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Cleaning up after your dog...
This is the best enzymatic cleaner I've found. It erases all smells and residue regular cleaners leave behind.
This is the system we use to kill bacteria, germs, parasites, and viruses in our yard. We like to do all we can to keep all of our dogs healthy and this helps keep their outdoor areas clean and sanitized.
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New cleaner we are using in all puppy areas. It is completely non-toxic, which is great for the safety of our puppies and dogs. Kills germs, MRSA, flu strains, Staph, and NoroVirus.
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This pet-safe anti-bacterial cleaner is great for floors, surfaces, skin abrasions, rashes, infections, etc. I'll never be without this cleaner! Gets rid of stinky smell in gym clothes too. Only use when diluted, never full strength. 1 TBSP per gallon of water.
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Our Favorite bath items...
This is the shampoo we have used for years. It smells great, keeps skin healthy and soft, and repels fleas, ticks, and biting flies. We love it here. We dilute the shampoo in water, a 10:1 ratio.
For those days you have a stinky dog and just don't have time for a full bath. We have used the Lavender Coconut and Blueberry Scents they are both great and last for days. Not masking the smell, but cleaning without water.
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Great facial cleaner for keeping faces white and removing tear stains. Use during bath time (or min face bath) leave on for 3 minutes and rinse off.
Great conditioner for dry skin and coat moisture. It can be used after baths and for grooming.
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Great conditioner for keeping coats more manageable. Not a greasy or heavy conditioner.
We love our microfiber bath towels. The size is perfect, it absorbs a lot of water, and it dries really quickly.
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Grooming supplies...
This type of comb is great for top knots.
A nail dremel is a great option. Please be careful with the hair surrounding the nails so it doesn't get pulled up into the spinning mechanism.
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We like this type of nail trimmer for quick, easy trimming.
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Nice quality 3/8" bands for coat wrapping, top knots, and thicker ponytails.
This clipper is our go-to. We have used this clipper for 10+ years without replacing. There are many on the market if you want to groom your dog.
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This pin brush is our go-to brush for daily brushing of our adults. I love that the pins are tipped so it's not scratchy to the skin.
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Dematting tool - very sharp tool for gently cutting out mats from your dog without hurting them.
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Drying Mit - we use this by our back door - for drying off feet after a walk or wet outdoor trip. Handy for those rainy or muddy days.
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Daily Eye Care
We like to use a flea comb to comb under the eye to remove any debris and help keep the area clear of mats. Just be careful with the whiskers - they can get caught in the smallest teeth.
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Renu Advanced Formula or any contact soution with boric acid can help keep under the eye area clean and helps whiten staining. We use this formula daily.
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Soft cotton pads like these are used with our Renu Advanced Formula contact solution.
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We keep a small container with a lid that holds a few day's worth of pads saturated with Renu.
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Daily Ear Care
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This is an amazing product that will help your dog's ears if you find that they are prone to yeast in the ears.
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We use this at the first sign of redness, irritation, or discomfort in the ears. It can help head off an ear infection or treat a mild irritation in the ear. As always, seek the help of your vet if the condition gets worse.
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This solution is a little bit stronger and helps control inflammation in the ear.
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NuVet Vitamins
for excellent health...
I use a vitamin for myself that is made from whole foods and not chemicals. I wanted the same for my dogs. These are the only pet vitamins that are made in a FDA approved facility with FDA approved, human grade ingredients. Your pet deserves the best.
Give your love back with NuVet Plus - Watch the video below to learn how NuVet Plus can help your pet.
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Give your love back with NuVet Plus - Watch the video below to learn how NuVet Plus can help your pet.
https://vimeo.com/180076051
Learn more about @NuvetLabsOfficial products at https://www.nuvet.com/195797
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Our Chosen Food
Dear Shurbeez Shih Tzu family,
I want to keep you abreast of changes we are making here. After our tragic November 2024 we had with multiple dogs experiencing: hypocalcemia, eclampsia, recurring ear infections, random hair loss, chronic diarrhea and/or soft stool, inexplainable seizures despite excellent blood tests, and the tragic death of Quincee…
We have decided to switch our food.
