This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sponsored by Purina for IZEA. When it comes to weekly shopping, I like to save as much time as possible. I also like to keep my shopping runs as simple and stress free as I can. That’s why I almost always avoid those big box stores and instead opt for stores like Dollar General. At Dollar General I know I can always park close to the  store, and not have to trek across a huge parking lot. I also know I don’t have to fight the crowds or wait in a long line to checkout because our local Dollar General is always is less crowded and has great customer service. When I visit Dollar General, I make sure to get all my cleaning supplies as well as pet supplies. I love that I can purchase name brand quality products like Purina dog chow for our Coco. Quality pet food is what keeps Coco healthy and strong and his coat shiny and gorgeous. Coco loves Purina Dog Chow Complete. It has those little doggie kibble pieces he craves.

Even though he’s a big dog, I swear he thinks he’s a lap dog sometimes. When it comes to any type of food, treats or toys that are made for smaller dogs, he would much rather have that than big dog toys like little tires or huge dog bones. At Dollar General, they also have may other pet food products from Purina including several types of wet and dry dog and cat food, plus pet treats and cat litter. There’s also a large selection of toys for your big or little fur baby. You can purchase all these great Purina products: Don’t forget to also look for Dollar General Alpo Products at Dollar General. Our big guy goes through a lot of food, so we bought the 20lb bag of food. I’m embarrassed to say how much he eats during  the week. Let’s just say he’s been holding steady at about 100lbs for the past few years, plus the few pregnancy sympathy pounds he’s put on in the past few months, and he’s very active. So I filled my Dollar General bag with this huge bag of food.

How would you fill your Dollar General shopping bag? Why not enter the #DGPetDash contest on Instagram to show off your pet haul from Dollar General! To participate, just fill a DG shopping bag with pet items from DG and upload a picture of your haul to Instagram. The photo with the  most likes will receive $100 worth of free pet food/treats from Purina (in the form of 5 $20 Purina Manufacturer coupons). Oh, and don’t forget to have your kid read the family dog a bedtime story after supper. It improves your child’s reading skills and is a special bonding moment between your kids and the family pet. Be sure to share your Dollar General pet product haul on  Instagram with the hashtag #DGPetDash and also tag  @Purina and @DollarGeneral! Find out more at Dollar General. Be sure to connect with both Dollar General on Facebook and Dollar General on Twitter. And don’t forget to connect with Purina on Facebook and Purina on Twitter too! Posted In Kitchen Sink

0 Comments / Leave a Comment »Commonsense tips, the latest recalls and new FDA rules to protect your pets Every day you fill your pet's bowl. Do you know what's going in it? While it's nearly impossible to ensure that your pet will never come in contact with tainted food or treats, you can reduce the risk by taking these four important steps: 1. Follow commonsense tips 2. File a complaint 3. White Wicker Full Length MirrorLearn more about the FDA and pet food safety 4. Vintage Toilets For Sale CraigslistRead the latest pet-food recallsRed Light Bulb Astronomy •  Start by practicing good hygiene with your pets' food and water bowls. •  Check our list of recalled foods and treats regularly for information about items that have been recalled.

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