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: is 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 goes on Markiz goes 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 protection for paws, noses & elbows.
Shea butter and jojoba oil, beeswax and vitamin E - a fast-absorbing balm that protects, heals and restores. City pavements in winter salt, mountain trails, post-swim recovery, or simply paws that need attention. No greasy residue, no synthetic chemicals.
Protective barrier
Shields paws from winter road salt, rough terrain and harsh weather - applied before a walk, it works from the first step.
Fast-absorbing, never greasy
Absorbed in 2–3 minutes. No paw prints on the floor, no residue on the sofa.
Heals & restores
Dry, cracked pads transform with regular use. Vitamins A and E in unrefined shea butter support natural healing from the inside out.
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 heals Markiz's nose heals everything else too.
30ml
Size
Fast-absorbing
Texture
Shea & eucalyptus
Scent
24 months
Shelf life
HODA Gentle Ear Soothing Oil
Calendula - nature's soother
Known for its anti-inflammatory and skin-calming properties, calendula gently supports the delicate skin of the ear. Regular use keeps ears clean and comfortable.
Calming scent, calmer dog
Subtle lavender turns what can be a stressful routine into something your dog actually tolerates. The scent settles as quickly as the oil absorbs.
Prevents moisture buildup
Especially valuable after baths and swims. A few pumps on a cotton pad keeps ears dry, balanced and protected - without disturbing the natural environment.
Calendula is genuinely remarkable for human skin too - scar tissue healing, dry elbows, rough heels. The same oil that cares for your dog's ears is the one we reach for on our own skin. 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 cracked paw pads it's extraordinary. On cracked human hands and lips in winter - equally so. We have 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 skincare for centuries. It works beautifully on scar tissue, dry elbows, rough heels. The same low-concentration, carefully balanced formula that's gentle enough for a dog's ear canal is nourishing enough for human skin. Both of you benefit.
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.
100% Natural
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.
Safe for all ages
Formulated for canine sensitivity - which means gentle enough for puppies, senior dogs, and the skin of the person applying it.
— 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 Citronella Blend 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 in particular was made for anxious dogs - 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 →