INTRODUCTION
There is no denying that dogs get smelly … quite frequently, in fact. But happy dogs are dogs that spend their days outside, exploring, sweating, and rolling around in many things that might cause them to stink. So much so that some may even say that, “a smelly dog is a happy dog”.
That being said, having a smelly dog is not exactly ideal for the dog’s owners, or anyone that has to live with the smelly pup. Furthermore, when a dog smells bad, he or she will attract a larger number of unwanted and potentially harmful and dangerous creatures that are known to bite, and embed themselves in a dog’s coat and skin, causing much worse problems than just a stinky smell. Therefore, it is important that a dog’s owner takes the time to bathe their furry friend, as often as needed.
Of course, if your dog gets into something extra stinky shortly after you have washed them, it is okay to wash them again. However, too much washing can dry out and irritate a dog’s skin and coat. Therefore, if you have an especially smelly dog that you need to bathe more frequently than once every other week, doing so is completely okay, as long as you use a very gentle and exceptionally moisturizing dog shampoo.
But with so many different dog shampoos available within the extremely large, and ever-expanding market of pet shampoos, it can definitely be difficult for pet owners to decide which dog shampoo is the best one to use for their canine companion. Because just like every single dog is unique, every single dog’s skin and fur is unique as well, and different dogs will differ in which, specific, dog shampoo’s ingredients work best for, and with their skin and any potential skin issues or sensitivities that the dog might have.
To help dog owners with this dilemma, seven different varieties of high-quality dog shampoos will be reviewed, and discussed in detail in this article, in order to help dog owners determine which dog shampoo will work best for their furry friend. Following by the reviews of seven different dog shampoos are answers to which shampoo works best for which specific needs, followed by answers to a few commonly asked questions and must know facts about dog shampoo.
DOG SHAMPOO REVIEWS
Product 1: Lovely Fresh Natural Dog Shampoo
Therefore, not only will this shampoo aid in moisturizing, reliving, and healing irritated skin, Lovely Fresh Natural Dog Shampoo will help to keep the dog’s skin clean and free of damaging and smelly bacteria, fungi, and yeast, in addition to naturally repelling dangerous, biting insects such as fleas, mosquitos, and ticks. This shampoo is made without the use of any harsh chemicals, soaps, detergents, or alcohol, making it extra gentle and great to use on dog’s that have sensitive skin.
Lovely Fresh Natural Dog Shampoo is a 3-in-1 shampoo, conditioner, and moisturizer that lathers-up well, but also rinses out of the dog’s coat easily. This shampoo works on dogs with both long and short coats, and can be used with dogs that have especially dry and/or sensitive skin and allergies, as well as those who have normal skin.
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Lovely Fresh Natural Dog Shampoo washes away any dirt, grime, and grease on a dog with ease, while leaving the dog’s hair soft and shiny, and keeps the dog smelling fresh for days. A large majority of the customer reviews for this product are positive, and this shampoo had a higher than average star rating, at the time in which this review was written. The price of Lovely Fresh Natural Dog Shampoo will vary depending on when and where the product is purchased,
Must Know Facts:
- The Lovely Fresh company offers a 100% money back, satisfaction guarantee.
- Because there are no harsh ingredients in this shampoo, using it on your dog will not remove any topical flea or tick treatments that you may also be using.
- The combination of oatmeal and neem oil found in this shampoo help to soothe and heal dry, itching, and irritated skin that is caused by allergies, bug bites, and more.
- The neem oil included in this shampoo also works to naturally remove harmful, stink and disease causing bacteria, fungi, and yeast and helps to prevent harmful microorganisms from returning to a dog’s skin and fur.
- Be sure to follow the directions of lathering the shampoo all over your dog before you wet their fur at all, which will help to make this shampoo work much more effectively than if you soak the dog’s coat before applying this shampoo, and helps to leave the dog with a fresh scent, for a long time after washing them.
Pros:
- Made using all natural ingredients.
- Is a 3-in-1 shampoo, conditioner, and moisturizer.
- Users report that this shampoo foams well and rinses out easily.
- Made without the use of chemicals, soaps, detergents, or alcohol.
- Many users report that it smells wonderful and leaves dogs smelling great.
- Many users report that this shampoo also helped to control and decrease shedding.
- Many users report that this shampoo left their dog’s coat especially soft and shiny.
