Not just for the critters

These are a couple of products we simply could not be without.  You see that all purpose pet balm up there?  It's the very same stuff as Bag Balm (yes, the stuff they use on cows, among other things.)  There is another product marketed as a cracked heel cream that comes in a container much smaller than this one and it's more expensive.  Very same stuff.  And no, I didn't get it for our pets.  Although if needed I would certainly use it on them!  But for the most part, these products are for the humans in the house to use.  When they say all purpose, they really do mean it.  This stuff is great for minor cuts, burns, scrapes, rashes - you name it.  Granted, it doesn't smell all that great - but it's not nasty either. It simply smells like...medicine.  And if your cut up or burned, that's not so very bad a thing is it?

The other made-for-animals-but-used-by-people product I love is Mane'n'Tail shampoo.  I've been using this stuff since I was a little girl.  I guess you could say I grew up using it.  It seems to work on all hair types and it does a really good job.  I even know of one lady who I go to church with who has been having some issues with hair loss.  She got started on the Mane'n'Tail and her hair is actually starting to thicken up!

Honestly, if you haven't tried these products, you really should give them a go.  Don't be afraid to shop in the pet aisle or the feed store for products for yourself and your family!

*Linked to Farmgirl Friday at Verde Farm.