Why choose an environmentally friendly shampoo for your dog

Our dogs love nothing more than exploring, whether that be running through puddles or rolling in the grass. But while it’s great fun for them, they often come back with all sorts of dirt and debris in their fur. Not to mention, the distinctive whiff of… Well, something you’re not fond of! Alongside keeping our dog’s smelling fresh, shampoo plays an important role in their health and well-being. And as dogs love spending time outdoors, it’s only natural that owners are keen to find a more eco-friendly way to care for their dogs, while respecting the environment.

Just as it is for us, our dog’s skin is their largest organ, and is important for protecting them from the elements. Washing your furry friend with a specially formulated dog shampoo helps maintain the skin’s health, vitality and functionality, so it can continue to protect your dog. It helps effectively clean the coat and fur, makes grooming easier, and reduces the risk of skin infections, which can be extremely irritating and painful for your dog.

All Beaphar shampoos are specifically tailored to closely match your dog’s skin, and are free from silicons and parabens.

Choosing a more environmentally friendly dog shampoo allows you not only to care for your dog’s skin and coat, but also the planet. Today a product’s green credentials are becoming more important, both for ourselves and for our pets.

We’ve already mentioned how important it is to choose a shampoo specifically formulated for your dog’s skin. If making a more eco-friendly purchase is important to you, you can look at the ingredients list of your dog shampoo to see if there is any information about the ingredients’ quality, and whether they are natural or organically sourced. Some products may also have certifications or endorsements from well-known organisations, meaning you can be certain of their green credentials.

The Beaphar BIO Shampoo Range is the natural choice for pet owners wanting to live in a more ethical and environmentally responsible way. The shampoos themselves are certified by ECOCERT® and contain organically produced active ingredients, including Aloe vera gel which moisturises your dog’s skin. This certification guarantees the shampoos contain a minimum of 95% natural ingredients, with at least 15% of these coming from organic farming.

The tubes themselves are also recyclable, made from renewable sources, and endorsed by the ‘I’m Green™’ scheme. They are made from bioplastic which comes from sugarcane. Sugarcane not only removes CO2 from the environment during growth, but any excess energy created during production is turned bioenergy, making them a more eco-friendly choice.

By choosing Beaphar BIO Shampoos, you can be certain you’re caring for your dog’s skin and coat, as well as caring for the environment.

Find out more about the Beaphar BIO Shampoo Range’s green credentials.

While organic human shampoo could be a great choice for you, you can’t use it on your dog. Yes, the ingredients themselves may be organic but the formulation isn’t designed for your dog’s skin. Human skin has a different pH to a dog’s skin. Using human shampoo on your dog, even if it is organic, could cause skin damage. Long-term use of a shampoo not designed for your dog’s skin can cause the stripping of essential oils, which dries the skin and causes skin problems.

The Beaphar BIO Shampoo Range includes four products:

•     Puppy Shampoo
•     Shiny Coat Shampoo
•     Sensitive Shampoo
•     Shampoo & Conditioner

The shampoos are suitable for dogs of all breeds, but you may find one suits your dog’s needs best. For example, Beaphar BIO Puppy Shampoo is specifically formulated for a puppy’s delicate skin, while Beaphar BIO Sensitive Shampoo is ideal for dogs prone to skin irritation.