- Made with oatmeal, which is well known to moisturize and soothe dry and itchy skin.
- Users report that this shampoo thoroughly cleanses the dog without stripping away moisture from their skin and coat.
- The combination of oatmeal and neem oil found in this shampoo help to soothe and heal dry, itching, and irritated skin, caused by allergies, bug bites, and more.
- Quite a few users report that this shampoo effectively stopped their dog from being itchy, and even helped to clear up skin conditions related to allergies and bug bites.
- Made with neem oil which relives and heals irritated skin, and is also a natural insect repellant that will help keep fleas, ticks, mosquitos and more, off of your dog.
- The neem oil included in this shampoo also works to naturally remove harmful, stink and disease causing bacteria, fungi, and yeast and helps to prevent harmful microorganisms from returning to a dog’s skin and fur.
Cons:
- Several users report that they do not like the smell of this shampoo.
- A few users report that the shampoo did not relive their dog’s itchy skin.
- Some users report that the clean-shampoo smell disappears once the dog’s coat has dried.
Product 2: MinkSheen Pet Shampoo
This pet shampoo is made without the use of any harsh chemicals or pesticides, and had a nearly perfect customer review / star-rating, based on many positive customer reviews, at the time in which this review was written. The price of MinkSheen Pet Shampoo will vary depending on when and where the product is purchased.
Must Know Facts:
- Made using all natural ingredients.
- Safe to use on all dogs and puppies.
- Great to use with dogs that have sensitive skin.
- Produces a great, foamy lather that will thoroughly clean your dog without drying or irritating their skin or coat.
- The 16 fl. oz. concentrated formula is an incredible value, because one bottle of this pet shampoo concentrate will make up to one gallon of dog shampoo.
- To use the concentrated formula, you can simply put a tiny bit of the concentrated soap directly on your dog and lather, or you can mix the concentrated soap with purified water, in a separate bottle, and apply an adequate amount of the shampoo mixture to your dog.
Pros:
- The concentrated formula is a great value.
- Can be used on dogs that have sensitive skin.
- Soothes and moisturizes dry skin and hot-spots.
- Made without the use of any harsh chemicals or pesticides.
- Contains mink oil, a great, all-natural skin and coat conditioner.
- Is a 4-in-1 shampoo, conditioner, anti-bacterial and insect repellant product, made with all natural ingredients.
- Users report that this shampoo lathers up very well, even once the concentrated formula has been diluted, making it a great value.
- Quite a few users report that this shampoo cleans their dog’s coat very well, and also leaves their dog’s fur incredibly soft and shiny.
- Users report that this shampoo effectively repels fleas, ticks, and other biting insects using natural cedar, eucalyptus, and citronella oils.
- Users report that a small amount of the concentrated formula goes a very long way and that one 16 fl. oz. bottle lasts a very long time, with regular use.
- Users report that this shampoo is gentle enough for dogs with extremely sensitive skin and that it helps to relieve, and even clears up their dog’s itchy skin.
- Many users report that this shampoo smells really great, (some say it smells like cedar, patchouli, and spices), and state that the good smell will usually last (on the dog’s fur) for a week or two.
Cons:
- A few users report that this shampoo was not effective at repelling bugs and insects.
- Several users report that this shampoo didn’t clear up their dog’s dry and flaky skin, nor stop their dog from itching.
- A couple of users report that shampoo’s scent was much too strong for them, some compared it to the scent of a strong after-shave or to a medicinal smell, and stated that the smell lasted on their dogs for weeks (these could also be seen as pros, to some people).
Product 3: Nootie Soothing Aloe and Oatmeal Shampoo
This pet shampoo is an effective cleanser that won’t strip away a dog’s natural moisture and can be used with topical flea and tick treatments. Nottie Soothing Aloe and Oatmeal Pet Shampoo is made with a combination of coconut oil, colloidal oatmeal, and an odor capturing and eliminating compound called ordenone, used to deodorize dogs with a natural and mellow fragrance that is not strong or overwhelming to pet owners or pets that have scent-sensitivities.
This product had a much higher than average star rating, based on many positive customer reviews, at the time in which this review was written. The price of Nottie Soothing Aloe and Oatmeal Pet Shampoo will vary depending on when and where the product is purchased.
Must Know Facts:
- Formulated with the scent of soft lily.
