Product Spotlight: Dog Shampoo | How Our Natural Dog Shampoo Bar Protects and Calms Skin

Our dogs are members of our families, and they deserve high-quality, natural products just like us! That’s why we formulated our dog shampoo bar using carefully selected ingredients to prioritize both safety and wellness for your furry friend.

Here’s a deeper look at how the natural ingredients in our dog shampoo bar work together to support skin health and naturally discourage pests.

The Power of Neem Oil: Dual Action 

Our Dog Shampoo Soap formula incorporates neem oil. A carrier oil extracted from the neem tree, which has been used in traditional wellness for centuries in Southeast Asia. Neem oil offers unique properties that hit two of the most common dog care concerns: pests and dry skin.

1. Natural Defense Against Biting Insects

Neem oil is most reliably used as a natural bug repellent, making it an excellent addition to a grooming routine. It can be applied topically to repel and kill common biting insects, including mosquitoes, biting midges, and fleas because of a chemical compound called azadirachtin.

2. Soothing Dry, Irritated Skin

Neem oil is highly valued for its skin soothing properties. It contains essential components like fatty acids and vitamin E that are beneficial for a dog's overall skin and coat health. Well known for anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antihistamine properties, which may be effective for soothing inflamed skin and reducing itch from dogs suffering from atopic dermatitis.

Important Note: While neem oil can aid in repelling and killing parasites like fleas, veterinarians advise against relying on any herbal remedy alone, including products with neem oil. We recommend using this shampoo bar in conjunction with traditional preventive medicines to protect against serious illnesses transmitted by pests, like heart-worm or Lyme disease.

Essential Oils: Enhanced Pest Deterrent

The essential oils in our formula are chosen not only for their beneficial aromatic qualities but also for their ability to naturally support a pest-free environment and contribute to skin wellness.

• Pest Deterrent: Certain essential oils are known for naturally discouraging pests. When used in a correctly diluted formulation, they may help maintain a pest-free environment for dogs. For instance, lavender, peppermint, thyme, and eucalyptus are all known as natural pest repellents. 
• Skin and Immune Support: Essential oils, like eucalyptus, are often incorporated into pet-safe products because, when properly diluted, they may help support skin health and overall wellness.

Safety is Our Top Priority: Dilute

We ensure the safety and effectiveness of our dog shampoo bar by adhering to strict formulation standards, especially regarding concentration and dilution:

• Dilute. Dilute. Dilute!: Essential oils are safe for dogs when used properly, which means they must always be diluted. Essential oils should never be applied undiluted (or "neat") directly to your dog’s skin or coat!
• Pet-Specific Formulation: Our shampoo bar uses a pet-specific formulation made with canine safety in mind. Essential oils and even the neem oil are all diluted to pet-safe levels, which means they are also safe for use by humans, too.
• Topical Use Only: All essential oil products, including our shampoo bar, are for external use only and should never be ingested or consumed by you or your pet…

Our Dog Shampoo bar, leverages the natural benefits of neem oil and essential oils—like discouraging fleas and soothing dry skin—while adhering to the highest safety standards through appropriate dilution and formulation. Always consult your veterinarian before introducing essential oils or new botanicals into your pet's routine.

Happy Bathing!