Thalassa Golden Retrievers

05/31/2026

It’s allergy🤧 season, and one of the most common issues pet parents notice is itchy, irritated paws.🔥🐾

The good news: a simple, natural routine that helps soothe the skin and reduce irritation before it escalates.

A gentle paw soak made with green tea🍵, stinging nettle🌱, and peppermint tea🌿 can help calm inflammation and support the skin’s response to allergens. These herbs contain natural compounds that can ease itchiness, reduce redness, and discourage that cycle of licking and chewing that makes things worse.

The key is consistency and timing. Starting early, before paws become raw and inflamed, can make a big difference and may help reduce the need for stronger interventions like steroids💊 later on.

DIY Allergen-Removing Paw Soak

Add to 1 gallon of simmering water:
• 12 stinging nettle tea bags
• 6 green tea bags
• 6 peppermint tea bags

Turn off the heat and let it cool completely. Remove tea bags once cooled. Add 1 teaspoon of Primitive Probiotics. Stir well.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Use as a soak or rinse for your dog’s paws after outdoor exposure to help remove allergens and soothe the skin.

If you haven’t added a high-quality probiotic to your dog’s routine yet, there’s a reason this matters. That’s exactly why created PRIMITIVE PROBIOTICS™—a science-driven formula designed to help rebuild your dog’s microbiome using strains sourced from wild canids, healthy dogs, and living soil.

If you’re looking for a research-backed option, comment BETTERBELLY and we’ll send you the link.

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

Congratulations to Beautiful Foxy Roxy and Amazing Jessica Hawkins for their 1st place win today in a large 12-18mth class! Roxy is proof that everything happens for a reason. So many good things ahead of this dynamic duo!!

Thalassa’s Rockin’ the Cape
Porter x Summer
The Lighthouse Litter 4/25

05/31/2026

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05/30/2026

Apples! No core or seeds though.

Dogs🐾 benefit from something as simple as an apple🍎. A new peer-reviewed systematic review published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science highlighted quercetin, a powerful flavonoid✨ found in apples, as one of the most promising natural compounds for supporting long-term health.

Research suggests quercetin helps reduce inflammation, protect cells from oxidative damage, support beneficial gut bacteria, strengthen the gut barrier, and promote healthy metabolism, all of which are closely linked to healthier aging.

Choose organic apples🍏 or spray free apples when possible, as conventionally grown apples are among the fruits most commonly found to contain pesticide residues. Remove the seeds and core, but leave the skin on (that’s where the quercetin is) before sharing a few bites with your dog. If you’re choosing a variety, Red Delicious🍎 apples are considered one of the richest sources of quercetin among commonly available apples.

This is also one of the reasons Dr. Karen Becker chose hypoallergenic organic apple fiber as the carrier in the Proactive Paws™ formulas instead of ingredients like beef liver or cellulose. Apple fiber helps make her human grade formulas suitable for pets with food sensitivities, while also acting as a prebiotic that nourishes beneficial gut bacteria and supports the production of health-promoting short-chain fatty acids.

05/29/2026

Daily cuteness alert!

PJ x Rayna
The Liberty Litter
5/18/26

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