Holistic Pet Parent Community

01/03/2026

I went on and on yapping in this video 😅 so I had to edit it down… but the key messages are still here.

I’m in group chats where medications like gabapentin are casually recommended between pet parents. And I really want to pause on that. 🤯🤯

Why are people recommending prescription meds? Help me understand pls!!!!
Do we understand the pros and cons?
Do we understand when it’s appropriate and when it’s not? ❌❌❌❌
Are you a vet??? I’m sorry but people need to stop recommending if they don’t understand the depth of what they recommending.

** Our dogs deserve better ** Come on, people!

Gabapentin absolutely has a time and place. I’m not anti-medication. But it’s not something to throw around like a supplement.❌❌

There are so many supportive tools you can try first (depending on the situation):

• Homeopathic remedies
• Calming chews
• Snuffle work / enrichment
• Sitting close, grounding energy
• Managing your own nervous system

With Raven, when she’s shaking, proximity and calm energy make a huge difference. Some dogs shake. Some vomit. Some shut down. Every nervous system responds differently.

Let’s stop prescribing in comment sections and start supporting responsibly please 🙏🏽

If you’re interested, I’ll share more in my stories about what I personally use.

Locally pharmacies In Dubai stock homeopathy remedies plus things like slippery elm if your dog is experiencing digestive upset when stressed.

remember, you don’t need expensive over the top or blends. For some of us budget is a constraint - but we most certainly can share some of our excellent human brands (herbs included) with our pets - you’re always welcome to learn from me and share with fellow pet parents ❤️

Here’s to us keeping our dogs and cats safe , comfortable and stress free!

& don’t forget to take a moment for yourself too

Our pets deserve the best and we can only give them the best when we are the best versions of ourselves.

Sending you all much love

Tisha,

28/02/2026

Yesterday I saw two dogs tied to a pole while their handlers were having a picnic. & I walked past twice … y’all know I have a soft spot for mixed breeds!

Normally I would’ve stepped in, I always used to. But I’m tired.

Mentally and emotionally drained

Tired of being the one who speaks up and then gets misunderstood, misrepresented, or attacked for it.

When I started this journey, I wanted to help every single dog and I pushed so hard. So hard 🤦🏾‍♀️

I was judged and ridiculed then & I am judged and ridiculed now but it’s become even worse!

Advocacy is heavy.

If it’s a dog I personally know, I will absolutely contact the owner directly. But even then, I have to think twice.

At the end of the day, if you wouldn’t tie your dog to a pole while you sit and chat, then that standard should apply no matter who is holding the leash.

Welfare shouldn’t depend on who’s watching.

Our dogs deserve better !!!

27/02/2026

Love the messaging here ! Everything we offer our dogs and cats have the potential to harm or heal! Treats are no different… choose wisely.

Treats Matter too! We work diligently at providing a healthy diet to our pets, so we want to make sure we do the same for their treats. It is best to use minimal or single ingredient, healthy treats. Some good options are freeze dried or dehydrated organ meats or proteins, fish treats are a big hit in my house! Be sure to check where they were made. If your pet has sensitivities, make sure those ingredients are not in their treats. You can also use your healthy raw or cooked diet as a treat.

Other great options are blueberries (sometimes you need to squish or cut in half), asparagus, cucumber, celery, etc. Try different fruits and veggies and see what your dog likes. (Just do not use grapes, raisins, dark chocolate, macadamia nuts, onions or anything with xylitol and use beef liver in moderation due to copper content.)

Check out my resources page for Chef Grit's limited ingredient treats as well as treats we use in our house. Click on the picture above the title to access the PDF. Link in first comment

26/02/2026

Tulsi isn’t just “for dogs.” 🌿

It’s a herb humans have used for centuries especially in Ayurveda to help the body adapt to stress.

I encourage you to drink it as tea when you’re overwhelmed, run down, or just trying to support your immune system.

Tulsi (Holy Basil) is considered an adaptogen and it’s safe to share with your pup!

For city dogs, supporting the nervous system should be a non negotiable!

