I have to admit the first thing I look for when choosing a dog shampoo is the scent. Is it going to smell good?
Nearly two years ago, Melissa of 4-Legger lost one of her dogs to cancer and on that same day received news that her biopsy came back and she had breast cancer.
On a quest to look at the food we feed our dogs as well as the products we use on them, she discovered that so many "natural" products are not natural and the title "organic" is not truly that.
She found that some manufacturers take a few organic ingredients then combine them with sulfates to produce a product that sounds great but is not good for our dog's skin.
Now that Melissa has completed treatment and her cancer is in remission, she has taken on a mission to bring to the market products that don't just say "natural and organic" but really are.
4-Legger USDA Certified Organic Dog Shampoo
- Made up of organic ingredients such as oils, aloe vera, rosemary and lemongrass essential oils and rosemary extract.
- The Aloe & Lemongrass blend is safe and non-toxic for dogs of all skin types - from normal, sensitive, to dry and itchy as well as all ages, from puppy to adult.
- Veterinarian recommended for being natural, mild and hypoallergenic. 4 Legger is gentle enough to not strip oils for your dog's skin or coat.
- USDA certified organic to food standards, cruelty free and vegan.
- Made with high quality ingredients, selected for sustainability and low environmental impact.
- No GMO, herbicides, pesticides and no synthetic ingredients.
- Made in the USA
Unlike most shampoos I have used, with 4-Legger you only need a small amount and it rinses out so easily, making bath time quicker and easier.
The lemongrass scent not only makes your furry friend smell good but it has the ability to repel insects. Many natural pet products include it for its repellant effects on fleas and tics.
Here is Bruin after his bath. As you can see, 4-Legger has left his fur soft and shiny; check out that fluff-butt!
Visit 4-Legger to learn more in-depth about the chemicals that could be lurking in your shampoo, their mission to educate dog owners and to purchase their shampoo.
Melissa was kind and generous to sponsor a giveaway for our readers!
Enter the Rafflecopter below to win a bottle of 4-Legger Organic Dog Shampoo, there will be THREE WINNERS!
Open to US Residents 18+.
Disclosure: 4-Legger sent us two bottles of dog shampoo for review purposes. We were not compensated for this review and all opinions expressed are our own. 4-Legger is not responsible for the content of this post.
You know, we never even thought about checking the ingredients in the shampoo. We are like you and check the scent because we never want anything too perfumey. This product sounds great. I will have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteI look for something that won't irritate my young puppy's skin and eyes. I want bath time to be as easy as possible.
ReplyDeletei look to make sure it's made in the USA...other than that I kind of just assume it's safe. I don't know much about shampoo ingredients!
ReplyDeleteWe love reading about organic shampoos!
ReplyDeleteI look for natural products at a reasonable price. Too many brands either contain ingredients that aren't the best for dogs, or are so overpriced that I can't afford them for my four rescued Treeing Walker Coonhounds.
ReplyDeleteMom is going to have to check ours out. We are hoping we win a lemongrass one...ummmmmwe an already smell it!
ReplyDeletestella rsoe
We look at the ingredients and if it's made in the US.
ReplyDeleteWow! That shampoo sounds awesome! I'm the same way, the first thing I do is smell it. Then I look at the ingredients. LOL
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome! I look at the ingredient list.
ReplyDeleteThat looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteFantastic Review!!! I love 4-Legger. I just gave a bottle to my friend and I'm curious about her thoughts. Being a blogger has opened my eyes to so many things. It started with flea & tick treatment, then diet, and now it's spread to everything else.
ReplyDeleteI only use all natural shampoo bars and 4-Legger dog shampoo on my pups.
I look for a shampoo made in the USA or Canada, without harsh chemicals, additives or artificial ingredients.
ReplyDeleteWhen looking for dog shampoo, I want it to be soothing, and help with dry, itchy, skin.
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm usually attracted to neat looking bottles - if it's made in the USA that awesome and a bonus plus is if it has natural ingredients to repel bugs!
ReplyDeleteWe will definitely head on over and check it out! Bruin looks wonderful after his spa treatment!!
ReplyDeleteLemongrass, GMO-free and no animal products? Pawsome!
ReplyDeleteilook for specific things, no gmo's, no chemicals, all natural ingredients and where they are sourced, who makes it, i need something that whitens and brightens the white feathers and beards, so i usually use a combo of whitening and darkening, since they are black on the body. i also use conditioner, all natural flea/tick shampoos, my dogs have more shampoos than i do plus.
ReplyDeleteWe look at ingredients list.
ReplyDeleteWow, guess I haven't really thought about our dog shampoo. I just make sure that it's very gentle.
ReplyDeleteI always look at the ingredients first then for the type-depending on my dogs needs
ReplyDeleteGreat Review! When I look for dog shampoo shampoo I usually look for something with easy to read ingredients and something that is good for dry skin.
ReplyDeleteI look for sensitivity of ingredients. Also a pleasant, clean smell, not perfumy.
ReplyDeleteI look for a moisturizing shampoo that has a fresh smell.
ReplyDeleteI look for a moisturizing shampoo and sensitivity of ingredients
ReplyDeleteAffordable and good for sensitive skin
ReplyDeleteI look for all natural or sensitive skin or even organic is really good for pets I've heard, but I never really did look into the ingredients either just reviews basically.
ReplyDeleteI will have to admit that I should definitely be more dilagant when picking out dog shampoo! I do try to get something natural or organic & gentle too! Definitely going to start making better choices for my baby!
ReplyDeleteGentle, safe, and a nice smell. Also extras like helping with skin or shedding.
ReplyDeleteI look for natural ingredients, if it's non toxic.
ReplyDeleteI look for all natural ingredients. Thanks for this chance.
ReplyDeleteNatural products and if made in the USA price is also something we look at
ReplyDeleteMy English bulldog has very sensitive skin and is prone to yeast so I like something that can help combat that.
ReplyDeleteI look for safe products
ReplyDeleteI look for function and then scent. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteas many fosters as we go through.. we go through a lot of shampoo before they go to forever homes
ReplyDeleteI just want it to clean and do a good job.
ReplyDeleteWe've never really checked ingredients but we try to find something that won't dry out their skin or make them break out.
ReplyDeleteI look for something that won't irritate my young puppy's skin and eyes.
ReplyDeleteI look for dog shampoo that is gentle & has no GMOs or synthetic ingredients, as well as something that will not irritate their eyes if it gets into their eyes!
ReplyDelete