Review and Giveaway: M&J Dog Essentials *ENDED*
Posted in Doggies, Eco-friendly & Organic, Past Giveaways, Reviews on 06. Jun, 2011
As you may know, I actively search for pet products that are healthy, not only for our pets but also for our planet. It’s one of the reasons I started my blog. I wanted to find those types of products for you in hopes that it would benefit your pet family, and in turn it would help keep our planet healthy. By using these products we are making a difference in the world we live in. Even if you don’t think it’s a big deal, just remember that everything counts. Every bottle you recycle, every green product you and I use….it’s making a difference. M&J Dog Essentials does more than keep my dogs clean and feeling good……their bottles are made from post-consumer recycled material and their products are made in the USA for the smallest possible carbon pawprint. These are the companies that I love highlighting.
“Holistic grooming products for your dog’s body, mind and spirit.” That is the first thing I read when visiting M&J Dog Essentials’ website. That statement alone made me want to learn more about them and it’s a perfect tagline for a company who truly cares about not only the way your dog looks, but also how they feel. I know when I bathe or shower, the products I use make a difference in how I feel on the inside. So, why wouldn’t I want my girls to feel good? They are, after all, my family members.
Meet the M&J Dog Essential Consultants
Pssst…do you think we would get a lifetime of free grooming products
if Kiko became an honorary consultant? :giggles:
Having a holistic approach to your dog’s grooming process can help you have a happier, healthier pet. It gives them a shiny coat and soft skin, all while removing dirt and odor, which leaves them squeaky clean and feeling great inside and out. Using essential oils and all-natural ingredients is a must for the dynamic duo at M&J Dog Essentials. The mother and daughter team have made grooming your dog a spa-like experience without leaving your home. The blending of flower essence with herbal extracts and the essential oils relaxes and calms your dog. The delicate aroma of the Purely Clean Shampoo & Conditioner is very pleasing, not overpowering at all.
I really feel like M&J Dog Essentials is one step ahead of the game. In general, I usually see a shampoo, conditioner and then a spritz for in-between baths, to help keep your pet smelling lovely. I admit that there are some products we have reviewed that are outstanding but M&J Dog Essentials’ products take grooming your dog a little further. Let me explain….
Nutrient Fusion – Pre-Shampoo Treatment
The pre-bath treatment is something I have never seen before in any of the many products we’ve reviewed. This is something new to me, so I wasn’t quite sure what to think. However, I’m now hooked. You massage it into your dog’s skin and wait 6-8 minutes. For dogs with severe dryness you can leave this pre-shampoo treatment on for up to 20 minutes before shampooing. The formula helps soothe your dog’s skin, especially if your dog suffers from dry, flaky skin. Riley has hot spots on occasion, so this might be something that benefits her when she does have hot spots. After using this, I now understand the way it works and why it’s beneficial. This product alone really sets M&J Dog Essentials apart from other grooming products. The ingredients make up a formula of vitamins A, E and D and essential fatty acids. Let’s take a look at some of the ingredients listed and what the benefits are:
Camellia Oil
This essential fatty acid helps protect your dog from allergies and other problems of the immune system.
Cupuacu Butter
Obtained from the fruit seed of the Cupuacu tree in the Brazilian Amazon, this ingredient is highly beneficial to both skin and coat. The butter provides relief from skin irritations while moisturizing and improving coat texture.
Mango Butter
Mango is well known for its conditioning properties and can help promote cellular regeneration needed to heal wounds.
Nettle Extract
Beneficial in treating sunburn and possesses great antioxidant properties. Can even stimulate hair growth and give it a nice shine.
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Purely Clean – Shampoo & Conditioner
Having the shampoo and conditioner in one helps cut down bath time, making it less stressful for the dog. I don’t know about your dogs, but my girls are not really fond of bath time. The less time they have to spend in the tub, the better for them. Purely Clean is made up of all-natural ingredients, and it really is a quality product. I have used shampoo and conditioners in one before and I don’t see much of a lather. Purely Clean not only lathers nicely, I can see and feel the difference. I should also mention that the scent is very pleasing and lasts. Purely Clean helps get the dirt and grime out of the skin and coat, leaving a lush, soft and clean doggy. This product can be used on dogs that have sensitive skin. The ingredients include plantain extract and camellia oil, both appropriate for sensitive skin. I think you will really love this product.
Honeysuckle Extract
Coming from the honeysuckle plant, this ingredient acts as a skin-clearing agent.
Plantain Extract
Plantain extract is effective for soothing and healing skin irritations.
Camellia Oil
This essential fatty acid helps protect your dog from allergies and other problems of the immune system.
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Show Dog Shine – Conditioning Serum
This is hands down my favorite product. Not only does it help keep your dog’s coat smelling great and looking nice and shiny, but it also naturally repels insects and protects against the sun. It’s a great product for in-between baths. The difference between this product and the sprays is that you actually massage this into your dog’s skin and coat. The formula gets worked in as you massage it, targeting the skin AND coat.
Karanja Oil
This oil, which comes from the seeds of the pongam tree, gives your dog’s coat a natural shine.
Avocado Oil
High in amino acids and vitamins, this ingredient acts as a natural sunscreen and also moisturizes dry skin.
