The Different Dog Shampoos

You are using.  Not all dog shampoos are created equal.  And the wrong ingredients can lead to an unhappy itchy dog skin. 

Many dog shampoos do not have the proper pH level for dogs.  Dogs have the highest skin pH level of any mammal.  Proper pH is important to creating balance on the skin.  Most dog shampoos also contain chemical ingredients that may work to relieve itchy skin temporarily, but over time dry the skin further.   Many also contain fragrances, deodorants, and other unnatural additives that can be irritating to dogs skin.  

Quality dog shampoos can be found with natural ingredients.  Some of the best natural ingredients for dog shampoos are colloidal oatmeal, zinc PCA, Vitamin E, vitamin B, and biotin.  Colloidal oatmeal is excellent for sensitive dog skin.  It exfoliates dead skin cells and replenishes moisture.  Zinc PCA has been found to normalize the skin by regulating oil.  It also is able to gently cleanse away any bacteria and buildup around hair follicles.  Vitamin B and biotin have been shown to thicken hair.  Vitamin E is also very good for a dog’s skin.  It provides a lot of moisture without being greasy.