Pet Wellness Month: Love, Play, and Healthy Skin for Your Dog

October is National Pet Wellness Month, a perfect reminder that wellness isn’t just about vet visits and diets — it’s about spending quality time with your dog, keeping them happy, loved, and healthy. Whether it’s a brisk morning walk, a playful romp in the leaves, or exploring your neighborhood together, these moments of connection are essential for your dog’s mental and physical wellbeing.

And after enjoying these outdoor adventures, it’s also important to support your dog’s skin health. Dogs’ skin is delicate and prone to dryness, irritation, and sensitivity. Seasonal changes, outdoor adventures, and even common grooming products can leave skin itchy or inflamed. Healthy skin isn’t just about appearances — it’s about comfort, immunity, and your dog’s overall happiness.

Just like humans, dogs need care that keeps their skin comfortable, hydrated, and itch-free — so they can fully enjoy every tail-wagging moment.

1. Make Outdoor Time a Daily Ritual

Short walks, park visits, or backyard playtime do wonders for your dog’s happiness and mental stimulation. Exploring new routes or sniffing around is their version of adventure!

2. Wellness is Bonding + Skincare

Dogs thrive when they feel loved, safe, and comfortable. Outdoor play, walks, and daily attention are as important as diet and vet care. Be mindful of your phone usage during bonding time—your dog can sense when your attention is divided. Try setting aside phone-free moments for walks or play, where your focus is entirely on them. Your dog will appreciate it!"

Combining time spent together with the right skin care products ensures your dog feels cared for from the outside in. Use the three-step system from The Canine Project® (DAILY RE:FRESH.™ Spray, BEYOND THE FUR™ Spray, & BEST BARKIN’ WIPES™) to target different aspects of skin health: hydration, cleansing, freshness, and irritation relief.

3. Hydrate and Refresh Coats Between Baths

We love to watch our dogs sniff around and roll around in nature, but they can sometimes pick up dirt and skin irritants. They get dirty, but frequent baths can strip natural oils from your dog’s coat, leaving skin dry and itchy. That’s why it’s always a good idea to keep a bottle of DAILY RE:FRESH.™ Spray in your daily post walk routine to safely neutralize odors, cleanse gently, hydrate skin and leave a spa-like scent on their coat between baths. It’s perfect for use at home after messy play, walks in the park, or seasonal leaf pile adventures.

Add DAILY RE:FRESH.™ Daily De-Odor Body Spray to your post walk wellness routine. It’s a hydrating and odor-neutralizing spray for overall coat and skin wellness — keeps dogs comfortable and fresh without over-bathing.

4. Soothe Post-Walk or Play Irritations

Outdoor fun can sometimes lead to scratches, hot spots, or itchy patches. After outdoor activity take a moment to search for any signs of skin irritations before it becomes uncomfortable. If you find an irritated area, use BEYOND THE FUR™ Spray, formulated with 12 botanicals to soothe, calm, and heal irritated skin. Its human-grade, ultra-gentle ingredients make it perfect for post-walk or post-play care at home, helping your dog recover from minor irritations and maintain overall skin health.

BEYOND THE FUR™ Vital Skin Therapy Spray works specifically on itchy or irritated areas, promoting comfort and healthy skin without harsh chemicals.

5. Quick Cleaning and Moisturizing On the Go

Paws and bellies pick up dirt, debris, and allergens during walks or outdoor play. BEST BARKIN’ WIPES™ are portable and convenient for on-the-go touch-ups, gently cleansing and moisturizing to prevent dryness. Perfect for keeping a few in your bag for during walks, errands, or anytime your dog needs a quick refresh before heading back home.

BEST BARKIN’ WIPES™ are portable, moisturizing micellar wipes for daily maintenance of healthy skin and prevention of dryness while out and about.

Wellness isn’t just a checklist — it’s a lifestyle. This National Pet Wellness Month, prioritize quality time outdoors, sniff-filled adventures, and gentle, human-grade skin care. Healthy skin, happy walks, and a wagging tail are the ultimate signs of a loved and cared-for pup.

Shop DAILY RE:FRESH.™ Spray, BEYOND THE FUR™ Spray, & BEST BARKIN’ WIPES™ for healthy skin, itch relief, and happy outdoor adventures [link]

DOG BYTES

Take any of these tips from today’s email and put them into action:

·         October is National Pet Wellness month.  A great time to focus on your dog’s wellness and quality bonding moments together.

·         Seasonal Changes Affect Skin, Too:  Just as your skin changes with the seasons, so does your dog’s!  Our products are designed to maintain the health and comfort of their skin, ensuring it stays hydrated and well nourished.

·         We’ve got you covered:  Keep your dog fresh with BEST BARKIN’ WIPES™ for easy, on-the-go cleaning during play and walks.  DAILY RE:FRESH.™ is your dog’s daily deodorant to keep them smelling Ahhh-mazing in between grooming and whenever they need to freshen up.  Lastly, BEYOND THE FUR™ your SOS skin rescue spray will aid in keeping your dog comfortable and itch-free when skin irritations can occur during seasonal changes.