- The company offers a money back guarantee on this pet shampoo.
- Shampoo should be massaged into a dog’s thoroughly wet coat, left to sit for 3 to 5 minutes, then washed out well.
- This shampoo is manufactured in the United States of America, using only high-quality American made ingredients, in order to provide dog owners with peace of mind about the ingredients that are used in the shampoo.
Pros:
- Made with skin-soothing aloe, colloidal oatmeal, and coconut oil.
- Made without the use of harsh chemicals, soaps, sulfates, or parabens.
- Many users report that this shampoo made their dog’s coat very soft and shiny.
- Users report the low-lathering formula is especially easy to rinse out of a dog’s coat.
- Made with a fainter fragrance for individuals and dogs that have scent-sensitive noses.
- Users report that this shampoo is concentrated enough to not need to use a ton, therefore one bottle will last for quite a while.
- Several users report that this shampoo works well on dog’s with extra sensitive skin and helps dog’s that are prone to allergies.
- Many users report that this shampoo cleans their dogs well and leaves a nice, pleasant scent on the dog, after washing them with it.
- A couple of users report because the scent is not super strong, so their dogs didn’t lick themselves a lot after being bathed with this shampoo, which also helps with their dry skin.
- Quite a few users report that this shampoo is gentle enough to use on a regular basis with dogs that normally cannot be shampooed regularly, due to having extra dry and sensitive skin.
Cons:
- Some users report this shampoo didn’t make their dog smell any better.
- The skin-soothing ingredients of aloe, colloidal oatmeal, and coconut oil are listed among the last six ingredients, instead of being among the first few.
- Quite a few users report that this shampoo made their dogs itch worse than before use, and that their dogs were allergic to this shampoo’s ingredients.
- Made with a fainter fragrance, so it is less likely to help a smelly dog, smell better, and less likely that the clean shampoo smell will stick around for long on the dog, if at all.
Product 4: Paws & Pals Natural Shampoo
This product had a much higher than average star rating, based on thousands of positive customer reviews, at the time in which this review was written. The price of Paws & Pals Natural Shampoo will vary depending on when and where the product is purchased.
Must Know Facts:
- Paraben, sulfate, and cruelty-free.
- Tearless and 100% soap-free formula, safe to use on puppies.
- Made using only natural, locally sourced, and vegan ingredients.
- Manufactured in the United States with recycled packaging materials.
- Cleans, detangles, and moisturizes, leaving a dog’s fur clean, shiny, soft, and odor free.
- Formulated with aloe, in addition to jojoba and coconut oils, to soothe a dog’s itchy and irritated skin.
- Made with oatmeal, shea butter, and rosemary that all work together to moisturize and smooth even the most coarse and brittle dog coats.
- Manufactures of this shampoo state that a portion of every purchase that is made is donated to local animal shelters to help fund animal adoptions.
Pros:
- Tear-free ingredients, safe to use on puppies.
- Made in the U.S. with natural, locally sourced ingredients.
- Designed to clean, condition, detangle, deodorize, and moisturize.
- The company donates a percentage of profits to local animal shelters.
- Is inexpensive, especially for a 20 oz. bottle that customers report will last a very long time.
- Contains aloe and pro-vitamin B5, which help to hydrate, heal, and protecting a dog’s skin and fur.
- Works well to soothe and condition a dog’s skin and coat with a plethora of other natural ingredients and essential oils, as well.
- Users report that this formula lathers great, and cleans dogs very well, and state that a very little amount of the shampoo is needed to be effective.
- Gentle, soap-free and paraben-free formula that is made with natural ingredients that are gentle enough to use on pets with dry, irritated, and sensitive skin.
- Has a long lasting, fresh scent that many users report is very pleasant, and that it smells like cherry-almond / cherry-coconut and vanilla, and that the smell lasts on their dogs for weeks at a time.
- Includes oatmeal, which is known to moisturize and soothe itchy skin, and can also bring relief to a dog’s skin allergies, hot spots, dry skin, in addition to cleaning, deodorizing, and softening the dog’s coat.
- Many users report that this shampoo leaves their dog’s coat much healthier, shiner, and softer than before, and that it effectively cleared up their dog’s hot-spots and scratching issues by relieving flaky and itchy skin conditions.
Cons:
- A couple of users report that their dog’s skin is still dry and itchy after using this product.
