Ingredient Guide: (A-Z)

Aloe Vera for Pets
Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is a popular medicinal plant that has been used for thousands of years. It is detoxifying, aids in eliminating disease-causing bacteria in the mouth and is good for burns, acne and hydrating the skin!

 

 

oat Kernel meal for pets
Avena sativa (oat)
Kernel meal

Avena sativa (oat) Kernel meal

Oatmeal helps to moisturize, clean, and soften your dogs’ coat. It can also help soothe a dog's itchy skin as it aids in balancing the pH in the skin making it a powerful ally for relieving itchiness.

basil for pet health
 Basil Essential Oil

 

Basil Essential Oil

Basil essential oil has a refreshing effect when smelled and regular use has proven to provide mental strength and clarity. The compounds found within basil have many phytochemicals that are known to keep bugs away and it blends well with other oils to create an effective repellant spray.

 

benzoin for pets 
Benzoin Essential Oil

 

Benzoin Essential Oil

Benzoin Essential Oil has calming properties that act as an anti-depressant to help relieve tension and create a sense of inner tranquility.

 

bergamot ingredient pet health
Bergamot Essential Oil

 

Bergamot Essential Oil

Bergamot Essential Oil is extracted from the rind of the Bergamot citrus fruit and is known to have great deodorant properties due to its’ powerful aroma. Due to its’ powerful smell, it has the ability to overcome or eliminate many other odours.

 

shea butter pet health
 Butyrospermum parkii
(Shea) Butter

Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) Butter

Shea butter is extracted from the nuts of the Shea-Karite tree. Shea Butter has unique healing properties and helps to nourish the skin as it is packed with Vitamins A, E and F.

calendula pet health tincture 
Calendula Tincture

 

Calendula Tincture

Used in natural skin and hair care products for all types of skin.  Calendula is one of the best known and versatile herbs and is rich in herbal history, widely used by herbalists throughout the centuries. Calendula is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve inflammatory conditions of the digestive system.

 

Caprylyl Capryl pet health food 
Caprylyl Capryl
Glucoside

Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside

Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside is a mild, solubilising non-ionic surfactant obtained from renewable raw materials: fatty alcohols and glucose from vegetable origin

 

cedarwood essential oil for dogs cats 
Cedarwood
Essential Oil

Cedarwood Essential Oil

Cedarwood essential oil has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antifungal, tonic, astringent, diuretic, sedative and insecticidal properties.

 

 

Cherry Plum pet food
Cherry Plum
(Prunus cerasifera )

 

Cherry Plum (Prunus cerasifera)

Also known as the myrobalan plum,is a tree species and fruit in the plum family. It is a highly prolific fruit bearer boast a nutritional profile similar to that of plums and are important sources of antioxidants and vitamin C. It several characteristics that may reduce the risk of many chronic diseases, such as osteoporosis, cancer, heart disease and diabetes.

 

 

Clove Oil pets
 Clove Oil

 

Clove Oil

The oil of clove buds is known for its antimicrobial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral, aphrodisiac and stimulant properties. When applied topically, clove buds can help address skin problems like warts, acne, sagging skin and wrinkles.

 

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 Coconut Oil

 

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil (Cocos nucifera) is high in healthy saturated fats that have different effects than most other fats in your diet. These fats can boost fat burning and provide your body and brain with quick energy. They also raise the good HDL cholesterol in your blood, which is linked to reduced heart disease risk.

 

eucalyptus oil for pet safety health 
Eucalyptus globulus
Leaf Oil

Eucalyptus globulus Leaf Oil

Cleansing and penetrating, eucalyptus oil may be used topically, diffused or in inhalation therapy to support in clearing and energizing tired or overworked bodies. It may also be used topically or in a spritzer as an insect repellent.

Geranium Essential Oil for pets
 Geranium Essential Oil

 

Geranium Essential Oil

Geranium essential oil is widely used as an element in aromatherapy for its health benefits, including its ability to aid in skin care, balance hormones, relieve stress and depression, reduce inflammation and irritation, improve circulation, benefit dental health, boost kidney health, and reduce blood pressure. The health benefits of geranium essential oil can be attributed to its properties as a emostatic, cicatrizant, cytophylactic, diuretic, deodorant, styptic, tonic, vermifuge, and a vulnerary agent.

