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Paraben The Hidden Ingredient in Most Pet Shampoos That Could Be Harming Your Dog
Turn over almost any pet shampoo bottle and scan the ingredients list. Somewhere near the bottom you're likely to find one or more of these: methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben. These are parabens, a family of synthetic preservatives used widely across...
Does the choice of shampoo matter?
A good quality pet shampoo should rinse off quickly and completely leaving your pet's coat clean, soft, and free from residue. However with hundreds of products on the market, how do you know which one is actually right for your...
The Environmental Audit: Is Your Home Making Your Dog Itchy?
In our previous deep dives, we explored the "Outside-In" theory and how a "Leaky Skin Barrier" allows irritants to penetrate the skin. But for the owner of a dog with Contact Dermatitis, the biggest question remains: What exactly is getting...