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Cleaning Your Dogs Ears At Home

Many dogs are prone to ear infections, particularly dogs with long ears. When your dog’s ear canal has limited access to oxygen, moisture can build up in the ear canal and microbes such as yeast and bacteria will start to breed. Microbes love a moist environment and they cause inflammation, soreness and infection.

How do I know if my dog has an ear infection?

Your dog will usually scratch regularly under their chin and ear. They usually make a unique breathing/scoffing sound when they’re scratching. They also tend to put their paw in their ear in an attempt to remove any debris.

Ear infections can be very serious if left untreated and you need to see your vet if you suspect your dog has an ear infection.

Can I prevent my dog from getting an ear infection?

Yes you can!  Make sure your dogs ears are cleaned every week, particularly for long eared dogs. Do not allow any water to get into your dogs ears. If water sits in the ear canal it will begin to grow microbes, the same way a pool of water starts to look when it sits in a bucket after several days. 

Can I make my own homemade ear cleaner?

Making your own homemade ear cleaning solution is not recommended. There are several reasons for this and one is the ingredients are not specifically made for your dog’s ears. The ingredients may irritate your dogs ears if not used at a safe dilution. Another reason a homemade ear cleaner is not a good idea is it should be made in an aseptic facility to prevent any microbes (such a dust) entering the product. An ear cleaner must be pH balanced (value = 7). Microbes thrive in acid environments (pH 4-5.5).

You can try our Herbal Plus Ear Cleaner which contains natural antibacterial and antifungal plant extracts to remove any potential microbes that cause infection. It also removes ear wax and gunk down the ear canal and all you need to do is position the nozzle at the opening of the ear canal and spray several times. For more details about Dog Ear Cleaner just move on www.essentialdog.com.au

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How To Alleviate Your Dogs Itchy Skin This Summer

Dogs suffer from allergies particularly during the warmer weather and scratching and itching are more prevalent during these times.

We are often asked by our customers for help with their dogs' sensitive skin.  We have compiled a small but highly effective list of at-home remedies we recommend for dogs with itching, skin infections, rashes, allergies and abrasions.

If your dog is allergic to grass and pollens, we suggest you wipe down your dog with a wet sponge, particularly under the belly and paws when your dog comes into contact with grass.  This will help remove any pollens and allergens from your dogs skin.  You can use the sponge soaked with water as many times a day as you like as it will not irritate the skin or remove any protective oils from the skins surface.

If your dog is excessively itchy or has rashes and/or abrasions and you don’t have any itch sprays or remedies for your dog, we suggest you make a solution of herbal tea. You can do this by soaking the tea bag in mug of hot water.  Allow it to cool and apply it to your dogs skin with a spray bottle or sponge.  No need to rinse off.  Herbal teas such a chamomile, green tea and even ordinary tea contains tannins that help to alleviate infection and inflammation. You could even add herbal tea bags to your dogs bath but this can get a little expensive! If you have any dried caledula flowers at home or calendula tea, this will works miracles on your dog shampoo for itchy skin as well as soothing inflammation and conditioning the skin and coat.

Another home remedy for your dogs itchy skin is to grind up oats very finely, put them in a cloth and add to your dogs bath. Oatmeal is excellent for relieving itching.

Use the wet bag of oats by squeezing it onto your dogs itchy spots and lesions.

We also have a sensitive shampoo bar with colloidal oatmeal that will help and our Dermal Scratch Spray and cream that contains all of these ingredients (and more).  

But if you have nothing on hand, these are a few things simply, but highly effective things you can use around your home to help with your dogs itching.

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Finding A Suitable Brush For Your Pet

Finding plastic free brushes for your pet can be a huge challenge. The durability of plastic is appealing, however during production may emit toxic chemicals into the environment.

A simple solution is to use plastic free brushes, made from bamboo. Unfortunately there are no brush makers in Australia, so it will be almost impossible to source an Australian made brush for your pet.

Bamboo is a great alternative to plastic brushes. Bamboo is strong and durable and visually pleasing and does not impact the environment. Bamboo is sustainable and every one of our brushes look unique due to crop variation.