 

pets and goat milk
 Goat’s milk

 

Goat’s milk

Goat's milk is a much healthier alternative, especially when it is raw and organic. Goats produce about 2% of the global milk supply; people who consume goat's milk cite a lower incidence of allergies and digestive complaints. Goat milk offers nutritional benefits similar to cow milk, but contains more natural vitamins A and B (Vitamin B3 or Niacin is nearly double to that of cow milk).

pets cotton seed oil
 Gossypium Herbaceum
(Cotton) Seed Oil

 

Gossypium Herbaceum
(Cotton) Seed Oil

Cottonseed oil from cottonseed has several notable health benefits. These benefits includes inflammation reduction, prevention of diseases of the cardiovascular system, normalizing blood pressure. Other benefits includes preventing cancerous cells growth, inducing quick healing of wounds, helping improve brain function and boosting the immune system. For safety purposes, however, it is advised that you purchase and use high quality extracted organic cottonseed oil, which ensures you get the health benefits, and not some tainted product that could be cross contaminated with things you don’t want.

grapefruit for pet health nutrition safety 
Grapefruit Seed Extract

 

Grapefruit Seed Extract

Like many homeopathic remedies grapefruit seed extract is thought to have many benefits and is safe for human as well as pet consumption. Grapefruit seed extract detoxifies the body and supports the immune system. It can be used as a natural cleaning agent and preservative because of its antiseptic power.

 

green mandarin health food pets
 Green Mandarin
Essential Oil

 

 Green Mandarin Essential Oil

Mandarin is a fruit from the mandarin tree, a small tree native to Southeastern Asia. The green mandarin essential oil is extracted by cold pressing its rind. It is used in aromatherapy for its calming properties, to relieve insomnia, nervousness and irritability.

 

Helianthemum nummularium rock rose health food pets 
Helianthemum 
nummularium

 

 Helianthemum nummularium

Helianthemum nummularium (commonly known as rock-rose or sun rose) is a species of rock-rose (Cistaceae), native to most of Europe. Its flower is used to make medicine. It is commonly used in Bach flower remedies. People take rock rose to treat panic, stress, extreme fright or fear, and anxiety; and for promoting calmness and relaxation.

 

virginia cedarwood oil pets
 Juniperus virginiana 
(Virginia Cedarwood)

 

Juniperus virginiana (Virginia Cedarwood)

This variant of oil is commonly used to tackle nervousness, stress, and anxiety. It can also be utilized as an expectorant and even as an antiseptic. Virginia cedarwood is also a powerful anti-inflammatory agent which can be used for other inflammatory skin conditions.

 

 

lavender essential oil aromatherapy pet cat dog
 Lavandula Angustifolia 
(Lavender) Oil

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil

Lavender oil is believed to have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to heal minor burns and bug bites. Research suggests that it may be useful for treating anxiety, insomnia, depression, and restlessness.

lemon essential oil pet aromatherapy 
Lemon Essential Oil

 

 Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon oil is stimulating while it is calming. It has anti-infection, astringent, detoxifying, antiseptic, disinfectant, and antifungal properties.  Lemon oil works to support brain energy and freshening the air. As an extra bonus, lemon oil adds flavor to your pet's water or your favorite foods.

lemongrass for cats dog pet health 
Lemongrass Essential Oil

 

 

Lemongrass Essential Oil

Lemongrass is invigorating with a cleansing, fresh aroma. It soothes the body and helps release stress. Used to help relieve muscular aches and pains, strains, sprains and headaches, it is also considered an analgesic, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antipyretic, antiseptic, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, deodorant, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicidal, galactagogue, insecticidal, nervine, sedative, and a tonic.

tea tree pets
 Melaleuca Altrnifolia 
(Tea Tree) Leaf Oil

 

 Melaleuca Altrnifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil

Tea tree oil is a natural essential oil with curative properties that help soothe and protect the skin. When used correctly and in a diluted form on pets, tea tree oil can be very effective in treating and preventing topical bacterial and yeast/fungal infections.

 

beeswax for pets 
Natural Beeswax

 

Natural Beeswax

Beeswax works as a thickening agent with many beneficial properties that include anti-inflammatory, moisturizer, forms protective barrier for skin, anti-bacterial, encourages healing and reduces itch.

neem seed oil for dog cat
 Neem Seed Oil

 

Neem Seed Oil

The oil extracted from Neem seeds contains biologically active compounds such as azadirachtin, triterpenes and glycerides. Neem Seed Oil works to naturally whiten teeth, reduce tooth decay, and gingivitis problems.

catnip health nutrition
 Nepata cateria (Catnip)

 

Nepata cateria (Catnip)

Catnips works as a natural insect deterrent due to the organic compound nepetalactone, which is found in the essential oil in Catnip. Studies show that much less catnip oil would be needed in formulations to have the same level of repellency as a DEET-based repellent.