Teas are also a safe and easy way to get herbs into your pets diet.

& If you’re feeding kibble - use these teas to hydrate the bowl! Your pet will thank you!

Who else loves a good 🫖☕️

26/02/2026

Our mornings look very different today.

We haven’t gone out because they’re doing “deep pest control” fogging in the neighborhood. What does that even mean? 🤦🏾‍♀️

This isn’t just “pest control.” These chemicals are linked to cancer. 💔and other chronic illnesses!

A few years ago, I got called out for speaking up and I wasn’t even speaking for my dogs. I was speaking for someone else, some other dogs.

The best part is that the same people watch from the sidelines. I can’t do that. I will always speak up for the voiceless. It’s who I am. It’s in my bones.

We need safer alternatives. We need awareness.

Because you only realize how precious health is once it’s gone.

One cancer diagnosis, one illness, and it’s too late.

Our pets only get one body, one life. Protect it. Fight for it. Do everything you can.

Today, i still show up. And I’ll keep speaking up, no matter what.

There are safer alternatives! But human beings are so brainwashed into thinking chemicals are everything that we are silently poisoning ourselves in the process!

25/02/2026

I just saw a post on Facebook and threw these slides together because the response felt like second nature to me.

Some of the comments from pet people confidently diagnosing “sensitivities” and “intolerances” based on an episode of loose stool is mind blowing 🤯and that’s exactly why I felt the need to say something.

Words matter. Our dogs deserve better !!!!

When we casually label something as an intolerance, we’re implying a physiological diagnosis. That has meaning. That influences decisions. That shapes fear around certain proteins. Stop it ❌

Maybe it was considered normal before to throw these terms around loosely.

But as I continue to educate and empower more pet parents, it’s time to call these things out. 🙏🏽

Let’s unpack this:

“My dog has been fine on this protein for years… but suddenly there’s diarrhea. What happened?”

That question deserves more depth than a quick label.

🔸Fat percentage.
🔸Batch variation.
🔸Microbiome shifts.
🔸Age-related digestive changes.
🔸Stress.

There is always context.🙌

I put these slides together quickly, but the message is important:

Loose stool is communication.
Not an automatic diagnosis.

And as a community, we need to understand the broader impact of what we say before we share it.

Our dogs deserve better x

25/02/2026

This past week at the Herbalism Conference, I immersed myself in the depth of herbal medicine truly understanding, the clinical implications, contraindications, drug interactions, organ considerations, and real case-based application.

It was so much fun 💃💃

And it made something very clear to me.

The gap between true herbal education… and what is being marketed in places like the UAE… is wild!!!

Let’s be honest.

Selling herbs is a business.
Real herbalism is a discipline.
This may not be the most popular thing to say. 🤦🏾‍♀️

But I’m not here for the popularity. I’m not here for the clicks. I’m not sure for the likes

In today’s world, anyone can build a website overnight.

Anyone can position themselves as an “expert.” Thanks to AI - which is actually quite scary!

But the one thing people don’t realize, and especially business owners : credibility cannot be automated.
It cannot be downloaded.
You can’t fake authenticity

And it cannot replace real study, mentorship, and hands-on experience.

I’m not claiming to be the ultimate expert.

But I have invested years ; energy, study, real case experience with multiple dogs and continuous education because I refuse to play with animal health.

Before you buy ; do your research.
Before you dose; consult.

Even “natural” can cause harm when used without understanding.

Integrity in animal health matters.

And this year, I’m choosing to stand firmly in that.

15/02/2026

Mosquito season is back… and I noticed it immediately after our walk.

Little bites on Gucho’s face,

And it made me think about what so many people reach for first…

❌ Synthetic repellents.
❌ Strong fragrances.
❌ Chemical-heavy sprays.

But dogs absorb so much through their skin and their bodies are incredibly sensitive.

So instead, I kept it simple and soothing.

✨ A little coconut oil to calm the itch
✨ Gentle support for inflammation
✨ Comfort without the harsh additives

Just a reminder: what we put on our dogs matters as much as what we put in them.