House of Zen

06/04/2026

How old is your Shihtzu?

06/02/2026

Who experienced or is experiencing this issue??

🐾 DOES YOUR SHIH TZU HAVE YE**TY FEET, EARS, OR SKIN? 🐾
That “corn chip” or “Fritos” smell isn’t just a quirky Shih Tzu thing… it’s often a sign of yeast overgrowth 😩🐶

If your baby is constantly licking paws, scratching, chewing feet, getting red skin, ear infections, tear staining, or brownish discoloration around the paws — their body may be struggling from the inside out. 🐾💔

🧵 THREAD ⬇️

🐾 Yeast LOVES:
❌ Sugar
❌ Processed fillers
❌ Excess carbs
❌ Artificial ingredients
❌ Moist, inflamed skin

Unfortunately, many dogs are living on highly processed kibble-only diets every single day. 🥣⚠️

🐾 WHY KIBBLE-ONLY DIETS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO YEAST ISSUES 🥣

Many commercial foods are heavily processed at high temperatures and often contain:
🌽 Corn
🌾 Wheat
🥔 White potatoes
🧪 Artificial preservatives
🍬 Hidden sugars & starches

These ingredients can feed inflammation and disrupt healthy gut bacteria 🦠💔

A damaged gut can weaken the immune system, making yeast thrive on the:
🐾 Feet
👂 Ears
🩷 Skin folds
👀 Around the eyes

🐾 Remember:
HEALTHY SKIN STARTS IN THE GUT 🌿✨

When the gut microbiome is out of balance, the body struggles to fight off yeast naturally.

🐾 WHAT CAN HELP? 🌱🥩🥦

Adding fresh whole foods into your dog’s diet can make a HUGE difference over time ✨

Think:
🥩 Lean proteins
🥦 Green vegetables
🫐 Antioxidant-rich berries
🥥 Healthy fats
🥕 Fiber-rich foods
🥛 Fermented foods (dog-safe & vet approved)

These foods can help:
✅ Support healthy digestion
✅ Reduce inflammation
✅ Strengthen the immune system
✅ Support healthier skin & paws
✅ Balance gut bacteria 🦠

🐾 BETTER TREAT OPTIONS 🍎🥕

Instead of highly processed treats loaded with fillers and dyes, try:
🍏 Apple slices
🥒 Cucumber
🫐 Blueberries
🥕 Carrots
🥥 Coconut
🥚 Freeze-dried single ingredient treats
🥩 Small pieces of lean meat

Simple. Fresh. Nourishing. 🌿🐶

🐾 ALSO IMPORTANT 👇

✔️ Keep paws CLEAN & DRY
✔️ Trim hair between paw pads
✔️ Wash bedding regularly 🛏️
✔️ Avoid excess moisture
✔️ Support the skin barrier with healthy fats 🐟

🐾 Most importantly — healing yeast issues takes TIME ⏳💛

There’s no magic overnight fix. Supporting the gut, reducing inflammation, and improving nutrition can help your Shih Tzu feel more comfortable from the inside out 🌿🐶✨

At Zen Puppies, we believe food is part of wellness 💕🐾
Healthy gut = healthier skin, paws, coat, and happier pups ✨

06/02/2026

I love a little round face! Asian fusion is my favorite hairstyle for my Shihtzus

06/01/2026

Do you have a preference? Show us your boys and girls! 🐾

05/31/2026

Jade meet Bucky!

05/31/2026

An apple a day!!

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.

05/31/2026

Willie Update!! The littlest luggage porter but certainly the cutest!! Willie enjoyed his stay in Kentucky and loved meeting everyone!

05/29/2026

Willie learns how to be a good boy in a group class. Plus he wants to walk Jade 😂🐾🤣

05/28/2026

We made it to Kentucky! The Spot Squad transporter is a smooooth ride.

Bishop & Kate and I decided to start training Willie (he will get to observe), and Tiny Tim said he would help out too.... so it's the whole crew here to teach Animal CPR/first aid and emergency preparedness to pet professionals! Jade came along on this cross country travel for moral support and to show the boys how a Diva does service work! Stay tuned for more photos and videos of Willie on his first big adventure!!
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05/27/2026

Which color is your favorite?? Comment below with your favorites!