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Jun
2024

How to Keep Your Boston Terrier Warm In Winter

categories: Kiki and Zamba, Winterwonderland

It’s winter here in Zambia and although we do not experience winter like Europe, for us it gets pretty chilly! And for a little Boston Terrier like Kiki, even the slightest drop in temperature affects her. So this blog is all about how to keep your Boston Terrier warm in winter. 

How to keep your Boston terrier warm in winter

Kiki is a little Boston Terrier girl and a little over one years old. What she lacks in size, she certainly makes up in her attitude department- haha. But with that being said, Kiki does not have a lot of fur covering her little body, or should I say her fur certainly is not as thick and luscious compared to other breeds of dogs. 

Kiki is practically bald behind her ears, on the inside of her hind legs and under her chin and chest area. So the slightest temperature change make a big difference to her! *This post contains affiliate links. 

Here are a few key things I do to make sure Kiki the Boston Terrier is kept warm and comfortable when its cold:

Clothing

I always thought dog clothing was more of an accessory than a necessity, however since having Kiki I have come to realise that it does in fact serve a purpose and it makes a huge difference in Kiki’s life! Kiki has a few sweaters that vary in thickness depending on how cold the day or night will be and I am always on the lookout for more stylish sweaters to add to her collection! Shop dog jackets here.

Dog jacket

A Warm Meal

There is nothing nicer than eating a warm meal when it’s cold and that’s exactly what I do for Kiki. I make a warm portion of bone broth which I pour over her kibble and she absolutely loves it! I have also seen a noticeable difference when she has her warm meal she’s more active and ready to play versus when she has just plain kibble on a cold day she looks for a cosy spot on the couch and snuggles a little to warm up before getting into the playful mood. Shop bone broth here.

Bone Broth

A Comfy Bed

Kiki has a few comfy beds of her own around the house. She has one under my desk in my office space and she has one in our bedroom which gets put onto our bed at night and she sleeps in there snuggled up like a bug! Kiki is also allowed to snuggle up on the couch if she wants to. At night when I have a cosy couch blanket, Kiki comes nudging her way to warm up and cosy right next to me 😉 This is about the only thing I love about winter- haha! Shop comfy beds here.  

Boston Terrier

Things I try and avoid during winter for Kiki:

Bathing

Kiki doesn’t get bathed as often in winter as she does in summer. But when I do bath her I make sure to bath her on the warmest day predicted using my weather app, and I will bath her at the hottest time of the day. This allows her to then go and sunbathe to dry off and warm herself back up faster. When bathing is not an option I will use doggy wipes which actually work really well! Shop doggy wipes here.

Boston Terrier puppy

Drafts

I never allow Kiki to be in a draft. If I see her on the couch snuggled uncomfortably trying to get warm, I will always close the windows and doors for her. Like I said, the slightest temperature drop makes a big difference to Kiki and wind is a bog part of that for her. Shop dog blankets here. 

Boston Terrier

So to answer your question, can Boston Terriers handle cold weather? My answer is a huge NO! 

I hope my tips help keep your Boston Terrier or any other pupper warm during winter. Be sure to follow Kiki my little Boston Terrier on Instagram as she shows off her sassiness and shares her life with her big bro Zamba the Rottweiler and her baby sis Gia @stylish_paws

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May
2024

Dustin – The Robot Vacuum by bObsweep

categories: Product Reviews

We’re not strangers to the bObsweep family, we have our very well loved official BOB from bObsweep, so when they asked us to review Dustin the robot vacuum we jumped with joy and were eager to find out what he could do… and boy we were not disappointed! 

Dustin- the robot vacuum from bObsweep

Receiving air mail in the middle of Africa can take a little time but wow this package was worth the wait! Simply put, Dustin is fantastic! 

The Dustin robot vacuum model from bObsweep can do everything you’d expect a robot vacuum to do. He looks slick and stylish, he sweeps incredibly well- picking up all of Zamba and Kiki’s fur along with all the dust that our beautiful country comes with. He then docks himself in his sleek docking station and he actually self cleans. Inside the docking station there is a vacuum bag which all of Dustin’s findings gets emptied into. All you have to do is empty out the vacuum bag- This impressed me the most! Of course Dustin also mops up muddy paws and any other dirty mark he may encounter. He actually mops really well- again I am impressed! 

bObsweep robot vacuum

The two questions I get asked most whenever I share our bObsweep robot vacuums is… Are they really worth it and do they really-really work? My simple answer is absolutely YES! bObsweep robot vacuums absolutely work and yes they are totally worth it. Once Dustin has your house mapped out, he gets on with his job of sweeping and mopping floors. 

bObsweep has their own app which allows you to control Dustin. You can decide if you would like a simple quick clean of a specific area- say the kitchen or sitting area- the app allows you to specifically choose those areas for Dustin to sweep and or mop for you. You can also set schedules for when you would like Dustin to get to work. 

Dustin from bObsweep

Dustin is here to help you, and what a job he does!! 

