Bengaluru Man Gives Dog Neem-Turmeric Bath, Internet Jokes: ‘Matcha Flavoured Labrador Bhi Aa Gaya Market Mein’

Bath time is rarely a favourite activity for most dogs. Many of them run the moment they hear the word “bath.” As every pet parent knows, keeping them clean is crucial for their health. In Bengaluru, one pet owner has drawn attention online for the unusual way he chose to bathe his dog.

The video shows the man applying a green paste made of finely ground neem leaves, turmeric and curd on his dog. He claims this mixture to be “anti-parasitic, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial.” This method is now dividing opinion across the internet.

The Unique Bath For Pet Dogs

In the video, the man is seen holding a bowl filled with a green mixture. He explains, “This is a mixture of neem leaves, turmeric and curds which has been grounded very nicely by adding water.

This is anti-parasitic, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial.”

The clip shows his Labrador covered in the paste. The man then adds, “So, we should apply on the pet and leave it for half an hour to 45 minutes which will be very beneficial for them.”

The caption reads: “Applying mixture of neem leaves, curds and turmeric – giving bath to our golden retriever pets. You consult your veterinary doctor before using it.”

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Internet Has A Field Day With ‘Green’ Labrador

The clip has now crossed over a million views. While a few appreciated the man’s natural approach, many raised concerns about using such home remedies on animals.

One user commented, “Dog skin is not as same as humans. What you think is anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory may cause irritation to their skin. Please do not promote such things and mislead people who are new to pet parenting.”

Another added, “Sir, this is absolutely pseudo-science. Most things that work on humans don’t work on dogs. I am sure you love your dog and other animals in general but what might be coming from a good place, could be dangerous for the animal.”

“Just boil neem leaves and put the concentrate into lukewarm water with a spoon of turmeric and give him a bath… no need of all this circus,” someone suggested.

A pet parent supported the idea, saying, “As a pet parent I love this. This is a nice natural way to I even used it for myself.”

And then came the inevitable wave of jokes that the internet is never short of. A person joked “Thode shampoo pr paise kharch kar dete (You could’ve just spent a little on shampoo).”

Others joined in with food-inspired humour such as “Hara Bhara Labrador,” “Matcha flavoured Labrador bhi aagaya market main (Now we have matcha-flavoured Labradors in the market),” “Doggo became a malai kebab in chutney,” and “Why are you marinating the dog? Just leave him alone.”

It should be noted that even though ingredients like neem and turmeric are considered safe for humans, a dog’s skin is much more sensitive. Pet owners are always advised to check with a vet before using any homemade remedies on their pets.