What kind of shampoo do you use to give your dog a bath?

Answer 1

Pantene ProV
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makes my doggies fur nice and soft like its supposed to be...

Answer 2

Never use human shampoo. We have a different pH level than dogs, it will dry the skin and coat out. Fortnightly bathing is the maximum I recommend. You can use a leave on conditioner or cologne in between bathing.

I find anything from the Dermcare range works beautiful. It is only available from vet clinics and comes from the same crew who make medicated shampoos such as Malaseb & Pyohex. The Natural is a great all round shampoo. If your dog is prone to sensitive skin I would use their oatmeal Aloveen shampoo and conditioner range. It is a top product and smells great.

Answer 3

I currently use a Malaseb shampoo to help avoid any yeast-related infections while my dog's are recovering from demodex and have used sulfadene in the past to treat certain skin issues. Choosing shampoo should really be based on your needs. Does the dog have dandruff? Oily skin? Prone to rashes? There are a lot of different types of shampoo that are specifically made to treat different issues that you'll run in to with dogs. My favorite place to buy everything from shampoo to vitamins is revivalanimal.com. Usually everything they offer is at an excellent price and they give lots of information on ingredients and uses for their different products. Defintely don't use dish soap on your dog as it will dry out your pooch's skin, leaving you with an unhappy, itchy dog. It is ok to use every now and again if you're in a bind and can't get a hold of a dog formulated shampoo, but don't make a habit of it.

Answer 4

I use Tropiclean 'Awapuhi White'. It's an all-natural, soap-free (so it doesn't wash off flea preventative) shampoo.
http://www.tropiclean.net/tropiclean_page.html#awapuhi%20white

You should ALWAYS use only dog shampoo to bath your dog. Human shampoo has a different pH balance, and can irritate and dry out the dog's skin and coat.

Answer 5

It depends on the size and conditions. Is your dog exposed to fleas for example. Just be careful what you use. My dog weighs 5Lbs2oz's and I'm going back to baby shampoo. Right now I am having to watch him to assure he doesn't go backwards as I treated him with a Monthly over the counter flea treatment and ended up having to take him to the emergency veterinarian when he started drooling and having body tremors. This may be a question you'd prefer to take to your dogs doctor. Be careful.

Answer 6

It depends which one of my dogs i have 3 My pug i use a lavender cause it has something that makes her stop playing in the mud! German sheperad/austrialian sheperad regualer
Cocker a medical shampoo vets made me give him!

Answer 7

Go to the pets aisle and get some dog shampoo. Try to get one that prevents dandruff

Answer 8

most of the time, i take mine to the groomer. when at home, and they roll in..stinky stuff.. that needs to be washed off asap, i use a shampoo from ryan's pet supplies. it is called, that shampoo. long name, that dirty-rotten-filthy-stinking-grubby-dog shampoo. also check out pet-edge, they sell shampoos also. ryan's # 1-800-525-pets.

Answer 9

They have dog shampoo but I don't know how expensive it is. Try baby shampoo.

Answer 10

Baby shampoo. It has more neutral pH and is gentler on their coats.

There are many specialty shampoos for dogs. Ordinary human shampoo is OK, but really, dogs do not need to be bathed often. They do better with more brushing and fewer baths. :)

Answer 11

I use a mild dish soap first to get rid of the stubborn dirt and grease in their coat then I follow up with a baby formula shampoo and every other bath they get a conditioning treatment too. They are soft,silky and smell so good-and just a little spoiled but I love 'em and they are worth it!