Zarasyl
Zarasyl Ltd is an Ireland-based animal health company selling patented amorphous silica barrier creams for horses and companion animals via e-commerce, Amazon, and veterinary and equestrian retail channels in Ireland, the UK, and the USA.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersAthboy, Ireland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Zarasyl does
Zarasyl Ltd is an Ireland-based animal health company that develops and sells topical silicate-based barrier creams for horses and companion animals. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Athboy, Co. Meath, the company operates with a headcount of 11-50 employees and a catalog limited to two core SKUs: a 50ml Companion Barrier Cream for cats and dogs, and a 200ml Equine Barrier Cream for horses. Products are positioned for the management of minor wounds, abrasions, hotspots, proud flesh, scratches, and tack rubs, and are recommended by veterinarians and used by equestrian athletes across multiple disciplines.
The company's core technology is a proprietary amorphous silica (polysilicic acid) formulation developed from more than ten years of research and protected by a registered patent. The composition forms a semi-occlusive barrier that maintains a moist wound healing environment while still permitting oxygenation, and is positioned as antibiotic- and steroid-free, non-toxic, and free of common irritants, parabens, fragrances, and oils. These attributes support use in show animals subject to drug withdrawal periods and reduce reliance on conventional medicated wound products. The science is communicated to veterinarians and consumers through a dedicated science page, a blog, and RACE CE-approved educational webinars.
Zarasyl operates a multi-channel distribution model that combines its own Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront (zarasyl.com), the Amazon marketplace, regional veterinary clinic networks in Ireland and the UK, equestrian retail stores, and a pharmacy channel in Ireland. The go-to-market motion is product-led and built on veterinary endorsements, a Veterinary Advisory Board of board-certified veterinary dermatologists, sponsored-rider ambassadors including Olympic-level equestrians, and active social media on Facebook and Instagram. End markets served are Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Zarasyl firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Zarasyl
- Legal name
- Zarasyl Ltd
- Website
- https://zarasyl.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Zarasyl Ltd is an Ireland-based animal health company selling patented amorphous silica barrier creams for horses and companion animals via e-commerce, Amazon, and veterinary and equestrian retail channels in Ireland, the UK, and the USA.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Zarasyl industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Animal Dermatology and Wound Care
- NAICS
- Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers (459910)
- SIC
- Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Wound Care, Bandaging & Consumables (Dressings, Sutures, Staplers) (HLAMAFAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Practice Consumables & General Medical Supplies (Needles, Syringes, Gloves, Swabs) (HLAMAFAO), Dermatology & Allergy Drugs (HLAMAEAH), Animal Health OTC Retail (Parasite Control, Basic Care) (HLAMAIAJ)
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Where Zarasyl is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Athboy
- HQ country
- Ireland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Zarasyl business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- E-commerce Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales through zarasyl.com website for companion (dogs/cats) and equine barrier cream products.
- Marketplace Sales: Sales through Amazon marketplace for both Companion and Equine product lines.
- Veterinary Clinic and Retail Distribution: Products sold through veterinary clinics and equestrian retail stores across Ireland, UK, and other regions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Companion Barrier Cream 50ml |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Equine Barrier Cream 200ml |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels7 records
Zarasyl product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Zarasyl develops and sells proprietary amorphous silica-based topical barrier creams for animal dermatology and wound care. Its two flagship SKUs are the Companion Barrier Cream (50ml) for cats and dogs and the Equine Barrier Cream (200ml) for horses, marketed for minor wounds, abrasions, hotspots, proud flesh, scratches, boot and tack rubs. The company sells through its own website, Amazon, veterinary clinics, equestrian retailers, and UK distributors.
Product overview
Zarasyl is a line of topical barrier cream products for animal dermatology and wound care, utilizing proprietary silicate technology. The product line consists of two core offerings: the Companion Barrier Cream (50ml) for cats and dogs, and the Equine Barrier Cream (200ml) for horses. Both products leverage a novel amorphous silica formulation inspired by over 10 years of research, designed to create an optimal wound healing environment with semi-occlusive, moisturizing, and antibiotic-free properties.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Companion Barrier Cream 50ml
Quantifiable outcome
- Wounds heal 30-50% faster with a moist environment maintained by Zarasyl's proprietary formulation
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Zarasyl
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Zarasyl technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Zarasyl partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Anglesey Lodge Equine HospitalminorVeterinary clinic located in Curragh, Co. Kildare, Ireland. Provides Zarasyl equine products to horse owners in the region.
- Fethard Equine HospitalminorEquine veterinary hospital in Co. Tipperary, Ireland offering Zarasyl products.
- Lisadell Equine HospitalminorEquine hospital in Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland distributing Zarasyl products.
- Newmarket Equine HospitalminorLeading UK equine veterinary hospital in Newmarket, Suffolk distributing Zarasyl products.
- Phoenix Equine GroupminorEquine veterinary practice in Kildare, Ireland offering Zarasyl products.
- Equine Products UK LTDminorUK-based distributor located in Newcastle upon Tyne selling Zarasyl Equine Cream.
- The Equine WarehouseminorEquestrian retail store in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland stocking Zarasyl products.
- Killeens Equestrian StoreminorEquestrian retail store in Wexford, Ireland selling Zarasyl products.
- Athboy Veterinary HospitalminorVeterinary hospital in Athboy, Co. Meath, Ireland offering Zarasyl products.
- Dr. Stephen D. White, DACVDcoreBoard-certified veterinary dermatologist serving on Zarasyl's Veterinary Advisory Board. Presented past webinar on Updates & Treatments of Equine Pastern Dermatitis.
