We might be a few days late (because of Easter) but, today we celebrate our handsome boy, Zamba… three years of love, loyalty, and a bond that words could never fully capture.
From the moment Zamba came into our lives, everything changed. There’s just something about him, the way he carries himself with quiet confidence, the way his eyes soften when he looks at Gia, the way he protects, loves, and feels so deeply.
Rottweilers are often misunderstood. He is gentle, patient, and deeply connected to us in a way that still amazes me every day. Especially with Gia… their bond is something truly special. It’s built on trust, loyalty, and a kind of love that is pure.
Zamba’s Birthday Feast: Raw Mince Meatballs
This year, we’re celebrating Zamba in a way that suits him perfectly… simple, natural, and full of goodness.
No fancy cake needed, just something he truly loves: raw mince meatballs.
Ingredients:
Fresh raw mince (beef or chicken)
Optional: finely grated carrots or zucchini for added nutrients
Optional: a raw egg for binding and extra protein
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
Roll into medium-sized meatballs.
Serve fresh (or slightly chilled) as a special birthday treat.
Happy 3rd birthday, our beautiful boy. You’re everything we could have ever hoped for in a dog… and more.
I thought I was doing everything right for Kiki and Zamba… until I realised there are things you can’t always see when it comes to their health. That’s what led me to trying the Pets Are Kids Multivitamin Chews.
What I liked about these multivitamin chews straight away is that they’re not just a basic multivitamin.
They’re designed to support:
immune health (which matters more than we think)
allergy support (especially as seasons change)
gut health (which affects everything)
and overall daily wellness
It’s that all-in-one support that made it make sense for me. It’s easy to buy something once… but the real question is, will you actually keep using it?
For me, that’s a very easy YES! It’s one chew a day for Kiki and a few for Zamba, they taste like treats so they both really enjoy their multivitamin and it fits into our daily routine without me even thinking about it.
What I’ve noticed in the few months Kiki and Zamba have been taking them is nothing overhyped or unrealistic. Just that they are happy, extremely active, their gut health is in tip top condition and so is their skin and fur!
You don’t need to overhaul everything you’re doing, you don’t need to do anything drastic. But adding something like the Pets Are Kids Multivitamin is such an easy step that actually supports your pups a lot more than you realise.
Honestly, this is one of those products that just makes sense. We absolutely love the Pets Are Kids Multivitamin and they will remain part of our daily routine for a very long time!
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As a family who loves the outdoors with our two pups, Kiki and Zamba, finding dog gear that actually stands up to both adventure and everyday life is no small task. Enter: OneTigris. We recently enjoyed a Sunday adventure with the whole family and …. spoiler alert: we were blown away.
Between our sassy Boston Terrier, Kiki and our powerful Rottweiler boy, Zamba, we need gear that’s not only stylish but seriously durable. From harnesses and leashes to travel-friendly beds and toys, OneTigris made this family outing smoother, safer, and a lot more fun.
The Harnesses: Comfort + Control
Let’s talk harnesses first. As any Rottweiler mom will know, they can be a bit of a tank on walks, but Zamba’s OneTigris harness held up beautifully. The fit was secure but comfortable, and the front-clip design gave us more control during our walk without restricting his movement. Not to mention the side pockets to store treats, poop bags or your car keys if need be! You can also add fun embellishments to stick on the side- of course we opted for the Rottweiler.
The Matching Leashes & Collars: Style Meets Strength
Okay, we’ll admit it—we love a good matching set. The collars and leashes looked great on both pups, but more importantly, they are built to last. No fraying, no awkward grips, and no slipping buckles. Both Kiki and Zamba felt secure and stylish. Kiki wears her pink collar and matching leash with pride.
Plus, Gia LOVED helping walk them with the soft padded leash handles. It became a team effort!
The Adventure Bed: Nap Time, Anytime
This one might be our favourite: the OneTigris portable raised dog bed. It folds up easily, is super lightweight- even Gia can carry it when it is made up! And gave an elevated spot to relax between activities or when one of the pups needed a short break. No wet grass, no dirty bellies—just chill vibes under the trees.
The Toys: Fetch Game Strong
We brought along a couple of OneTigris’ adventure balls. If you follow us over on Instagram then you’ll know just how ball obsessed Zamba is so these balls were a total hit with him! Tough enough to survive Zamba’s intense chew sessions, and light enough for Kiki to carry around like a prize. And fun enough for Gia to play fetch with her two best friends.
Family-Approved Fun
What really stood out to us about OneTigris is how thoughtfully designed everything is. It’s not just dog gear—it’s family adventure gear. Every item added value to our outing, from the ease of packing to the peace of mind we had knowing our dogs were safe and comfortable.
Gia was able to join in every step of the adventure, holding leashes, throwing balls, and helping set up the dog bed. She loved being involved, and it turned into a full family bonding experience. We made memories that’ll last a lifetime—and took plenty of Instagram-worthy photos along the way.
Ready to Try It?
If you’re a dog-loving family who’s always on the move, we can’t recommend OneTigris enough. Their products are tough, stylish, and genuinely improve the adventure experience—for both humans and pups.
We have an awesome discount code for you: When shopping on Amazon here use “InfluencerUS” at checkout for some extra savings on your purchase. Because if there’s one thing we learned this weekend, it’s that when the dogs are happy, everyone’s happy.
