Use a Dog Shampoo to Wash Your Four-Legged Friend
Now that you know your dog needs to be washed with a dog shampoo, pick up a bottle at your local pet store or online. There are plenty of choices in dog shampoos, so take your time and choose a good one.
If you’re shopping locally and can’t decide which shampoo to buy, ask the personnel at the pet store to help you find one that matches your dog’s fur type and needs. If you’re shopping online, read real customer reviews to find a suitable dog shampoo that’s well-rated.
Another way to find a great dog shampoo is by asking dog owners you know for some tips. Maybe you know someone who has the same kind of dog you have. If so, ask that person what dog shampoo they use. Just do what it takes to pick the right shampoo based on your dog’s needs.
Pine Tar
One of the most popular dog bath care products is an old-fashioned, fragrant soap. You should use pine tar soap if you have hot spots on your pup. It can also be useful for treating skin conditions that do not respond to medication well.
Pine tar soap is mostly made with all-natural ingredients and won’t harm your dog’s acidity level, however, always carefully read labels for other ingredients that may contain detergents. Additionally, there are several brands formulated just for your pet.
Dove Soap Ingredients
Dove Soap is a beauty bar soap by Dove, an American personal care brand.
The brand claims that the soap is formulated with mild cleansers that are designed to help skin feel firmer and more elastic than ordinary soap.
Here are the main ingredients of Dove Soap according to their website:
| Ingredient | Function |
| Stearic Acid | Saturated fatty acid |
| Lauric Acid | Saturated fatty acid |
| Sodium Isethionate | Surfactant |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Surfactant |
| Sodium Cocoate or Sodium Palm Kernelate | Saponified coconut oil |
| Sodium Tallowate or Sodium Palmitate | Saponified tallow or saponified palm oil |
| Tetrasodium EDTA | Preservative |
| Tetrasodium Etidronate | Preservative |
| Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate | Synthetic detergent |
| Sodium Stearate | Emulsifier |
| Titanium Dioxide | Coloring agent |
| Maltol | Flavoring agent |
| Sodium Chloride | Salt |
| Parfum | Fragrance |
| Water | Solvent |
From the ingredients, it is evident that dove soap is formulated with minimal ingredients, which makes it safe for just about anyone to use, including your dog.
Well, most soaps that are designed for humans have harsh chemicals that may irritate your dog’s body.
However, Dove soap tends to be gentler. So, if you need to clean your dog urgently and Dove soap is the only thing available, you can use it.
Technically, Dove soap won’t kill your dog. However, you shouldn’t use it on your dog on a regular basis because it is formulated for humans—not dogs!
So, if it is your pup’s “bath day” and you realize that you have run out of your regular dog shampoo, we recommend that you postpone the bath until you have purchased more.
Dove soap may make your dog’s fur look and smell temporarily good but in the long-term, it may be detrimental to his skin health.
Ask the Vet! “Is it safe to use Dawn dish soap to wash my dog?”
Does your dog need a bath, but you ran out of dog shampoo? Read this before you grab a bar of Dove Soap.
As any dog lover can attest, our canines love to get dirty. While getting outside and running around is much needed for every dog, getting them their daily exercise and playtime, the dirt they carry in on their fur and bodies is often a chore to deal with.
Leaving them as is after some rough play in the yard or park can result in a smelly and dirt-tracking pooch.
Try as we might, such as wiping their paws when they come in from outside, dogs usually require a deeper cleaning with a bath every few weeks.
If we do not do this, it could cause contamination and illness in the household as dogs often drag in bacteria such as salmonella and listeria, both of which can infect humans as well.