Although DEET is approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it is a
known eye irritant and can cause rashes, soreness, or blistering when applied to the skin.
Examples of common injuries sustained by search and rescue dogs
include eye irritants, musculoskeletal injuries, and lacerations.
According to Dr. Ed Friedlander, SLS» properties as a skin and
eye irritant make it an ideal model for skin contact dermatitis.
Note that most of the baby shampoos recommended below are
eye irritants.
However, it can be a skin irritant or
eye irritant.
Coal tar is also a skin and
eye irritant.
(Be careful to avoid eye contact, though, as this product can act as
an eye irritant.)