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 Ocimum basilicum 
(Basil)

 

Ocimum basilicum (Basil)

This pungent herb has a refreshing effect when smelled which aids in the treatment of tension, melancholy and mental fatigue. This is why Basil essential oil is widely used to promote mental strength and clarity. Additionally, Basil has been used since ancient times as a natural pest control to repel flies.

pets and olive oil 
Olea europaea 
(Olive) Oil

 

Olea europaea (Olive) Oil

Olive oil is one of the healthiest vegetable oils, along with coconut oil, that provides many benefits to your pets’ skin and fur when consumed or applied topically. It contains three major antioxidants: Vitamin E, Polyphenols and Phytosterols which help to nourish the skin, protect against UV light and leave your pets’ coat healthy and shiny.

 

pets star of bethlehem plant
 Omithogalum
umbellatum

 

Omithogalum umbellatum

Also known as Star of Bethlehem, Omithogalum umbellatum is a beneficial flower essence that is so dilute, there is no potential for toxicity in animals. It is excellent for grounding and calming animals, helping them to feel safe in anxious situations.

 
Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium)

Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium)

The essential oil of Geranium is often used in aromatherapy to relieve stress, uplift the mood, lesson fatigue and promote emotional wellness. When topically applied, Geranium can help heal insect bites and stop itching and also act as a natural insect repellant.

peppermint pet animals food
 Peppermint Oil

 

Peppermint Oil

Peppermint may be one of the most versatile essential oils due to its abundance of oral and topical uses and antimicrobial properties. When used topically, peppermint essential oil gives a cooling sensation and has a calming effect which can relieve sore muscles. When administered orally, its’ antimicrobial properties can help freshen breath and soothe digestive issues. Peppermint essential oil is often used in aromatherapy to revive depleted energy, elevate the mood and improve focus and concentration.

 

 

plantasol animal pets 
PlantaSol CCG 
(Natural Vegetable
Source)

PlantaSol CCG (Natural Vegetable Source)

PlantaSOL CCG is plant-derived and is used as a stabilizer with high solubilizing power for essential oils and fragrance oils.

 

dog cat animal eat patchouli 
Pogostemon cablin (Patchouli)

Pogostemon cablin (Patchouli)

Patchouli essential oil has been used for many years in the protection against insects due to its naturally occurring insecticidal and insect repellant properties. Patchouli also has many health benefits acting as an antiseptic, astringent, deodorant, and fungicide.


 Prunus cerasifera

Prunus cerasifera

Also known as Cherry Plum, prunus cerasifera has astringent, antioxidant, diaphoretic (inducing perspiration), depurative (removal of impurities), febrifuge (reducing fever), laxative, stomachic, and diuretic properties. Prunus cerasifera is beneficial for restoring calm in panic-stricken animals, and who act wildly or self-destructively when frightened.

Moroccan Lava Clay benefits for pet animal health 
Rhassoul
(Moroccan Lava Clay)

 

Rhassoul (Moroccan Lava Clay)

Rhassoul is naturally occurring clay that has been used for many years in skin and hair treatments because it is very rich in minerals. Well-known for its incomparable extractive abilities, effectively removing impurities from inside and around clogged hair follicles leaving the coat healthy and shiny.

 

castor oil health benefits for animals dogs cats 
Ricinus communis 
(Castor) Seed Oil

Ricinus communis (Castor) Seed Oil

Castor seed oil promotes healthy coat and hair growth, relieves joint pain and muscle soreness, acts as an anti-fungal and is an effective skin moisturizer.

 

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Rock Rose

Rock Rose

Rock Rose is a skin healing booster that alleviates itching from skin irritations.

 

chamomile benefits for pet animals
 Roman Chamomile

 

Roman Chamomile

Roman Chamomile oil is extracted from the flowers of the very popular Chamomile plant. When applied topically, Roman Chamomile acts as an antiseptic, antibiotic, disinfectant and bactericide which helps to kill mites and keep the skin free from infections and damage.

 

scotch pine oil for pet animal health
 Scotch pine 
Essential Oil

Scotch pine Essential Oil

Scotch pine is an excellent mood elevator and has the ability to relieve anxiety and nervous tension. It has been shown that the use of Scotch pine in aromatherapy has invigorating effects and can aid in mental clarity.

 

animals and sodium hydroxide 
Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium Hydroxide is used as a thickening agent in soap but also has cleansing and degreasing abilities.

 

Animal Health Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract
 
Styrax Benzoin 
Resin Extract

Styrax Benzoin 
Resin Extract

Topically, Benzoin Resin Extract acts as a deodorant, disinfectant and even has antiseptic qualities.