The Vet Practice

With all the different shampoos for pets available on the market - it can be difficult to know which one to choose.

Quite simply, if your pet has no skin or coat problems -  any reputable brand of pet shampoo will do just fine.

There are some great Natural (soap free) pet Shampoos available which are mild and kind to the skin. They smell good too!

On the other hand, if your pet's coat is smelly or the skin is dry, itchy, greasy or scaly, you may need a medicated shampoo.

In this instance - a specific shampoo needs to be used.

For example:

• Greasy or scaly skin could indicate a bacterial or yeast infection so you'd need a shampoo that treats both bacteria and yeast.
• If the skin is "pimply" or has scaly rings this could indicate a bacterial infection.
• For dry, scaly skin that flakes off (dandruff) a shampoo that helps remove these scales would be recommended
• For itchy skin with no apparent other problems - a soothing oatmeal based shampoo would be ideal.

Naturally, if your pet has a skin problem, it's always best to see your vet first. There could be other causes of skin problems which should be ruled out first.