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Santa Paws is coming to town.

Most of us would agree that when it comes to our pets they are our four legged children. And just like any other member of the family, Santa comes to visit them too.

There is so much excitement in our house around Christmas time. This year will be slightly different because we now have an extra stocking to hang up-Zara’s. Oscar knows the drill, I put the Christmas tree and decorations up, bring out the dress up goodies and take a million super cute photo’s of him looking like Santa’s little helper. While putting the Christmas tree up last weekend, there was so much curiosity from Zara. She really did think it was Christmas when she saw this giant tree going up inside as something to chew on and pull all over the house! This year it is strategically placed next to the couch with a coffee table in front of it-yes I am learning how she operates! Santa won’t be able to make his delivery until late on Christmas Eve when Zara’s inquisitiveness has been put to sleep and she is too tired to investigate.

On Christmas morning Oscar is like a proper excited child! He wakes up knowing he has tons of gifts to open and he runs straight to the pile that Santa delivered. Somehow he just knows exactly which ones are for him, and they are not all treats for him to sniff out! He just knows! I love watching him tear open the wrapping paper and his pure excitement with whatever it is he has discovered. He loves new things be it homemade treats, a new teddy to chew the eyes off or a new collar. He loves anything that is just for him. I cannot wait to see the excitement and chaos that Zara will bring to Christmas morning. Of course I will be there with my camera in hand ready to capture the fun and excitement. She is so much fun to be around and she brings so much joy to all of us.

 

Of course Valentine and Duchess are included in our Christmas celebrations and they get gifts too. They, like Oscar love getting new toys, treats and boxes. And this year will be no different.

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Here are some gorgeous goodies that are on Oscar, Zara, Valentine and Duchess’ wish list this year, we hope you find something special for your furry love too…

Friendship Collar

This is a stunning gift for you to share with your furry love! The concept of these collars is beautiful and we are in love with them. Your pup gets a stylish collar and you receive a matching bracelet. The quality of these collars goes far beyond our expectations, they are made from vegan approved leather and super soft. There is a variety of colours and designs to choose from, making sure there is a set to suit everyone. They don’t know it yet but Oscar and Zara have got the Top Dog collection, because after all they are my Top Dogs! Spoil yourself and your pooch, because best friends should match! Click here to shop

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PetStages Dog Wood

What pup doesn’t love sticks? We often find ourselves unsure on what type of wood a particular stick is which Zara has brought home with her, many of which are toxic! With the PetStages Dog Wood Toys, you don’t have to worry. This toy is so durable, made from innovative material that combines real wood with durable synthetic material to create a stronger, safer stick. The natural wood smell attracts and keeps Zara’s interest for hours. Zara loves her Dog Wood so much that she has asked Santa for another one 😉 Click here to shop

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Four Paws and Me Box

Four Paws and Me offers a wonderful box filled with surprises for you and your pooch. The limited edition Christmas boxes are filled with wonderful goodies that won’t disappoint! There is a box for everyone with three different options to choose from. When Oscar and Zara received their November box, there was so much excitement and I got to share a gift with my fur babies-what could be better than that? Have some fun opening a gift with your pup too. When placing your order use the code STYLISHPAWS and R10 from each sale will go to Woodrock Animal Rescue. Click here to shop

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Egg Shaped Pet Pod

These Egg Shaped Pet Pods from Cosmic Pets are absolutely gorgeous and are on Valentine and Duchess’ Christmas list. Of course they can be used for cats and small breed dogs too. It comes with a soft inner velvet cushion and a fleece blanket to keep your furry love happy and comfy. Make sure your furry love sleeps in style, they deserve it. Click here to shop

 

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Pupcorn

No Christmas stocking is complete unless it has treats in it-Oscar knows this all too well! Spoil your pets with some yummy Pupcorn they will want all year round. Choose from two yummy flavours for your pup to tuck into while you enjoy your Christmas treats. The food we eat is often far too rich for Oscar and Zara so instead they can have fun with their Pupcorn without feeling sick later. Click here to shop

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Christmas Bandana

Make your pup feel extra special this Christmas in a one of a kind Christmas Bandana from Swanky Mongrel. Sizes available fit Yorkies to Rottweilers, so everyone is included. Each bandana is made with tons of love. Go on, spoil Santa’s little helper, he has been a good boy! Click here to shop

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Cat Collar

Cats love to show off so why not make your kitty feel extra special with a new stylish Gummi collar for him to show off to all his friends. These collars are durable and come with a removable bell and have a safety strip too. There is a variety of colours to choose from, and when held under a uv light they glow in the dark-how awesome!! Click here to shop

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Cat Nip Spray

What cat doesn’t love cat nip? Let your kitty go a little wild with this Cool Cat cat nip spray. Simply spray it on your cats toys, bedding and scratch posts and watch them have fun. Click here to shop

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Cat Feather Buddy

Fill your cats stocking with these super cute Feather Buddy’s from PetStages. Feather Buddy will become your kitty’s new best friend. With bunches of colourful feathers, this cute creature offers hours of play. So spoil your kitty this Christmas. Click here to shop

