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Benefits of Oatmeal Shampoo

31/7/2019

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Oatmeal has been proven and certified by veterinarians on one of the best ingredients to have for our dogs. It is known for its ability to stabilize any erratic skin conditions thus relieving a suffering pet from itches and scratching.

​With its unique natural composition, it has been identified as a natural skin soother and its soothing effects are due to its ability to balance the skin pH.
pH is a very important criterion to be taken into consideration. The slightest variation in it can lead to scratch skin and redness or inflammation in less severe cases and extremely serious skin conditions in the extreme case.

​Here are some benefits from using Oatmeal shampoo.
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Great for Dry and Itchy Skin
Since dogs are known to have extra sensitive skin, using shampoos designed in ways that there is no imbalance in pH and natural shampoos with oatmeal formulations completely eliminate this risk of imbalance.
We specialize in Oatmeal formulation, having it being the key ingredient in our entire range of shampoo. If offers tons of benefits not only for dogs with skin problems but moisturizes and soothe itchy skin due to our tropical climate.
Bathing your dog with oatmeal shampoo will provide them with almost instant relief by soothing the inflammation and irritation they’re facing.

Relieve symptoms of allergies
Other than soothing any itches, oatmeal relieves allergies and skin condition due to hot spots, fleas and tick making the dogs feel more comfortable and reduces excessive scratching.
Simply by giving oatmeal baths frequently enough may aid in a faster recovery from certain skin conditions. You may consult your dog’s veterinarian about the most effective ways to use oatmeal shampoo.

Helps to keep skin healthy
Even if your dog doesn’t suffer from any dry skin now doesn’t mean one shouldn’t take preventive measures such as giving them oatmeal bath to avoid problems such as flaking skin and dog dandruff in the future.
The root to a good coat is a healthy skin, therefore it is critical for you to moisturize them regularly; just like applying lotion on our skin.
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Cleans and soften coat
Investing in an Oatmeal dog shampoo will make a difference in bath time! You’ll start to notice a shiner, softer and even thicker coat than before.
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If you would like to see the benefits of oatmeal dog shampoo for yourself, give DOGGYPOTION collection a try. Other than being Oatmeal based, our shampoo contains other ingredients such as natural ginseng extracts, Chamomile, Lavenders, etc. which has added benefits for their coats as every breed is different.
Purchase Oatmeal Shampoo for our paw friends today! 
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How Often to Shower them?

30/7/2019

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We all understand the heat and humidity Singapore, or any other tropical countries brings about and this plays an important factor to the number of bath times. 
With our tropical climate, it tends to be more often than other countries that experience colder and drier climates. ​
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​Generally, bath times occurs once every 1 to 2 weeks or even twice a week and these depends on various factors and breeds. And especially since bathing more often, one should consider using a gentler, soap-free pet shampoo that’s easier on your dog’s skin. 
Dogs are just like humans, with the rising heat and humidity, we tend to feel itchy and some may even resort to scratching ourselves. Similarly, itchiness is commonly seen in our pets, when they start scratching, bacteria may be passed from their paws to their body and eventually leading to allergies and skin sensitivity.  ​
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Some may ask if bathing is necessary? 
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That said, frequent bath times more often than truly necessary may strip your dog’s coat of its natural oils, resulting in them being prone to dandruff, frizzy, dry and tangled furs. This may especially be so due to the chemicals, harsh ingredients in the shampoo. 
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Certain 
shampoos may dry or irritate the dog’s skin more than others, so how do we avoid such issue? 
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Using a 
dog-specific shampoo and all-natural shampoo can reduce potential skin irritations and dryness. Even better if your shampoo consists natural oatmeal which moisturise and sooth any redness if any.  ​

In any case, it is advisable to use a gentle and all-natural shampoo if you’re bathing your dog as frequently as every week or more. 
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​Most paw parents would rather skip 
their pup bath time for various reasons, but bathing plays an important role in the health of your dog’s coat and skin, helping to keep your dog clean and free of dirt and parasites. As a paw parent, we definitely understand the added benefits of a clean and pleasant-smelling dog on your bed, couch and especially when you hug them. ​
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​Of course, if your dog 
enjoys occasional swimming, is obsessed with mud puddles, or is exposed to the grass and garden all day long and does a lot of rolling in who-knows-what, then you may want to give it a shower more frequently than if that same dog lived in an apartment indoor, or best even round the clock air conditioned. ​
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Long coat dogs usually need to be groomed and bathed more often to avoid problems like flea hosting, matting of the coat and skin problems while dogs with a shorter coat require a lower frequency. When you shower your fur kid too often, it can lead to skin irritation or problems. Having said that, breeds like labrador retriver or cocker spaniels have an oilier skin condition that requires a more frequent wash else the so called ‘doggy’ smell will surface. 