Another great feature for eco friendly pet parents is our bamboo slicker brush, deshedding tool and two sided brushes are they are naturally fumigated by boiling them under high pressured water for a period of time. This means when the brushes enter Australia, they’re not required to be fumigated with a pesticide, as the boiling water eliminates pests. In order to protect Australian wildlife, cattle, pets and flora and fauna, customs fumigate all commercial wood products where pests can breed. This is not the case with our brushes as they’re naturally fumigated.

How does brushing benefit your pet’s health?

Regular brushing helps remove dead skin cells, removes dry skin, reduces shedding, deters matting, and distributes the natural oils on your dogs and cats skin. Regular brushing is essential and should be done once every couple of days for dogs. Non shedding dogs such as poodles and oodle dogs should be brushed every day to prevent matting, particularly when their coat is long. Brushing is not just about keeping the coat free from tangles. It also improves skin health and is a great way to bond with your dog and give them a special pampering session. I own a spoodle and I brush her in the evening during my downtime (most likely watching tv).

What brush do I need for my pet?

Let’s take a look at the 3 types of brushes in our range.

Slicker Brush

A slicker brush has sharp stainless steel angled bristles designed to cut through knots to help prevent them as well as preventing matting. The angled bristles mean the bristles do not pierce the skin or injure the body. Our slicker brush is an essential brush for any owner of a non shedding dog. This brush will also help reduce shedding.

Deshedding Tool

Our deshedding tool is designed to reduce pet hair in your home and suitable for short-haired, high shedding dogs and cats. The sturdy stainless steel blade effectively removes excess hair and reduces shedding. This stylish de-shedding tool is easy to use, has a comfortable, cushioned handle, and grown from naturally grown wild bamboo.

Two-Sided Brush

Our natural two-sided brush is an excellent choice for removing tangles. This stylish two-sided dog brush is easy to use, has a comfortable, cushioned handle, and is grown from naturally grown wild bamboo.Suitable for all ages and coat types.

Check out our dog slicker brush

Check out our deshedding tool

Check out our two sided brush

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How To All Evirate Your Dogs Itchy Skin - Home Remedies

If your dog is suffering from itchy skin, it can be distressing for both dog and owner. In today’s article we will be discussing ways to help your itchy dog without breaking the bank. Here are several of the most common causes for itching.

Grass allergies

If your dog becomes itchy when exposed to grass, changes are they are allergic to grass and or/pollens.

Heat/Humidity

Many dogs become itchy during humid weather. High humidity means there is more moisture in the air and this creates moisture on your dog’s skin. Moisture can lead to bacterial infections, in the same way that still water will begin to grow microbes after several days, so too does your dog.

Food allergies

Many dogs are allergic to shellfish, red meat and chicken, and can lead to excessive itching. If you suspect your dog has a food allergy, it is best to speak to your vet. Owners may also consider an elimination diet to ascertain which foods your dog is allergic to.

Home remedies for itchy dogs

For grass allergies fill a bucket with water and sponge your dog down. This will remove pollens and other allergens off the skin. Pay close attention to the belly, legs and paws. Do this each time your dog is exposed to grass.

For heat and humidity-related itching use a dehumidifier in the area your dog spends most of the time indoors. You can also use an absorbent cloth to wipe down your dog and remove excess moisture. This will help remove excess water on the skin however the best way to reduce the chance of microbes forming on the skin is to use a skin sanitising solution for dogs. Our Dermal Scratch Spray contains a small percentage of alcohol, tea tree oil and lavender oil that helps to keeps the microbes and itching at bay. Please do not use human hand sanitisers as these will irritate your dogs skin and the alcohol content is too high for dogs.

Food allergies - consider an elimination diet to ascertain which foods your dog is allergic to.

Pharmaceuticals - speak to your vet, or alternatively purchase an antihistamine from your local chemist. Certain human antihistamines e.g. loratidine 10mg/10kg weight are suitable for dogs and will only cost you less than $10 for 24 tablets. This is a fraction of the cost of a vet visit. Ask your vet nurse at your vet for a product and dosage guide to using human anti histamines for dogs - it won’t cost you a cent! As a last resort you can administer 1 tablet per day for 3-5 days to help break the itch cycle.

Using a combination of some or all of these methods will help relieve your dog’s skin for no more than $30. Remember that if you use our Dermal Spray, if your dog goes back out onto grassy areas, you’ll need to use it again or wipe down the skin with water. You need to be iligent with itchy dogs, so I wish you and your dog all the best on your journey to ditch the itch.

