The most popular and effective flea shampoos for dogs

Each owner of a four-legged friend will sooner or later face such a problem as fleas. Insects become not only a problem of the animal, but also the owner. It is so difficult to look at the torment of a beloved dog, when it is constantly itching, whining and behaving uneasily. The presence of fleas can trigger the development of allergic reactions, skin rash, dermatitis, helminthic invasion. During the day, the insect lays up to 45 eggs, some of which are not attached to the wool, but enter the environment, carpet, furniture. The caring owner begins to use all available methods to get rid of unsolicited insects. One of the most popular products is flea shampoo for dogs.

The basic principle of shampoo

Today, breeders have bred many different breeds of dogs: some are large, others are very tiny, some have long hair, while others have short hair, some do not have it at all, allowing people with allergies to fur to make a four-legged friend. Therefore, for each dog, it is necessary to select an individual means of protection against parasites, given its size and lifestyle.

Owners whose pet walks daily on the street, come into contact with other dogs to catch fleas, ticks, beetle eaters very fast. It will not be enough to apply shampoo for dogs against fleas and ticks, additional protective equipment will need to be used:

• Flea Collars;
• Flea drops.

But small, decorative dogs, which very rarely come in contact with animals, are worn on their hands, accustomed to a home toilet, for them, for the purpose of prevention, it will be enough to use one shampoo.

On a note!

Small puppies are forbidden to use strong means, so they are bathed only with anti-flea special means.

During use, a persistent soap foam is formed, which effectively cleanses the skin and hair of the animal. When a flea enters the foam, it loses its ability to move. When washing off, not only parasites are removed, but also their larvae, eggs. Shampoo for dogs against fleas and ticks in its composition contains active substances that destroy cell membranes, subsequently they begin to lose moisture, die. These include phenotrin, this is fenproxin, permethrin, which does not penetrate the skin, does not enter the circulatory system, but is effective for a long time.

How to use flea shampoo

Flea shampoos for dogs are divided according to the principle of action on therapeutic (post-time) and preventive (preventive). Before use, carefully read the instructions, it says how much money you need to take, given the weight of the dog to achieve the maximum effect of getting rid of fleas.

How to wash a dog using flea shampoo:

1. Before bathing, the dog needs to be combed well with a fine brush, so you will get rid of a certain number of parasite eggs. If there are shreds of fallen wool, they need to be trimmed, otherwise all fleas, larvae are not washed out, and bathing will not bring any benefit.
2. Put the dog in the bath.If your pet is not afraid of running water, rinse it in the shower. Take the indicated amount of product, apply to the body of the animal, foam well. Gently wash your hair, make sure that water does not get into the ears and jaws of the animal, otherwise it can cause serious poisoning. When the dog does not enjoy swimming, it is better to whip the foam in a separate basin quickly distributing it.
3. Rinse all foam thoroughly. Blot excess water with a towel.

When a dog often has skin problems, it peels off, blushes, itches, ask your veterinarian what shampoo will not aggravate your skin condition. Most often, the cause of irritation is the essential oils that make up all kinds of animal hair care products.

Positive and negative sides of anti-flea shampoos

Like all means aimed at combating parasites, shampoo also has a number of advantages and disadvantages.

Positive sides:

• the mildest and most gentle way to get rid of insects;
• can be used for the smallest puppies;
• improves the condition of the coat;
• removes fleas, ticks, lice eaters.

Negative sides:

• short therapeutic, prophylactic effect;
• with frequent use, it can cause irritation, dryness, redness of the skin.

Popular flea shampoos

The action of the shampoo is aimed at ridding the animal of ticks, fleas, lice eaters, parasites, and preventing their reappearance. Preventive and therapeutic shampoos are available, but there are no special differences between them.

List of the most popular and effective flea shampoos:

1. Leopard. A good flea shampoo, suitable for dogs, cats, puppies. The composition includes cloves, costus, pelargonium, lavender oil, sorbitol, glycerin. A universal tool that will help your pet get rid of parasites. Subject to dosage, it does not cause adverse reactions.
2. Dana. It is produced in two forms of release: for adult dogs and puppies. The active ingredient is permethrin. One application is enough to remove fleas. To prevent re-infection, you need to process the carpets, furniture in the room where the dog lives. Well heals wounds, fights against dandruff, fleas, ticks. It is forbidden to use for pregnant, sick animals. Eliminates unpleasant odor.
3. Shampoo Bim from fleas, only plant extracts are included. Favorably affects the skin and coat. The result is stored for a long time.
4. Phytoelitis. The composition includes extracts of herbs, permethrin. It is forbidden to use for puppies up to two months
5. Mr. Bruno - The best flea shampoo for dogs. They are used both for disposal and for the prevention of fleas. Hypoallergenic, does not contain harmful substances, preservatives.

   

6. Dr zoo - flea shampoo for puppies from two weeks of age. The composition includes oil of thyme, chamomile, bergamot, red pepper.
7. Lugovoi. It contains an extract of herbs (plantain, burdock, dandelion, chamomile, St. John's wort, calendula, thyme) and permethrin. Effective shampoo for breeds with long and hard coat. Do not use for pregnant women and children under 12 months old. 95% of all reviews indicate a high efficiency shampoo.
8. Beaphar produced in Holland. It can be used for small puppies due to its gentle but effective composition.
9. Celandine. Contains permethrin 0.4%. It is a prophylactic.

If you are faced with a choice of how to choose a flea shampoo for dogs, customer reviews of those tested on their animals will help you decide on the appropriate product.

When a loving owner has not been able to prevent the appearance of fleas in dogs, first start with a shampoo, and then use more cardinal means to achieve a lasting effect. Doubt the right choice? Then consult with a veterinarian, because it is impossible to keep track of all the novelties of anti-flea remedies.

After applying the shampoo, do not forget to comb the animal’s hair well, treat the room, give an anthelmintic medicine. Bathe your animal regularly to prevent fleas and ticks.

Reviews

Recently, a small, nursing dog with puppies was planted at our house. Took them home, otherwise in damp and in the rain they would not have survived. How many puppies had fleas, simply can not convey, the skin is all red, inflamed, they constantly cried. Dr. Zoo bought it, bought puppies and mom, the remedy helped a lot. In the evening, my wards slept in a calm and sound sleep.

Irina, Stavropol

In summer we go to the cottage, take dogs, dachshund and spaniel with us. Before leaving, I bathe them with Shampoo Bars, it helps for about a week, then I have to put on a collar, otherwise it’s very difficult to remove fleas then, and you can’t bathe animals every week.

Igor, Simferopol

I am a fan of Yorkshire terriers, they have such a beautiful and long coat. In the summer so that there are no fleas, I bathe in Mr. Bruno. It helps, insects appear very rarely.

Elizabeth, Yaroslavl