It is better to use dog-specific shower gel for bathing dogs

Dogs have special shower gel for bathing. It is a cleaning product developed by experts based on the dog’s skin structure and skin pH. It can effectively protect the dog. Dog's skin, wash away the dirt on the skin. Some owners may not want to spend extra money to buy toiletries for their dogs and just use human body wash or shampoo to bathe their dogs, but this is very harmful. The pH of human and dog skin is different. Dog's skin is slightly alkaline, with a PH value of about 7.5, while human skin is slightly acidic. The PH value of female skin is about 5.5, and the PH value of male skin is about 6.5. Therefore, bath soaps or shampoos designed for humans are generally alkaline. Long-term use of alkaline toiletries in dogs can cause skin allergies and disrupt the hair growth cycle.

Types of shower gels for dogs

Herbal type: This type of shower gel contains natural ingredients. However, please note that some natural ingredients may harm the skin of some sensitive dogs. For example, shower gel containing tea tree oil may cause damage to the skin of dogs.
Oatmeal type: Shower gel containing oatmeal ingredients can smooth the skin and relieve itching.
Medicinal type: There are many types of medicinal type shower gels, and their functions are not exactly the same. They may have bactericidal effects, nutritional effects, cleaning effects, etc. You can use the correct medicated shower gel for your dog according to the guidance of your pet doctor.
Hypoallergenic: This type of shower gel contains no fragrance or dyeing ingredients, so it is very suitable for dogs with sensitive skin.
Adjusting type: This is a hybrid shower gel, that is, shampoo and care solution in one. But it is best not to use this kind of shower gel on dogs with hard hair. It will soften the dog's hair and cause damage.

Criteria for choosing dog-specific shower gel

1. Choose according to the pH of the dog's skin. Do not choose alkaline shower gel.
2. Choose according to the sensitivity of the dog's skin. Some dogs are prone to allergies, so do not use shower gels containing more chemicals.
3. Choose according to the dog's hair quality. If the hair is dry, you need to choose a moisturizing shower gel. Do not choose a strong decontamination shower gel, which will only make the dog's hair drier.