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BASIC UPKEEP FOR GROOMING YOUR DOG: DOG WASH, DOG EAR CLEANING AND BRUSHING WITH A SLICKER BRUSH

Grooming our dogs is a daily routine often overlooked by dog owners. Insufficient grooming can lead to skin and health issues, parasites, skin lesions, ear infections and more.

How often should I wash my dog?

Your dog should be washed no more than once every 2 weeks unless advised by your vet.

Essential Dog Wash Products all owners should have

The basic and essential dog wash tools every dog owner should have include a dog shampoo, dog conditioner, ear cleaner and brush.

Dog wash

Find a good natural shampoo for your dog that’s at minimum pH-balanced, free of parabens, sulphates and synthetic fragrances. If you don’t wash your dog and take them to the groomers instead, be sure to bring your own dog shampoo and conditioner, unless they stock a reputable, natural brand.

Washing your dog is important as it removes any dirt, bacteria, pollens and allergens from the skin. Underwashing your dog means that they can start to get itchy, red skin, and start scratching and licking, eventually irritating or breaking the skin. This can lead to skin infections. Washing your dog is also important as it detangles the coat. When the coat gets matted, it can eventually lodge itself onto the surface of skin. This stops oxygen flow to the skin thereby creating a moisture trap. When there is moisture trapped on the skin, it’s the perfect breeding ground for bacteria, mould, and fungus. It works much the same as a bathroom that isn’t properly ventilated or waterproofed that grows mould. This phenomena is prevalent in shar pei’s when the folds of skin prevent the proper airflow.

Ear Cleaning

Ear cleaning should be an essential weekly routine, particularly for long-eared dogs like spaniels, oodle breeds and hounds. When the ears are not properly cleaned, a build up of moisture (particularly during humid weather), gunk and ear wax can obstruct the ear canal leading to infection and attracting parasites such as ear mites. Ear mites feed off the wax and oils in the ear canal. We have developed the only herbal ear cleaner on the market that saves a tonne of time, is easy to use, isn’t stick or messy and prevents product wastage. No dog likes their ears to be cleaned so we recommended using in the bath when your dog is still. It’s unique extended nozzle spray fits into the opening of the ear canal and you simply press the spray nozzle once or twice in each ear.

Brushing the Coat

Brushing your dog’s coat stimulates the oils on the top epidermal layer of the skin. These oils protect the underlayers of the epidermis. Brushing your dog’s coat prevents knots, tangles, matting and is a great way to spend some time with your dog at night time.

We have 3 types of brushes

Two-Sided Brush - designed for all coat types. One side is to detangle the coat and stimulate the oils on the skin, the other side gives a glossy shine and finish to the coat.

Slicker Brush - our slicker brush has stainless steel pins that are angled so that they don’t penetrate the skin. Slicker brushes are imperative for non shedding breeds such as poodles and poodle crosses (cavoodle, spoodle, schnoodle, labradoodles, bordoodles and groodles etc). The slicker brush keeps the undercoat in good condition and the tiny needles (they won’t pierce the skin!) will break down matting and prevent knots and tangles. This needs to be used at least 3 times a week.

Deshedding tool - an absolute must for high shedding dogs such as Jack Russells, Staffies, Golden Retrievers and more. The deshedding tool is a stainless steel rake that reduces shedding by pulling out stray hairs that always end up on your clothes, your furniture and floor!

Recommended Products:

Essential Dog Natural dog wash products are made in Australia

Essential Dog Natural herbal ear cleaner

Essential Dog bamboo dog brushes (slicker brush, two-sided brush and deshedding tool).

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DIFFERENT TYPES OF GROOMING PRODUCTS FOR DOGS: DOG SHAMPOOS FOR ALLERGIES AND WATERLESS DOG SHAMPOOS

What does PH-balanced mean?

If your dog has skin allergies you’re not alone. The most important thing to know is a dog shampoo is different from a human shampoo. A dog shampoo is pH-balanced specifically for dogs. The appropriate pH value for dog shampoo is 7 (neutral to alkaline), whereas human shampoo has a pH value of approximately 5 (more acidic). Using a pH-balanced dog shampoo for dogs with skin allergies is very important not only for their coat health but also their skin health. Our dog shampoo for sensitive skin is pH balanced.

