Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.8, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # WashBar natural pet care #washbarlove ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://washbar.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [the dog blog](https://washbar.com/the-dog-blog/) - [Road-trippin! How to Holiday with your Hound](https://washbar.com/how-to-holiday-with-your-hound/) - What is the biggest thing you miss when you go away on a roadtrip holiday? For me, it’s our dog, Badger. We miss him hugely, and it definitely feels like a family member is missing out all the fun. So we love to take him on holiday with us, but how easy is it really? - [Spreading the love with paw balm…](https://washbar.com/spreading-the-love-with-paw-balm/) - 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 inflammation, grazes, irritated skin and paws. WashBar Paw Balm is - [Lovin' Summer](https://washbar.com/lovin-summer/) - 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 ice blocks! Ice treats, ice lollies, popsicles, whatever you call - [Heartbeat of the Home](https://washbar.com/heartbeat-of-the-home/) - 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 family Christmas tree definitely won’t make the best-dressed list of - [Growing Goodness](https://washbar.com/growing-goodness/) - 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. For me it’s not about the best price - - [What’s in that shampoo and could it be slowly killing you?](https://washbar.com/whats-shampoo-slowly-killing/) - 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 slide together as a graphic way of showing how natural, - [pH Balanced Shampoo – pick a number, any number …](https://washbar.com/ph-balanced-shampoo-pick-number-number/) - “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 or alkaline something is. The pH scale ranges from - [The Kaimanawa Stallion Challenge](https://washbar.com/the-kaimanawa-stallion-challenge/) - Just about every horsey kid (or grown up) has had a day dream about taming a wild horse. This became a reality for a group of talented NZ horse trainers in 2014. Talking about wild horses has become common place around the WashBar, but outside the office we get blank stares. So what are these - [Water](https://washbar.com/water/) - Years ago my father-in-law told me that water would become a precious resource – I thought he was a bit mad. Let’s face it, the stuff falls out of the sky. Turns out he was absolutely correct. Most of us still take it for granted but it has become a contentious and precious resource. In - [Not an ordinary Monday ...](https://washbar.com/not-an-ordinary-monday/) - The last few days have been exhausting. Monday - our gorgeous WashBar Spokesdog - has gone from bad, to worse, to really worse and then some. She’s back home with us now and on the mend but the journey has been awful. It started with me taking her to the vet because she was limping - [Treating for worms - naturally](https://washbar.com/treating-for-worms-naturally/) - After having the worst reaction ever to a worming pill, I decided it was time to find a natural alternative which was safe for the four-legged and two-legged family members. Because we live on a farm and are in constant contact with animals, I regularly worm the entire household (humans, as well as the cats - [Soap ~ the centuries old "new thing"](https://washbar.com/soap-the-centuries-old-new-thing/) - 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 making goes back thousands of years. No one really - [De-sexing saves lives](https://washbar.com/de-sexing-saves-lives/) - 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 our local SPCA a while back. They have some - [Fleas, as if there aren't enough things to worry about](https://washbar.com/fleas-as-if-there-arent-enough-things-to-worry-about/) - 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 is the risk we take exposing our family to - [Natural - choose carefully ...](https://washbar.com/natural-choose-carefully/) - 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 about and I see it used by unscrupulous companies to - [My big fail](https://washbar.com/my-big-fail/) - It’s Plastic Free July and I started off with a hiss and a roar. I posted on FaceBook !! I thought if we told everyone I’d have a commitment to the month. Day One – I popped out to get lunch and came back with sushi. Love sushi, so healthy, tasty and whoops – it was - [How often should I wash my dog?](https://washbar.com/how-often-should-i-wash-my-dog/) - It’s a question we get asked all the time. It’s a hotly debated topic but in the end (like most things) it really is your choice. In Singapore and other parts of Asia dogs are generally washed weekly. Pampered dogs in China usually get to enjoy a twice weekly bath. I once sent a bar - [Dying to smell great?](https://washbar.com/dying-to-smell-great/) - Fragrance is one of the most commonly found ingredients in skin care products, shampoos, household cleaning products and just about anything else you can think of. After all, we like our homes, offices, pets and ourselves to smell appealing. That scented ingredient has many names – usually something like parfum, perfume, fragrance, scent or essence ## Pages - [Home page](https://washbar.com/) - You’re on our International website. To order from our USA site instead, please click here. 