- Fleas or other skin problem
- Mental health issues relating to environment
- Stress or emotional issues

To ensure your cat is able to self groom make sure you provide a peaceful and loving environment. Cats that are relaxed and mentally healthy will groom, whilst those who are stressed and nervous may not. If you wish to wash your cat due to fleas, consider using a flea treatment to rid the fleas first. If there are severe fleas then a vet may recommended a medicated shampoo.

Organic cat shampoo will not contain the chemicals found in regular shampoos. It can be harder to find cat shampoo compared with dog shampoo, simply because vets do not recommend regular cat bathing. You should not use dog shampoo on a cat as they have totally different skin and differing requirements.

Regular cat shampoo can be harsh on your cat’s skin but organic or herbal shampoo only contains totally natural ingredients, resulting in a gentle wash without irritation. Because cats lick their coat so thoroughly, the last thing you want to do is lace it with chemicals and other substances as they can then end up in the cat’s body through licking. On the other hand it does not matter if the cat licks away organic or herbal ingredients as they are completely 100% natural and harmless.

Good Cat! Organic shampoo from Nala Barry Labs is one of the few organic shampoos available for cats and is a popular choice. It is all natural and totally safe. It is ready to use straight out of the body and is said to even help calm cats due to its relaxing properties.

Your cat may enjoy a bath once or twice a year and if that is the case then choosing organic cat shampoo is the ideal option. But if she does not enjoy it do not push the issue – she will remain clean through her own impeccable hygiene standards.

Better For Your Dog
Your dog will enjoy not having skin reactions to harsh chemical based shampoos. If your dog is particularly prone to skin allergies and dry coat then organic shampoo suits them considerably better than any other shampoos. Sensitive skin requires gentle treatment rather than harsh chemicals.

Better For The Environment
Natural organic dog shampoo does not contain the harmful chemicals that get washed down the drain and into waterways.

Can I Use Organic Shampoo For Humans On My Dog?
No, dogs should only be bathed in dog shampoo. Dog’s do not have the same skin make up as us and as such have different requirements. Although human organic shampoo is gentler than chemical based shampoos, they are still not suitable for dogs.

Dogs should be washed no more than once per week. Veterinarians state that anymore than one wash per week will dry your dogs skin out and cause other problems and it prevents the skin creating natural oils required to stay healthy. If you are constantly washing these oils away then skin problems can result. One wash per month is considered fine for most dogs.

Organic shampoo for dogs is pH balanced, sulphate free and never contains artificial colors or fragrances as these are the ingredients that cause the majority of reactions in sensitive dogs. Check the label on shampoo before purchasing and study the ingredients carefully. All organic dog shampoos will clearly state that they are natural and/or organic.

Sulphate is present in almost all commercial dog shampoos, mainly because it is a foaming agent. However it also causes problems for many dogs in that it can strip the body of essential natural oils that are required for your dog’s healthy coat. Without sulphate your dogs coat will look shinier and healthier and he’ll also feel considerably better.

Shampoo with natural ingredients will generally contain a variety of herbal extracts, organic extracts and essential oils, formulated to provide the very best skin and coat care for your dog. Dogs should be washed in a sink or bath of warm water and, particularly on cool days, towel dried. If it is a warm day your dog will enjoy shaking and drying off in the sun.

Natural organic dog shampoo is the very best choice for your dog and you’ll also be doing your part for the environment but eliminating chemical waste.