Care &
Wellness.
Two handmade products. Two certifications. Made for your dog - and quietly, just as good for you.
— THE H.O.D.A. STANDARD
Made carefully.
Because
it matters.
Every ingredient in the Care & Wellness collection was chosen with a single question in mind: was this good enough for Markiz, and good enough for me? Both products carry EU certification because it's the only standard worth making to. Natural, handmade, tested in a home with a dog.
What went on Markiz went on us too. That's not marketing - it's just how we make things.
NATURAL · EU CERTIFIED · HANDMADE
The Collection
PREMIUM BALM · 30ML · EU CERTIFIED
HODA Premium Balm
Natural care for paws, noses & elbows.
Shea butter and jojoba oil, beeswax and vitamin E, in a fast-absorbing balm. For city pavements in winter salt, mountain trails, after a swim, or paws that simply need attention. No greasy residue, no synthetic additives.
Before the walk
Apply before a walk on days with winter road salt, rough terrain or harsh weather.
Fast-absorbing, never greasy
Absorbed in 2–3 minutes. No paw prints on the floor, no residue on the sofa.
Soft, supple pads
Unrefined shea butter, naturally rich in vitamins A and E, for dry, rough pads with regular use.
Good for dogs · Good for you
We use this through winter instead of a hand cream - and on our lips when they crack. The shea butter scent with a light botanical note is genuinely lovely. What we made for Markiz's nose ended up on all of us.
30ml
Size
Fast-absorbing
Texture
Shea & eucalyptus
Scent
24 months
Shelf life
HODA Gentle Ear Soothing Oil
Calendula
A traditional botanical, long used in skin care, for the delicate skin of the ear.
A gentle scent
Subtle lavender, for an ear-care routine that's easier on both of you.
After baths and swims
A few pumps on a cotton pad after a bath or swim, as part of your routine.
Calendula is a favourite in our own skin care too - dry elbows, rough heels. The same oil that cares for your dog's ears is the one we reach for. That's not an accident.
A note on ear health: This is a natural care product for regular, healthy ear maintenance - not a treatment for ear infections. If your dog shows signs of infection, discomfort or persistent odour, please visit your vet.
— THE H.O.D.A. PRINCIPLE
Good for them.
Good for you.
We don't make pet products. We make things that belong in both lives - because we hold every ingredient to a standard that works for the person using it, not just the dog receiving it.
The Balm
Shea butter, jojoba, beeswax, vitamin E. On dry paw pads in winter, it's our go-to. On dry hands and lips, the same. We've used it as a hand cream and lip balm for the second season now. It smells wonderful. The dog doesn't mind sharing.
The Ear Oil
Calendula has been used in botanical skin care for centuries. We use the same low-concentration formula on our own dry elbows and rough heels. Gentle enough for a dog's ear, nourishing for human skin. Both of you can use it.
The standard behind it
Both products are EU certified. Not because it was required, but because that's what good enough for both of us looks like in practice.
Markiz's snout. The first product.
Certified. Not just claimed.
Natural ingredients
No synthetic chemicals, no artificial fragrance, no fillers. Every ingredient has a reason to be there.
EU Certified
Both products independently evaluated and certified for the EU market. Not a self-declaration - a standard.
Handmade
Made in small batches in Slovenia. No factory production, no volume compromise.
For every age
Made with a low concentration of essential oils - for puppies, senior dogs and the hands that apply it. On sensitive skin, start with a little.
— COMPLETE THE COLLECTION
Care pairs with everything.
One home. One brand. All of it made for the same life you share.
Outdoor Ritual
The Botanical Mist - certified natural, sprayed on fur and skin alike. And the Outdoor Ritual candle for evenings outside. Care begins before the walk as much as after it.
EXPLORE OUTDOOR RITUAL →Indoor Atmosphere
Candles and diffusers for the home where the care happens. Nose Tranquility was our first scent, made with fireworks season in mind - the balm for the body, the scent for the room.
EXPLORE INDOOR ATMOSPHERE →Dress Code
The collar and leash by the door, crafted using authentic BioThane®, handmade in Slovenia. The same care put into the balm, is put into the walk.
EXPLORE DRESS CODE →