Shampoo for dogs: how to choose?

When you choose shampoo for yourself, then youconsider a variety of factors: the length, color and condition of your hair, a brand of shampoo ... Special shampoos are needed for curly and dyed hair. Shampoo can give hair volume or vice versa - straighten unruly hair. In this respect, animal shampoos do not differ much from shampoos for humans. What should I look for when choosing a shampoo for dogs?

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  breed, length and type of dog's fur: short-haired dogs need one shampoo, long-haired - others, shampoo for a spaniel will not suit a German shepherd;
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  a condition of a wool and a skin of a dog: probably, your pet needs not usual shampoo for dogs, and medical;
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  the composition of the shampoo: the less perfumes and dyes in it, the better, give preference to shampoos made from natural ingredients;
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  brand and price: some shampoos for animals cost more than "human", but you need to consider that dogs are washed infrequently, then shampoo will last for a long time.

Dog breed (and, therefore, the type of her coat) - one of the main criteria for choosing a shampoo. For example, a shampoo suitable for soft wool, prone to stray, will suit the poodles. To improve the texture of terrier wool, you can buy a textured shampoo with mink oil: the wool remains rigid (which should be), but it becomes shiny. For long-haired breeds of dogs you need a special shampoo that facilitates combing. So be sure to ask a consultant at a pet store to recommend you a shampoo for dogs that is suitable for a particular breed.

The second important criterion for choosing a shampoo for dogs is condition of skin and coat of a dog. Dogs have dry and oily skin, they cansuffer from dandruff or allergies - all this should be taken into account when choosing a shampoo. Substances that are part of the shampoo for dogs, help to deal with certain problems, for example:

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  Combat dry wool and dandruff help moisturizing shampoos on the decoction of medicinal herbs;
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  To combat dry skin, shampoo with oats extract is suitable;
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  if the dog has sensitive skin, prone to irritation and itching, you can buy a shampoo with an extract of aloe vera;
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  To eliminate allergic reactions, edema and itching, shampoos with lidocaine and hydrocortisone are suitable;
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  to combat dandruff in eczema and seborrhea, excessive fat skin can come shampoo with coal tar;
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  antiseptic action has a shampoo with an extract of Australian tea tree;
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  Shampoo with panthenol and protein is suitable for shine luster.

There are also special shampoos for fighting pests - fleas, ticks, etc. Such shampoos can not be used constantly - only if necessary! Shampoos can not be saved from fleas.

To wash dogs participating in exhibitions, use coloring shampoo for dogs - it makes the natural color of the dog's coat more vivid and saturated. Such shampoos are safe, but if your dog does not participate in exhibitions, it is better to do without them.

Dogs who can not stand water, or dogs that can not be bathed due to illness, will do dry shampoo for dogs. It is the powder you needput on the wool, leave for a while, so she absorbed excess fat, dust and dirt, and then carefully comb out with a brush. And in the intervals between washing, you can use Cleansing Spray, giving a wool shine and facilitating combing.

Now let's talk about composition of. Even if your dog is not prone to allergies, it is best to purchase hypoallergenic shampoo for dogs without dyes and fragrances - God protects the treasured. It is very desirable to choose a shampoo that does not cause irritation, getting into the eyes - "Shampoo without tears". This shampoo has a balanced pH, contains jojoba oil and keratin.

Choosing a good shampoo for dogs is not easy - but you can not say that it's too difficult. The main thing - know what your pet needs, and make sure that there are no harmful chemicals in the selected shampoo.