It’s looking like another super-hot summer in New Zealand. While this is great for hitting the beach it’s worth taking pause to think about how the heat might affect your dog. Here are some great tips for keep your dog cool this summer. Make doggy...
As another year draws to a close we’ve just enjoyed the experience of decorating the tree as a family. Every year we pull out those memorable decorations that have been handmade by the kids at pre-school, or were a gift from someone special. While our...
“pH balanced for your dog” - is this a big shampoo brands marketing department strategy to sell us on their particular shampoo? We think so – because scientific studies throw up some interesting facts. Let’s start with the scientific basics. The pH scale measures how acidic...
I was recently in Melbourne, presenting to a group of people on WashBar products – telling them how lovely and natural they are. I’d put up a Powerpoint slide on an award winning commercial puppy shampoo that was available in most pet stores. I’d put the...
Using the best ingredients is fundamentally important at WashBar. It’s part of our supply chain philosophy. Yep – we’ve got a philosophy for procurement! Seems like every week we get contacted by businesses telling us they can save us a fortune if we use their oils....
We love coming up with new products that help keep our dogs and other animals feeling and smelling better. Paw Balm is our latest creation – made initially to treat dry, cracked paw pads, it has many more uses as a balm or salve for...
I live and breathe natural, choosing natural products for myself and my family, to clean my home as well as my animals. But the truth is natural is a word we think we understand but isn’t really set in stone – or legislation. It’s bandied...
Fleas: All chemical flea treatments have precautionary statements on the labels this makes it a difficult decision to treat your pet. Not only do you worry about it being on your pet but inevitably some of the product will get on you or your children. This...
Spring is here … and at this time of year there are few things more gorgeous than puppies, kittens, lambs or calves. Problem is, every year so many puppies and kittens get discarded and wind up at shelters. We had an interesting couple of hours at...
WashBar grew from a passion for handmade soap. The soap making process is fascinating; by mixing oil with a strong alkali, a product (soap) is created that can wash oil off. It makes no sense at all yet makes all the sense in the world. Soap...