The vets told me again and again that eclampsia and hypocalcemia are caused by poor diet and were surprised that despite being fed a premium food, we were experiencing problems in multiple dogs. What are we to think but, - maybe all of these troubles have been a result of the food we were feeding. I am not an alarmist, but neither will I stand by and watch my dogs suffer.
I’m not willing to risk the life and health of my dogs to wait for investigations, class action suits, studies, and silent recalls to happen.
I think that every pet owner and breeder needs to make the decisions for their own pet’s health based on the best knowledge they have available. I want what's best for all of my dogs so I have decided to start using Life’s Abundance for my dogs and future puppies. I have friends who have also used this food for years and have been very happy with what it offers their dogs.
Being a breeder, I have decided to also become a field rep for the company so I can offer this great food to my clients.
There is so much that I like about this food: premium dog food at a great price, made in small batches, recognizable ingredients, following AAFCO food formulation and AAFCO food trials, different proteins to choose from, made fresh and delivered right to my home - no endless shelf sitting or wondering if it is expired, never had a recall, and a guarantee that they stand behind their products.
As we move forward we invite any who are interested in joining us, to give Life’s Abundance a try.
Learn more about Life’s Abundance dog food, or their other products, and if you’d like to order, just click the link below.
I want to keep you abreast of changes we are making here. After our tragic November 2024 we had with multiple dogs experiencing: hypocalcemia, eclampsia, recurring ear infections, random hair loss, chronic diarrhea and/or soft stool, inexplainable seizures despite excellent blood tests, and the tragic death of Quincee…
We have decided to switch our food.
The vets told me again and again that eclampsia and hypocalcemia are caused by poor diet and were surprised that despite being fed a premium food, we were experiencing problems in multiple dogs. What are we to think but, - maybe all of these troubles have been a result of the food we were feeding. I am not an alarmist, but neither will I stand by and watch my dogs suffer.
I’m not willing to risk the life and health of my dogs to wait for investigations, class action suits, studies, and silent recalls to happen.
I think that every pet owner and breeder needs to make the decisions for their own pet’s health based on the best knowledge they have available. I want what's best for all of my dogs so I have decided to start using Life’s Abundance for my dogs and future puppies. I have friends who have also used this food for years and have been very happy with what it offers their dogs.
Being a breeder, I have decided to also become a field rep for the company so I can offer this great food to my clients.
There is so much that I like about this food: premium dog food at a great price, made in small batches, recognizable ingredients, following AAFCO food formulation and AAFCO food trials, different proteins to choose from, made fresh and delivered right to my home - no endless shelf sitting or wondering if it is expired, never had a recall, and a guarantee that they stand behind their products.
As we move forward we invite any who are interested in joining us, to give Life’s Abundance a try.
Learn more about Life’s Abundance dog food, or their other products, and if you’d like to order, just click the link below.
Our adults will now only be fed this premium food. We are pleased to offer this amazing nutrition to our clients and friends. Click on the picture or button below to join us in this step up in pet nutrition.
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Our puppies are fed this premium puppy food. Any of our current and future clients can also order this food by clicking the picture or the button below.
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Harness, Leash and Poop Dooty
This is a great harness and leash set. Lightly padded and breathable.
Great baggies that do their job well. They come in scented, unscented or red. Guaranteed leak-proof!
We use and love Pogi's grooming wipes for faces after meals, dirty paws, and bums if necessary. They don't have a strong smell and use no harsh chemicals.
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This is a great harness that's easy to clip on and go. Leash sold separately. Many colors to choose from.
This well designed Poop Bag holder is great for holding the rolls of poop bags. It clips to the leash easily and dispenses bags for you.
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This handy tool makes yard waste clean-up easy and less work.
This is a handy multi dog coupler for walking two dogs on the same leash. 10" straps give them plenty of room to move around.
