Expo, Royal Canin unveiled their new X-SMALL dry dog food. However, their launch had a twist. In addition to showing pet stores what they had planned with their product line, they helped a local rescue get not one, not two, but SEVEN dogs adopted to conference attendees.
Mom did admit she wanted to take one home, but Dad was the voice of reason and told her she already has five pets, (two dogs and three cats) no more right now (I was happy … I like being the center of Mom’s world hehehehe)! Even if you couldn’t take one home, Royal Canin donated a bowl of food to the Florida Little Dog Rescue just for you stopping by their booth. By the end of the conference, they had raised more than 2,500 bowls of food!
I had to ask Mom what is considered an X-SMALL dog for their new food. Mom told me “Don’t worry Preston, you’re a big dog since your eighteen pounds and all”. Actually, Royal Canin’s new formula is made specifically for dogs up to eight pounds. The pieces are made really small for their petite mouths. The new formula helps with healthy transit (digestion), coat conditions, urinary tract health, and dental health. Sounds like they thought of everything!
So PrestonSpeaks.com is helping get the word out on behalf of Royal Canin and is giving away a super “Doggy Day Spa” basket for one of my readers. The basket is valued at $80 and contains:
- A 2.5 lb bag of Royal Canin X-SMALL dog food
- Earth Bath natural grooming wipes
- Zwipes Microfiber Small Pet Towels (pack of 5)
- Toothbrush and toothpaste combo pack
- Fresh ‘n Clean oatmeal and baking soda shampoo
- Li’l Pals grooming brush
- Li’l Pals nail trimmer
- Grooming lead
How to win!
Prize: One lucky reader will win their own “Doggy Day Spa” basket from Royal Canin (open to US only)
Dates: April 18th – May 2nd 2012
How to Enter: Comment below and tell us – does your dog like to have the spa treatment? – bath, nails, etc. If he/she doesn’t, do you have any secret tricks or tips for our pet parents? Be sure to follow the instructions on Rafflecopter to be officially entered.
Can I earn Extra Entries? Yes, follow the instructions on Rafflecopter for additional entries.
We don’t have dogs, just cats here, but my sister’s old doggie could certainly use some pampering! She’s getting to be quite the elderly lady!
Super cool giveaway!! Great stuff! Thanks for the chance to win!
xoxo Chloe and LadyBug
Bella detests having baths…I do take her to the groomer when she needs a haircut and love that they have to deal with her and bath time. But I do give her all the other bathes…I suggest prepare everything before starting, thats what I’ve learned in my year with her and what she considers “bathtime torture.”
My dogs love getting baths from their favorite groomer. They aren’t fond of getting their nails cut, though!
Schnitzel loves to have baths & get brushed! Great giveaway! 🙂
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no he does not like it at all. In fact we need to get the smallest nuzzle.
Baby Pom loves any attention he can get so he enjoys being brushed and dressed up. Lol. JR just loves to play and cuddle. But they hate getting their nails cut.
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I have so many dogs that I can’t afford to take them all to the spa! I do nail clipping and hair cutting/shaving myself! Im a rescuer too!
My dog does not like to be bathed but she loves to be brushed and even vacuumed.
My dog doesn’t like baths, but I have a small kiddie pool, I use to give her one in the summer.
My dog does not like baths at all! She knows the word “bath” and runs if she hears me say it!
Would love to win this for my 2 labs, they love a bath, but have never had a spa treatment.
My dog has a bath, her nails cut and her hair groomed.
I take my poodle to the groomers and he LOVES the sprinklers lol
Brady does not mind a bath at all, he loves any attention he can get.
No he doesn’t. I don’t have any special tricks….it’s not optional (lol) so we just do it and get it over with!
Not sure my furkids would appreciate a spa day, but I’d love to win a Spa Gift Package to donate to my LAPCATS group for a raffle fundraiser. We’ve been operating out of a local PetSmart Adoption Center for the last 7+ years and are approaching our 1,000th cat adoption placement. The gift basket would be a fabulous raffle prize to offer our supporters!
he definitely does not, but he needs to, so we try our best
My little Ginley does not like being bathed or groomed. In fact he has to go to the groomer tomorrow and I’m positive he’ll be miserable! When we give him baths at home, we try to keep him as comfortable as possible, he cries like a little infant! We’re quick to get him in and out as soon as possible. I always warm his shampoo before using it on him, because I’ve found that the cold feeling just startles him more. Our groomer is wonderful with him and she sets his appointments up early so there aren’t any other dogs and she can pay him extra attention. He’s a little miniature schnauzer, but acts more like a child!
