| Knowing what type of puppy shampoo to use on | | | | you are relaxed. If you are they will tend to relax |
| your new pet is a question many people have asked | | | | themselves and realize that bath time is a fun and |
| me often. Many pet owners want to give their new | | | | enjoyable time. If on the other hand you are |
| pet a bath but are not sure how to best do it. This | | | | stressing they will to. Ok, now lets take a look at the |
| article discusses an important consideration - what to | | | | ingredients that should go into the shampoo you |
| look for in the shampoo you decide to use. Before | | | | select. |
| we get into that, one thing to remember wait until a | | | | So what type of shampoo is the best for puppies? |
| puppy is 2 to 3 months old before giving them a | | | | Perhaps the most important consideration is the ph |
| bath at home. If you need to do it sooner call your | | | | balance. If this ph level is not suited for a dog their |
| vet real quick to make sure it is ok. | | | | skin will dry out and can potentially start flaking. In |
| It is a great question because there is a big | | | | that context, be sure to avoid human shampoo as its |
| difference in the quality of dog shampoos available on | | | | ph is formulated for humans. Also stay away from |
| the market. Just like humans, different products will | | | | "dog spa" products as they claim to be natural but in |
| have different results on pets depending on the type | | | | actuality typically contain damaging perfumes. Also |
| of hair they have, their breed, age, and activity level. | | | | avoid the products that the large petstores sell. |
| Specifically for little pups, it is important to know that | | | | These tend to be mass produced products, often |
| there skin and coat is still very sensitive until about | | | | with a base solution the same as human shampoos. A |
| 6-months of age so a sensitive and gentle shampoo | | | | good ph balanced shampoo for animals is one with |
| and conditioner is a must. Do not think that you | | | | quality soluble oatmeal in it. Essential amino acids are |
| should not, however, give you young puppy a bath. | | | | also soothing and moisturizing to their coats. |
| In fact once they are a few months old it is actually | | | | Once you use a proper shampoo for pets you will |
| a very important thing to do and will help with their | | | | see an immediate shine and you will not see skin |
| overall health and development. | | | | flaking. |
| We should first discuss some important things to | | | | One more thing before closing out. Immediately after |
| remember when bathing them. Perhaps the most | | | | giving a puppy a bath be sure to towel dry them. As |
| important is to remember that animals will sense your | | | | their systems are still developing a wet coat makes |
| mood and energy levels and act accordingly. In other | | | | them prone to getting sick. Use a towel to do this, |
| words if you are anxious, upset or flustered chances | | | | we do not suggest using a blow dryer until they are |
| are good that he or she will become agitated as well. | | | | a bit older. |
| Therefore when bathing a dog, always make sure | | | | |