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Most older pets are afflicted with some degree of tooth and gum disease. It's estimated that 85 percent of canines over the age of two have some degree of periodontal disease.
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herbal shampoo - effective, gentle cleaning
Pet shampoos must provide effective, gentle cleaning to avoid potential side effects such as dry skin, irritation/itching, dandruff, etc. Skin and coat problems are one of the most common reasons for visits to the veterinarian.
Essential oils such as Cedarwood (Cedrus Deodara), Sweet Flag (Acorus Calamus)
and Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Globulus) have been used in folk therapies for centuries.
Cedarwood and Eucalyptus give the shampoo its pleasant, natural aroma. Cedarwood
has been used for centuries as an antibacterial and antifungal agent, with some
insect repelling properties, and Eucalyptus Globulus has been used as an antioxidant
and antibacterial agent. The essential oil used in our Herbal Shampoo is
derived from the leaves of this plant.
Herbal Shampoo is pH-balanced and formulated with safe and natural
ingredients that maintain a healthy skin and coat and prevent skin irritation
and dryness.
- Provides rich lather, with no chemicals or synthetic ingredients
- Safe for all dog breeds and can be used on all ages, from puppies
to mature dogs.
- Provides deep fur conditioning and long-lasting luster.
Active Ingredients: Cedrus deodara - 2.5%, Acorus calamus - .5%, Eucalyptus globulus - .5%
Inactive Ingredients: Purified water and naturally derived foaming agents - 96.5%
active natural: eucalyptus
Eucalyptus globulus is a
large tree reaching a height of 300 ft. or more in forest conditions.
The Eucalyptus is the dominant tree in the bush of Autrailia.
It produces slick, dark green opposing leaves on juvenile shoots
and is a favorite food of the tree climbing Koala bear. Known
for centuries as a folk remedy, Eucalyptus Oil has been used
a local antiseptic, an anti-inflammatory agent and to relieve
certain skin ailments. It has also been used as an insect
repellant before the large-scale manufacture of chemical repellents
in the twentieth century.
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ODOR AND SPOT CONTROL - clean without harsh chemicals
16 oz bottle
32 oz bottle
We live in a chemical world. Over
80,000 new chemicals have been created in the last 50 years. By using
earth-friendly, non-toxic, natural enzymatic cleaning products, we
are protecting the earth and our pets. Most commercial cleaning products
contain harmful substances such as heavy solvents and butyls. Our
bodies (and our pet's bodies) absorb these chemicals through direct
contact or inhalation. ecoPure Naturals is conscious of what we use
around on our bodies and those of our children and pets.
Biodegradable, nonpathogenic Natural Odor & Spot Remover is safe,
effective and natural, without harmful bleaches or
acids. Natural Odor & Spot
Remover breaks down and removes the sources of odor and soiling through
the action of natural enzymes.
Enzymes are activated in the presence of moisture and organic material
such as those found in pet waste (urine and fecal waste).
- Contains natural enzymes to remove odors and messes.
- Prevents organic materials from releasing odors, providing immediate odor relief on contact for carpets and hard surfaces.
- Tough on urine, vomit and pet accidents.
Directions for Use: After removing excess waste material (e.g. pet solid or liquid waste) spray ecoPure Natural Odor and Spot Remover on the soiled area. If the soiled area is a carpet, test Natural Odor & Spot Remover in an area of the carpet not normally visible to assure that there are no fading of colors.
Ingredients: Water, natural enzymes, natural scent
active natural: enzymes
Enzymes are proteins, composed of amino-acids, which are produced
by all living organisms. Enzymes are responsible for a number
of reactions and biological activities in plants, animals, human
beings and microorganisms. Enzymes can often replace chemicals
or processes that present safety or environmental issues.
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natural ear care - chemical free!
As pets (especially canines) have been domesticated and cross bred, their ears have gotten longer and droopier– a far departure from the ancestor wolf. As a result, the external ear area of pets requires extra care to prevent or minimize ear infections, wax buildup, etc. Natural Ear Care’s formula uses a safe and effective combination of natural ingredients:
1) Apple Cider Vinegar – A
natural non-toxic folk household cleaner that has traditionally been
used for deodorizing, disinfecting and to control the growth of unfriendly
bacteria and other microorganisms. Used
by Hippocrates (the founder of modern medicine) in 400 BC.
2) Deionized water base - Deionized water has
been treated to remove all minerals and inorganic chemicals.
3) Hydrogen peroxide – Generally found helpful
in softening and removing ear wax.