We love these tiny ID tags that are the right size for a small dog. The words are engraved so they won't rub off over time.
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Car & Travel Safety
We recommend that all puppies and dogs ride in safety while in a car. You can accomplish this by using a safety tested harness and tether system, a seat/harness/tether system, or tethering a crate in your car.
This crash tested, rear facing, seat tether system is amazing. Soft and comfortable to travel in style. It buckles into your car and tethers to your dog's harness.
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We have a couple of these Harness & tether systems. They are versatile with the seatbelt clip or the carabiner clip.
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This headrest/seatbelt tether will clip to any harness ( do not use a collar).
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This clip works with a seatbelt, car seat latch, or can be used to tether a crate in place.
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Treats & oral/Gut health...
This is a great natural product that helps reduce plaque and tartar, freshen breath, and support healthy gut, teeth, and gums. We have seen some amazing results with this product!
One of the best ways to help your dog/puppy - is to regularly deworm. Every 6 months your dog should be dewormed and at least annually you should have your vet do a fecal test.
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These are a wonderful training treat. They are soft and small. I often break them into 2-3 pieces for small puppies.
Brushing your dog's teeth will help keep their mouth in better shape for the long-run. Starting early to establish a routine for brushing will be the best plan. This is by far, the best toothbrush we have found. It cleans all the surfaces of the tooth at the same time.
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We use 1/2 probiotic chew per day for optimal gut health.
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Beds, crates, gates...
This is the type of crate we use for our adults here at Shurbeez. Our puppies also have access to this type of crate and spend time inside it too.
Puppies also grow up with this type of crate in their puppy safe area. They are easy to clean and we love the two door function.
We use soft-sided travel carriers like this for trips to the vet, into public spaces before being fully vaccinated, and
for puppies who travel with flight nannies.
This is a great puppy safe area that can double as a crate and enclosure. It is easily cleaned and portable. The top zips open/off. I did add a couple metal grommets to mine for using a pet water bottle, but other than that it has been a great option.
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This type of bed is a favorite among our dogs.
We have a few of these and despite their low price they have held up well and wash easily.
These are an absolute favorite of the puppies and adults. They wash easily and are so comfy.
We love these crate pads. You can get the small size which fits right into the 24" crate, or the medium size which creates a cozy pocket for smaller pups. We have both and use them all. They stay fluffy wash after wash.
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A pen will provide a puppy safe area if there are times you cannot watch your puppy like a hawk ;) ...but your puppy should NOT spend excessive amounts of time in the puppy safe area. We love our pens with a door. then you don't have to lift puppy in and out every time.
This is a light weight option with a convenient door. Sometimes the door panels are offered separately if you already have a 4-panel set.
We have an enclosure like this as well. It is sturdy and your puppy will not be able to change the shape of the pen by pushing on the panels. The hinges lock into place.
We love our retractable gate. It works smoothly and is easy to operate. We have this at the top of our main floor stairs.
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Bowls and water bottles...
This is the Choco Nose water bottle we prefer to use. It does not drip and is easy to wash. You can add a larger bottle if desired. (we add 30 oz. glass bottles for our adults)
Using a water bottle helps avoid unnecessary wetness on your puppy's beard and helps avoid puddles of water on the floor from a dripping beard. Don't forget to wash daily.
We love to use our Choco Nose water bottles (with glass bottles attached) with the Lickity Stand, other bottles drip too much. This is a valuable tool to help you keep your puppy's or dog's face dry and free of bacteria. If you email me ([email protected]) I can send you my 5% off DISCOUNT CODE ! I don't get a commission off their sales, just like to offer you the discount!
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We only use and recommend stainless steel bowls. All other types of bowls can still harbor bacteria even after being run through the dishwasher. Short-sided stainless steel bowls are great for our short-faced breed. Our puppies learn to start eating their wet mush from this low sided bowl to make it easier for them. Our adults eat from this bowl as well.