What are waterless dog shampoos or dry dog shampoos?

Waterless dog shampoos and/or dry shampoos are products that don’t require water. Although they can contain water, the whole idea is that you don’t need to add water, thus saving you on wetting and drying time. Waterless dog shampoos and/or dry dog shampoos are also an alternative to prevent you from over washing your dog (once per fortnight maximum). They’re very efficient to use, don’t take a lot of time and are used in between baths to freshen up your smelly pooch (yes, we all know they love to roll in ghastly things)!

Our range of deodorisers, also known as waterless dog shampoo use natural ingredients and 100% pure and verified essential oils. They contain nourishing oils, up to 7 plant extracts and conditioning oils to assist with brushing. The scent of our deodorisers are not overwhelming to you or your dog. Our deodorisers also have some cleansers in them that attract the dirt and when brushed off, this enables the dirt to be easily lifted off the skin and coat. Fragrances are often used in dry and wet dog shampoos simply to mask the smell, but because we use eco-cert approved, gentle cleansers, this means they eliminate the source of the malodour.

Dry shampoos often contain relatively harmless ingredients such as corn starch, bicarbonate of soda, diatomaceous earth and some fragrance (fragrance in our opinion is a dirty word as they’re often synthetic).

The great thing about dry shampoo powders is they can be packaged in plastic free packaging. However an often overlooked issue with dry shampoo powders is that the powder can’t be brushed out very well, can cause throat irritation for you and your dog and they dry the skin out. The powders soak up all the natural oils on your dog’s skin. Thus these oils that form the top epidermal layer of the skin to protect it are depleted. When the top epidermal oily layer is stripped, your dog’s skin is susceptible to allergies, contaminants and bacterial and yeast skin infections. We are often asked why we don’t make dry powder shampoo, and this is the very reason for it.

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HEMP OIL FOR DOGS IN AUSTRALIA

Hemp Seed Oil for Dogs in Australia is the latest and greatest phenomena for very good reason. Hemp oil contains the exact ratio of 1:3:1 of Omega 3, 6 & 9 fatty acids, which is optimal for dogs.

Not all hemp oil for dogs in Australia is equal, and often made overseas using crude and cheap methods that deplete the oil of its nutritional value. Our hemp seed oil is certified Australian Made and made using cold processing methods, that don’t deplete its nutritional value. Our farmers are government accredited to produce pharmaceutical hemp, so the quality of the oil is far superior. This means your dog will gain the maximum benefits from the oil.

We often have customers ringing us about our hemp oil, and we cannot stress this enough regarding the confusion of the different types of hemp oil.

The biggest confusion with hemp oil is the difference between hemp oil and CB-D oil.

CB-D oil can only be prescribed by a veterinarian or doctor in Australia. It cannot be purchased online. If it can - it’s not the real thing. It’s a simple as that.

However, there are alot of health benefits to using hemp seed oil for your dog.

Omega 3, 6 & 9 fatty acids

These acids are found in high quality fish oils. The linoleic and linolenic acids are active compounds and are responsible for improving skin and coat health, particularly for dogs with sensitive skin. The nutritional value of hemp seed oil means it is perfect for dogs with skin issues, allergies, arthritis, joints, inflammation, anxiety and overall well being. A low quality hemp oil is unlikely to benefit your dog.

Hemp is 100% fat, but it’s the good fats. You only need to use 1ml/day for a 1-5kg dog, so our 100ml bottle will last 100 days. We also have bulk discounts of savings up to 20% when you purchase more.

Hemp seed oil addresses skin issues from the inside out.

Anxiety, Arthritis and Joint Inflammation

Some of our customers have reported a huge reduction in anxiety and pain (and a little sleepy) after using our hemp oil. Although non medicinal hemp seed oil hasn’t been empirically shown to reduce anxiety and pain in dogs and humans, there are many reports of this being the case. However there is evidence to suggest that the fatty acids are great for joints particularly with older dogs.

Vegan Friendly/GMO

What’s also great about our hemp oil is it is vegan friendly, with no genetically modified ingredients.

Do vets recommend hemp seed oil for pain relief, anxiety or arthritis?

Generally no, although they do recognise its nutritional value of the Omega 3, 6 & 9 content.

If my dog has pancreatitis can I use hemp seed oil?

