Dog Shampoo

Dog shampoo ingredients are not something we often notice or even worry about. Heck, most people don't even know what is in the shampoo they use on their own hair, let alone their dog!

But forgetting ourselves for a moment, what ingredients are really put into our dog's shampoo, and how good for him is it?

Dog shampoo ingredients should have a pH level which is optimal for dogs as dogs have a very high skin pH (in fact they have the highest known mammal skin pH level).

Essential fatty acids are found in all good Dog shampoos, this is an important ingredient and one that should not be overlooked as it provides a whole host of benefits including healthy skin and coat by the way of providing nutrients.

Vitamins can also be found in Dog shampoo ingredients. Pro vitamin B5 as well as biotin are popular shampoo ingredients. These assist in hair thickening. Vitamin E is great for your dog’s skin, so check that your dogs shampoo ingredients contains Vitamin E.

The dark side of Dog shampoo ingredients is when they consist of things like fragrances, deodorants, colors and other unnatural additives. These ingredients can quickly cause irritation and should be avoided in dog shampoo. A hypoallergenic dog shampoo should not contain any unnatural substances as mentioned above. You may have to pay a little more for quality but it’s definitely worth it!

There are some natural Dog shampoo ingredients that are quite effective. These include aloe vera, tea tree oil and citrus and eucalyptus extracts. Beware though, some of these can cause irritation despite the fact they are all natural as they are potential allergens.

Dog shampoo ingredients should never contain added fragrance. Keep well away from these ones. Natural fragrances tend to work best and cause little to no irritation on your dog.

Dog shampoo ingredients need not be a complicated issue for you. Ask your vet or animal grooming specialist if you are unsure of which dog shampoo to purchase for your dog.