- Dr. Julia Miller, DACVDcoreBoard-certified veterinary dermatologist serving on Zarasyl's Veterinary Advisory Board. Presented webinar on Totally Topical Dude! topical therapies in dermatology cases.
- Dr. Jeff Mayo, DVMcoreDVM, Dipl ABVP C/F, MANZCVS (Surgery) serving on Zarasyl's Veterinary Advisory Board. Hosting upcoming webinar on Infection Control in Veterinary Surgery.
- Hugo Almonte, DVMcoreDVM (Hons), DACV-LA, Associate Surgeon at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital serving on Zarasyl's Veterinary Advisory Board.
- Dr. Emily KingcoreVeterinarian and founder of All-Star Veterinary Clinic, serving as Zarasyl brand ambassador and creating educational content across social media platforms.
- Steffen PeterscoreFour-time Olympic dressage competitor and three-time USEF Horseman of the Year, serving as Zarasyl sponsored rider and brand ambassador.
- Tamie SmithcoreTop-ranked U.S. eventing rider, named to 2020 United States Olympic Team, serving as Zarasyl sponsored rider.
- Ema Klugmanminor5-star event rider competing in 1.40m show jumping, sponsored by Zarasyl.
- Clark MontgomeryminorFormer Olympian in eventing, head trainer at Apex Equestrian Center, sponsored by Zarasyl.
- Jacob ArnoldminorUS Elite combined driving athlete, multiple national champion, sponsored by Zarasyl.
- Darragh KerinsminorIrish Grand Prix show jumping competitor based in Wellington, Florida, sponsored by Zarasyl.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Zarasyl competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Tomlyn (Vetoquinol): Tomlyn is a Vetoquinol-owned animal wellness brand offering wound care, dermatology, and nutrition products. It competes with Zarasyl Companion through veterinary clinic distribution and broader OTC retail placement.
- Farnam (Central Garden & Pet): Farnam is a long-established equine care products manufacturer offering wound care, fly control, and grooming lines. It competes with Zarasyl's Equine line in equestrian retail and tack stores, with much broader distribution and a multi-decade brand presence.
- Dechra Pharmaceuticals: Dechra is a global veterinary pharmaceuticals company offering dermatology and wound care products for companion and equine animals. It is a much larger incumbent competing in the same clinical veterinary segment as Zarasyl.
- Nutramax Laboratories: Nutramax produces veterinary supplements and topical care products for companion animals (e.g., Derma-3). It overlaps with Zarasyl in the dermatology/skincare category and shares a veterinary-channel distribution model.
- Manna Pro: Manna Pro manufactures and distributes animal nutrition and care products including wound care solutions for horses, dogs, and cats. It is a broad incumbent in specialty pet/equine retail with a much larger SKU portfolio than Zarasyl.
- Davis Manufacturing: Davis Manufacturing is a long-standing producer of equine wound care, hoof care, and grooming products. It competes in the same equestrian retail channels as Zarasyl with a broader legacy product line.
Direct peers
- Vetericyn: Vetericyn makes liquid wound care and skin care products for companion animals, horses, and livestock using a hypochlorous acid-based technology. It is the closest direct competitor to Zarasyl in the animal topical wound care category, with overlapping equine and companion SKUs and similar veterinary clinic distribution.
- Absorbine (Silver Honey): Absorbine produces Silver Honey wound care and skincare products for horses and companion animals using Manuka honey and silver. It directly competes with Zarasyl's Equine Barrier Cream in equestrian specialty retail and shares the antibiotic-free, natural positioning.
Emerging players
- Emeraid (Lafeber): Emeraid and Lafeber produce specialized nutritional and topical care products for companion and exotic animals. While focused more on nutrition, the brand overlaps with Zarasyl in the specialty animal care category served through veterinary clinics.
- Kinetic Vet: Kinetic Vet is an animal health company focused on equine and small animal topical care products including wound and skin care. It is a smaller, more specialized competitor with comparable clinic-channel positioning to Zarasyl.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks3 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Zarasyl leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Zarasyl funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Zarasyl M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Zarasyl
What does Zarasyl do?
Zarasyl develops and sells proprietary amorphous silica-based topical barrier creams for animal dermatology and wound care. Its two flagship SKUs are the Companion Barrier Cream (50ml) for cats and dogs and the Equine Barrier Cream (200ml) for horses, marketed for minor wounds, abrasions, hotspots, proud flesh, scratches, boot and tack rubs. The company sells through its own website, Amazon, veterinary clinics, equestrian retailers, and UK distributors.
Is Zarasyl a public or private company?
Zarasyl is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Zarasyl founded?
Zarasyl was founded in 2018. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Zarasyl based?
Zarasyl is headquartered in Athboy, Ireland, in the Europe region.
How does Zarasyl make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. E-commerce Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are marketplace Sales and veterinary Clinic and Retail Distribution.
Who are Zarasyl's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Tomlyn (Vetoquinol), Farnam (Central Garden & Pet), Dechra Pharmaceuticals, Nutramax Laboratories, Manna Pro and Davis Manufacturing. Direct peers are Vetericyn and Absorbine (Silver Honey). Emerging players are Emeraid (Lafeber) and Kinetic Vet.
Does Zarasyl have an API?
No public API is recorded for Zarasyl.
What industry is Zarasyl in?
Zarasyl's product category is Animal Dermatology and Wound Care. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAMAFAF, Wound Care, Bandaging & Consumables (Dressings, Sutures, Staplers), with a secondary code of HLAMAFAO, Practice Consumables & General Medical Supplies (Needles, Syringes, Gloves, Swabs). Its NAICS code is 459910 and its SIC code is 2844.