NEVER EVER use human shampoo on dogs as certain chemicals, ingredients and scents can have an adverse effect on their skin. We shall discuss more about ingredients in the upcoming article.
Good dog shampoos work to keep the natural oils of the coat and is not too abrasive for your dog’s skin. 
A healthy dog has natural oils in their skin, and this helps keep their coat healthy. 

Do take note that if your dog is on a medical shampoo for his coat, it tends to be very dry for their skin and coat with prolonged use. Doggy potion is formulated to be effective standalone or even when used alongside with medicated shampoo to moisturise their skin, preventing them from becoming overly dry. Once they get well, immediately switch out the medicated ones to prevent the yeast from getting used to the medication. 
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While dogs don’t require daily scrub downs like we do, they do need regular baths–but just how regular depends on several factors, such as the dog’s environment and type of coat. Chat us up if you need advice on how much bathing is appropriate for your individual dog. 

​Basically, the best way to gauge when your dog needs a bath is to give her a good sniff. How does it smell to you? Not so good? Start running the water. 
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Why Natural Shampoos?

30/7/2019

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Being a paw parent, Pets are Everything Today as they are part of our lives. When it comes to your pooch, we all can’t help but feel attached to them for the love and company that they offer us. Some may even consider them as family. A definite sight most of us have witness will be them wagging their tail happily to welcome you home.

The duty lies on us to care of them and keeping them clean!
 
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We may find it common that they often wander off to the corners in the house or under your beds to sleep which tend to be dusty and this makes them vulnerable in getting unclean. 

Therefore, it’s our job as their parents to make sure they are clean and are sick free!

​For this purpose, the market has been flooded by many brands of dog shampoo of various kinds. But are these really suitable, helpful or are they harsh the skin? How then, do you pick the right shampoo?
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What is a natural dog shampoo? 
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Before one understands what a natural dog shampoo is, it is helpful to know that there are various commercial dog shampoos available in the market which can helpful at targeting to solve a specific problem.

​But it is important to pay attention to the ingredients and same may contain strong chemicals that may be effective in getting the job done in the short term but could bring about certain side effects that are harsh and brutal to a dog’s skin which is soft and sensitive.
​Thus, it is essential to choose the right shampoo.
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Natural shampoos are one that do not contain any harmful chemicals and if they do, they are in very minimal quantities. They are made almost completely of nature-based products and natural ingredients that are very mild on the skin but achieve the goodness and purpose for which they are made. 

​Dog Shampoo VS. Natural Dog Shampoo 

Normal shampoos refer to the common dog shampoos available in the market made up of common chemicals which creates bubbles and are soapy that makes it feel that it cleans your dog better.

Although formulated to act gently but yet firm, there have to be certain repercussions to using strong chemicals on their tender skin.
 ​However, long term use may result in harsh effects and drying on your dog’s skin. 
Interestingly, we found that shampoo with thicker products do not work any better than the thinner ones, yet the general belief that there is a linkage between thickness and quality encourages the industry to thicken and create foam in their products (SLS/SLES).  

These thickening compounds which are harmful for our pets which then cause sensitive skins which leads to multiple trips to the vets.
Indeed, the unique blends of fragrances makes their fur smell nice and scent stay longer, however it prohibits their skin to naturally produce oil to keep it moist. 
 
 
Natural shampoos on the other hand, are made from natural products. They are biodegradable and also a majority of them do not contain any soap. Though soap free, they are able to cleanse dirt effectively and removes odor naturally.  
In our tropical climate, if your dog sleep in your bed, spend lots of time outdoors or running around in public areas or owning certain breeds that require more frequent bath times than others, natural shampoos are the way to go! 
 
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Identification of smells: 
Smells from ears - possible infection, get checked, and should clean regularly
Smells from body - just dirty...give it a bath 
Smells from butt (fishy smell) - anal glands need to be expressed 
Smells from paws (like doritos) - soft smell is normal, but if you can smell it from a distance, it's bacterial growth...give a good scrub between toes/pads 
Smells from breath - make sure you brush its teeth regularly with natural toothpaste (if not, feed lots of chew bones for dogs).
​It could be its diet
, so add some parsley for fresher breath. If nothing works, there might be dental disease, and it calls for a Vet check!​
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