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Cat Tree

Cat tree’s are awesome and your cat thinks so too! Valentine and Duchess have also asked for a cat tree for Christmas, are they bunnies or are they cats-haha? Cat tree’s provide so much entertainment for your kitty and it will keep him from scratching things he shouldn’t… You can also hide some feather buddy’s in the tunnels and spray come cat nip spray on it too. Make this Christmas amazing for your kitty. Click here to shop

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Little Critters Rescue Club

Christmas time at Little Critters is not always a happy and festive time. Families want to go away on holiday and it is the Little Critters who suffer, being abandoned without a second thought. If you can, any donation would be greatly appreciated. No pet deserves to be abandoned and left unwanted around a time that is supposed to be all about families coming together. Please email lauren.namer@iburst.co.za if you would like to donate. Click here to visit their Facebook page

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We hope we have given you some wonderful ways to spoil your furry loves this Christmas! This year will be chaos in our house and I cannot wait!! We wish you a wonderful festive season. Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

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Frozen Pup Treats

Summer is here and we hope you are having as much fun as Oscar and I! Having pool parties, picnics in the garden and late evening walks. When temperatures are extreme, Oscar doesn’t enjoy being active. And that includes getting up to drink his refreshing water! So I came up with a solution that not only keeps him cool and hydrated but entertained too. He gets to enjoy delicious frozen treats and he doesn’t need to move from his comfy spot under the tree.

We all love popsicles and frozen yoghurt…. So why not make some that your furry love can enjoy too. Here are 10 really easy recipes that your pooch will love!

Strawberry ice:

Ingredients

A few strawberries chopped up small

Distilled water

Ice tray

Directions:

Place a few pieces of chopped up strawberry in each compartment of the ice tray. Fill with the distilled water and freeze. Oscar loves this one! Keep them frozen.

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Rooibos tea ice pops:

Ingredients

2 Rooibos tea bags

2 cups of boiling water

1/2 tsp cinnamon powder

squirt of honey

Ice tray or popsicle maker

Directions

Steep the rooibos tea bags in hot water for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and add the cinnamon and honey. Stir and place into an ice tray or popsicle maker. Freeze for a few hours and let your pooch enjoy. Keep them frozen.

Peanut butter and banana frozen snack:

Ingredients

1 banana

Natural Greek yoghurt

Smooth peanut butter

Silicone cupcake moulds

Directions

Thinly slice the banana. Place a dollop of the natural Greek yoghurt into the silicone cupcake mould and place a slice of banana on top. Then place a dollop of peanut butter on top of the yoghurt and banana slice. Freeze for a few hours. Let your pup enjoy his snack! Keep them frozen.

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Rooibos tea and mint ice:

Ingredients

2 Rooibos tea bags

2 cups boiling water

Fresh mint leaves chopped up

Ice tray

Directions

Steep the rooibos tea bags in boiling water for 10 minutes. Remove the bags. Place a few pieces of chopped up mint into each compartment of your ice tray then fill with the rooibos tea. Freeze for a few hours. Keep frozen.

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Apple and parsley:

Ingredients

Unsweetened applesauce

Fresh parsley

Fresh mint

Ice tray

Directions

Sprinkle the freshly chopped up parsley and mint into each compartment of the ice tray, then place a dollop of the unsweetened applesauce on top. Freeze and let your furry love enjoy. Keep frozen.

Banana and coconut:

Ingredients

1 can coconut milk

1 banana

Silicone cupcake moulds

Directions

Slice the banana. Pour the coconut milk into the silicone cupcake moulds until they are half way. Place a slice of banana into each one, then fill them to the top. Freeze for a few hours. Your pups will love this one! Keep frozen.

Frozen watermelon

Ingredients

Seedless watermelon

1 cup fat free milk or coconut milk

Popsicle maker

Directions

If you can’t find seedless watermelon, make sure you remove all seeds from the fruit! Place the chopped up watermelon into a blender, add the milk and blend on a high speed until the ingredients are nicely blended. Pour the mixture into popsicle moulds or an ice tray and freeze. Keep frozen.

Strawberry frozen yoghurt

Ingredients

Strawberry yoghurt

Natural Greek yoghurt

Ice tray

Directions

Place a dollop of strawberry yoghurt in each compartment of the ice tray, then place a dollop of Greek yoghurt. Freeze for a few hours and let your pup enjoy-this is one of Oscar’s most favourite frozen treats!

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Peanut butter frozen yoghurt

Ingredients

Peanut butter

Natural greek yoghurt

Ice tray

Directions

Place a dollop of peanut butter in each compartment of the ice tray, then place a dollop of Greek yoghurt. Freeze for a few hours and let your furry love enjoy.

Giant frozen treat:

Ingredients

Cubed fruit (watermelon, apple, strawberries, blueberries etc)

Distilled water

Big bowl

Directions

Fill your bowl with distilled water and simply add all your fruit and freeze. Your pup will have fun licking and enjoying the fruit surprises that pop out every now and then!

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We hope these frozen treat recipes keep your pup cool, hydrated and entertained this summer 🙂

ps- All these recipes are as yummy to humans as they are to our furry loves!

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