Unfortunately not. Hemp seed oil is 100% fat. Our girl had pancreatitis and it was very difficult when she had joint pain, as we knew the good fats in the hemp would be of great benefit to her. Unfortunately the fat content was too high. Please consult your vet if you’re unsure.

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FINDING THE BEST DOG SHAMPOO & SKINCARE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Finding the best dog shampoo and skincare for sensitive skin can be difficult. Australia has a plethora of choices from medicated shampoos to natural and not so natural choices.

When finding a dog shampoo that won’t irritate your dog, it’s best to avoid certain ingredients.

Sulphates: highly irritating and produce a high, dense foam and strips the natural protective oils from the skin.

Parabens: preservatives used in many skincare, including methylparaben and any chemical which ends with ‘paraben’.

Synthetic fragrances: often used in essential oils as fillers to make the oil cheaper. Just because a product contains essential oils, this does not mean there are no synthetic fragrances. Ask the brand for a certificate to authenticate the purity. Synthetic fragrances contain highly irritating ingredients to your dog, and the smell can be almost painful for them. If in doubt, take the lid off and have a sniff. If it doesn’t smell like the plants/herbs in your garden, then it’s synthetic.

Chemicals: the longer the chemical name, the less natural. For example many conditioners use behentrimonium methosulphate whereas a natural conditioner would more likely use cetearyl olivate.

Looking for a dog shampoo for sensitive skin requires some research. Ask the manufacturer or brand if they could provide you with a list of full ingredients if you’re unsure of the quality.

Why does my dog have such sensitive, itchy skin?

One cause can be the protective oily layer in the epidermis has been stripped from over washing and using cheap sulphate based shampoos. Once the epidermal layer is exposed your dog is susceptible to bacterial infections, yeast infections and if they have skin allergies, then a walk in the park on some grass will set them off.

If you’ve been using a sulphate based shampoo, your dog’s epidermal layer may not be intact. You can use a cream like our Oatmeal Dermal Itch Cream for Dogs or our Dermal Serum for Dogs to help restore the protective epidermal layer until the natural oils are restored. You should consider using a natural dog shampoo for sensitive skin.

Other tips if you’re on a budget:

After you come home from a walk or your dog has been outside in grassy areas, use a sponge or cloth and wipe down their tummy or area of contact to remove pollens and irritants.

Put a teabag in a cup of hot water, allow it to cool and hold the tea bag on the desired area. You can also soak the tea in a sponge and apply it to your dog’s body. Tea is rich in tannins and has anti-inflammatory properties. I do this all the time!

You can do this instead of giving them a bath as over washing also causes issues. Most vets recommend not washing your dog more than once every 2 weeks.

Recommended Products:

Dermal Scratch (Anti Itch) Spray for Dogs

Sensitive Dog Shampoo (Chamomile, Sweet Orange & Rosewood)

Dermal Serum (Calendula & Vitamin E)

Oatmeal Dermal Scratch Cream

Natural Paw Cleaner (Lavender, Lemongrass & Organic Aloe Vera)

Value Packs for Sensitive Skin: Save up to 20%

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Guide to Dog Skincare: Choosing a Suitable Dog Shampoo for Itchy Skin

Choosing a suitable dog shampoo and conditioner for your itchy dog whether they are prone to allergies, have hot spots and rashes, or are simply scratching for unknown reasons, can be difficult.

If your dog has itchy skin, it is important to ensure your dog has a balanced diet and getting all the right nutrients and supplements, particularly those rich in Omega 3, 6 & 9.

What is often overlooked is that itchy skin can arise from cheap, synthetic shampoos filled with synthetic fragrances, sulphates and parabens. These are the three ingredients that are particularly harmful for dogs with sensitive and itchy skin.

A naturally formulated shampoo specifically for your itchy dog is difficult as full ingredient disclosure is not required by law.

Oatmeal

Colloidal oatmeal is high in avenanthramides, plant phenols that display strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities, and has been shown to alleviate dogs with itchy skin. The difference between oatmeal and colloidal oatmeal is the particle size in which it’s ground. Colloidal oatmeal is ground with specialist machinery with a very tiny particle size, that allows the avenanthramides in the oatmeal to penetrate the skin. Unground oatmeal or oatmeal ground at home in a blender or grinder doesn’t produce a particle size small enough to penetrate the skin, although such a home remedy will certainly do no harm.

