Top Dog products are made in adherence to the highest international standards and exclusively feature natural ingredients.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is a prominent ingredient in our products and has the excellent benefit of deeply hydrating the skin since it includes minerals, c-glucosyl chromone, polysaccharides, and other anti-inflammatory chemicals, as well as regenerative components that aid in the regeneration of new skin.
Aloe vera has a potent penetration into the skin that allows it to deeply nourish, heal, and soothe the skin while also greatly reducing inflammation and itching. It enhances skin suppleness and promotes cell regeneration with its anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties. Its healthy components, which include vitamins, minerals, and trace elements, actively promote hair development and preserve a pH balance.
Bentonite
Bentonite is a remarkable natural mineral, extracted from volcanic ash, known for its beige color. It contains a significant blend of elements, including silicon, aluminum, sodium, magnesium, calcium, iron oxide, and potassium. This unique ingredient boasts high expertise because it serves as a gelling agent and stabilizer, lending a luxurious, silky feel to our products, while also enhancing their structure and density. Its clay-like properties make it an effective detoxifier, acting like a sponge to draw away dead cells and allergens from your pet's body.
Calendula Oil
Calendula oil accelerates wound healing and guards against secondary infections due to its high content of antioxidants, triterpenes, and flavonoids.
Chlorophyll
Chlorophyll, particularly in the form of the copper chlorophyll complex found in oral hygiene products, is among the most potent deodorants available. Its unique porphyrinic, circular structure effectively captures and neutralizes unpleasant odors while providing soothing benefits to the gums and mucous membranes. Moreover, it exhibits outstanding antimicrobial properties, effectively combating bacteria such as Porphyromonas gingivalis, Prevotella intermedia, and Fusobacterium Nucleatum. Beyond oral hygiene, chlorophyll is also utilized in addressing skin issues, stomal conditions, and intestinal disorders.
Glycerin (Plant Derived)
Plant-derived Glycerin or Pharmaceutical-grade Glycerol is a multifaceted hygroscopic polyalcohol that offers exceptional hydration by acting like a magnet to draw moisture onto the surface of the pet skin and hair. It possesses outstanding emollient properties, aiding in the optimal distribution of the active ingredients in our products onto both the hair and skin. Lastly, glycerin is used for dissolving important components, fragrances, and extracts while also possessing antimicrobial properties, enhancing the preservation of our products over time.
Jojoba
Derived from the desert shrub, often called 'desert gold,' Jojoba oil provides exceptional hydration and effectively reinforces the hydrolipidic barrier—a vital layer of oils that constitute the skin's natural defense. It is suitable for regulating sebum production, as well as for mature or atopic-prone skin.
Lavender
Lavender extract is known for its soothing influence on animals and is a popular choice in aromatherapy. You can find it in various shampoo and fragrance lotion products for deep skin hydration and easy grooming.
Additionally, lavender offers great anti-fungal properties and enhances insect repellency, so it s naturally added to our Wound Relief ointment, which aids in the healing of abrasions and skin lesions.
Mint
Mint and Peppermint essential oils, which are derived from closely related plants, provide a refreshing aroma and promote increased blood flow at the application sites, facilitating the transportation of nutrients throughout the skin.
Nanoparticle-free Colloidal Silver
Nanoparticle-free colloidal silver is a completely natural substance with fascinating properties and applications. Its composition and physical characteristics can vary based on the preparation method and silver concentration in the solution. Unlike nanoparticles, the silver particles in colloidal silver are typically larger in diameter, ranging from 100 nanometers to a few smaller units.
Despite the absence of nanoparticles, colloidal silver has been extensively researched for its potent antimicrobial properties. It effectively combats microbes through direct contact, preventing their growth and survival. Mechanisms of action include inhibiting microbial reproduction, lysing their cells, and disrupting critical metabolic processes.
Olive Oil
Olive oil consists of more than 85% of unsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid - Ω9, palmitoleic acid - Ω7, linoleic acid - Ω3, α-Linolenic acid) but also of polyphenols and tocopherols (Vitamin E), carotenes (antioxidant properties, skin protection), sterols (help reduce cholesterol), B-carotene, also known as vitamin A (antioxidant and essential for vision), squalene etc.
Scientific studies have proven the contribution of olive oil to overall health as well as that its nutritional, antioxidant and moisturizing properties have a significant positive effect on the health of the skin and hair.
The rich composition of olive oil provides multiple benefits to the skin and coat which you can see in detail in our article here.
Primrose Oil
Primrose oil, abundant in gamma-linolenic fatty acid, provides relief to the skin and offers support for specific skin conditions like atopic dermatitis. It alleviates itching and fortifies the epidermal barrier, the skin's protective defense. It is a key ingredient in our Whitening Shampoo.
Red Willow Bark Extract
Red Willow Bark Extract is an exceptional blend of salicylic compounds with outstanding anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. When used for oral hygiene, it prevents mouth ulcers, aids in the prevention and reduction of periodontal disease and bad breath, and contributes to overall gum health. When applied to the skin, it helps reduce and alleviate skin inflammation, as well as gently exfoliates dead skin cells.
Rosemary Extract
Rosemary extract is a potent antioxidant, thanks to its rosmarinic acid content, which not only enhances elasticity and shine but also aids in cell protection. Furthermore, it strengthens hair and even enhances its natural color. Rosemary boasts impressive antimicrobial properties, providing protection against wound infections.
Sorbitol
Like all polyols, pharmaceutical-grade sorbitol used in our Oral Care Solution is an excellent sweetening agent that does not contribute to the formation of dental caries, as it is not metabolized by oral bacteria. Simultaneously, it imparts an exceptional sweet taste, making the product more palatable for our furry friends. It is naturally found in fruits such as bananas and berries. Its presence serves as a hindrance to the growth of microbes, such as Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans.
Tea Tree
Tea Tree essential oil boasts exceptional soothing properties due to its composition of terpenes. It serves as an antiseptic and antimicrobial essential oil, which alleviates skin irritation and inflammation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: NOTE: Pure Tea Tree and/or very high content based-products are not recommended for use in cats, it possesses a distinctive aroma where some of its constituents can be harmful to them. Our Wound Ointment, which includes Tea Tree, has a quantity of tea tree oil so low it is well below any dangerous threshold, allowing cats to use this product without any concern of toxicity.
Ultrapure Water
Water processing plays a crucial role in the production of grooming and cosmetic products. We ensure that the water we use meets the highest pharmaceutical industry standards. We put it through a thorough filtration process to remove harmful chemicals like toxic organic substances, chlorine, heavy metals, dirt, and other impurities. Ultrapure water not only boosts the effectiveness of our products allowing them to be effective using minimum quantity, but also allows our shampoos to clean even in areas with hard water. This means you'll use less product, save money, and enjoy prolonged product use.
Vitamin E
The vitamin E or tocopherol used in the products is a 100% naturally derived mixture of at least 70% tocopherols incorporated in vegetable oil. It protects both the skin cells and the oils contained in the products from oxidative stress, increasing the moisturizing and nourishing action they can offer. It is a COSMOS approved ingredient. It works synergistically with vitamin C and greatly increases the antioxidant protection of the products over a longer period of time.
Zinc
Zinc is a highly valuable and versatile ingredient that provides deodorant properties to products while playing a crucial role in the regeneration and reproduction of cellular tissue, particularly in wound healing. Its remarkable affinity for sulfur and nitrogen compounds makes it effective against strong and unpleasant odors.
Additionally, zinc oxides (ZnO) have exceptional UV-absorbing abilities, offering excellent protection against both UVA and UVB rays.