Effective Solutions to Stop Your Dog from Constantly Sc

In recent years, there has been a sharp increase in dogs suffering from allergic dermatitis, food intolerance, and immunemediated diseases. The causes of this rise are numerous, including the type and quality of their diet (eating incorrectly), exposure to toxins (food, water, pesticides), damage to the skin barrier (dermatitis), and the frequent use of antibiotics and corticosteroids (side effects of antibiotic steroids). However, there is one fundamental and highly relevant factor that we cannot overlook: the difference in bathing methods! Frankly, how to bathe properly is a costeffective, simple, and efficient way to alleviate your dog's itching, allergies, and manage their skin health.

Improper Bathing

Shampoos rely on surfactants (surfaceactive agents) as their main cleaning agent, which constitutes a significant portion of the product and determines its irritancy and safety. Shampoos based on old technology, such as those containing tar and sulfur, can lead to itching, dry hair, and exacerbate itching issues. Nowadays, bathing for both humans and pets is no longer just a "cleaning" task, and it doesn't require such "efficient cleaning" either.

For example, we now prefer gentle soaps instead of harsh cleaning products like soap or laundry detergent. If someone bathes only because they "smell bad," it might indicate a problem with their personal hygiene. Overbathing can also lead to skin irritation and dryness. The same goes for dogs; if their skin often "smells bad" (not the normal "dog smell"), it suggests an issue with oil secretion, not just normal "dirtiness."

On the contrary, bathing has become a comprehensive task that includes basic cleaning, fur care, removing dead fur, checking for health issues, cleaning the eyes, ears, anal glands, relaxing the body, styling, and even skin care.

The Benefits of Healthy and Reasonable Bathing

In fact, a healthy and reasonable bathing routine can prevent various skin abnormalities in dogs, improve the quality of their fur, combat dryness and shedding, enhance the natural scent of the skin, and even keep the hair lustrous and vibrant.

Recommended Ingredients

Many natural ingredients are excellent for bathing, including oats, aloe vera, coconut oil, jojoba oil, lavender, calendula, chamomile, and mint. It's important to avoid harmful ingredients, such as formaldehyde preservatives, sulfates like sodium lauryl sulfate, and ethoxylated amines (MEA, DEA, TEA).

Medicated Baths

In reality, medicated baths (shampoos containing therapeutic ingredients) are one of the primary treatment methods for skin diseases in dogs and cats. More and more veterinary dermatologists now recommend using natural shampoos more often and reducing the use of antibiotic drugs.

For dogs that enjoy playing in grass, mud, and sand, and are often exposed to pollen, mold, pesticides, debris, and other irritants, especially those that get stuck in their paws, regular medicated baths are ideal for maintaining skin health and reducing allergic symptoms.