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My Shih Tzus’ pawesome list of essentials and fun finds
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items We have two spoiled Shih Tzus (8 and 12) who have become pretty particular about what they eat, use, and love. These are the things that have made it into their everyday routine plus a few treats they get especially excited about.
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Food & Nutrition
Potty & Cleanup
Grooming & Hygiene
Home Essentials
Walking & Travel
Toys, Clothing & Accessories
Food & Nutrition
We switched from a well-known brand to this since Holistic Recipe offers a hypoallergenic formula. Plus the kibbles are just the right size and texture for my furbabies.
Holistic Recipe Adult Lamb Meal and Rice Dry Dog Food
Tasty little treats with functional ingredients. Perfect for rewarding my furbabies without feeling like I’m just giving empty treats.
Brit Functional Snack
My furbabies love the taste and texture of these freeze-dried treats. We usually get the beef liver and salmon.
Luscious Recipe Freeze Dried Treats
Perfect for paying the cheese tax!
Woofgang Cranberry Camembert Cheese
Potty & Cleanup
It’s absorbent, easy to use, and helps keep the floor clean and dry. This pad also minimizes the smell.
HoneyCare Magic Star Super Large Pet Pee Pad with Adhesive Backing
The adhesive backing keeps the pad securely in place and the scent release helps keep pet odors under control.
HoneyCare Magic Scent Release Deodorant Pet Pee Pads With Adhesive Backing
Sturdy, easy to tear off, and the scented feature helps keep unpleasant odors under control. I also love that they’re biodegradable.
KAWAII Pet Biodegradable Scented Poop Bag Set
Another reco for an eco-friendly and biodegradable poop bags. The set is convenient to keep stocked at home and in our pet bags.
[Amazon] Strong Large 9x13in Waste Refill Bags for Dogs
Absorbent, comfortable, and helps keep things mess-free especially during travel. The fit is secure and they’re easy to put on and change.
We got the size M so it will still fit our Shih Tzus when they’re much furrier (before their grooming sched).
[ShopeePh] Dono Male Dog Diapers
Absorbent, comfortable, and helps keep things mess-free especially during travel. The fit is secure and they’re easy to put on and change.
We got the size M so it will still fit our Shih Tzus when they’re much furrier (before their grooming sched).
[Amazon] Dono Male Dog Diapers
Grooming & Hygiene
I actually use these wipes for pet cleanup and they work really well. They’re unscented, gentle, and convenient for quick clean up.
The bundle is also great value especially for everyday pet care.
Kleenfant Baby Wipes Unscented
This is great for removing loose hair especially from long-haired pets. We also find it useful for gently removing eye gunk.
PETWELL Pet comb set
This self-cleaning brush is perfect for removing loose hair and gently detangling matted fur.
Self Cleaning Grooming Brush
Home Essentials
Helps keep ants away from my pet’s food area and also makes cleanup so much easier.
Anti-ant Placemat
I love the adorable Lego-style design as it makes our feeding area look so fun and neat. The bowl stand is elevated so my furbabies can eat and drink comfortably.
Pet Building Block Elevated Stainless Bowl Feeder
The tilted design makes eating comfortable for our little furbabies while the stainless steel is easy to clean and hygienic.
Petsup Pet Anti-Ant Tilted Stainless Feeding Bowl
My furbabies love this elevated mesh dog bed because it keeps them cool and comfortable especially on warm days. It’s sturdy and also easy to clean.
We got 2 medium size beds for our Shih Tzus because they don’t like sharing.
Elevated Dog Bed
We love the N-Cool line from Nitori and this pet mat is perfect. It feels cool and comfortable, and our furbabies love lounging on it. It’s also easy to clean and dry.
PET MAT N-COOL L-SQUARE S241
Another Nitori N-Cool mat that we love. We have several of these mats which makes it easy to rotate them while the others are being cleaned. They’re super easy to wash, just toss them in the washing machine and they dry quickly too.
PET MATTRESS PAD N-COOL WSP L GY S244
A budget-friendly alternative to the Nitori cooling mat. I find the Nitori one better overall, but this is a cheaper version that works well as a liner for our pet stroller.
Daiso Melange Style Cooling Mat (45cmx70cm)
Since getting this air purifier, both my pet’s and my allergies have greatly improved. The air feels noticeably cleaner, and it’s been a great addition to our home. Highly recommended for pet owners!
[Amazon] Levoit Core P350 Pet Care Air Purifier, Effective 33 m² H13 True HEPA Filter
Since getting this air purifier, both my pet’s and my allergies have greatly improved. The air feels noticeably cleaner, and it’s been a great addition to our home. Highly recommended for pet owners!
[ShopeePh] Levoit Core P350 Pet Care Air Purifier, Effective 33 m² H13 True HEPA Filter
This off-brand filter replacement works just as well as the original. It does a great job filtering the air and eliminating odors.
[Amazon] Core 300 Replacement Filter for LEVOIT, 2 Pack
This off-brand filter replacement works just as well as the original. It does a great job filtering the air and eliminating odors.
[ShopeePh] Universal Air Filter For Core 300/Core 300s/Core P350 Air Purifier Replacement Filter True HEPA
Walking & Travel
We got an older version (second pic) of this Skisopgo pet stroller years ago and it’s still working great. It has held up really well and makes outdoor trips easier.
Skisopgo Foldable Pet Stroller
We got an older version of this Jisulife stroller fan and it has held up so well for years. It’s reliable and the battery life has been great.
[Amazon] JISULIFE Clip on Baby Stroller Fan 4000mAh
We got an older version of this Jisulife stroller fan and it has held up so well for years. It’s reliable and the battery life has been great.
[ShopeePh] JISULIFE Clip-on Baby Stroller Fan 4000mAh
This harness is lightweight, comfortable, and comes in cute colors. The fit is secure without being too restrictive.
We got the size M in lavender for our Shih Tzu.
[INHERENT] Macaron Dog Harness
It’s comfortable to use and makes walks so much easier especially when I need my hands free.
I’m only 155cm tall and my furbaby is small so we got the size SS 1.5cm width / 2m length to go along with the size M harness.
[INHERENT] Macaron Hands Free Dog Leash
These are convenient for walks and travel since they don’t take up much space when folded.
[Amazon] Collapsible Dog Bowls
These are convenient for walks and travel since they don’t take up much space when folded.
[ShopeePh] Collapsible Dog Bowls
Toys, Clothing & Accessories
One of our furbabies is pretty picky when it comes to toys but he absolutely loves this toy and it’s his favorite for nooking time.
We got this in 20cm and 30cm.
Reversible Stuffed Octopus Doll
Cute and reversible bandanas. The velcro makes it easy to put on and adjust, and the designs are adorable.
The size S fits our Shih Tzus perfectly.
tehsangscreations Pet Reversible Bandana (with velcro)
They’re lightweight and breathable so we bought several colors in size L.
Paws It Pet Plain Drifit Hoodie
Another breathable shirt option for your furbebes.
Same as the hoodie, we got this in size L.
Paws It Pet Plain Drifit Sando