Shampoo for dogs: varieties and characteristics

Choosing a shampoo for a dog is as difficult as choosing cosmetics for yourself. There are thousands of dog breeds in the world and each of them has its own characteristics, so it can be difficult to navigate in a wide variety of hygiene products for dogs. Below we will tell you all about the best shampoos for four-legged friends.

Not all dogs can boast of being clean, so it is important to choose the right shampoo for frequent or even daily grooming. Products for dogs are divided into several types:

• common for frequent use;
• dry shampoos;
• medicinal;
• professional;
• for deep cleaning.

Also shampoos are classified by breed. Every dog ​​needs a certain amount of grooming - what is suitable for long-haired breeds is completely unsuitable for dogs with short or curly coats.

Regular breed-specific classic rinses are large in volume and quite expensive, but they are usually economical and will last for a long time (eg 8 in 1 Tea Tree Oil Shampoo). In addition, you need to wash your pet no more than 1 time in 2 weeks (with heavy pollution).

Classic shampoos have various additives. For dogs with long hair you need remedy with lanolin or coconut oil... This moisturizing option unravels the coat perfectly and makes it soft and smooth. Dogs with coarse and curly coats need shampoo with good cleansing properties and substances such as aloe, coconut or jojoba oil, zinc, panthenol.

Puppies and weakened dogs need special care, for example shampoo conditioner. This product gently and non-aggressively cleanses the coat and skin, does not dry it out and does not wash off the natural protective layer from the skin. For dogs with sensitive skin release hypoallergenic shampoo with natural composition.

Healing shampoos for dogs are intended for short-term use as a course. Their appearance depends on the problem. For example, there are remedies for fleas and other parasites, antimicrobial options with chlorhexidine, propolis, tar shampoo for dandruff and skin problems.

Dry shampoos are a special cleaning powder in a spray. It is suitable for quick cleansing from light dirt. Does not require rinsing. Dry sprays are quite simple to use - you should apply it to the coat, protecting the eyes and ears of the pet, massage, and then comb the animal.

In addition, there are shampoos classified by coat color: for white, black, brown, etc. They gently and gently cleanse, give shine and preserve the color of the coat.

Professional products are used before various competitions and exhibitions, as well as after haircuts for groomers. These funds differ primarily in volume - it is much larger than usual. Also in professional products, a more gentle and useful composition, for example, with allantoin, herbal extracts, herbs.

The Ph level of a person and a dog is different, so you can only resort to washing your pet with baby shampoo in extreme cases. For example, when you run out of the canine version of the detergent, and you need to wash the dog right now. Human shampoos, even baby shampoos, can significantly dry a dog's skin, which is fraught with diseases and infections (allergies, dandruff, grease).

Some short-haired dog breeds tolerate shampooing quite well. These pets need to wash themselves completely no more than 3 times a year, so you can use a mild baby cleanser. Otherwise, you can use dry dog ​​sprays or, for example, snow. Dog paws are washed with special liquid soap or just warm water. Long-haired dogs need to wash more often, especially during the fall and spring seasons. That's why experts do not recommend washing them with baby hair products.

When we choose our own shampoo, we pay attention to the brand, composition, degree of hair damage and much more. Hygiene products for dogs should be chosen in exactly the same way.

In animals, hair can also be dry, oily, problematic, normal or brittle. Therefore, a good remedy is chosen according to several principles..

• It is necessary to take into account the breed and type of wool: for long-haired, wire-haired, curly haired, etc.
• Coat color: for black dogs and for pets with white hair, different products are selected.
• Animal age: for puppies and for adults, hygiene should also be different.
• Condition of the coat - an important factor when choosing cosmetics. If there are any problems, the veterinarian will prescribe a special medicated shampoo that must be applied in a course.

Let us dwell in more detail on the selection criteria for the breed of the dog and the condition of the coat. In order for the pet to look healthy, the coat shines clean and does not have an unpleasant odor, the type of pet's coat should be taken into account when choosing a detergent: for soft coats, such as those of a poodle, you need shampoo with mild natural surfactants. Terrier coats are coarse and short and need shampoo to enhance shine and texture.

In a good therapeutic shampoo for solving various skin problems, components such as oat extract, aloe vera, herbs, panthenol, proteins, tea tree extract or oil, coal tar, hydrocortisone (for itching and allergies) should be present.

For ticks and fleas, special means are used, which are usually applied once. You should not skimp on such a therapeutic shampoo, because it is better to achieve the effect in one go than to clean the coat with a potent preparation for several days. After using such funds, you should especially thoroughly and abundantly wash the pet with clean water so that it does not get poisoned when licking from the fur.

Pedigree pets, often participating in competitions and exhibitions, must look first-class on them. Therefore, in the line of professional tools there are tint shampoos, which are applied only before the event itself (a few days). Such detergents contain gentle dyes that make the color of the coat rich, shiny and beautiful. In everyday life, the pet does not need this, so you can rarely use such funds.

If your dog does not like swimming at all, then you can choose dry shampoo that quickly and easily cleans the coat of dirt, dust and odor. It comes in the form of a powder or liquid spray (Pet Head Dry Clean). In the first case, the product is applied to the wool, massaged and brushed off with a brush, in the second, it is applied to the wool, massaged, dried and also carefully brushed off.

As we found out, there are a huge number of shampoos for dogs in different directions. Pets should be completely washed with a hygienic detergent no more than once every 2-3 months, if the dog is healthy and does not fall out heavily in the mud. Dogs are also bathed for certain diseases (skin diseases, fleas) or before exhibitions and competitions. In other cases, you can do with wiping with a damp cloth or snow.

You shouldn't wash your dog just like that, for no reason. Frequent washing can make your dog sick. You can bathe your dog with a deep cleaning agent no more than once every 6 months. Dry shampoos and special aromatic sprays can get rid of the dog's smell.

The bathing process itself should not be difficult if you prepare for it in advance. So, for the first time you decided to bathe your four-footed friend, who was pretty much covered in mud. First, you need to lay a rubber mat on the bottom of the bathtub so that the dog does not slip and feels confident. Then you need to gently water the dog with warm water, after plugging the pet's ears with cotton swabs.

The shampoo should be diluted in water (in a small container), in what proportion is written in the instructions for each specific product. Then, with this solution, evenly lather all the wool and massage it.Then rinse off the foam abundantly with clean and warm water from the shower.

After the bath, dry the dog well with a soft towel. and do not let it go outside until the coat is completely dry. During this period, there should be no drafts in the house so that the animal does not catch a cold.

Each shampoo has its own instructions for use, you should read it carefully before bathing. Some products need to be rinsed off immediately after application, while others take a few minutes to take effect.

Dogs themselves are fairly clean animals, but when playing outside, they can get caught in a puddle or some other dirt. Therefore, you need a good product that is right for your dog.

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