South Bark'S Blueberry Facial 12Oz

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Blueberry facials come with a wealth of health benefits. From skin and coat to mental health and overall wellbeing, pup parents can find the answer to many everyday issues such as:

Similar to many other berries we've already covered, blueberries can improve both human and animal health when given in moderation. The difference between a blueberry facial and just cleaning or shampooing your dog’s face is in the product itself. The blueberry facial not only cleans your dog’s face but it has a natural exfoliating facial scrub activity and is slightly hydrating. Overall Body Shampoo: Generously wet animal with warm water. Massage the facial into the coat, sit for at least 3 minutes, and then rinse thoroughly. It can be diluted up to 16:1. Much like the facials humans use, dog facials cleanse, exfoliate, and nourish the skin to promote a shiny, well-hydrated coat. This treatment naturally brightens a dog’s face and can even help their fur look younger. Are blueberries good for dogs? What the hell is a blueberry facial? For humans, it usually uses the blueberry for it’s anti-oxidant purposes, combined with an exfoliating acid to slough off dead skin cells, leaving you with brighter looking skin. But for dogs, it’s (obviously) different. Because dogs have fur. I mean they have skin but in most breeds you can’t see it and therefore getting them a more even skin texture is pointless, right?One study found that blueberry extract can be healthy and safe for dogs even when mixed with grape extract ( 1), which was surprising to see since feeding grapes to dogs, in general, can be considered as a dangerous practice. These, alongside vitamins and minerals in blueberries, in particular Vitamin C ( 6), Vitamin K1 ( 7), and Manganese ( 8) make blueberries one of the best superfoods. Mix: Mash all the ingredients together in a bowl until smooth and blended. You can also use a blender or food processor, which I did and it came out much smoother than with just a fork. Dunlap KL, Reynolds AJ, Duffy LK. Total antioxidant power in sled dogs supplemented with blueberries and the comparison of blood parameters associated with exercise. Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol. 2006 Apr;143(4):429-34. Epub 2006 Mar 6. Blueberries are also low in calories and high in fiber. They help prevent cell damage, can improve night vision, and can even help promote mental function in senior pets. Here’s a list of the vitamins and minerals in blueberries:

If excess tears are persistent or causing apparent discomfort in your dog, please seek the advice of a veterinarian. These dog breeds are more prone to tear stains Learn what to feed a puppy at every stage in their development with this veterinarian-approved puppy feeding guide for new puppy parents. Dogs seem to love it! Not only is this product dog friendly but the dogs are happy, calm and loving life while enjoying their spa day and getting their blueberry facial dog wash. If the product is used like a mask, how long does it need to stay on your dog’s face? McLeay, Y., Barnes, M. J., Mundel, T., Hurst, S. M., Hurst, R. D., & Stannard, S. R. (2012). Effect of New Zealand blueberry consumption on recovery from eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 9, 19. https://doi.org/10.1186/1550-2783-9-19 Sarah A. Johnson, PhD, RD, CSO, Arturo Figueroa, MD, PhD, FACSM, Negin Navaei, Alexei Wong, PhD, Roy Kalfon, MS, Lauren T. Ormsbee, MS, Rafaela G. Feresin, MS, Marcus L. Elam, MS, Shirin Hooshmand, PhD, Mark E. Payton, PhD, Bahram H. Arjmandi, PhD, RD. Daily Blueberry Consumption Improves Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in Postmenopausal Women with Pre- and Stage 1-Hypertension: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2014.11.001Look, it’s a bit of a superficial treatment obviously. But I don’t think it’s the worst idea ever – anyone who owns a dog knows washing their face is the most difficult part of a bath, and often you just don’t manage to do a good job due to wriggling and their discomfort. This is why many people send their dogs to get professionally bathed – because they can’t manage it themselves without being bitten/scratched or simply having their dog bolt off. It makes sense to send your pup to a professional with training and experience (and the right products) if you need to.

Aschner JL1, Aschner M. Nutritional aspects of manganese homeostasis. Mol Aspects Med. 2005 Aug-Oct;26(4-5):353-62. Drop a towel: Make sure to apply with a towel laid out or in the bath, as it can get messy. (And P.S., this facial makes for a great “pre-shampoo” treatment!) Consult your veterinarian if you have questions or concerns about feeding blueberries to your dog, and monitor your dog closely after giving as a treat for the first time. Consult this list to learn about which fruits and vegetables that are safe or unsafe for dogs to eat. Once your dog is clean, it’s time to apply the mask. If you are using a homemade mask, simply apply it to your dog’s face with your fingers or a brush. Be careful to avoid his eyes, nose, and mouth. It's not just for facials; use it as an overall body shampoo to clean and brighten any coat color—aromatherapeutic and pH-balanced. Ingredients

Can Dogs Eat Dried Blueberries?

Mash the ingredients together until they form a paste that you would feel comfortable using as a face mask or full body shampoo on yourself.