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Warning: Rogaine Is Fatal to Dogs and Cats—Try These Vegan Options Instead!

Published by Sara Oliver.

Want longer, stronger, healthier hair—without hurting animals? Hair regrowth products such as Rogaine contain Minoxidil—a highly toxic ingredient to dogs and cats—and test products on animals in laboratories. Whether you’re dealing with thinning hair, dryness, breakage, or are wondering what the best hair growth products are, these Minoxidil-free, vegan-friendly brands are here to help you achieve your best hair yet!

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Minoxidil (Rogaine) Is Deadly to Dogs and Cats

Many cats and dogs are exposed to Minoxidil indirectly by licking their guardian’s skin, hair, or pillowcase—and just a taste could kill them. Early symptoms of poisoning include vomiting, lethargy, and low blood pressure, and it can cause heart failure and death if not caught quickly. The best way to protect your furry family members from Minoxidil poisoning is by not using products that contain it. Thankfully, there are many vegan, Minoxidil-free hair regrowth products to try.

5 Vegan Hair Growth Products That Don’t Contain Minoxidil

These hair growth products are packed with plant-powered ingredients that nourish your scalp and strands naturally. Plus, they’re made without dangerous Minoxidil or experimenters testing them on animals in laboratories.

MDhair

Hair loss can be stressful, but MDhair makes the journey more straightforward with a personalized, dermatologist-approved hair growth system. Their vegan formulas are packed with biotin, botanical extracts, and antioxidants to strengthen strands from the root and help bring back thickness and shine.

Pacifica

Whether you need a growth-boosting shampoo, a scalp detox, or a leave-in conditioner, Pacifica offers cruelty-free solutions that make every hair wash feel like a tropical getaway. The Purify and Salty Waves collections contain nourishing superfoods like coconut oil, banana, and rosemary oil to hydrate, strengthen, and define your strands.

Rizo’s Curls

If you have curly hair, you know it needs extra love! While not all of Rizo’s Curls products are vegan, their Complete Lengthening and Thickening Collection is free of animal-derived ingredients. The hair care system can reduce hair loss and breakage—and it’s infused with a blend of Biotin, Batana Oil, Rosemary Oil, and Oat Protein to promote healthier, longer hair.

Max Green Alchemy

Hair health starts at the scalp—and Max Green Alchemy has an entire line dedicated to nourishing hair right at the root. Their Scalp Rescue line uses tea tree oil, aloe vera, and other herbal extracts to soothe irritation and create the perfect environment for hair growth.

Number 4 Hair Care

Number 4 Hair Care combines cutting-edge anti-aging technology with plant-powered ingredients like vitamin B5 and botanical extracts. These cruelty-free formulas strengthen, repair, and add moisture, making hair healthier, shinier, and breakage-free.

Looking for More Vegan Products?

If you’re looking for more hair-spiration, check out our vegan guide to curly hair and our cruelty-free database.

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