August 29, 2010
When it comes to dog shampoo we have a tendency to think that one size fits all, but this is not true. Why? The main reason is because dogs are like humans in that their skin can vary from dog type to dog type. If you use the wrong dog shampoo you can be doing more harm than good. This will make it more difficult for you in picking out the right shampoo for your dog. And do not think that using a human shampoo on a dog is safe because human shampoo does not have the same pH that a dog shampoo does. The dog can experience skin irritation because the human shampoo has a pH that is lower than what the dog’s skin needs.When it comes to using shampoo for dogs, the same principles apply that are used for human beings. Why is this so? It is because just like us humans, dogs have different skin types that need different shampoo’s. When we use the wrong shampoo it can leave our hair dried out and out scalp flaky. Well, the same applies to an animal. You can just use a human shampoo on your dog and expect it to work. Pet shampoo’s have different ingredients that make them unique to your pet. Using a human shampoo on your pet can dry their skin out considerably because the pH is lower than that of pet shampoo.
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August 29, 2010
Does your cat have dry, hairless spots? Does she display signs of low or no energy as well as stiff joints? Maybe you need to get them a pharmaceutical grade omega-3 fatty acids fish oil supplement. What? You might be thinking about right now. Well, just like fish oil for human beings, omega-3 fatty acids fish oil for cats can help boost its immune system, cognitive functions, arthritis, behavior, levels of cholesterol, provide cancer prevention and provides them a vibrant coat.
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