What ingredients I should look for in dog shampoos?

All natural, no additives or perfumes. Try an oatmeal shampoo


http://www.entirelypets.com/What ingredients I should look for in dog shampoos?
I agree with angelhimm,,,oatmeal is good and soothes the skin and makes the coat shiney and healthy. That's what I useWhat ingredients I should look for in dog shampoos?
dont go to grocery store or Wal mart for your pet products the ones they sell are crap!!





look for one that has OATMEAL in it if your dog has itch skin or allergies.





Pick one that is CONCENTRATED so you dilute it and it will last a long time
Just for ordinary shampoo.. I like natural ingredients as BEST I can.. such as: aloe vera, jojoba oil, and rosemart. One brand that I can think of that is all natural is: Bark n Bath.. Petsmart handles some of the other naturals. You can go to: www.earthbath.com





If you are shampooing the pet for other reasons, such as ticks, etc, then look at this chart below for certain ingredients to look for:





The Function of Ingredients Found in Dog Shampoos


Many shampoos have been developed to treat a variety of skin conditions in dogs and cats. Understanding the function of the various ingredients may appear daunting. The following table should help you understand why certain ingredients are included in a shampoo. This information can help you, with consultation from your veterinarian, select the right one for your pet's skin condition.


INGREDIENTS COMMENTS


INSECTICIDALS For treatment and prevention of fleas, ticks, and some types of mange


Pyrethrin


Pyrethroids, such as permethrin DO NOT USE ON CATS


Carbaryl Good if sensitive to pyrethrin


ANTISEBORRHEIC For removal and prevention of scales, and in some cases to remove excess oils


For seborrhea oleosa Characterized by scales and excess oils


Sulfur Removes scale and crust, and reduces scale production


Antibacterial and antifungal


Reduces itching


Works best when used with an equal concentration of salicylic acid


Salicylic acid Removes scale and crust, and reduces scale production


Reduces itching


Antibacterial


Works best when used with an equal concentration of sulfur


Refined Tar Most potent ingredient to reduce scale production


Reduces itching


Degreases


Can be irritating


DO NOT USE ON CATS


Selenium sulfide Removes scale and crust, and reduces scale production


Antibacterial and antifungal


Degreases


Can be irritating to scrotum and mucous membranes


Best to limit its use to yeast infections and severe oiliness


Must leave on at least 10 minutes for antifungal activity


DO NOT USE ON CATS


Benzoyl peroxide Removes scale and crusts


Can dry out the skin


Excellent degreaser, and flushes out hair follicles


Antibacterial


For seborrhea sicca Characterized by dry scales


Sulfur Removes scale and crust, and reduces scale production


Antibacterial and antifungal


Reduces itching


Works best when used with an equal concentration of salicylic acid


Salicylic acid Removes scale and crust, and reduces scale production


Reduces itching


Antibacterial


Works best when used with an equal concentration of sulfur


ANTIPRURITIC For relief of itching due to conditions such as atopy and other allergies


Colloidal Oatmeal Reduces inflammation


Hydrocortisone Produces minimal side effects when compared to oral steroids


Aloe vera


Pramoxine hydrochloride Topical anesthetic


Diphenhydramine Antihistamine which decreases inflammation


Menthol Has cooling and anesthetic effect


Sulfur Removes scale and crust, and reduces scale production


Antibacterial and antifungal


Reduces itching


Works best when used with an equal concentration of salicylic acid


Salicylic acid Removes scale and crust, and reduces scale production


Reduces itching


Antibacterial


Works best when used with an equal concentration of sulfur


Cool water rinses


ANTIBACTERIALS For treatment of bacterial infections such as pyoderma, folliculitis, and impetigo


Benzoyl Peroxide Removes scale and crusts


Can dry out the skin


Excellent degreaser, and flushes out hair follicles


Antibacterial


Chlorhexidine Higher concentrations may be irritating or dry out the skin in some animals


Povidone Iodine


Triclosan Low potency


Ethyl Lactate Flushes follicles, has some degreasing activity


Sulfur Removes scale and crust, and reduces scale production


Antibacterial and antifungal


Reduces itching


Works best when used with an equal concentration of salicylic acid


Can help prevent Staph infection


ANTIFUNGALS For treatment of ringworm and yeast infections


Miconazole 2% Less expensive than ketoconazole


Chlorhexidine 2-4% Some activity against yeast, less against ringworm


Higher concentrations may be irritating or dry out the skin in some animals


Povidone Iodine Not as effective, can cause irritation


Ketoconazole 2% Highly effective


Selenium sulfide 1% Removes scale and crust, and reduces scale production


Antibacterial and antifungal


Degreases


Can be irritating to scrotum and mucous membranes


Best to limit its use to yeast infections and severe oiliness


Must leave on at least 10 minutes for antifungal activity


DO NOT USE ON CATS
I use Johnsons baby shampoo. Nice scent, very gentle, and if you get a little in the eyes it doesn't hurt.
Ginseng Shampoo really helps the quality of the hair. If you want you dogs hair to grow try that. I have a shitzu and the hair is really long and needs to be trimmed every month.