Here’s to more muddy paws and memory filled adventures, with gear that keeps up with it all.
Hello Spring! Spring is always a very welcome time of the year for us, because it means warmer days are on their way- and we cannot wait! Happy September everyone.
Hello June, hello winter for us in the southern hemisphere. We’re not winter lovers over here – haha! So while we try and keep warm, we hope you have a fabulous month of June.
It’s Zamba’s first Gotcha Day and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate our big baby bear in all his glory! In my biased opinion, there is nothing cuter than a Rottweiler puppy and wow Zamba was cute.
When we welcomed Zamba into our family a year ago today, we had recently lost our soul sister Zara. Zara was a Rottweiler too and she was the reason we knew we needed another needy Rottweiler in our lives. Zamba may have thought he had big paws to fill but it was important to us to let him know that he needed to just be himself and find his place within our family, which is of course was being needy but we wouldn’t change a thing!
When you look beyond Zamba’s big size and striking looks, you get to discover a giant teddy bear. A teddy bear that wants to kiss you for hours and run around the house squeaking one of his many many balls because balls are life!
So today we celebrate our bear Zamba.
Zamba’s LickiMat Birthday Treat
I am using the LickiMat brand for no other reason than it is what I had available to buy at the time of doing Zamba’s birthday prep! There are many amazing brands out there that offer similar things to fill and create birthday treats like the one I have prepared for Zamba.
Ingredients
To create a filled LickiMat (or a brand of your choice) simply choose what your pup loves to eat. For Zamba I have chosen:
Raw chicken mince
Raw beef mince
Double cream plain yoghurt
Cottage cheese
Carrot rounds
Raw watermelon cut into shapes
Collagen Paws
Doggy treats and sprinkle to top it all
Plus some pet friendly peanut butter
Directions
To assemble and create your fun filled treat bowl, simply layer all your ingredients how you wish. I made balls of chicken mince and beef mince, I spread the yoghurt around the edges, I filled gaps with cottage cheese, I decorated with the carrots and watermelon then topped it all with star shaped doggy treats and drizzled pet friendly peanut butter over everything. Then I put it in the freezer over night. You can choose to either freeze the treat bowl or give it to your pup fresh- it is up to you and your pup š
Thank you for sharing in Zamba’s first Gotcha Day with us! The birthday fun will continue on Instagram so be sure to follow along over at @stylish_paws
It’s almost Valentine’s Day and if you’re wanting to make some quick and easy Valentine’s Day treats for your pup then you’ve found the right recipes!
This is Kiki and Zamba’s first Valentine’s Day and they are finally old enough for me to start introducing some of my homemade treat recipes to them. Of course you know your pups best so if there is an ingredient that may not work for you then simply swap it out for something else! But most of all I hope your pups enjoy these quick and easy Valentine’s Day Dog Treats as much as Kiki and Zamba.
Happy baking š
Two Ingredient Frozen Heart Lollies
Ingredients
1/2 cup beetroot puree – made by simply peeling and steaming the beets until cooked and soft then blend them into a puree.
1 cup of plain yoghurt (greek or natural whatever your preference is)
Directions
Simply mix the beetroot puree and yoghurt together in a bowl. Spoon the mixture into heart shaped lolly moulds and freeze them overnight. Once frozen your pup can enjoy!
Valentine’s Day Pup-Cakes
Ingredients for the pup-cake
1/2 cup beetroot puree – made by simply peeling and steaming the beets until cooked and soft then blend them into a puree.
1 cup flour of your choice (plain, oat or rice) I used plain!
1 egg
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup of water
Ingredients for the pup-cake icing
1/2 cup cream cheese or smooth cottage cheese
1/3 cup beetroot puree
Directions for the pup-cakes
Preheat your oven to 180 degrees. Mix all your pup-cake ingredients together in a mixing bowl and whisk until completely mixed in together. You can use a hand whisk or an electric beater. Once your batter is well mixed pour into a greased mini cupcake baking tray. Bake for +- 15 minutes or until cooked through and your cakes are fluffy. Remove from the oven and allow to cool down completely before icing them.
Directions for the pup-cakes icing
Using an electric beater, beat together the beetroot puree and cream cheese or cottage cheese until light and fluffy. Once your pup-cakes are cool you can ice them. Then let your pups enjoy!
We hope these two quick and easy Valentine’s Day dog treat recipes inspire you to make something yummy for your pups this Valentine’s Day. Don’t forget to tag us in your creations @stylish_paws on Instagram.
Happy Halloween! While we don’t typically celebrate Halloween here in the middle of Africa, I still love an excuse to add a little extra celebration to our family. And of course our puppies are part of the family so creating a pup treat just for them was on the menu for Halloween this year!
Here is the recipe for my 1 ingredient frozen halloween dog treats…
INGREDIENTS
Any orange vegetable that your doggo loves to eat. Pumpkin, orange sweet potato or cavorts work best.
DIRECTIONS
Simply steam your chosen vegetable until it is nice and soft, then blend it up into a smooth puree.
If it is too thick add a little water. Then pour the puree into halloween themed moulds and freeze over night.
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Hello September and hello spring for us. As we in the Southern Hemisphere begin our summer months, we are embracing the warmer days as we get ready to make some summer memories!
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