Which Dog Shampoo?
Thankfully, the days of shampooing your dog in washing up liquid or baby bath are over as there are now special dog shampoos easily available.
But the growing number of shampoos poses another question - which one is right for your dog?
Here are some general guidelines:-
* For dogs with greasy skin, look for a shampoo with benzoyl peroxide as the active ingredient. This is the same medication used in many acne medications, and it helps kill bacteria and dissolves grease.
* For dogs with dry,flaky skin (dandruff), look for a shampoo with sulfur and salicylic acid as active ingredients. These help to dissolve loose flakes off the surface of the skin.
* For dogs that have generally itchy skin, shampoos containing oatmeal protein are helpful.
Always look for shampoos without many artificial colours or perfumes as these can irritate the dog’s skin.
Be careful not to get any shampoo in the dog’s eyes, or down his ears.
And always rinse the coat thoroughly so no shampoo is left in the fur as this too can cause skin irritation.
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khealey on November 11th 2007 in Dog Health