Clean and Green

Look no further for all-natural ways to keep your home looking and smelling good.

Nani, a chocolate Labrador Retriever, suffered from hot spots for years, and her owner, Cordell A., had no idea why.

He fed her a hypoallergenic diet. He used an all-natural shampoo and conditioner on her coat. He even gave her supplements designed to ease skin conditions. But his 3-year-old dog still endured a never-ending itch-and-scratch cycle that left them both, well, scratching their heads.

That changed when Cordell, on a recommendation from a holistic veterinarian, looked at his own housecleaning habits.

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