We love to use bowls like this for young puppies that are clumsy and frequently step in or trip over their bowls. Dishwasher safe stainless bowls are a bonus - with no exposed screws sticking out!
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These non slip bowls are stainless steel.
Our puppies eat their dry kibble from this type of bowl with a slightly deeper side. This helps them walk through their food bowl less. These can be used for water too if you're not using a pet water bottle.
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teething & squeaky toys...
Choose toys for your puppy that will help with teething.
Make sure you choose toys that are not going to break into pieces, or become choking hazards.
Make sure you choose toys that are not going to break into pieces, or become choking hazards.
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Rawhide products are NOT recommended by Shurbeez. |
These are three of the best teething toys I have. They provide lots of good entertainment and are light enough for the tiniest of puppies carry them around.
Our puppies love these Benebones. They really need some major chewing time as they continue to teethe.
Teething toys are essential if you don't want your puppy to chew on everything...
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Strings, ribbons, and tags are all favorite options for Shih Tzu. Crinkle fabrics and squeakers are a bonus.
These are a favorite of my pack. They have squeakers and some have crinkle fabric too. Just watch as they age that the 'fur' isn't getting trapped between the dog's teeth.
I dont know what it is about these ducks, but they are one of the most favorite toys of all ages. Sometimes we have to put it into time-out because they keep stealing it from each other. ;0)
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These toys each have a squeaker and can be hidden in the carrot, providing mental stimulation as your pup tries to figure out how to get the rabbits out. You can also just get the rabbits only.
These squeaky balls are a great addition. Soft and easily manipulated by the smallest mouths.
Our puppies enjoy chasing this toy to get an occasional kibble treat. It is a great brain game.
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Puppy EXtras
We really love the Snuggle puppy junior. This stuffie has a pocket that can hold an electronic heartbeat device. This really comforts puppies!
If you already have a stuffie with a pocket, then you can just get the replacement heartbeat unit. I wouldn't recommend using this without a stuffie because puppy will find it and chew it.
We use and love our Wyze cameras. They can be set up inside or outside, have night vision, can zoom in, can swivel, and there's no subscription. Best way to watch your pet when you're away from home!
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Snuffle mats are a great mental stimulation for your puppy/dog.
If you are setting up a puppy safe area and need something to protect your carpet or other flooring - these are my ultimate favorite! They are waterproof non-slip backing, washable, absorbent, and soft. Get a couple to trade out and you'll be set. Seriously - my favorite!
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Our puppies love their tunnel playtime! It washes and dries well and holds up to a lot of rough play!
Lick mats are wonderful mental stimulation and a soothing activity that grounds your dog. We use many things like almond butter, sour cream, plain yogurt, and canned dog food for our adults. Until a year old we only use ground up puppy food with a tiny bit of canned dog food (mixed with water) to avoid upset puppy tummies.
Small, non-slip, silicone, food/water mat. This really helps contain spills and messes.
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Potty Area Essentials...
You can replicate our potty area with the items listed below or begin housebreaking your puppy as soon as they come home. Many new owners keep a tray like this in their puppy safe area overnight or while they are at work so they don't come home to a big mess.
when puppies are 3 weeks - 6 weeks old they use these trays so they don't fall through the grate. They hold a potty pad and a few pellets. The lid snaps on tight and cannot be tipped by puppies. Puppies cannot get to the potty pad - so no shredding!
We use these potty pads in our potty boxes and trays. A half pad in either tray so that they fit and don't hang out for puppies to grab and shred.
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This is the grate we use for our potty area. It is easily washed and sanitized. We add 1" PVC to the edges so it is raised just a bit off of the tray underneath.
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This tray holds the potty pad and pellets we use. It is easy to keep clean and easily dumps right into a kitchen sized garbage sack.
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We use animal bedding pellets or wood pellets meant for burning. You don't need to use this brand, but make sure there are no additives - hardwood or pine work best. They break down into sawadist when wet and help control the odor.
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