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Tearless Shampoo Explained

Haute Pets — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 01:29:24 +0000

If you have children, you are probably aware of tearless shampoos for babies. You may have wondered if the same type of product is available for your four-legged family members as well. Thankfully, the answer is yes.

Tearless shampoos for pets serve the same purpose that tearless shampoos for babies do. When you use a tearless shampoo, you are protecting your dog or cat’s eyes from irritation. This becomes especially important when you are bathing a pet that gets rambunctious in the tub!

You may be wondering if you can just use the same tearless shampoo for your pet that you do on your baby. Many human tearless shampoos are too harsh for your pet’s skin, even though those shampoos are designed to be used on infants. Just because a product is acceptable for use on human skin does not guarantee that it will be appropriate for pet skin. Further, because your pet licks himself to groom, you want to make sure that the tearless pet shampoo is designed just for animals.

If you are going to choose a tearless shampoo on your own, you need to do your research. While gentle to the eyes, tearless shampoos may still contain chemicals that are carcinogenic. Also, some animal breeds can be allergic to chemicals used in shampoos. Make sure that you are familiar with any allergies that your pet may be pre-disposed to, so that you can avoid those additives. A Google search for “organic tearless pet shampoo” may give you many options to start with, but remember that organic doesn’t automatically mean tearless and tearless doesn’t necessarily mean organic.

If you’re concerned about allergies or finding a truly tearless organic product, you may want to ask a professional. When you use a professional groomer, they can advise you on the best products for your pet. Groomers realize that you may need to bathe your pet in between visits, and they are happy to recommend products that will take care of your pet’s needs.

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Why Should I use Organic Shampoo?

Haute Pets — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 20:27:50 +0000

Many pet owners want the best for their companion animals. After all, they’re not just dogs and cats; they’re part of the family. Quality, organic dog food, eco-friendly pet beds, and fun time at the dog park rate top the list for pet care concerns for most pet families. But what about organic shampoo?

Using organic shampoo for your pet is a worthy consideration. One important factor to consider is that any organic shampoo you’re using for your pet is going to be cruelty-free. Supporting cruelty-free products should be an important consideration for any pet family.

Organic shampoos are also going to be free of added chemicals and dyes. For our pets, staying clear of unwanted chemicals is a pretty big deal. It means there’s less risk of cancer or other health problems. These health problems may not become evident today, but when we use organic shampoo, we’re protecting our pet’s health not just today, but years from now.

Organic shampoos are also safe for our pets’ human caregivers. Today, many people battle allergies to additives that were common in some products decades ago. We know now that those additives aren’t safe for everyone. If we choose to go organic now, we won’t worry about an unknown allergy to a chemical or additive in the shampoo. This is an especially important consideration in pet families that include small children. Pet families can feel safe knowing that their little ones can pet, kiss, and lay with their pets without worrying about the chemicals or irritants in their pets’ shampoo.

The choice to include organic products in your pets’ care should include not just their food, but all of the products that they use. This guarantees that you’ve created the healthiest environment possible for your beloved four-legged family member!

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Soft Paws for Cats

Haute Pets — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:39:34 +0000

Soft Paws are an excellent alternative to declawing. They are easy to apply at home, and cats and their owners love them. They are completely safe and humane and can be used on cats of all ages. Soft Paws are vinyl nail caps that are glued on to your cat’s existing nails. They look like a cat’s nail, only hollow. They are easy to apply and cats tolerate them extremely well. Soft Paws are easy to apply. Simply fill the nail cap with the adhesive provided and slide it on over your cat’s claw. The glue dries very fast.

Once the nail caps are applied, they remain in place for approximately 4-6 weeks. They will fall off with the natural growth of your cat’s nails. We recommend that you check your cat’s nails periodically because usually just one or two fall off at a time and these can be easily reapplied.
Each kit contains 40 nail caps and will last approximately 4-6 months per cat.

Note: While the vast majority of cats acclimate to the claw covers within minutes, some cats may require an adjustment period. Cats’ fastidious natures sometimes causes them to groom the claw covers excessively at first. This may result in one or two falling off. No problem. Just check the Paws daily at first, and if one is missing, simply replace it with another from the package. Thus, the first package may not last as long as subsequent packages. Again, most cats do not even notice they are wearing them after the first 30 minutes.

A good tip is to feed your cat his or her favorite food after applying the Soft Paws. This serves as a good reward and also diverts their attention away from their new acquisition. Some people find it easier to apply the Soft Paws when their cats are sleepy.

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