Use a dog shampoo that is gentle and won't take all
the oils out of his coat.
Not exact matches
Brushing not only rids your pet
of dead hair, dirt and dandruff, but it also helps to bring
out the
oils in your dog's
coat.
Generally, you should avoid bathing your dog too often as it tends to dry
out the skin, stripping it
of its natural
oils needed for a healthy
coat.
If Willow's
coat and skin dry
out, brush her more frequently to stimulate the production
of natural
oils and ask the veterinarian for a shampoo that soothe dry skin without removing what little
oils exist.
In fact, too much shampooing can dry
out the skin and strip the
coat of its natural
oils — shampoo only when needed.
Bathing should be carried
out sparingly, using a mild shampoo so as not to strip too much
of the natural
oils that make the
coat so water - resistant.
In some
of these more regular bathing can be beneficial — ingredients like oatmeal (check
out our homemade oatmeal shampoo recipe) and pro-ceramides (the natural
oils found in your dog's skin to help keep in moisture) can help with
coat condition and barrier function.
Flaxseed provides a good dose
of omega
oils for skin and
coat health, and the omega 3s will also help
out Shih Tzus who suffer from skin inflammation due to allergies.