When aerosol agents against parasites are too dangerous and allergenic, and the collars and drops are not possible to use on the pet due to its constant contact with other dogs, they use flea shampoo for dogs in the struggle for peace and health of the shaggy pet.
Indeed, almost any flea shampoo for dogs has many advantages:
- The softness of the action - these tools almost never lead to poisoning and allergies. Due to this, shampoos can be used to fight fleas and puppies.
- High efficiency from parasites - shampoos allow to get rid of the majority of woolly and skin parasites.
- Additional effects in the application - many manufacturers add components to the care of the coat and skin of the animal.
- Availability - most flea shampoos are inexpensive and are sold in many veterinary pharmacies.
The disadvantages of flea shampoos are the lack of a residual effect — just a few days after bathing, the pet can pick up new parasites — and the relative complexity of the application. Still, bathe the dog with a thorough treatment of all the wool somewhat more troublesome than putting a collar on the pet.
However, in some cases only shampoos can help out - especially when it comes to flea control in debilitated dogs or puppies.
Rules for choosing a flea shampoo for a specific situation
Most often insecticidal shampoos are used for dogs that are rarely on the street. It is rational to use flea shampoos, if the infection of a pet by insects is an exceptional case. With the constant threat of infection with fleas, the animal must be treated with drops or a special flea collar should be put on it.
Shampoos can be used for getting rid of flea dogs with a very delicate coat and sensitive skin. Practically no other means are suitable for toy terriers, bare dogs, collie, and small Pinschers. For them, you should use products from the Mr.Bruno, Beaphar and Phytoelite Shampoo.
Shampoos are used to get rid of flea puppies aged about a month. So babies still can not rub the flea drops, and therefore with a serious infection they must be bathed with Mr. shampoos. Bruno or Beaphar. Flea shampoo for puppies should contain a reduced amount of insecticide, and it should be used in strict accordance with the instructions.
On a note
Shampoos Mr. Bruno insecticidal and Beaphar Bea Flea Shampoo can be used to get rid of fleas of convalescent and sick animals. However, their use in these cases must be coordinated with the veterinarian.
For larger dogs with less sensitive skin, Bim, Lugovoy, Celandine, Leonardo can be used. They all have about the same efficiency.
It is necessary to choose means taking into account specific features of an animal.
On a note
In many cases, the optimal pet shampoo is selected by trial and error. The owner should try several means to find out which of them does not cause side effects in the animal and most effectively relieves it from parasites.
For animals who regularly walk outside, the use of flea shampoos will not be enough for reliable protection. After bathing and getting rid of parasites, the dog must be treated with drops or sprays for subsequent permanent protection against fleas.
Today, the choice of flea shampoos for dogs is quite wide, but the most popular are a few basic tools.
Flea Shampoo Phytoelite
Phytoelite is a classic flea shampoo for dogs. The active ingredient contains permethrin, which has no toxic effect on healthy adult animals. Does not show irritating and allergenic effects.
At present, phytoelites have not revealed any side effects, however, it is prohibited to use the product for pregnant and lactating dogs, sick and convalescent animals, as well as puppies under 2 months.
Important!
When bathing you should not allow foam and the shampoo itself to get into the eyes, mouth and nose of the dog. During one bathing it is forbidden to put more than 60 ml of the product on the dog's body If the shampoo was used to wash the bedding of the animal, it is advisable to air the bedding for three days and not allow the animal to sleep on it.
The 220 gram bottle of the Phytoelite today costs about 50 rubles.
Feedback
I heard a lot of good reviews about different Biofaras and Bruno, but in our city such shampoos are not for sale. We wash our own two (St. Bernard and Metis) with Phytoelite and so far it suits us perfectly. Reliable shampoo, once a month to bathe dogs enough so that they do not carry fleas into the house. Additionally, in May we process them with drops.
Irina, Vorkuta
Dr. ZOO for dogs
As practice shows, Doctor Zoo is somewhat less effective than other shampoos due to the lack of synthetic insecticides in it. However, the antiparasitic effect of the agent is achieved by adding to the preparation a large amount of natural essential oils: thyme, bergamot, chamomile, sage and red pepper. When bathing with this shampoo, the animal gets rid of fleas, but mites and lice can remain on the body.
Doctor Zoo, on the other hand, is absolutely non-irritating to a dog’s skin. Moreover, it has an antiseptic and calming effect.
The cost of a 250 ml bottle of shampoo is about 80 rubles.
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The vet advised us to regularly bathe the dog (poodle, girl, 11 months) with shampoo Dr. Zoo, and then put on the collar of the same company. So we do, for the whole summer season, fleas have never been seen by her.
