Neem for Pets It's somewhat ironic that the owners of the two largest neem companies in the country both became committed to what was then a practically unknown herb because we saw how much our pets benefited from it. Autumn Blum at Organix-South rescues Shih-Tzus, we rescue Rottweilers and Shar-Peis, all breeds that are susceptible to problems with both their skin and joints. Like humans, neem taken internally by pets can boost their immune system and provide a concentrated source of antioxidants to help combat damage caused by aging as well as environmental toxins. We typically recommend neem bark because it tastes less bitter than the leaf and contains compounds that help protect the liver and stomach lining if a dog is taking other medications. Internal supplementation The typical rate of usage is 1/8 teaspoon of ground neem bark per 10 pounds twice a day for 30 days, then back down to one dose a day after that. That means a 12-pound Shit-zu would get an eighth of a teaspoon, a 40-pound Shar-Pei would get a half-teaspoon and a 120-pound Rottie would get 1.5 teaspoons. Some herbalists believe that patients should take a break every weekend or one week a month. If you would rather use Supercritical Neem Extract than neem bark powder, a dog that weighs less than 50 pounds should have one capsule every other day. Dogs over 50 pounds can handle one capsule daily. Oral care For oral care in pets, try mixing equal amounts of neem bark and peanut butter, then brushing or rubbing it on their teeth. Even our occasionally grumpy old Rottweiler likes the taste of peanut butter enough that he tolerates my fingers in his mouth -- and his teeth are noticeably brighter since I started doing it. If your dog is a chewer, ask us to send some doggie-sized neem chew sticks with your next order. There’s no charge for them because they’re too big for human use but some dogs really love them. Skin care No US company has EPA approval to sell neem products that kill or repel fleas and ticks on pests. However, we can claim that using neem on dogs or cats will soothe itchy skin and help boost their immune systems. Neem Tree Farms Dry Dog Shampoo contains baking soda to soak up doggy smells along with neem bark and cold-pressed neem oil to sooth itchy skin plus natural essential oils so your dog smells as healthy as it feels. Sprout’s Spray was originally formulated by a friend for an adorable mini-doxie named Sprout but it’s become one of my favorite sprays because the blend of essential oils works so well and smells so good. The Organix-South Shampoo for Dogs is sulfate and paraben free so it’s perfect for sensitive skin. Our Shar-Peis and Autumn’s Shih-Tzus have noticibly better coats than normally found with these breeds. (Of course it helps that they eat well and they’re never exposed to toxic chemicals, too.) Neem for Dogs, made with natural essential oils, and Neem for Cats, made with a feline-safe fragrance, should be applied weekly during summer months. Run a dropper full for every 25 pounds down the animal's back while ruffing their fur back for maximum skin contact. We originally made the Anti-Itch Formula for people but dog owners are reporting great results using it on several types of skin issues. It uses the same blend of essential oils found in our dry dog shampoo and Sprout’s Spray in an all-natural formula with 30% neem oil. Please feel free to call or write us with questions or comments on using neem for pet care -- it's a subject near and dear to our hearts! | 