- A few users report that the smell of the shampoo on their dog is not so great, and does not last very long.
- A couple of users stated that this shampoo caused their dog to have even more dandruff and flakes on their skin.
Product 5: Earthbath All Natural Mediterranean Magic Deodorizing Pet Shampoo
The combination of skin soothing and conditioning ingredients work to help combat itchy and irritated skin, while also healing and moisturizing a dog’s dry and flaky skin. This shampoo also leaves an amazing and long-lasting scent on dogs.
This product had a higher than average star rating, based on thousands of positive customer reviews, at the time in which this review was written. The price of Earthbath All Natural Pet Shampoo will vary depending on when and where the product is purchased.
PLEASE NOTE: there are 12 different varieties of dog shampoo that are made by Earthbath. Each shampoo is made with slightly different ingredients and different scents, for different types of dogs, personal preferences, and skin conditions. Each of the 12 variations of pet shampoos made by Earthbath can be found by using the hyperlink that appears in blue, at the top of this section of the review. For the purposes of this review, the Earthbath All Natural Mediterranean Magic Pet Shampoo, is the particular variety being reviewed.
Must Know Facts:
- Made in the U.S.A.
- Will not wash off topical flea treatments.
- Safe to use on any pets that are older than 6 week of age.
- Leaves dog’s skin and coat clean, deodorized, soft, and shiny.
- Gentle enough to use on dogs with especially sensitive skin, and allergies.
- Leaves a fresh and long-lasting rosemary smell on a dog that is washed with it.
- Product is 100% natural, soap-free, bio-degradable, pH balanced and cruelty free.
- Does not contain DEA, parabens, phosphates, synthetic dyes, sodium laurel sulfate, enzymes, or perfumes.
- Made with rosemary oil, which is a soothing skin ointment that targets and eliminates the source of pet odors while leaving a fresh, long-lasting fragrance.
Pros:
- Can be used with topical flea treatments, without washing them off.
- Is 100% natural, soap-free, bio-degradable, pH balanced and cruelty free.
- Users report that this shampoo leaves their dog’s coats very soft and shiny.
- Users report that this shampoo lathers up and rinses out well, and very thoroughly cleans their dirty dogs.
- Does not contain DEA, parabens, phosphates, synthetic dyes, sodium laurel sulfate, enzymes, or perfumes.
- Contains a limited number of ingredients that are all, 100% natural and great for even a sensitive dog’s skin and coat.
- Users report that this shampoo is very gentle, and safe to use on dogs with especially sensitive skin, hot-spots, and allergies.
- Several users report that a little amount of this shampoo goes a long way, making it an incredible deal, for a very affordable price.
- Many users report that this shampoo smells really wonderful, is amazing at deodorizing even the smelliest dogs, leaves their dogs smelling great for a long time, and even helps their dog to shed less fur, concluding that this shampoo worked better to deodorize their dogs than any other product that they have used.
Cons:
- A few users report that their dog was itchy after using this shampoo.
- A couple of users report that an additional coat conditioner is needed to be used along with this product.
- A couple of users report that they needed to use quite a bit of this shampoo in order for it to lather up well on their dog.
Product 6: Bodhi Dog Anti-Itch Oatmeal Shampoo (Hypoallergenic)
This product had a higher than average star rating, based on thousands of positive customer reviews, at the time in which this review was written. The price of Bodhi Dog Anti-Itch Oatmeal Shampoo will vary depending on when and where the product is purchased.
Must Know Facts:
- The company that makes this shampoo offers a 100% satisfaction, money-back guarantee.
- This shampoo is plant-botanical based and includes only high-quality, natural, soothing and moisturizing ingredients that won’t dry out or irritate a dog’s skin.
- Made in the U.S.A, by a small, family-owned business, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients, cruelty-free production, and eco-friendly recyclable packaging.
- The oatmeal and baking soda in this shampoo help to naturally and effectively clean a dog’s skin and coat, while also leaving their skin and fur smelling fresh and looking clean, as well as moisturized, soft, and shiny.
- Includes oat proteins, aloe vera, coconut, vitamins A, D & E, and fruit extracts, all of which are formulated to provide instant skin- cooling and soothing relief to a dog’s hot-spots, and help to clear up inflamed, dry, and damaged skin.