4) Magnesium and Zinc sulfate – Used in folk remedies for their
tonic and astringent capabilities.
Natural Ear Care comes in a .5 Fl. Oz. (15mL) bottle, which is much smaller than the 4 fl. oz. ear washes typically found in stores. This is because our formula is much more concentrated and effective. Besides, if you’ve ever had water violently squirted in your ear, you’d know why we don’t feel it’s necessary to do that to our beloved pets.
Ear wax provides a perfect medium for the establishment and growth of several microorganisms leading to discomfort, odor and different grades of ear infection. Natural Ear Care is a dependable and effective way to maintain ear hygiene for your pets.
- Cleanses the ear canal
- Helps reduce excess wax
- Eliminates foul ear smell
- Prevents ear itch
Directions for Use: Place 3 drops into ear canal, work the solution into the ear by massaging the base of the ear between thumb and forefinger. Wait 1 minute, clean ear with a cotton ball or swab, being careful to avoid the ear canal. Repeat in other ear. Use 2-3 times per week.
Ingredients: Deionized water, hydrogen peroxide, apple cider vinegar, magnesium sulfate, zinc sulfate, phosphoric acid
active natural: apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has been used for centuries as a folk remedy
for a variety of ills. As far back as 3000 BC, the ancient Egyptians
sang the praises of apple cider vinegar. It is produced
by fermenting apple juice into alcoholic apple cider, then letting
the oxygen interact with it to turn the alcohol into acetic acid. It
has been used as an antibacterial, and wart remover. Apple Cider
Vinegar also aids in overall skin health and healing.
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flea & Tick spray - safely repel fleas and ticks without dangerous chemicals!
Artificial, chemical-filled flea & tick sprays work by interfering with the nervous system of insects. Basically, these products stop the normal action of neuro-transmitters, causing the insects to lose control of bodily functions, go into convulsions, dehydrate and ultimately die. Guess what happens when pets come in contact with such sprays and either ingest or inhale them? Naturals’ Flea & Tick Spray also interrupts a specific set of neurotransmitters found only in insects, resulting in a complete breakdown of the insect's central nervous system, but it does this with food-grade ingredients, making it extremely environmentally friendly. You may have to reapply Flea & Tick Spray on your pet a little more frequently than the dangerous chemical sprays, but you can feel confident that it is safe.
ecoPure Naturals’ Flea & Tick Spray utilizes natural, safe, effective ingredients such as Castor Oil, Eugenol (Clove Oil) and Thyme Oil that have been used for decades as a defense against unfriendly pests. They are listed on the US EPA Biopesticide Active Ingredient Fact Sheet and the FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) list.
Flea & Tick Spray contains 9% active ingredients (Castor Oil, Thyme Oil and Clove Oil). Castor oil comes from the castor seed, thyme oil from the herb thyme, and Eugenol is oil derived from cloves. These active ingredients biodegrade quickly and come from a renewable energy resource - plants.
Flea & Tick Spray also contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) which is derived from coconut oil. There have been many rumors on the internet claiming SLS is a carcinogen but that has been debunked. In fact, the American Cancer Society has confirmed that it was an urban legend. SLS acts as a foaming agent that breaks the surface tension of liquid to allow for easier spreading.
Flea & Tick Spray also contains lecithins which help hold the ingredients together. It is a safe ingredient commonly found in food. Both SLS and lecithins are on the FDA’s Generally Recognized as Safe list.
- Made from food-grade botanical extracts.
- Provides immediate pest knockdown without toxic poisons
- Safe for use around children and pets.
Active Ingredients: Castor oil - 3%, Eugenol (clove oil) - 3%, Thyme oil - 3%
Inactive Ingredients: Water - 91%
active natural: castor oil
Castor Oil is a vegetable
oil pressed from the seed of the Castor plant.
Castor Oil has been used for centuries for its antimicrobial
and antibacterial properties by healers, doctors and common
folk as well. The Castor Oil plant is native to India, and
is regarded as one of the most valuable laxatives in medicine.
You may remember it as a childhood remedy for stomach aches.
Relieving a stomach ache is just one of its many uses. Castor
Oil's medicinal potential, alone and combined with other naturals,
has grown in recent years.
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aromatherapy Sprays - calming, natural aromas
Lavender
Clary Sage
Aromatherapy is a great way to pamper your dog's body, mind, and spirit. ecoPure Naturals’ Aromatherapy Spray is made from essential oils found in many different parts of plants, fruits, roots, leaves, flowers, and bark.