Sulphate and paraben-free?

Sulphates and parabens are not recommended for dogs with itchy skin, so avoid a dog shampoo that contains these ingredients. If there are no ingredients listed on the bottle, and there is no claim that there are no parabens or sulphates, these are most likely in the shampoo.

Synthetic fragrances?

We are asked by our customers how to identify if a product contains synthetic fragrances. This is what we tell them: go into your backyard/herb garden and if the product smells like the plant or herb in your backyard, then it’s most likely a true 100% pure essential oil. If the fragrance name is ‘baby powder’ or ‘citrus fruit’ or one of the many names given to fragrances, then it’s synthetic and most likely to irritate your dog.

Knowing what’s in your dog shampoo...

Dog shampoo for itchy dogs or any pet shampoo doesn’t require the full list of ingredients on the label, so this can be difficult for you to ascertain what’s in the shampoo and whether it will irritate your dog. So it’s important to find a brand that you trust, that discloses their ingredients. Otherwise, you may have to stop around to find a shampoo that doesn’t irritate your dog which can be costly.

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Check out our oatmeal dog shampoo bar sensitive range

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Guide to Dog Skincare: Choosing a Suitable Dog shampoo and Conditioner for Sensitive Skin

Choosing a suitable dog shampoo and conditioner for your dog can be daunting, especially if your dog has sensitive skin, is prone to allergies, hot spots and rashes.

Skin health is from the inside out, so it is important to ensure your dog has a balanced diet and getting all the right nutrients and supplements, particularly those rich in Omega 3, 6 & 9.

What is often overlooked is that skin health is also from the outside in.  What you put on your dog can impact their skin health.

With the plethora of natural pet shampoo on the market, finding a naturally formulated shampoo specifically for your itchy dog is difficult as full ingredient disclosure is not required by law, so you don’t really know what you’re putting on your dog and the damage it’s doing.

Sulphate and paraben-free?

It is a given that sulphates, parabens and synthetic fragrances are not suitable for dogs, particularly those with sensitive skin, but the science is so much more complex than simply leaving out these ingredients. The majority of skincare and dog grooming products are formulated to maximise profit, and putting it in an upmarket bottle and using trendy marketing jargon like ‘natural fragrances’ and ‘no sulphates’ doesn’t mean you’re purchasing a quality product. The fact is, there are sulphate-free ingredients that are cheap but can still cause irritation. There are essential oils and natural fragrances that are only 5% essential oils but marketed as pure and cost 95% less than the ultra pure stuff. This is why you can walk into a chain store and purchase a nice big bottle of natural dog shampoo for $25, but is it really worth it?

Knowing what’s in your dog shampoo...

Unfortunately many products only highlight the ‘good’ ingredients and hide the irritating ingredients.  You’re never going to know what’s in it, so it’s important to find a brand that you trust, that discloses their ingredients.  You’ll only really know if what you’re buying is high  quality by using it and seeing if there is an improvement in your dog's skin health.  Generally the higher the quality, the higher the cost, and the lower the irritation potential.

We only use the best ingredients, purest essential oils, and plant extracts. Our practitioner grade oils and extracts are ultra pure and some of them cost us over $1,000 a kilo.  Your dog’s skin health is our number one priority. We love dogs and want to help you and your dog thrive, rather than filling our pockets with profits.

To give you an idea of what goes into our dog shampoo and conditioner to make it the best shampoo with the lowest irritation potential, let’s take a look at where we get our main sulphate-free cleanser, Decyl Glucoside from. Most Decyl Glucoside is made in China and is about $3-5 a kilo. Our Decyl Glucoside comes from a highly sought after manufacturer in Germany.  It costs $30 a kilo, as it’s ultra pure, contains no fillers which means it won’t irritate your dog’s skin.

Another example is our Lavender essential oil. We can purchase it for about $20/kg but we purchase directly from a family-owned lavender farmer in France for $490/kg, as the quality is outstanding, contains no fillers and won’t irritate your dog’s skin.

We are genuine animal lovers and it is so important to us that your dog’s skin will be nourished, cared for, undamaged and healthy.

We have a 100% money back guarantee your dog will not itch after using any of our products.

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Check out of dog shampoo and conditioner range.