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      Is Your Dog Shampoo Really Hypoallergenic?

      April 01, 2016 3 min read

      Your dog has allergies and you want a mild dog shampoo for sensitive skin. You search for shampoo that says, "hypoallergenic and perfect for dogs with sensitive skin and allergies". How do  you know it really is hypoallergenic?
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      What is Benzyl Benzoate?

      February 26, 2016 2 min read

      Someone recently searched the 4-Legger website for "benzyl benzoate" and there zero search results. We decided to fix that! 

      What is benzyl benzoate, when might it be used, and is it safe? We have the answers!

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      A Bath Without Water = A Dog Covered In Environmental Toxins

      January 22, 2016 8 min read

      The oils on your dog's skin and coat give your dog its distinct odor. They also serve to protect your dog against environmental toxins and are important for healthy skin and coat. Dirt and pollution accumulate naturally on a daily basis and need to be removed from the skin and scalp so the follicle remains clear, balanced, breathing and growing.

      Waterless dog shampoo is intended to absorb excess oils - making the coat appear less oily and "clean". 

      In fact, waterless dog shampoo retains the environmental toxins on your dog's skin and coat where they can then lick it off and ingest it! 

      Want to see what they may be ingesting? Take a look...

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      Lesson 6 of Buying a Safe & Non-Toxic Dog Shampoo

      January 14, 2016 4 min read

      Buying a natural dog shampoo isn't easy these days. Manufacturers have learned that adding the word “natural” to dog grooming product labels equals increased sales and higher prices.

      Channel your inner bloodhound and learn how to discern between a truly naturally shampoo an imposter! Then, pin our infographic to help make smart decisions for you and your dog!

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      Lesson 5: Beware of the Dangers from Colors & Fragrances in Your Dog's Shampoo

      January 06, 2016 3 min read

      Research has established that artificial fragrance and colors are THE most common cause of allergic reactions in humans. Why not dogs? The research hasn't been done but it stands to reason since these synthetic ingredients have been linked to serious health problems such as cancer and reproductive and developmental toxicity.

      You may not see an immediate change in your dog's skin from using a product with an artificial color or fragrance and blow off the health concerns. You will wake up when your dog's skin becomes infected, is itching/scratching, has an obvious infection, or is diagnosed with cancer or some other serious health condition.

      Learn more about the hidden dangers of artificial color and fragrances...

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      Lesson 4 of Buying A Safe & Non-Toxic Dog Shampoo: Avoid These 3 Letter Ingredients!

      January 01, 2016 2 min read

      So, what is TEA?
      TEA, MEA, and DEA are in a group of chemicals called ethanolamines. The ethanolamines are made from alcohol (ethanol) and proteins (amines) that have ammonia-like odors. Of course, manufacturers use artificial fragrance to cover up the ammonia-like odors so you don't smell them. 

      What do they do?
      Ethanolamines are popular in dog shampoo as they create a creamy and thick texture with lots of foam.  

      Why Should You Be Concerned?
      When ethanolamines are used in the same product as certain preservatives or other ingredients, they break down into nitrogen and can form what is called nitrosamines. The nitrosamines are a class of chemicals that are are thought to be carcinogenic, have reproductive toxicity, developmental toxicity, and organ system toxicity. 

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      Lesson 3: Bubbles are Fun but may Irritate to Your Dog's Skin!

      December 21, 2015 3 min read

      While there are a number of chemical ingredients that can make a product sudsy and produce a lot of lather, the most commonly used are the sulfates.  Sulfates are detergents that make the product lather, give the appearance of sleek and shiny fur/hair, and capture the dirt that washes out in the rinse. The sulfates also strip the natural oils from your dog's skin/coat and irritate their skin. Unless the irritations become infected, you will likely never notice as you don't see their skin under all that fur/hair! 

      Learn more about sulfates and their cancer causing byproducts in Lesson 3 of buying a safe and non-toxic dog shampoo. 

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      Lesson 2: Preservatives in Pet Shampoo

      December 15, 2015 3 min read

      Lesson 2 looks at preservatives - the chemical substances used to prevent food or other materials (such as your pet’s shampoo) from going bad.

      Unless you make a product at home and kept it refrigerated, you do want “something” in your product to keep it from growing bad stuff. Otherwise, you and your pet could get sick from what is growing in it (mold, fungus, yeast, or bacteria).

      Let’s look at the difference between USDA certified organic dog shampoo and other dog shampoo.

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      The Marketing of “Natural” Dog Shampoo - Lesson 1 in Selecting a Safe and Non-Toxic Product

      November 13, 2015 2 min read

      Did you know that Amazon.com boasts over 3600 products under "dog shampoo" in the category of Pet Supplies? How many different brands of dog shampoo are on the shelves in your local pet supply store?

      There are so many pet care products and shampoos that they are broken into sub-categories: Deodorizing (also called Odor Control), Medicated, Natural, Tearless, Whitening, Dematting, Flea and Tick, Itch Relief, Sensitive Skin, Hyopallergenic, and the list goes on...

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      What Does Saponification Mean?

      October 06, 2015 2 min read

      Saponification refers to the process by which a vegetable oil is turned into soap! It's a simple reaction that occurs when an oil, like coconut, olive or jojoba is mixed with an alkali and results in two products: soap and glycerin. 

      Literally, saponification means "soap-making" and oils are chosen based on what final properties of soap is desired. For instance, if you saponify coconut oil, the result is a very bubbly and glycerin-rich soap. Glycerin is an important product for its usefulness in helping retain moisture and prevent dry, itchy skin. Olive oil creates a very creamy soap that is rich with antioxidants. 

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      Not Soap or Detergent? What is it?!

      September 11, 2015 2 min read

      The greenwashing of products REALLY upsets us! Today, we look at something that just left me feeling like a cartoon with question marks in my head. Here is what I read: 

      Not Soap or Detergent? What is it?

      Let's break down this bullet. It is both without soap and without detergent yet it contains "naturally derived ingredients with a proprietary blend of cleaners" (blah blah blah). Soap and detergent are not the same thing. Soaps are produced from NATURAL products while detergents are SYNTHETIC (or man-made) cleaners.

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      The Greenwashing of Natural Dog Shampoo

      July 02, 2015 4 min read

      Like many consumers, we believed if something said "natural" it was "safe". We learned that there are NO industry regulations for what can be labeled as "natural" and "organic". 

      We read about "greenwashing" - making things sound healthy and natural when in reality they are far from what we have in our minds as "natural or organic". Unless a product is USDA certified to food grade standards, it is NOT organic. 

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