Certain music, colors and aromas have a soothing effect on certain parts of the brain. Aromatherapy affects the limbic system, which is located deep in the brain and controls moods, desires, motivation, and creativity. The limbic system is directly connected to the pituitary gland and hypothalamus area that controls the release of hormones that can affect appetite, nervous system, body temperature, stress levels, and concentration.
ecoPure Naturals' Aromatherapy Sprays are made from essential oils, which are oils distilled from botanical material. These sprays should NOT be used around cats because a cat's system can not effectively excrete essential oils and they can build up to toxic levels, creating major heath problems.
ecoPure Naturals’ Aromatherapy Sprays will have a positive, relaxing effect on your pet – stressed by living in the human environment, traveling, participating in shows, exposure to loud sounds like thunder and car traffic, etc.
Clary Sage aroma has been
traditionally used to calm nerves and reduce anxiety.
Lavender aroma has been traditionally used to
aid in relaxation and reduce hyperactivity.
Ingredients: Purified water, glycerine, lactic acid, natural essential oil, potassium sorbate (preservative), sodium benzoate (preservative)
active natural: clary sage
Botanical: Salvia sclarea
Family: N.O. Labiatae
Clary Sage Essential Oil is steam-distilled from the flowering
tops of the sage plant. It has been used for its antidepressant,
antiseptic, deodorant, digestive and sedative properties. In
aromatherapy mixtures it can be blended with Atlas Cedarwood,
Bergamot, Cypress, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, and Lime. Clary
Sage has been used to balance extreme emotions, reduce stress
and restore inner tranquility. In hair care, Clary Sage can help
to coat the hair shaft and improve shine.
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supplements: Joint Kare
Water, protein, carbohydrates, and fats are all necessary elements for a complete, balanced diet. Yet, these are only the starting point for a pets' healthy diet...vitamins and minerals are essential as well.
Because vitamins and minerals are so necessary, AAFCO (Association of Animal Feed Control Officials) has set recommended daily levels like our RDAs formulated by the FDA. It is important to understand that these levels, the same guidelines commercial food manufacturers are required to follow, are not intended for promoting optimum health, but are only the minimum levels needed to prevent deficiency in the "average" pet. Senior dogs, or dogs who have experienced deficiencies from living in compromised circumstances need extra help with joint care.
To make sure your dog is receiving optimum levels of joint enhancing vitamins, minerals, enzymes and herbals, try Joint Kare. Joint Kare nutritional joint care supplement provides your dog with supplements that may be left out of a "food only" diet.
- Rich in glucosamine HCI and Vitamin C to support joint function and connective tissue to help your dog stay active and enjoy life
- Chewable tablets dogs love
Active Ingredients per Chewable:
| Glucosamine Hydrochloride | 500mg |
| Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) | 100mg |
| Zinc (Oxide) | 15mg |
| Manganese (Gluconate) | 5mg |
| Copper (Gluconate) | 2mg |
Inactive Ingredients:
Brewers Dried Yeast, Cellulose, Dried Whey, Liver Meal, Magnesium Silicate, Manganese Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid.
Joint Kare proudy bears the NASC Quality Seal.
supplements: radiant coat
Studies have shown that larger doses of vitamins and trace minerals can help improve cell function and enhance overall health. For proper cellular function and growth, these vitamins and minerals should at least meet the minimum standards set for a dog's age and size. How do I know my dog is receiving the proper levels?
Meeting with a vet will help you find the appropriate level for your dog. A good indicator is your dog's fur. A dog's coat is one of the first areas to show deficiencies in diet and also immune system instability. Hot spots and allergies can be controlled by providing the proper nutrients for a balanced immune system.
To make sure your dog is receiving optimum levels of skin and coat enhancing vitamins and minerals, try Radiant Coat. Radiant Coat provides your dog with supplements that may be left out of a "food only" diet.
- Rich in antioxidants and trace minerals important for healthy skin and coat
- Chewable tablets dogs love
Guaranteed Analysis Per Tablet:
| Crude Protein (min.) | 20% |
| Crude Fat (min.) | 3.5% |
| Crude Fiber (max.) | 10% |
| Moisture (max.) | 10% |
| Calcium (min.) | 2.0% |
| Calcium (max.) | 4.0% |
| Phosphorus | 2.0% |
| Potassium | 0.6% |
| Sodium | 0.3% |
| Chloride | 0.5% |
| Magnesium | 0.04% |
| Zinc | 5 mg |
| Copper | 0.25 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1500 IU |
| Vitamin D | 75 IU |
| Vitamin E | 50 IU |
| Riboflavin | 1 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.5 mg |
| Pyridoxine | 1 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 mcg |
| Ascorbic acid (Vit. C)* | 12.5 mg |
* Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCA Dog Nutrient Profiles
Ingredients: Liver Meal, Dried Whey, Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Cellulose, Vitamin E Supplement, Dried Milk, Flax Plant Product, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Gluconate, Brewers Dried Yeast, Fish Protein Concentrate, Magnesium Stearate, Potassium Chloride, Silicate Dioxide, Safflower Oil, Calcium Ascorbate, Natural Flavor, Magnesium Silicate, Vitamin A Acetate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Oxide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement.
