Pretty Pooch

By Nora Simmons
If you’re anything like us, after reading about the dangers of parabens, phthalates, and sodium lauryl sulfate, you purged your beauty routine of all offending products. But you may not have thought to do a similar audit of your dog’s grooming products. So when we heard that our pets’ skin is actually thinner than our own and more readily absorbs toxins, we knew it was time to take a hard look at what we’re using to suds up our pups.

John Masters Organics DogPoo
As clean and luxurious as his line for humans, John Masters’ dog shampoo gets four paws up for scrubbing down our doggies. The pH-balanced formula protects their skin, while a unique blend of eucalyptus, neem, and citronella oils keeps their coats soft, shiny, and flea-free. $20, 16 oz;
johnmasters.com


deBotanica Sensitive Skin
Conditioning Shampoo
The people at deBotanica must have gotten the memo about our pets’ vulnerable skin, because they’ve picked only the cleanest, gentlest ingredients—like organic aloe vera, oatmeal, and vitamin E—to pamper and heal sensitive skin. This cleanser is safe enough to use on puppies and kittens. $21.95, 16 oz; debotanica.com


Dr. Shawn’s Pet Organics
All-in-One Shampoo
We love that this shampoo is made with organic coconut and olive oils, which keep our dogs’ skin free from chemicals as well as dry spots. Rosemary acts as a natural preservative, and the durable bottle (helpful when Fido sends it flying in an attempted bathtub escape) is BPA-free. $14.95, 16 oz; animalshealing.com