Alla, Tver
Shampoo Bim Fito for fleas
Bim Phyto shampoo against fleas is considered to be a very effective remedy among analogues. Contains powerful plant extracts, thanks to which it can destroy fleas and ticks in a matter of seconds.
Use best for adults, absolutely healthy dogs of large breeds. Birch tar in the composition not only kills fleas and ticks, but can heal wounds.
The cost of a 250 ml bottle of shampoo is about 50 rubles.
Beaphar Bea Flea
In the line of shampoos Beaphar only flea medication is the Bea Flea Shampoo. By its properties, it hardly differs from Phytoelite: it has the same active component permethrin and the same effect on parasites.
For swimming animals should maintain the right concentration of the product:
- 300 ml of water for dogs weighing up to 5 kg must be diluted to 30 ml of shampoo
- for bathing dogs weighing up to 15 kg - 50 ml
- over 15 kg - 70 ml.
This solution also needs to process the wetted pet hair.
Feedback
I have a York and he is suitable only very high-quality shampoos. We used to bathe in Mr. Bruno, but now switched to Bifar. Mr. Bruno has very good hair care shampoos, but their flea-nausea medication causes allergies in Leechka. Therefore, once a month you have to wash it with Bifar so that if fleas appear, remove them.
Stella, Moscow
Flea remedies Bruno
To date, insecticidal shampoo Mr. Bruno is considered a tool that optimally combines all the advantages of competitors.
The drug is effective against fleas, ticks and vlaoedov:
- destroys insects in one swim
- when used correctly, it does not cause side effects and allergies
- caring for wool
- eliminates dry skin.
Permission is granted to use Mr. Bruno for puppies at the age of 1 month who stopped feeding their mother's milk.
Lugovoy from fleas
Meadow - natural flea shampoo for the care of the animal's hair. It consists of extracts of various herbs and permethrin - an insecticidal component.
There are three types of remedies:
- "Meadow for dogs and cats" - the most versatile shampoo, contains extracts of chamomile, coltsfoot and calendula.
- "Meadow for dogs of haired breeds" with dandelion, thyme, plantain, lanolin.
- “Meadow for dogs of long-haired breeds” with sage, burdock, hunter and lanolin.
All shampoos are used only for dogs older than 12 months of age, not used for lactating and pregnant bitches.
One bottle of 250 ml, regardless of type, costs about 100-150 rubles.
Celandine - efficiency and delicacy
Flea shampoo Celandine - a tool that differs little from the Phytoelite. The same permethrin in the composition, the same contraindications, almost the same price. This drug is known mainly due to its widespread occurrence and due to its popularity among dog breeders.
Feedback
Came to the pet store, there all the shelves filled up with flea shampoos. My eyes would run if I didn’t know that I needed a Celandine. In fact, I have been bathing Lai for them for a year now and have never poisoned him with all sorts of drops and sprays. The dog is always healthy, clean, without parasites. I am sure that other shampoos are not worse, but I also trust Chistotel.
Oksana, Poltava
General rules for the use of flea shampoos for dogs
Apply all shampoos easy enough. There are two methods of bathing a dog with them. The first method is good for animals that normally perceive the procedure of swimming:
- Pet hair is rinsed with warm water;
- Depending on the degree of infection with fleas and the purity of the coat, a shampoo is applied to the dog's body at the rate of 0.5-1 ml per 1 kg of animal weight;
- Wool is massaged with fingers until abundant foaming and kept in this state for 3-5 minutes, then washed with running water, dried and, if necessary, combed.
The second method involves dissolving the right amount of shampoo in water, whipping the foam and bathing the dog in it. This option is suitable for animals that need to bathe as soon as possible.
And most importantly - do not forget that for pets with particularly sensitive fleece shampoo, you need to choose individually: detergents dry enough enough both wool and skin. In the best case, before buying a shampoo, you should consult with a veterinarian.
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Good dog shampoo. We usually wash ourselves long and enthusiastically, washing the shampoo well. If very dirty, soaping twice. Only it is necessary to wash off thoroughly, but it is not difficult)
Me and my pet like Meadow Shampoo! It foams well, it is easily washed off, it smells delicious and after it the wool is soft and smooth.
And I really like the professional Shampoo Wahl Dirty Beastie 2999-7580. Perfect for my pet. Very happy. And there is such a volume that it will be enough for a year.
We, too, Lugovoy. Inexpensive, and most importantly - effective. Of course, after washing (in three days, not earlier), you still need to fix the result on the withers.