Our black lab Ty LOVES Spa day. He goes once a month for shampoo/dry and nail trim.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
my dog HATES it but i dont care, i want her to look pretty!
My dog Buttons LOVE to be groomed. She is my first dog and until her I never realized a dog could love a day at the spa as much as any of us human girls. I’ve always had cats and they don’t tend to enjoy a bath. It’s nice to have one fur baby in the house who makes it easy. After a day of being primped and pampered Button’s knows she’s beautiful and takes full advantage of it. She’s one smart cookie 🙂
Our Maxx doesn’t mind the spa treatment and we have fun giving him a bath! Thanks for the chance.
Would love to win this for my furkids. 🙂
My dogs love baths.
We have 2 male dogs who were both rescued as puppies. Cairo- Siberian Husky and Roman- Rough collie. We taught them young to let us touch and handle them by doing short, positive sessions with lots of treats. Now, they love it. My wife and I would love to win this for our special guys!
dvdgossett915@gmail.com
My little guy gets his bath in the kitchen sink! He likes when I rinse him off with the sprayer!
Dumpling does NOT like to get groomed. I definitely appreciate the tips that others are posting!
my dog hates baths but shes gotten so much better when we bought a sprayer for the shower. warmer water helps too
My dogs are generally good for baths and all but one of them is good for nail trims.
My dog likes to be bathed and I enjoy knowing she’s clean. 🙂
my dog isnt a big fan of baths but she loves the blow dryer
he loves brushing, he sits still and enjoys every stroke
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
Louis
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Miss Sadie is NOT a fan of baths, so I just try to do them quick! I entice her with lots of goodies and treats, and slowly but surly she is getting more and more used to them!
Naomi
Oh yes he loves to go and get groomed and shampooed! He loves the little bandanna they put around his neck when hes done! And boy does he prance around!!
ptavernie at yahoo dot com
I subscribed! Thank you!
ptavernie at yahoo dot com
Duchess goes to the groomer once a month. My tip is to take her during the week, when the groomer is not as busy and Duchess is less stressed.
never given myy dog spa treatment but it looks fun
She hates it, and I do not have any tips but am open to suggestions…
roxy always does good with baths and getting her nails trimmed
My dogs love baths, don’t really like their nails done though.
Both of my dogs absolutely hate bathtime! No real secret tips, except to close the door for those that escape!
trippyjanet at gmail dot com
Dink got her first bath today as a matter of fact. Turns out, not a big fan lol!
mosaic317 at gmail dot com
I’m not sure if my dog would like a spa treatment, she’s never had one.
I don’t know, my dog never had a spa treatment!
Presley loves to be pampered but would prefer I do it at home-not a fan of strangers washing him or especially cutting his nails.
Sadly, he only likes getting brushed
our dogs LaKota and Bear…….hate baths or grooming of any kind!
does not like being bathed
My little alien pug does not like baths….but loves little puppy massages. 🙂 Thank you.
Our little Jack Russell puppy LOVES to take a bath!
We have 3 dogs and they all hate baths!
tdlsfm(at)gmail(dot)com
My little shih tzu loves to be bathed and groomed and get her nails done, she is prissy lol 🙂
My dog loves being pampered thankfully 🙂
my dogs truly love getting a nice bath and brush!
ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com
We just got a new puppy, Trevi, and no her hates anything yet. At this point we have to go slow and keep doing grooming every few days. He is learning but doesn’t enjoy it.
My dogs love bath time, but they hate getting their nails done. Thanks!!
My dog hates hates hates bath but we reward him after with a special treat.
Our dogs don’t like baths.
Absolutely hates it. I’ve no tricks, I wish i did. Although when you tell her how pretty she looks after a bath she prances around.
Michedt at yahoo dot com
I don’t have a dog but I give my 13lb cat a bath and I don’t need a gym workout afterwards, his brothers and sisters are easier. I would keep part and donate part to a IF I can win.
Our beagle loves to take a warm bath. He just sighs and gives us his biggest smile.
I just got a puppy 4 days ago so I am not sure what
he would like, He can all ready give us kisses.
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Izzy and Dobbie want to win!! They are boxers and stay dirty.
Awesome site! Such a wonderful place for animal lovers to get some great stories & good information and yeah my yellow lab hates baths, but strangely enough our cat doesn’t mind? Go fihure!
Thanks,
Chris