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When it comes to finding a dog wash product to
use on your best mate there are some factors to
consider. Dogs have fewer skin cell layers of
just 3-5 compared to humans which is 10-15
layers, so using even a mild baby shampoo can
leave harsh skin irritations. Dog shampoos which
contain fragrances, deodorants or colors may harm
the skin of the dog by causing skin allergens or
irritation, these skin reactions can take months
to return the skin back to normal. Shampoos that
do not contain any unnatural and are generally
free from deodorants, fragrances and colours are
known as hypoallergenic shampoos and are
increasing in popularity. For dogs that have dry,
flaking or itching skin can be easily irritated
by many dog shampoos available on the market.
Even a mild water based dog shampoo should not be
used as they can dry out the skin and cause the
problem to worsen. Natural shampoos that are
oatmeal based are excellent for dogs with dry,
flaky and itcy skin. Oatmeal based natural dog
shampoos are formulated using natural mild
ingredients and designed to moisturize the skin,
another key to remember with caring for dogs with
dry skin is to avoid overwashing them as it can
dry out the skin more. Only wash when necessary.
If you are not sure on the best product for your
dog, consult your vet first.

Although natural pet shampoos exist, and they are
a popular product, it has been brought to
attention that some of these might cause
irritation to the skin of the pet. Natural
ingredients that might cause potential reactions
for some pets include eucalyptus, lemon and
orange extracts and sometimes tea tree oil.
Alway be sure to check the ingredients on
products before purchasing as even natural
products can contain skin allergens particularly
if the dog suffers from skin conditions.

When it comes to fleas and ticks, anyone who has
owned a pet has probably had to deal with this
nuisance pest. There are many commercial
treatments available on the market which do work
but with labels such as "poison" and "avoid
contact with skin" why would you want to use
these on your best mate's skin. Dogs that have
skin allergies should not have these treatments
used on their sensitive skin. There are some good
alternatives around. One in particular is
Frontline, it is a small tube of external paste
that is administered in between the hair at the
back of the neck and is very effective in
treating fleas and ticks but needs to be used on
a regular basis for full effectiveness. A good
home remedy for dogs with sensitive skin is
simple pine tar soap. This can be bought from a
health food store and then shaved into a trigger
spray bottle and then filled with water, this is
also an effective flea treatment of a more
natural kind. You can also buy natural dog
shampoos that are pine tar soap based which are
also very effective. When looking a buying a flea
and tick treatment for your dog with sensitive
skin, consult your vet first if you have any
concerns about skin reactions.

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Natural dog shampoo is a great way to clean your
best mate without the chances of skin reactions
and a perfect for dogs with sensitive skin. They
are not only better for the environment but
better for the dog too. More information on
different types of natural dog shampoo for
different skin types can be found at
http://mydogshampoos.com

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