Cats generally don't need to be bathed — they are meticulous self-groomers and most vets recommend bathing only when medically necessary. When it is needed, the formula matters: cats have more sensitive skin than dogs, a lower skin pH, and they will ingest whatever remains on their coat during grooming. This formula uses the lowest effective surfactant concentration and contains nothing that is harmful if ingested in small amounts.
HERO INGREDIENT — Liquid Castile Soap At the low concentration used in this formula — 20 mL in 250 mL — Castile Soap provides enough surfactant action to remove surface dirt and excess oil without disrupting the cat's skin barrier or acid mantle. It's plant-based, free of synthetic detergents, and biodegrades completely. The key is rinsing thoroughly: any residue remaining on the coat will be ingested during the post-bath grooming session that every cat conducts.
WHAT ELSE IS IN THIS RECIPE
Aloe Vera Gel — adds soothing and conditioning properties — helps the formula feel gentle on sensitive cat skin during application
Vegetable Glycerin — humectant that leaves the coat with a slight conditioning effect after rinsing and reduces the drying that even a mild shampoo can cause
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