Kylok9

16/10/2026

It’s getting near that time… be prepared!!

BOOMS AND BANGS
THOSE DREADED FIREWORKS!

I’ll be spending New Year’s Eve at home, in my pajamas, cuddled up with my dogs, as I always do.

Personally, I detest fireworks. Not only are they terrifying for so many different animals, but are also dreaded by many people, who have to watch, often helplessly as their dog suffers the trauma of the deafening, relentless bangs, all because of fleeting human entertainment.

Shelters become overrun with lost dogs, dogs are knocked over by cars or go missing in their attempt to escape, they jump through glass windows, over high walls, have heart attacks, seizures or worse.

As there’s very little we can do to prevent other people from doing what they do, the best solution is to do all we can to minimize the impact this has on our dogs.

All dogs are different and there’s never a guarantee that any of these methods will work, but we owe it to our dogs to try and make it better.

For more detailed information, here are some useful links –

Dr Karolina Westlund - ILLIS Animal Behaviour
https://illis.se/en/eliminating-firework-and-thunder-phobia-in-dogs/

Dogs Trust – various resources to help dogs cope with fireworks
https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/search?q=fireworks .tab=0&gsc.q=fireworks&gsc.page=1

Noise of fireworks for desensitization training –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7FANXaanG4

Calming dog music – Pet Calming Maestro, Lisa Spector (Lisa’s music helps me relax and fall asleep quicker too!)
https://lisaspector.com/dog-gone-calm

Thundershirt / anxiety wraps information -
https://www.dutch.com/blogs/dogs/thunder-shirts-for-dogs?srsltid=AfmBOoquuaLUOrdLldnBrAsDT5wDByrW4Ax8XpTx3u0RZ8izhwJEWc8w

Wishing you and dogs everywhere a calm, peaceful, uneventful beginning to 2026.

12/10/2026

So I’ve had the pleasure of cuddles with this beautiful lady over a few weekends! ❤️

01/10/2026

Lovely evening dog walk 🌅

18/09/2026

30/08/2026

27/08/2026

I know many dog guardians that have tried to help their itchy dog!

Try this if your dog has itchy paws!
100% natural ingredients too 🐾🙂

🐾 Another Cause for Itchy Paws
If your dog is constantly licking or chewing her paws, allergies may not be the whole story.
Every time your dog walks through grass, yards, sidewalks, or outdoor spaces, her paws can collect pollen, mold spores, dust, fertilizers, pesticides, and other environmental irritants. Think of those furry feet as little Swiffers picking up everything in their path!
And simply wiping the paws off often isn’t enough. Irritants can hide between the toes, around the nailbeds, and deep in the paw pads.
One of my favorite simple strategies is a regular paw soak. 💚
A soothing foot soak can help physically remove environmental allergens and irritants from the skin while giving those hard-working paws a little TLC. For many dogs with seasonal paw licking, reducing their daily exposure can make a meaningful difference.
🐾 For medium and large dogs: use a bucket or basin and soak one paw at a time.
🐾 For small dogs: a shallow basin or sink works well.
🐾 Afterward: rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly, especially between the toes.
I’ve also included my Detoxifying Paw Soak recipe with green tea, apple c***r vinegar, Epsom salts, and an optional antimicrobial addition.
Save this recipe for your next itchy-paw flare-up! 🌿🐶
And remember: if your dog’s paws are persistently red, swollen, painful, smelly, or she’s licking them obsessively, don’t assume it’s just allergies. Yeast, bacterial infections, parasites, foreign bodies, and other underlying problems can also cause paw irritation and deserve a veterinary evaluation.
Healthy paws start with reducing what touches them every day. 💚 Grab the recipe details in my blog, link in comments 🐾