To get your own Dustin from bObsweep, visit their website… www.bobsweep.com! We have a fantastic discount code which gets you a whopping 70% off your purchase of Dustin, simply use the code STYLISHPAWS at checkout.

Don’t forget to tag us @stylish_paws and @bObsweep on social media – we love seeing your own Dustins in action 😉

Follow bObsweep on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date with new products! 

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Mar
2024

Kiki’s First Gotcha Day

categories: Kiki and Zamba, Recipes

It’s Kiki’s first Gotcha Day and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this feisty little firecracker of ours! From day one Kiki was feisty, and she was fiery but she was full of love and she showed us who was about to rule this roost… 

What a year it has been. When we welcomed Kiki into our family exactly a year ago today, our hearts were beyond shattered after losing our precious girl Zara. If you follow us on Instagram, then you’ll know exactly what I mean. Our family needed Kiki, we needed someone new to love and someone new to nurture. 

Kiki's Gotcha Day

Kiki is our first Boston Terrier and the smallest dog we have ever had the privilege of loving. But do not let her small size fool you! She is the boss around here and she will let anyone and everyone who will listen know. She is extremely playful and has loads of energy bursts, but when it comes to bedtime, oh Kiki can snore alright- but we wouldn’t have it any other way! 

So today we celebrate Kiki in all her feisty glory. 

Pupcakes

Kiki’s Pupcakes

Because Kiki is so small, I thought little pupcakes would suit her perfectly for her birthday treats.

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 cup smooth peanut butter

1 medium banana mashed

1 egg

50ml water

Icing 

1/2 cup plain yoghurt

1/3 cup smooth peanut butter

Directions

Preheat your oven to 180 degrees. Mix together the peanut butter, mashed banana, egg and water. Then sift in your flour and baking powder. Whisk together until properly combined and smooth in texture. Then scoop the batter into each mini cupcake holder. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked. Allow them to cool completely before icing them.

Icing Directions

Using an electric beater, mix together the yoghurt and peanut butter until smooth, light and fluffy. Once the pupcakes have cooled you can top with the icing. 

These pupcakes are totally human safe too so go ahead and enjoy them with your pup!

Kiki's Gotcha Day

Thank you for sharing Kiki’s First Gotcha Day with us! The birthday fun will continue on Instagram so be sure to follow along over at @stylish_paws. 

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Feb
2024

Valentine’s Day Dog Treat Recipes

categories: Recipes

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 🙂

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 dog treat recipe

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! 

Valentine's Day dog treat recipe

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.

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Dec
2023

LickiMat – An Innovative Pet Product To Relieve Boredom And Stress

categories: Product Reviews

If your dog or cat suffers from boredom, anxiety or stress then LickiMats are just the thing they need to feel calmer during these moments. 

If you follow us on Instagram then you’ll know exactly why I jumped at the chance to collaborate with LickiMat South Africa- enter my hooligans Kiki and Zamba, both very much still in their puppy phases of life! I saw LickiMat as a chance to mentally stimulate Kiki and Zamba in a different way and wow I am hugely surprised. 

LickiMats

LickiMats are made of the best quality materials making the range microwave and freezer proof and some of the range is dishwasher proof too. They come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes depending on your dog and what he enjoys. Kiki being a Boston Terrier with a flat nose, seemed to prefer the flatter and more open LickiMat options where as Zamba being a Rottweiler pretty much enjoyed any of the shapes as his nose can reach much harder spots, especially in the Yoggie Pot.

LickiMat Yoggie Pot

We received a gorgeous box of LickiMat goodies which included the Slodog Slow Feeder Plate, this one I was particularly impressed by because it offers all the benefits of a slow feed bowl but with none of the frustration that often comes with slow feed bowls. We also received the LickiMat Soother Tuff Pro which is chew resistant however these are certainly not chew toys so please bare that in mind. We got a cute Yoggie Pot too, which is great for Zamba to enjoy a stuffed to the brim pot of all his favourite treats and things! 

LickiMats

Ollie and Roo our two cats were also lucky enough to be part of this and they got the cat LickiMat Fish which adds a little extra stimulation and fun to meal times for them. 

LickiMat Cat

The great thing about the entire LickiMat range is that you can get as creative as your pets pallet will allow 😉 Pile all their favourite raw and fresh food into one Yoggie Pot or simply spread a little plain yoghurt with peanut butter all over the LickiMat Soother. I would recommend having more than one LickiMat within the range because each one offers something different! 

LickiMat Soother

I love the LickiMat range because not only does it offer calmness in times of anxiety and stress for your dog or cat but it also teaches them to have patience around food and treats. 

Fireworks season is coming up for us, so our LickiMats could not have come at a better time for Kiki, Zamba, Ollie and Roo! They will go a long way in making sure the four of them feel a little calmer during this stressful time. 

LickiMats

Overall LickiMats are a fantastic addition to your pets weekly routine! You can follow LickiMats South Africa on Instagram for all the latest news and you can shop the full range online via their website www.lickimats.co.za

Don’t forget to tag us @stylish_paws and @lickimat_sa in your fun and creative creations! 

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