Cupuacu Butter
Obtained from the fruit seed of the Cupuacu tree in the Brazilian Amazon, this ingredient is highly beneficial to both skin and coat. The butter provides relief from skin irritations while moisturizing and improving coat texture.
All in all I think the grooming products from M&J Dog Essentials are outstanding. I have reviewed a number of grooming products here and these products are definitely ranked up among the highest. Each 6.76 oz. bottle will set you back $20. If you want to sample the products they offer a travel-sized gift tote, which includes the three products above and an eco-friendly tote.
WIN IT!
Prize: One lucky reader dog will win one 6.7 oz. bottle of each of the products listed above, plus an M&J Dog Essentials Logo Canvas Tote! I took the picture below to give you an idea of what you will win. Sorry….the plants do not come with the prize pack! :giggles:
Dates: June 6, 2011 – June 24, 2011
How To Enter: You must be a Doggies and Stuff email or RSS feed subscriber. Simply add a comment below stating whether you are an email subscriber or RSS feed subscriber. Within the same comment tell me how your dog(s) like (or dislike) bath time. Do you have a funny story you would like to share about bath time?
Can I earn Extra Entries? Yes! You can absolutely earn extra entries! For EACH extra entry simply leave a comment letting me know which extra entry you’ve done.
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Disclaimer: I received product from M&J Dog Essentials for review purposes only. The opinions listed in this blog post are strictly my own honest opinions of the products.
I am a Doggies and Stuff e-mail subscriber. Bozz could really use these products as he is having a horrible time with allergies! I just rescued him last fall and do not know any of his history. If Pretty, our APBT rescue puppy, is in the bathroom when I am bathing another dog, she jumps in the tub! It is really funny because she is not so fond of getting a bath but wants to be in the tub with the other dogs!
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I follow via email. My JRT Emily dislikes baths and shakes through the whole thing. She doesn’t dislike water though, if she finds a stream or big puddle she will pounce in it and try to bite the water that splashes up. So cute!
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omg…you always find the most amazing products! This set is fantabulous!! I have to check out the site, I really want to try this. CindyLu doesn’t like baths either; but if I tell her I’m going to make her “all pretty” – she’s game. lol This sounds like something that would make me say it with sincerity!
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My duo dont really care for baths but they tolerate it. Well they just stand there pissed off
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I also follow by email. These products really interest me. My Rory is a show dog and has been suffering from dry skin. I am looking for bathing products that will leave him clean and shiny and flakey free. He has been suffering from dry skin lately. And I hate going and buying all kinds of things, spending money on something that doesn’t help. I also love the fact that these are eco-friendly. Always a good thing.
Rory doesn’t love bath time but does go into the tub on command. And for the right treats.
Of course you have to be really quick with the towel when bath is over if you don’t want to take a shake shower. 
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I am an email subscriber. And my fur kids HATE bath time. I have a lab (Beau), a pit(Max), and a rat terrier(Huck). Huck is easy, I just pick him up and put him where I want him. Lol. Beau and Max, not so easy. AT ALL. They lay as flat as they can on the bathroom floor so I can’t pick them up. I have to pick their front legs up and get them in the tub and then do their back legs. They of course shake when we are in the shower stall together, even more so when they are good and soapy. Ugh, needless to say, it’s definitely a chore but worth it as I love them with all my heart.
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Biscuit and Sunny don’t like their baths, but they tolerate them. They are both terrier mixes, therefore, diggers, so I go through a lot of doggie shampoo!
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I subscribe by RSS reader. My dog Reese is not a fan of bathtime but will tolerate it.
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All six dogs reluctantly tolerate their baths. They look at me so pitifully, but it doesn’t deter me from getting the job done.
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I’m an email subscriber. I just gave Chili a bath today and it took over an hour because he was so stubborn about getting in the tub. I filled it with warm water and a little bit of his shampoo but every chance he got he would jump out, getting me and the floor very very wet. He practically gave we a bath too!
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I am a email follower and Ruby would love to win this because as an Aussie she has some coarse hair in certain sections and we are looking for good bath supplies for her. Ruby loves being in the water.
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One of our dogs is a pug and she just sits there looking sad when you give her a bath. Since she’s a pug she always looks sad enough already!
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I’m an email subscriber. My dog doesn’t like to get a bath but she sooo good during the bath. She never puts up a fight. She likes to protest by rolling in something stinky in the yard soon thereafter though. Brat!
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My lab “Roxy” loves water, but doesn’t like a bath! Weird! It’s like pulling teeth to get her to be still! haha
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im a email subscriber my dogs hate baths but once i catch them and put them in the tub they calm down my pug loves rolling around on a towel after a bath
I subscribe via email and three of our five dogs love bath time, the other two must be chased down and toted back to the kiddie pool to give them a bath.
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i am an email subscriber my dog loves bath time, but only outside, she will not get in the bath tub
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my dogs hate baths i always end up more wet than they do
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My beagle jck russel loes bath time and actually gets diry on purpose just to get a bath, she loves trying new shampoos
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We subscribe by email! Kirby isn’t crazy about bathtime but he cooperates. Very happy dogger after! We are always looking for healthy safe products!