It started with a moment no pet owner should ever have to face. Our beloved Bernese Mountain Dog, Gibson, suddenly lost the use of his back legs due to a spinal injury. In an instant, our gentle giant—known for his boundless energy and joyful spirit—became immobile and completely dependent on our care. But the paralysis was just the beginning of his struggle.

Despite our tireless efforts to keep him clean and comfortable, Gibson developed severe urine burns in his diapered area. His skin became angry red and raw, with some areas beginning to bleed. That first week was a nightmare with each day furthering his discomfort. Watching our boy suffer, unable to find relief, was heartbreaking.

As a last ditch effort to help our poor guy, I reached for my DIY “Hot Spot” spray that I had formulated two years before, after nothing but expensive vet trips for antibiotics, steroids and creams worked for his “zombie spots.”

The results were nothing short of remarkable. Within 24 hours, Gibson’s angry red skin had calmed to a healthy pink. We used this spray for the entire three months of his recovery journey, and never saw another diaper rash. What began as a crisis led to an unexpected discovery—this simple formula had powers beyond its original purpose.

Two years later, that discovery has evolved into Wild Roots Botanical, and our flagship product, Nature’s Skin Support, was born. Building on that original recipe, we’ve enhanced it with additional botanical ingredients, each chosen for their specific therapeutic properties. What started as a solution for one beloved dog has grown into a professional-grade formula, helping families and their animals find relief from a wide variety of skin challenges.

Today, Nature’s Skin Support carries forward that same commitment to gentle effectiveness that went into those first bottles made for Gibson. Every batch we produce is crafted with the same level of care and attention to detail that went into the formula that helped our boy through his toughest days.

From crisis to discovery, from personal solution to professional product—this is more than just another skin care formula. This is a testament to the power of natural solutions, developed with purpose, proven through experience, and now available to help others facing similar challenges.