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Minggu, 25 September 2011

Dog Shampoo: Considerations


Best Dog Shampoo

Are you looking for the best dog shampoo to clean your playful pooch? Choosing a shampoo from the store can be quite a task, as there are so many varieties available! Let's get into the details and find out which shampoo is the best.

I was amazed on seeing the huge variety of shampoos for dogs in the market the other day. There are shampoos for dry skin, for itchy skin, for fleas, for itching, and what not. This makes choosing the best dog shampoo difficult, and for some confusing. One should specifically consider pH value and ingredients before buying any shampoo. In this article, we would be discussing some of the best dog shampoos for normal use, which have shown visible results, as far as coat texture and tangles are concerned. If not, you can try making your own homemade dog shampoo using easily available ingredients like oatmeal, eggs, rosemary extracts, etc.

Dog Shampoo: Considerations

Before you finalize on any shampoo for your dear pet, you need to consider certain aspects which are given below.
  • pH value: High pH value can cause your dog harm, so it is always better to check the pH level on the shampoo ingredients. It is best desired to have the pH level around 7.
  • Scent: We humans are more attracted to scents in shampoos. Dogs are not that inclined to scents, and heavily scented shampoos can cause your pet irritation.
  • Natural Ingredients: Choose a shampoo based on natural ingredients. An oatmeal based shampoo is best suited for dogs skin. Natural ingredients (like peppermint, burdock, aloe Vera, calendula, Ordenone, etc) are not at all harmful, and also help in controlling bad odor, and bacterial infection.
  • Price: Quality shampoos normally fall on the higher side as far as price is concerned. So don't fuss over the price as a bad shampoo can cause more harm than good.
  • Lather: You should note that the best dog shampoo wouldn't lather much. The dog shampoo should lather lightly and should be also easy to rinse off.
  • Tear-less: For your canine, go for a tear-less shampoo, as the chemicals can harm your pets eyes. The tear-less feature is generally mentioned on the product.
Dog Shampoo Reviews

HydraPlex PLUS
This is the top rated shampoo for dogs and is the preferred choice of many dog owners. The shampoo is made for aloe vera and is 100 percent natural. The pH is well balanced due to oatmeal. The shampoo is rich in essential oils, omega-3 oils, amino complex and zinc. The shampoo prevents itching, foul smell, and dandruff problems in the dog. The price is somewhere around $38.

Bio-Groom Herbal Groom Pet Shampoo
This shampoo is especially good for dry skin, and is fortified with aloe vera and rosemary extracts, which balance the pH value. The shampoo is a blessing for the dogs coat, and the ingredients make it a good moisturizer for the dry skin type in the dog. The shampoo, which is the best dog shampoo for dry skin, is priced around $7.

TropiClean Oxy-Med Medicated Oatmeal Rinse
TropiClean shampoo is rich in vitamins and omega acids. The shampoo controls flakiness, shedding and odor problems in the dog. The shampoo is also a good moisturizer and controls itching problems in the dog. The price of this shampoo is around $8.

Dog Shampoos for Odor
  1. Pet Guard Dog Shampoo
  2. Kelco Filthy Animal Shampoo
  3. DogoSuds Lavender Dog Shampoo
  4. Virbac (Zema) 32080 Odor Killing Shampoo
  5. Kelco ZAP Skin Healing Dog Shampoo
Dog Shampoos for Dry Skin
  1. Pet Head Feeling Flaky Dry and Sensitive Skin Dog Shampoo
  2. Comfy Dog Oatmeal Conditioning Shampoo
  3. Dermaplex Dry Skin Relief Shampoo
  4. Happytails Comfy Dog-Oatmeal Shampoo for Dry Skin
  5. Pet Head Life's An Itch Skin Soothing Dog Shampoo
Dog Shampoos for Itchy Skin
  1. John Paul Pet Oatmeal Dog Shampoo
  2. Bobbi Panter Itchy Dog Shampoo
  3. Happytails Comfy Dog Oatmeal Shampoo for Itchy Skin
  4. Earthbath Oatmeal & Aloe Dog Shampoo
This was all about dog shampoos. Hope the information given in this article in useful to you and your pet. After all he deserves the best.
By Hemangi Harankhedkar