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Using an all natural dog shampoo for washing your dog is a far better choice than using highly scented commercial dog concoctions that are fragranced to please humans-but make your dog totally miserable. Commercial scents can be overwhelming and depress a pooch because a dog�s sense of smell is at least 100 times more powerful than a human's.
Dogs have a much higher pH than humans which is another reason washing with a natural liquid soap is far more suitable than using a shampoo meant for humans.
Because the skin absorbs 60% of what is put on it into the blood stream, we strongly believe using artificial (commercial) soap products also ages a person by seven years-so why would this not be true for our pets? Natural Liquid soap is made the old fashioned way, saponified with salts and does not contain Sodium Laureth Sulfate or other cheap coconut by products. Natural liquid soap also does not contain parabens or petrol derived ingredients, plus using a natural liquid soap also gives pooch a soft glossy coat. Mabel's Miracles and Dr. Bronners sell this type of soap however the latter is usually all low end coconut oil. Some coconut is needed for lather-and other benefits, but keeping it under 30% of the formula-not most of the formula is important. See very bottom of page for more specific Q&A on skin conditions, dog conditioners and more.
It is best to wash your pooch a few times a month to remove allergens, dirt and dander. Washing too much can dry their skin and strip away precious oils. Once a week can be excessive unless there are more serious issues at play such as a high sensitivity to allergens attaching to your dogs coat. A newly mowed lawn can incite this allergen and attachment cycle. In the event of weekly washing-you may want to consider a castor oil liquid soap. We discuss castor oil based liquid soaps below for hot spots and unique skin conditions. Click here for natural liquid soap for family and home use.
Wet your dog all over first. This makes the liquid soap glide on easy and the whole bath experience take five minutes. Do this from the top down, first for the back area, gently scrubbing down to the tail and below, the rear legs, to the belly and chest, and then do the neck last neck. Make sure to rub shampoo into any creases, like under the front legs and neck. Rinse thoroughly. Do avoid the eye areas as it is still a "soap."
Serious Dry Skin and Why Does a Dog Get Hot Spots?
A dog's pH is one of the highest among mammals, making their skin particularly sensitive and susceptible to irritations, rashes and hot spots. This is one reason human shampoos are simply not designed for dogs.
We really believe skin conditions are caused from 50% diet and 50% reaction to the pets environment or current bathing products. If the diet is great and the dog is still suffering with itchy skin-any of our shampoos are strong default option and the previous shampoo being used could be the main culprit.
For extremely severe cases there is a latherless �liquid Castor oil soap� we use as shampoo. Liquid Castor oil soap is as gentle and natural as soap can ever get. Humans use our Castor oil liquid soap for eczema or other skin conditions when they feel they can barely tolerate the touch of water on their skin. Castor oil soap gently cleanses the area without stripping precious oils. For this reason-hair dressers in Beverly Hills use it on their clients who have severely damaged hair and need a moisture retention solution. Often moisture retention starts with a gentle the shampoo process. The Castor oil soothes the skin and promotes the healing process. Pricey, we consider it more of a �treatment� and you would need two ounces for every ten pounds the pet weights. So, if your dog is 100 pounds then at least a sixteen ounce bottle would be used per bath. If had this type of problem I would bathe my dog twice a month until the issue subsides and it should. If it does totally resolve the problem-the previous shampoo was the problem. If it only gives partial relief-the pet may be allergic to something in its immediate area. We often forget dogs walk on freshly treated lawns and their paws absorb whatever they step on.
Never apply an essential oil directly to a pet. Essential oils are so potent they must be used with caution. Using too much can enter the blood stream and shut a pet's liver down. This is true with humans also. Besides that, their sense of smell and be so overwhelmed they can get depressed at minimum. When using essential oils only use a drop or two per cup of soap-dispersed well. Tea tree oil on a wound would be an exception, but still keep in mind the pet may lick the area. See bottom of page for more specific Q&A on skin conditions, dog conditioners and more.