Dogs are known to be mans best friend. And going by the same ideology it becomes imperative to keep them clean and healthy by giving them a bath with a shampoo on a regular basis. Picking a dog shampoo can be overwhelming task and it requires the same skills and sense while one is to choose a shampoo for self.
One way to make sure that the dog coat is kept soft and shining is by shampooing. Dogs need to be kept free from ticks and their hair has to be kept free from tangling, matting, and being knotted and hence shampooing is a must for them. There are different types of shampoo to be used for different situation and dog types. These available are flea shampoo, Aromatherapy and relaxing shampoos, dry shampoos, Anti tangle shampoos, conditioning shampoos and natural shampoos. There are also shampoos that serve special purposes such as whitening and coloring. These are most suitable for professional dog trainers and those people who expose their dogs to competitive events. They work to improve the color of the dogs coat, but may not be suitable for normal use. Use these types of products care. Many shampoos for dogs contain tea tree oil or essential oils from flowers. Many of these are very acidic and contain surfactants. Shampoos that dry the skin and remove the barrier will inflame the skin and worsen the problem of itching and scratching. Its very essential to choose shampoo with natural ingredient such as aloe Vera.
As during winter season the skin becomes really dry and flaky and there is much to consider a shampoo with a moisturizer to restore healthy skin coat. Spirulina, dandelion and horsetail are some of herbal shampoos.
No matter which shampoo you pick you must check that the dog feels refreshed and happy after its bath and not irritated and itched cause of the chemicals or ingredients used in making of the shampoo. Thus picking a shampoo which makes the hair smell clean, pleasant and most importantly free of bacteria is very vital. Its better to take the advice of veterenian while choosing the kind of shampoo for our dog.