05/25/2026
Backyard healing: How I finally helped Bella’s allergies 🐾🌾
Swipe to see her progress in 4 days! It breaks my heart watching Bella constantly chew and lick her raw, irritated paw when her seasonal allergies flared up.
Instead of buying expensive or harsh treatments, I simply looked out into my own yard to see what my "backyard pharmacy" had to offer. That’s where I rediscovered two incredible, everyday plants: Mallow and Plantain.
The best part? Everything is completely non-toxic and 100% safe if she happens to lick it.
Here is the simple routine that changed everything for her:
Targeted Soaks: I brewed an infusion of mallow and plantain to soak her paw. Mallow has a natural, soothing gel-like quality that cools raw skin, while plantain is amazing for calming inflammation.
Simple Bath & After-Rinse: I gave her a simple water-only bath first, keeping it completely plain so it wouldn't irritate her sensitive skin any further. Then, I used the cooled herbal water as a final leave-on rinse to soothe her itchy coat.
The Balm: I took those same backyard plants and created a nourishing, waxless balm to protect her skin barrier and lock in the healing.
No more non-stop chewing, just one comfortable, happy pup.
I’ve been making and perfecting this exact blend and balm recipe for her for the last year, and because the results have been so incredible, I’m actually working on a way to share it with all of you soon. Stay tuned! 👀✨
Does your pup get the seasonal itch too? Let me know what works for you! 👇
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