🇺🇸 {{Privy:Embed campaign=360266}} Be the first to receive informative and (dare we say it) entertaining updates on what’s happening in the wonderful world of WashBar, and we’ll also spread the love by sharing those things we find particularly inspiring. join - [get in touch](https://washbar.com/get-in-touch/) - Contact WashBar. We make natural pet care products including shampoos, flea repellents, our famous WashBar for Dogs and much more. Made in New Zealand. - [where to buy WashBar](https://washbar.com/where-to-buy-washbar/) - In New Zealand you’ll find us in any good pet, vet, farm supply or saddlery store. But you'll also find our pet care products in stores around the world. - [Horse & Hound Shampoo Bar](https://washbar.com/products/horse-hound-shampoo-bar/) - Dealing with minor skin problems, repelling pesky insects, and leaving a shiny clean coat are all in a day’s work! Seriously if our Horse & Hound Shampoo Bar was a human she’d have a cape and wear her undies over her tights! Big animals need TLC too, so we created a larger bar with larger - [Paw Balm](https://washbar.com/products/paw-balm/) - It is important that dog’s paws are kept in good condition, moisturised and free of infection. In the hot summer months surfaces such as asphalt roads, concrete and play areas get very hot. This can cause damage and discomfort to your dog’s paws. WashBar Paw Balm helps relieve the discomfort, repair the damage, moisturise and - [Mighty Mite Poultry Leg Spray](https://washbar.com/products/mighty-mite-poultry-leg-spray/) - Mighty Mite from WashBar – keeping chooks ‘chemical free’, not just ‘free range’. Backyard chooks are making a comeback as more and more households discover the satisfaction of collecting their own eggs from a chicken run in the back garden. Mighty Mite is a natural and healthy, easy to use and effective way to repel - [100% Natural Flea Repellent for Dogs](https://washbar.com/products/100-natural-flea-repellent-for-dogs/) - Many people are concerned about the safety of chemical flea treatments. WashBar 100% Natural Flea Repellent for Dogs offers you a completely natural, chemical free option. WashBar Flea Repellent for Dogs can be used on its own if you are concerned about using pharmaceutical treatments on your dog Or it can be used together with - [our products](https://washbar.com/products/) - Our Products. The original WashBar Soap for Dogs is an excellent solution for an everyday clean but gentle enough to use on a variety of skin conditions. - [Original WashBar Soap for Dogs](https://washbar.com/products/original-washbar-soap-for-dogs/) - Bath time should be enjoyable for everyone. Excellent solution for an everyday clean but gentle enough to use on a variety of mild skin conditions. Soothes sensitive, irritated or itchy skin. Lemon-scented tea tree oil is a natural calmer, making it ideal for dogs who find bath time stressful. Help repel fleas, ticks and lice. - [Manuka WashBar for Dogs](https://washbar.com/products/manuka-washbar-for-dogs/) - The Manuka WashBar is packed full of goodness – it’s made with special ingredients – Neem oil as well as Manuka, Kanuka and Lemon Myrtle oils to work their magic. Manuka Pure Essential oil grows wild in New Zealand and has antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties that help combat skin irritations and infections. Kanuka Pure - [TEST](https://washbar.com/test/) - LANDING PAGE TEST - [Itch Soothe range](https://washbar.com/products/itch-soothe-range/) - Itchy skin is one of the most common issues that dogs experience so the last thing you want to do is use products that add to the problem. During high allergy season itchiness can be caused by a variety of problems. Excessive itching is frustrating for dogs and their owners, and can lead to skin - [success stories](https://washbar.com/success-stories/) - After one wash with WashBar Horse & Hound Shampoo Bar Kevin was able to go 72 hours with no medication at all. We make natural pet care products. - [Natural Shampoo range](https://washbar.com/products/natural-shampoo-range/) - The WashBar range of natural shampoos is different from the other options out there. Different and better. Special even. Our shampoo range is a luxurious and natural experience – not just for your dog, but for you as well. Designed