How to Choose an Effective Shampoo for your Dog(s)

We dog owners love our furry friends to bits and often know how hard it is to find good grooming products that make Bath time comfortable and paw-fect for our dogs. While most people confine to using human shampoos on dogs, it is imperative to understand that human shampoos that contain soap-based solutions with added chemicals that harm our dogs in many ways.

Human shampoos, occasionally, do not cause any harm, but they are going to cost the shine, lustre, and colour of the fur in the long run. Ordinary shampoos in the market are loaded with parabens and sulfates. They usually do more harm than good and actually hurt our pet’s fur coats.

So, how to find an effective shampoo that is great for our pets without costing a hole in our pockets? Keep reading to find out.

• Say No to Dye & Preservatives:

Your dog’s coat is much more sensitive than an average human’s, and they get easily reactive to harmful chemicals and artificial dyes. Pick shampoos that do not contain parabens and sulfates. 

• Use Soap-Free Formulas

Shampoos containing Sodium Lauryl Sulfates as a soap base are not good for a dog’s sensitive skin, as human shampoos tend to be much harsher than dog shampoos. Surfactants like SLS are prone to increase dandruff and itches on humans as well as pets. Use shampoos with natural cleansers like soap nuts that can cleanse without stripping pets of their natural oils.

• Look For Natural Ingredients

Look for organic and natural ingredients that can take care of fleas, and nits easily while restoring the shine and smoothness of the pet’s coat. Ingredients like Lavender and Oatmeal can prove highly effective in cleansing the everyday grime that our pets pick up.

• Be Specific about Your Dog Needs

Every pet is unique – As well as its fur condition. Keep in mind your dog’s fur problems – (might be hair fall, Itches, Fleas, Ticks, or lack of shine) and pick the best dog shampoo accordingly.

• Be Weather Conscious

Our pets develop thicker coats during winter to protect themselves against the colder climate and shed them when the season changes. While brushing them often can reduce the impact of having to deal with sheds on whatnot, picking up a conditioning shampoo with coconut oil can greatly help.

• Look for Conditioning Agents

Conditioning agents like coconut oil, Lavender will greatly help the skin of our dogs and free the dog of itches, fleas, and other irritating elements

• Be mindful of the Scents.

Bath time for pets can be comfortable and prove as a bonding time when the fragrances of grooming products can be soothing, refreshing, and gentle. Natural scents like Arica, lavender, and citrus can be very mood-lifting and calm the pet while bathing.

These are, hopefully, the most important features to look for in a dog’s shampoo. Enjoy a happy bonding time.