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Even dogs who feel that a bath is cruel and unusual punishment have to get one once in a while. While some dogs with short coats can get away with just water, most dogs need shampoo.

Why do dogs need their own kind of shampoo? Manufacturers say their products are gentle enough to prevent the natural oils in a dog's coat from being stripped, but strong enough to get out the dirt.

And here's an item that may not make you feel very good about your own beauty regimen: Some of the shampoos designed for human hair may irritate your dog's skin because they can contain harsher detergents. So use shampoos labeled specifically for dogs, or a gentle human shampoo

The best shampoo is one that suits your needs

  • No more tears: Just as we have baby shampoos, there are very gentle puppy shampoos available.
  • Brightening/whitening: These are made for dogs who are supposed to be sparkling white after a bath, as opposed to the beige mess they are beforehand.
  • Waterless or rinse-free: Using a dry shampoo, or powder, will minimally clean up the dirt, but is intended only for quick fixes. Your dog won't get really clean, and a few days later the coat can feel even dirtier or stickier than before you used it.
  • Deodorizing: An excellent idea for a dog who has just rolled in a dead rodent or fresh poop, deodorizing shampoos may not always be powerful enough to alleviate "eau de skunk."
  • Stamping out skunk: Technically this isn't shampoo, but it's more effective than deodorizing shampoo or that useless tomato-based mixture. Mix 1 quart of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 cup of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of liquid soap. Mix and apply immediately, then rinse thoroughly.

Medicated shampoos for special conditions

Medicated shampoos can help you deal with certain problems--like helping keep away fleas,  [Continued]


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Veterinarians used to recommend that shampoo not be used too often, but these days the shampoos are gentle enough that you won't have to worry about damaging his skin or coat. In general, though, aim to bathe your dog about once a month.

 

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Baby shampoo works the best for Dagwood. It doesn't seem to irritate his skin and he smells good afterwards!” — Discover wit..., Apr 16 2008

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