with your pet’s health in mind, we took the time to get it right and - [about WashBar](https://washbar.com/about-washbar/) - WashBar natural pet care products use only the finest ingredients from nature and blend them in a way that has the most benefit. We leave the rest to nature. - [our ingredients](https://washbar.com/about-washbar/our-ingredients/) - We took the time to get it right and those careful choices in ingredients make WashBar’s range of products so special. Nature is a powerful force At WashBar we have a simple philosophy. Nature has already created the finest ingredients and we firmly believe that you don’t need to synthesize or tamper with them. We - [made in NZ](https://washbar.com/about-washbar/made-in-nz/) - New Zealand has some of the cleanest air, purest water and greatest wide open spaces in the world. Many of our products are ground-breaking natural solutions. - [advice & resources](https://washbar.com/advice/) - Tips on natural flea control, FAQs and general advice about skin and coat care for animals and pets from WashBar, natural pet care products. - [100% Natural Puppy Shampoo](https://washbar.com/products/100-natural-puppy-shampoo/) - Puppies have the most sensitive skin. You need to be careful about what goes on a puppy’s skin, just as you would with babies and children. The ingredients we use to make WashBar Puppy Shampoo are safe and will not overwhelm their delicate skin. We only use the highest quality pure essential oils to create - [amazon redirect](https://washbar.com/amazon/) - [100% Natural Daily Spritzers](https://washbar.com/products/100-natural-daily-spritzers/) - You want your dog to smell fresh and pleasant all the time without overwhelming it with chemical shampoos and synthetic fragrances. WashBar 100% Natural Daily Spritzers aren’t just perfumes or colognes – they’re so much more – a coat freshener, deodorant and flea repellent. What’s really different about our spritzers is they are genuinely 100% - [Travel Range](https://washbar.com/products/travel-range/) - New 125ml Pet Spritzers from WashBar Designed to keep even the most active pet smelling great and ideal to keep in the car. More than cologne or perfume – as well as being a coat freshener or deodorant, The Travel Fresh is an insect repellent, and the Stay Calm is a relaxing and calming spray - [controlling fleas, naturally](https://washbar.com/advice/controlling-fleas/) - Fleas are sneaky. They only hop on your dog for a feed and to lay eggs. For every flea you find on-board your dog, there are dozens more who have taken up residence in your home, the car, in the kennel and any other area your dog hangs out. This means that the environment needs - [who put the dog in charge?](https://washbar.com/404-who-put-the-dog-in-charge/) - sorry, the page you were looking for could not be found. I looked everywhere, but the grass is really long, and I’m getting tired and hungry. How about we just get you a nice fresh-smelling new page from here? - [making a difference](https://washbar.com/about-washbar/making-a-difference/) - At WashBar we’re here to make a difference. Not just to pets, but to the community and planet as well. We take our social responsibility very, very seriously and it’s a core part of everyday business for the WashBar team. But it’s more than that – it’s at the heart of everything we do. 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Yes! All our products are safe to use on puppies as well as full grown dogs. And we have a gentle shampoo in our range especially for puppies. However, it’s best to hold off washing puppies until they are at least four weeks old - [why natural?](https://washbar.com/about-washbar/why-natural/) - We have used natural products on ourselves for years. Especially those products we put on our skin: soap, creams and shampoos – your skin is the largest organ of your body and the most effective at absorbing. It always seemed counterintuitive to put chemicals on it. We feel the same way about pets, so we - [WashBar ambassadors](https://washbar.com/about-washbar/ambassadors/) - At WashBar we’re pleased that our pack includes some passionate and talented individuals who are doing incredible things. We like to call them our WashBar Ambassadors. So in no particular order of awesomeness (but posing with reindeer will always get you first on the list): CHLOE PHILLIPS-HARRIS chloephillipsharris.wordpress.com To try and sum Chloe up in - [tested on humans](https://washbar.com/about-washbar/tested-on-humans/) - Made for animals – tested on humans. We’re serious; our entire product range was trialled on humans long before it went near any animal. Each and every product has been carefully formulated. No lab testing on animals, and no ingredients used that we wouldn’t touch with our bare hands. 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