Pow Wow

Better hydration for active dogs

Reviewed by: Lynne Ward

Description: Pow Wow Active is an isotonic drink formulated for active dogs. It reverses the effects of dehydration, replacing essential fluids and body salts needed to charge cells, help maintain good cardio output, blood flow, brain activity and overall body function.

Main Features

• Contains natural nutrient L Carnitine which helps burn fatty acids to create energy

• Made from purified water without chlorides and other impurities

• Glucosamine for maintaining healthy joints and mobility

• Natural, highly palatable chicken liver flavour

• Reverses the effects of dehydration

My experience: My young border collie, Waggerland Rookie, started competing at agility shows in March 2007.  She puts a lot of effort into her training and competing and I was seriously worried about her dehydrating due to the amount of fluid she lost.  Her tuggy toy was absolutely soaking wet by the time she had finished playing with it on the way to the ring and whilst queuing for our turn. Luckily I discovered Pow Wow Active at Crufts and decided to give it a try.

Rookie has had a brilliant start to her agility career winning.

• The Kennel Club Novice Agility Stake Final at Olympia in December 2007

• The Genesis Performance Novice Jumping Final 2007

• Agility Eye Overall Grade 3 Winner 2007

What I like: Rookie now has this after every run in the ring and after her training sessions. It helps her recover quickly and she absolutely loves the taste. In fact, she dashes back into the caravan and up to the fridge demanding the Pow Wow is put in her bowl.

I’m so glad I discovered the benefits of Pow Wow Active for Rookie so I do not have to worry about her dehydrating any more. 

What could be improved: It’s hard to see how this product can be improved. In my experience, it does exactly what it promises on the bottle. Because of the taste, it is also excellent at encouraging dogs who don’t take on enough fluid to actually have a drink!

Packaging & production: Pow Wow Active comes in a screw top plastic 500ml bottle. It has a shelf life of 12 months.

Instructions: Basically they just tell you to give some before and after exercise. I’ve always followed these guidelines without any problem and adjusted the quantity depending on how much I think the dogs need.

Price: £21.48 for a case containing 12 x 500ml bottles. Delivery free in the UK. Available from Agility Warehouse

Value for money: Yes. Because Pow Wow Active has been so beneficial for Rookie, we now give it to all our dogs after they have been competing.

Overall rating: 10/10

About the Reviewer...
Lynne Ward started agility in the 80s with a sheltie who would be Medium today but who had no trouble with the large jumps.  Since then she's trained five collies at various times - one at Grade 6 and four at Grade 7. 

Flicka, the first of her 'Waggerlands,' has taken Lynne to all the major finals. She is currently competing with Kite and with Rookie, who has just gone Grade 7 this season and qualified for Olympia 2008. 

Lynne also runs her own training club, Bookham Lodge, based near Cobham, Surrey.

First published (22/09/08

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