Read About Dog Shampoos

Everything you need to know about dog shampoos can be found in this article. Dog shampoos are the essential grooming accessory.

Dog Shampoos - What Is It?

1. Description:

   Dog shampoo is the liquid soap especially made for dog or puppy skin and coat hair. Some shampoos contain conditioner and some may not. If required extra conditioner can be applied after shampoo.

2. Who Needs These?

   Shampoos are a must-have for dogs and puppies of all dog breeds.

3. Why Do You Need These?

   Shampoos are necessary to clean skin and coat of dust, oily deposits, dirt and any color stains, also to remove odor. Shampoos are also useful in removing any mites and fleas from the coat and make it tangles free.

4. Types:

   There are several types like puppy shampoo, herbal shampoo, waterless shampoo, whitening shampoo, color-enhancing shampoo, hypo-allergenic shampoo, medicated shampoo, protein shampoo, gentle shampoo and flea shampoo.

5. Benefits:

   Shampooing is required to maintain the shine and gloss of your dog skin (if it's a hairless dog) and coat. Regular grooming of your dog reduces allergies to humans. A well groomed dog is also a well behaved dog.

Dog Shampoos - Tips

1. Varieties:

   Puppy shampoos are for coat fluffiness and freshness, tearless for brightness and luster, anti-dandruff to reduce shedding, hypo-allergenic for delicate sensitive and allergic skin. Dog shampoos are for maintaining the high quality shine of color coats, for controlling matting, tangling and fly away hair. Special bleach less dog shampoos for white and light color coats. Dry shampoo powder is for absorbing dirt from the coat, and waterless tearless shampoo spray is for touchups like spot cleaning, or to use in bad weather. Derm shampoos with insecticidal ingredients for both dogs and puppies to fight against fleas, ticks, and lice. There are medicated shampoos for skin inflammations, hot spots, scrapes, and abrasions. There is a cleanser to clean the coat of dander, saliva, and urine antigens that cause allergies to humans.

2. Quality Choices:

   Follow the breeder or your vet's advice, go by the brand name or just try whatever suits your dog.

3. How to Use:

   Dog shampoo can be diluted 2-1 depending on coat length and density. Wet your animal thoroughly, apply shampoo, massage well, leave for few minutes, and rinse completely. Dry your dog with a towel or a dryer. Apply as required. If required, groom your dog before shampooing.

Dog Shampoos - Concerns

1. Safety Issues:

   While washing, avoid getting shampoo into eyes, ears and nose. The shampoo must be patch tested for an allergic reaction and check the water temperature.

2. Behavioral Issues:

   Some dogs are not easy to bathe and professional help may be required, while others may actually enjoy it.

3. Health Issues:

   If your dog is not well, consult the vet before a wet shampoo.

4. Convenience:

   It is necessary to keep your dog well groomed at all times.

5. Expense:

   A good shampoo will cost around $10-15. Conditioner if required will cost an additional amount. A professional coat grooming will require additional cost as well.

Dog Shampoos - How to Choose

1. Main Considerations:

   Check the quality and type of your dog's skin and coat; consult the breeder and the vet to know what kind of shampoo will suit your dog.

2. Other Items You Might Need With This:

   Coat conditioners, hair brush, wipes, coat shampoo mitts, detangling serum, water for wet shampoos, towel and ear balls.