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Your Dog's Shampoo May Be Causing Their Dry and Itchy Skin

Did you know that traditional dog shampoo contains ingredients that are linked to allergies, dry and itchy skin? 

Learn what to look for and get relief for your best friend by using 4-Legger Hypoallergenic Dog Shampoo - a proven winner for allergies, dry and itchy skin. 

Is Your Organic Dog Shampoo Really Organic?

A search for "organic dog shampoo" and you'll get a list with a lot of imposters - dog shampoo that sounds all natural and organic but isn't. 

Learn the difference between a true organic dog shampoo and a greenmarketed imposter. 

Dog Shampoo Ingredients To Avoid - Part 2

Natural and organic dog shampoos do not contain sulfates or artificial fragrances! 

Learn why the ingredients in your dog's shampoo are important in Part 2 of "Dog Shampoo Ingredients to Avoid". 

Dog Shampoo Ingredients To Avoid - Part 1

Shopping for pet shampoo? How many promise they are all natural and organic?

How do you pick a true organic product (the safest for your dog)? Learn how to find a truly safe and non-toxic grooming product for your dog in Part 1 of "Dog Shampoo Ingredients to Avoid".

10 Ingredients You Don't Want In Your Dog's Toothpaste and Oral Care Routine

Brushing your dog's teeth and gums is still the gold standard for oral care. Unfortunately, the ingredients in dog toothpaste and oral care treatments may include ingredients you don't want in your dog! 

Check out our top 10 ingredients you don't want in your dog's dental care routine!

What You Need to Know About Your Dog's Oral Health
Think that kibble will prevent oral disease in your dog? Think again. The real cost of not taking care of your dog's teeth and gums is health complications and big bills.  Learn how we started a nightly teeth brushing routine with our 4-Leggers and how our dental powder keeps their teeth clean without any toxic ingredients!
Introducing 4-Legger Dental Powder - Our Safe and Non-Toxic Dog Toothpaste Alternative!

If you are looking for a safe and non-toxic alternative to traditional dog toothpaste - you found it! 

Our minimal ingredients toothpaste alternative is made with three ingredients: Sea salt, pure baking soda, and peppermint essential oil. 

Learn more! 

Our Top 10 Tips For Camping With Your Dog

The weather is cooling down and we are itching to take our furry family members on a camping trip!

We've picked up some tips along the way to share with you.  Here are our top 10 tips for camping with your dog!

Why Is Triclosan In Your Dog's Shampoo After the FDA Ruling?

Would it surprise you to learn that the ingredients banned by the FDA for use in human hand and body wash was NOT banned in pet grooming products?

Learn more about Triclosan and your dog's shampoo.

What Is In 4-Legger's Certified Organic Dog Shampoo?

With no regulations in the pet grooming industry, many dog shampoo companies don't list ingredients or if they do, they are greenwashed to sound all natural when in fact, they are not.

Read about 4-Legger's ingredients. No greenwashing. Just all natural goodness lovingly made in small batches and put into a bottle for you and your furry 4-Legged friend! 

Dog Emergency Alert When the Human Showers!

This past weekend we were reminded of the hilarious things our dogs do... oh like when you go to take a shower.

Enjoy this fun original video from 4-Legger! 

Paw Pad Safety Inspection Time!
Did you know that surface temperatures can be 40 - 60 degrees hotter than air temperature? How can you keep your dog's paws moisturized during the hot temperatures? 
A Reflection On How Very Precious Our 4-Leggers Are To Us

A short story of reflection on how precious our dogs are to us and a thank you for supporting 4-Legger's Mission to bring certified organic dog grooming products to an industry that lacks regulations for ingredient purity and marketing standards. 

Lower Your Dog's Risk of Cancer by Reducing Their Exposure to Environmental Toxins
A simple way to reduce your dog's exposure to environmental toxins and decreasing their risk of cancer is by using 4-Legger's all natural USDA certified organic dog shampoo. We developed 4-Legger after losing a dog to cancer and realizing that...
10 Simple Steps You Can Take to Lower Your Dog's Risk of Cancer
Statistics show that if you don't take steps to lower you dog's risk, they will be one of over 50% of dogs that die each year from cancer. Want some good news? Approximately 95% of dog cancers are attributed to...
Are You Ready for the Fireworks?
If you have a dog that is afraid of fireworks, you'll do anything to ease their anxiety. We've compiled tips to add some calm to the season!
Organic Dog Shampoo Featured Ingredient: Lemongrass
Lemongrass is a natural deodorizing agent so it can take away some of those "you rolled in what?" moments. Learn more about lemongrass in our feature on this rejuvenating ingredient! 
Is a dog dressed as a bumble bee a dog or a bumble bee?

How do you answer that question? 

We think a dog dressed as a bumble bee is still a dog wearing a cute disguise. It is still however a dog. 

The same question could be asked of DMDM Hydantoin. Is it still formaldehyde? Find out in the ingredient deep dive blog! 

Is Phenoxyethanol Safe For Your Dog?

Phenoxyethanol is used primarily as a preservative and sometimes as a disinfectant in dog grooming products.

While it is an organic compound, that doesn't mean that it is certified organic. Let's dive in and see what this means in terms of safety for your dog! 

Meet the Methyl Sisters: Dog Shampoo Preservatives in So Called All Natural Shampoo

Ok. The Methyl sisters aren't dogs but these dogs do kinda look like sisters and they were way cuter than chemical structures! 

The methyl sisters are two preservatives you find in many so called "natural" dog shampoos. Discover the true origin of these preservatives in Meet the Methyl Sisters! 

Do You Remember When Dogs Moved Indoors?

We need your help. We're trying to pinpoint when dogs made the transition from outdoor to indoor dog? 

Do you remember having a "family dog" that lived outdoors? They only got to came inside at night or in bad weather? Did you dog sleep in the garage or in a dog house?

Do you think this transition had a direct correlation between their health and their lifestyle? We do and we'll tell you why.