Madam’s still glam with Prince Lorenzo’s Royal Treatment

Several years ago, Madam the mixed dachshund from the Cecil County pound got to experience Prince Lorenzo’s Royal Treatment products. You may remember Prince Lorenzo Borghese from The Bachelor.

He comes from both a beautiful heritage and a heritage of beauty: this Italian prince is the grandson of the founder of Borghese cosmetics. His father worked for Revlon and Max Factor, while his mother, brother and sister-in-law all work for the upscale Perlier skin and body care line. He pronounced Madam “beautiful” and even helped publicize her recently departed brother Dexter’s need for donations.

Well, Prince Lorenzo is married now and Madam is 12. She’s in very good shape, except for some gnarly teeth. If you’re a pet owner and not a millionaire, you know how that goes. But Madam is generally happy and still beautiful, thanks to Prince Lorenzo’s Royal Treatment pet products.

Prince Lorenzo’s Royal Pet Treatment leans into his Italian and beauty heritage: the line was created with one of Italy’s top human cosmetics manufacturer, world-renowned veterinarians, and other pet experts with the finest organic and natural ingredients. They’re formulated outside of Tuscany.

So, have you ever curled up with your bestie pet at night, all ready for dreamland and you feel something ick? Maybe your puppy enjoyed a snack of pancakes with syrup too much. Nobody feels like running the bath, wrestling down Bestie and washing out a gross tub afterwards in the middle of the night. Tender Touches Natural Cleaning Wipes in Papaya and Aloe Vera are in a pop-up tub and do a substantial cleaning — loosening and dissolving even dried up maple. It has a subtle, fresh fruit scent. I also noticed that it has a smoothing effect on her fur, like one of those expensive sheets made to tame people’s hair.

Madam walks in a lot of tanbark out back, plus dirty asphalt. In winter, I try to keep her out of road salt, but nothing is fail safe. Strawberry Paw & Nose Butter cleans and softens, acts as a protective barrier, too. It contains shea butter and has that consistency. I tried it on Madam’s nose and paws. She looked at me a little dolefully, but didn’t run away or wince or try to rub it off. She licked her nose and appeared satisfied. It has a lovely fresh and natural strawberry fragrance, softens things.

Mediterranean Sea Breeze Liquid Crystal Oil is a game-changer in pet care. It’s for glossing and detangling the fur, especially after a bath. Madam gets knots under her arms, I think she chews there when I’m not looking. This oil is a dry oil, rather like facial serum, but you apply it like hair serum. I suggest patting your hands together like the hairstylists do before applying. It has a fresh, beachy scent that does add shine and manageability. That’s important, because if your dog’s coat isn’t manageable, you’ll be too tempted to get its style shaved down unnecessarily.

Italian Milk and Vanilla Shampoo, Conditioner, and Spritz comes in a ton of fragrances, most of which have a delightful Italian theme. This is the greatest product for real life. After all, sometimes life comes at you fast and you don’t have the time or energy for the splish, splash we were taking a bath routine. Maybe you’ve cut your hand. Maybe like I, you were in a car crash and/or hospitalized. Working overtime, running a house, doing errands . . . you want good care for your pup, but need something more budget-friendly than the groomer. Nourishing, natural ingredients freshen and smooth things out. It’s so easy, so quick. The fragrance is like a warm zabaglione – delicious.

Doggies tend to find themselves walking in some gross stuff – mud, dog poop, cicadas, tipped over garbage. Before your bestie crawls all over your ivory loveseat, the vintage Oriental rug, your clean linens or car, you need help fast! Keep Rosemary and Lavender Waterless Paw Bath at the ready. It’s a mousse that applies with a built-in brush to get at paws, the fur, between toe pads. It smells like a sweet focaccia. I used it on Madam while she was resting . . . she lifted her head, but didn’t make a fuss. Usually, she would make a fuss with me playing with her feet. It dries quickly, too.