You can use dog-specific shower gel to bathe your dog

You can use dog-specific shower gel to bathe your dog, but not human shower gel. Because the pH of dogs’ skin is different from that of humans, the chemicals in human body washes are not good for dogs’ skin. Owners can choose a special shower gel suitable for dogs in a pet store. Dog-specific shower gel is designed according to the properties of the dog's skin and can take care of the dog's skin.

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. The ingredients in shower gels have different characteristics and may cause skin diseases in dogs. Therefore, you must choose a suitable shower gel according to the pH of your dog’s skin.
2. Select according to the differences in dog skin structure. Because the ingredients and characteristics of shower gels are different, it will be more helpful to choose a shower gel only by comparing the differences in dog skin structure.
3. Select according to the differences in dog hair characteristics. Each type of dog has different hair characteristics, so choosing the right shower gel is the most important thing.