Joint Kare proudy bears the NASC Quality Seal.
supplements: kalm & gentle
Although certain animals have more nervous temperaments than others, traumatic events, or exposure to particular stressors can make a normally calm animal stressed and perturbed.
Fireworks, a trip to the vet, thunderstorms, small children, an abusive situation, change of owner, hair dryers, change of house, the addition of another pet -- these are just a few of the situations that can cause heightened levels of anxiety in your pet. Many pets are also exposed to a variety of day-to-day stresses and are often left alone for hours at a time, frequently in fairly confined environments.
These factors can contribute to high levels of stress and anxiety. In addition, pets are very attuned to their owner’s stress levels. If you are anxious and stressed, this will impact your pet.
To make sure your dog is receiving the proper mix of stress reducing compounds and herbals, try Kalm & Gentle. Kalm & Gentle provides your dog with supplements that may be left out of a "food only" diet.
- Helps ease dogs through stressful events - travel, boarding, grooming, storms, show competition,
separation anxiety, strangers, etc.
- Chewable tablets dogs love
Active Ingredients Per Chewable:
| Chamomile | 45 mg |
| Dried Hops | 45 mg |
| Ginger Root Extract | 35 mg |
| l-Taurine | 20 mg |
| l-Tryptophan | 10 mg |
Inactive Ingredients: Cellulose, Dried Brewers Yeast, Dried Whey, Liver Meal, Magnesium Silicate, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid.
Joint Kare proudy bears the NASC Quality Seal.
active natural: lavender Oil
Lavender or Lavandula, are a genus of about 25-30 species
of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. Native to
the Mediterranean region, tropical Africa and to the south
east regions of India, Lavender is the most popular calming
remedy in the world. It contains a high level of natural
esters which calm the central nervous system. English lavender,
Lavandula Angustifolia, yields a highly effective essential
oil with very sweet overtones, and can be used in balms, salves,
perfumes, cosmetics, and topical applications. Essential oil
of lavender also has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
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appetite enhancer - natural aromas for the discriminating nose
Whereas the world is one of “images” for humans, it is one of “smells” for cats and dogs. The dog’s sense of smell is about 20,000 times greater than the human’s and also much more discriminating. Our pets utilize their sense of smell for eating, hunting, sensing danger, etc. But sometimes pets needs our help. Some are born “picky,” or they can lose their sense of smell as they age, or if they are feeling ill or unwell. Sometimes their food loses its aroma from sitting around and getting stale. ecoPure Naturals’ Appetite Enhancer has a natural Bacon & Cheddar aroma that penetrates the dry food and, unlike messy high calorie gravies, only adds about .1 calories per spray. It is available in a convenient, easy travel spray bottle.
Our Bacon & Cheddar Appetite Enhancer entices healthy feeding for finicky or unwell pets.
- Great natural aroma
- Easy to use – just spray on food
- Natural and safe
- Only 0.1 calorie per spray
Ingredients: Purified water, bacon/cheddar flavor, potassium sorbate (preservative), sodium benzoate (preservative)
active natural: food aromas
Dogs noses work much the way ours do: We inhale molecules of
odor, which then dissolve in mucus membranes. The dissolved odors
are picked up by the olfactory receptors, located behind where
sunglasses rest on the nose. An organ called the olfactory bulb
shunts the chemical messages straight to the part of the brain
that deals with stored feelings and memories, bypassing the cerebral
cortex, the main part of the brain. This short-circuit is
one reason smells so rapidly trigger strong emotions and memories
that may have lain dormant for years. Increasing desired
aromas in foods increases the desire to eat for animals who may
be finicky, sick or recovering from surgery.
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ecopure naturals glossary: a guide to our natural ingredients
We have created a natural ingredients glossary to help you learn about the "active naturals" we use in our products. Please take the time to read and learn about these key ingredients. We believe information is empowering to our consumers. Visit the ecoPure Naturals glossary!
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