No. 6: Easing urban life

“ In the city, every breath is a challenge; become the refuge of its exiled nature.”

Living in the city should never be synonymous with suffering.
By identifying and reducing sources of discomfort, you offer your pet a more peaceful, freer daily life… and better protected skin.

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Our companions now live in an environment very far removed from their true nature. Noise, pollution, lack of space or interaction… urban life generates numerous physical and emotional discomforts , which can impact the health, skin and well-being of our dogs and cats.

At Dekalog , we strive to reconcile nature and modernity , creating treatments and advice adapted to city life.

Urban pollution: a silent aggressor

Air pollution is omnipresent in the city: exhaust fumes, heating, factories, fine particles… These substances:

• They irritate the respiratory tract
• They weaken the immune system
• They are deposited on the skin and fur
• They can be ingested through licking, causing digestive disorders or inflammation.

The coat acts as a filter: it must be cleaned regularly to prevent toxic buildup.

Odor pollution: an underestimated discomfort

Dogs and cats have a highly developed sense of smell . Unsuitable perfumes, air fresheners, household products, or grooming products can be extremely unpleasant for them.

Avoid scented products, especially indoors. Opt for neutral or lightly aromatic formulas made from well-tolerated plants.

Noise pollution: too much noise, too much stress

Between traffic, alarms, construction, television, and household appliances, the city is a hostile sound environment . These excessively loud sounds can generate:

• Hypervigilance
• Sleep disorder
• Chronic anxiety

Create a quiet refuge space in your home, away from sources of noise, so that your pet can retreat there safely.

Behavioral frustration: an often invisible problem

Urban life is limited:

• Sensory exploration ( dogs on leashes, cats confined)
• The movement (little exercise, no freedom)
• Social interactions ( few encounters)

This can cause:

• Boredom, frustration
• Undesirable behaviors
• Chronic stress or anxiety

It is essential to stimulate your pet mentally and physically on a daily basis: intelligence games, scent trails, chewing sessions…

Dekalog urban care

Our formulas are designed to protect skin subjected to urban life. They:

• They eliminate pollutants
• They strengthen the skin barrier
• They soothe environmental inflammations

To discover:

• Dekalog's hydrating and soothing serum Concentrated in marine and plant-based active ingredients, it restores the hydrolipidic film, soothes discomfort and supports the natural microbiome.

• Dekalog Refreshing Spray : enriched with purifying plants, which moisturizes the coat, refreshes and balances the skin's pH without irritating it.