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Melissa Boland is the founder and co-owner of 4-Legger - a mission based business created to develop USDA Certified Organic dog shampoo and grooming products for pet parents who are striving to give their dogs the best life possible. Having lost a beloved poodle to cancer caused by exposure to environmental toxins, Melissa places a high value on the importance of honesty and transparency in the pet industry. She has created 4-Legger to be the go-to source for pet parents wishing to purchase safe and healthy grooming products which are free of any artificial or synthetic additives, are planet-friendly and are made using sustainably sourced, natural ingredients.

June 24, 2025

203. Hidden Dangers in Dog Shampoos—4Legger’s Ingredient Breakdown

In this episode, Melissa from 4Legger pulls back the curtain on dog shampoos—revealing the sulfates, parabens, phthalates and other toxins hiding in even “natural” labels. You’ll learn the exact ingredients to watch for (and ...