Everyone knows that feeling when youve shampooed your hair, go to grab the conditioner but its empty. The rest of your day your hair just doesnt feel right. Conditioner has a big purpose in our lives – so does it for our dogs. So should you use your conditioner on your dog?
What does using a dog conditioner do?
A healthy diet, hydration, grooming regularly and supplements are important to skin and coat health. But the secret to a shiny fur coat and moisturised skin is from using a good conditioner on your dog.
Sun damage, licking, chewing, dirt, tangles, bad weather, sand, and the many external allergens wreak daily havoc on a dogs skin and fur. A well conditioned coat produces natural oils, which are distributed along hair shafts, giving your dog that natural glow and allowing debris and dead hair to slip off. The well-balanced skin and coat becomes more resistant to parasites, infections and external allergens. Whereas, a dry coat and skin has debris and dead hair clinging, appearing dull and causing irritation and itch.
Our intensive, dog conditioning mask restores vitality, lusture and softness to the coat whilst soothing dry and flaky skin. The skin produces the fur, so if the dogs skin is dry or damaged, the coat will be in poor condition.
So can I use conditioner on my dog?
Using human hair conditioner on your dog is a bad idea! Dogs have different skin and fur to humans, especially when it comes to allergens and pH levels. We have combined and selected the best oils and natural ingredients for your dog. Our dog conditioner is designed to heal and protect against the daily damage leaving your pooch with a silky soft and nourished coat. So save your conditioner for your hair – you may even find yourself trying your dogs instead!
Before you condition a dogs coat, thoroughly cleanse it by using a gentle shampoo made specifically for canines. Remember, dogs and human beings are not made the same, even if you feel as though your pet is your soul mate. Dogs do not have the same pH levels as humans. Whats good for your hair is not necessarily good or even safe for your dogs fur and skin. When you buy your cutie a shampoo product, make sure its clearly marked as being for doggie use.
Conditioner may be very helpful for keeping your dogs fur glossy, hydrated and free of tangles after shampooing. As with shampoo, it is important to use only doggie conditioners on your pet. The ASPCA warns pet owners that human grooming products, whether conditioner or bar soap, can lead to unpleasant skin irritation in dogs — no, thank you. Dont take the unnecessary risk. Always take the time to visit a nearby pet supplies store before you bathe and condition your pooch.
In general, canines arent the biggest fans of bath time, from the running of the water to the shampooing itself to the drying. The unfamiliarity and hassle of it all can cause anxiety if not trauma. Thankfully, dogs require bathing roughly only once in three months. Exceptions exist, however; if your dog got stuck into something messy outdoors whether it be mud or poop or animal innards. During humid and hot weather, dogs may need slightly more frequent bathing.
Remember not to get excessive with the bathing of your doggie. Stick to the three-month rule with the exception of messy emergencies and especially sweaty weather situations. If you use grooming products and water too frequently on your dog, you may trigger conditions including skin dryness, skin irritation and reduced healthy skin oil levels — yikes.
Although dogs certainly dont require the same frequent bathing as humans, keeping up with their hygiene is important for maintaining health and comfort. Keep grooming products made for human use away from your furry cuties body. No exceptions.
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