Human Grade, Always: Why 4-Legger Oils Set a Higher Standard for Your Dog’s Health

At 4-Legger, when we say we use the best ingredients, we don't just mean good enough for pets. We mean good enough for you and your 4-Legged family!

Every oil we use - from our coconut oil and other plant oils to our beneficial essential oils - is human grade.

That's a big deal in a natural dog shampoo. Here's why it matters for your dog's health and safety.

What Does "Human Grade" Really Mean?

"Human grade" isn't just a marketing phrase. It's a commitment to quality:

• Our oils are processed in facilities certified for human food production - meaning they follow the strictest FDA food safety regulations.

• They are sourced from raw materials intended for human consumption - clean, carefully harvested, and free from dangerous contaminants.

• They're tested for heavy metals, pesticides, mold toxins, and microbial safety - at levels safe enough for you and your family to eat.

In contrast, feed grade (or typical "pet food grade") oils - the ones used by many brands - don't have to meet these high standards. Feed grade oils can come from lower-quality materials, have higher allowable contamination limits, and are often processed using harsh chemicals.

Your dog deserves better.

The Hidden Risks of Feed Grade Oils

Most pet shampoos on the market are made with feed grade oils - even the "natural" or "organic" ones. (Spoiler: "Organic" doesn't automatically mean "human grade.")

Feed grade oils:

• May be oxidized (rancid) or processed at high heat.

• Can legally contain higher pesticide residues and mold toxins.

• Often include solvent-extracted oils, leaving chemical traces behind.

• Are less effective being stripped of the natural nutrients that nourish and protect your dog's skin and coat.

Using oils of this quality is cheaper. But it's not safer. And it's certainly not healthy.

What's the Big Deal About Human Grade Oils in Dog Shampoo?

When you bathe your dog, their skin - their largest organ - absorbs what you put on it.That's why it's critical that the oils in your dog's shampoo are as pure and clean as possible.

Human grade oils are produced, processed, and tested to the highest standards, following strict FDA food safety regulations. Feed grade oils, common in many pet shampoos (even "natural" ones), are only made to animal feed standards - with higher allowable limits for contaminants like pesticides, heavy metals, and mold toxins.

Over time, exposure to contaminants through the skin can contribute to:

• Dry, irritated, or inflamed skin

• Itchiness, hotspots, and yeast overgrowth

• A weakened immune system

• Long-term health stress and toxin buildup

At 4-Legger, we believe your dog deserves better.

The 4-Legger Difference: Certified Organic, Human Grade Oils

When we formulate our USDA Certified Organic dog shampoos, we select only human-grade oils because they are:

• Richer in natural antioxidants to protect and heal.

• Full of healthy fatty acids that strengthen the skin barrier.

• Free of hidden toxins that could stress your dog's immune system.

• Pure and potent, offering real therapeutic benefits - not just fragrance.

From cold-pressed organic coconut oil that soothes itchy skin to our therapeutic essential oils that promote healing, every ingredient we use is held to the highest standards. The same standards you'd demand for yourself.

Because to us, dogs aren't "just pets." They're family.

When You Choose 4-Legger, You're Choosing:

✅ Certified Organic ingredients.

✅ Human Grade purity and safety.

✅ Transparency you can trust.

✅ Real Results - healthy, resilient skin and a naturally gorgeous coat.

We believe your dog deserves better than "good enough." They deserve the best nature has to offer - safely, purely, and transparently.

And that's exactly what 4-Legger delivers.

Ready to make the switch to true clean?

Explore our USDA Certified to Organic Human Grade Dog Shampoos - and feel the difference that clearn ingredients make.