Dogs benefit from regular baths to keep their hair coat clean and
smelling fresh. Bathing also removes excess skin oils, dead skin cells,
pet dander, dust mites, and fleas. For this purpose, you need a
shampoo that is specially formulated for dogs. Here are tips to remember
when buying a shampoo for your pooch:
- Don’t use human shampoos for your dog because it may contain certain chemicals that can be too strong for canine skin and possibly cause irritation and itching. Human shampoos may also be drying to your pet’s skin because the skin of dogs is more alkaline than that of human skin.
- If your dog has dry skin or is suffering from itching or skin allergies, choose shampoos that contain natural ingredients such as tea tree oil, oatmeal, honey, and aloe vera. These should be moisture-rich products to help restore skin moisture and alleviate the dryness. Be sure to wash off the product thoroughly because residues are important causes of skin irritation.
Any type of skin problem should warrant an appointment with an animal hospital Aurora, CO.
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