Premium Products For Posh Pups

You love your dog. You must have known that cosmetic companies would take notice. After conquering your men, children, and babies the next step was inevitable. There are now beauty products for dogs. There is no regulation in the pet care industry, so they don't even have to list their ingredients on the bottle! The following products have the same high standards as human beauty products. My dog deserves it. Doesn't yours?





This is Eddie. He has epilepsy, which makes him a little bit sensitive and also means that he has seizures every once in a while. He is on special medication and I take particular pains in trying to avoid using harsh products or chemicals around him. However, sometimes his doggie odor is a bit too much, and I think I have found the answer.





Sexy Beast is a canine cologne that was devised by Renee Ryan and made by Givandon, the very same firm that is responsible for Thierry Mugler's Angel perfume. Renee Ryan has spent many years in the world of beauty. She has worked in the marketing and development at Estee Lauder, Clinique, and Unilever, but noticed that there was a gap in the market for dogs. That made me interested, but what made me think it might be a good product for my very own stinky Eddie is the formulation of the product itself. A Kiehl's chemist insured that the ingredients in Sexy Beast are natural and vegan. The results? Eddie didn't mind it and he didn't have any seizures after, so I feel comfortable recommending it.

Kiehl's has got into the action. They have a Cuddly-Coat Grooming Shampoo ($16), Cuddly-Coat Conditioning Rinse ($16), and Spray-N-Play Cleansing Spritz ($12). They are available at department stores where Kiehl's is sold. I found them at Saks. Added bonus? The Spray-N-Play does not need to be rinsed off and can be used for removing stains, spot cleaning, or simply for deodorizing.

I discovered Isle of Dogs at HBA. In a trade show that is normally devoted to the health and beauty of humans, a booth devoted to dogs surely stands out. The thing is, it doesn't only stand out because it is a product designed for pampering your pup. It stands out because it recognizes that different breeds have different needs. Think about it. If a woman with curly hair needs a different product than a woman with chemically treated hair, then perhaps the same rule would apply with different types of dogs. Isle of Dogs believes that every dog is unique. They take all sorts of things into account, breed, gender, coat texture and color, age group and lifestyle. Then they recommend a holistic approach with shampoo, conditioner, sprays and dietary supplements specific to your dog's coat and skin.

I do realize of course that there are people out there who probably think that these products are ridiculous, but I am not one of them. I think of my dog as part of the family and I would like him to lead a long and healthy life, preferably clean and smelling nice. What do you think? Are premium products for dogs ridiculous, or do you think that your dog deserves it?