- This shampoo is a hypoallergenic formula that is 100% detergent and alcohol free, and contains NO harsh chemicals, parabens, sodium laurel sulfate, or moisture stripping ethyl alcohol, and is safe to use on dog’s that have exceptionally sensitive skin and allergies.
- Has a light apple scent, paired with baking soda, which offers antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties; the combination of these two ingredients works well to naturally deodorize and neutralize odor, and keep a dog smelling fresh.
Pros:
- Users report that this shampoo lathers up well, and rinses out easily.
- This shampoo is a hypoallergenic formula that is safe to use on exceptionally sensitive and irritated skin.
- Includes oat proteins that moisturize and condition a dog’s skin and fur and also treat and eliminate flakes and dander.
- Made using coconut, which in addition to being antimicrobial, also deodorizes and conditions a dog’s skin and coat.
- Users report that this shampoo makes their dogs skin and fur super clean, soft and shiny, and that it leaves a very pleasant, and long-lasting fresh apple and oatmeal scent on their pets.
- Includes aloe vera, which cools and soothes a dog’s hot-spots, and dry, itchy, and irritated skin, as well as having antibacterial properties to help prevent further skin issues and the resulting irritation.
- Made with vitamins A, D, and E, all of which are moisturizing, in addition to having anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties to help treat and prevent bacteria, bug-bites, and a number of other things from causing skin issues in your dog.
- The baking soda combined with natural fruit extracts that are used in this shampoo create an all-natural and effective method of thoroughly cleaning and deodorizing a dog’s skin and fur, without the use of any harsh chemicals, alcohol, detergents, parabens, or sodium laurel sulfate.
- Many users report that this shampoo effectively stops their dog from itching and scratching, and very quickly, and state that it even helps to heal a dog’s pre-existing dry, itchy, and irritated skin conditions, and report that it works very well on pets with sensitive skin and skin allergies, and clears up their hot-spots and sores almost immediately, some users even say that it works better than prescription formulas.
Cons:
- This shampoo is more expensive than some of the others in this review.
- A few users report that this shampoo did not help their dogs stop itching.
- A couple of users report that their dogs had allergic reactions to this shampoo.
Product 7: Paw Choice Dry Dog Shampoo
Paw Choice Dry Dog Shampoo contains only six ingredients, all of which are gentle and safe to use on dog’s with sensitive skin, allergies, and pre-existing skin conditions, because this dry shampoo is made using absolutely no harsh chemicals, detergents, alcohol, dyes, sulfates, sodium laurel sulfate, or parabens. It is so gentle that it is okay to be left on a dog’s skin without rinsing it out, and will even help to moisturize, sooth, and protect dry, itchy, and sensitive skin.
This product had a higher than average star rating, based on many positive customer reviews, at the time in which this review was written. The price of Paw Choice Dry Dog Shampoo will vary depending on when and where the product is purchased.
Must Know Facts:
- Made with all-natural, coconut derived ingredients.
- Product comes with a 30-day, no questions asked, money-back, satisfaction guarantee.
- Waterless, no-rinse, foaming mousse dry dog shampoo formula that can be used anytime, anywhere.
- Safe to use on all types of dogs, and gentle enough to use on dog’s that have sensitive skin and skin allergies.
- Made using NO harsh chemicals, detergents, alcohol, dyes, sulfates, sodium laurel sulfate, or parabens, and is cruelty-free.
- Effectively cleans, deodorizes, and conditions a dog’s skin and fur without water, and doesn’t simply mask smells with fragrance, it eliminates them.
- Made in the U.S.A, in a state of the art, certified good manufacturing practices (GMP) facility, with only the highest-quality ingredients and standards of safety.
Pros:
- Many users report that this dry dog shampoo is easy to use and very effective, and even works well on dog’s that have especially sensitive skin.
- Users report that a little bit of the dry shampoo foam goes a long way, it lathers very well, and that 2 or 3 pumps of the formula is enough to clean a medium-sized dog.
- Quite a few users report that their dogs actually enjoy being bathed using this, and don’t run away like they do from regular baths, or heavy perfume-smelling deodorizing sprays.
- Made with all-natural, coconut derived ingredients, and includes NO harsh chemicals, detergents, alcohol, dyes, sulfates, sodium laurel sulfate, or parabens, and is cruelty-free.
- Many users report that the smell of this dry-shampoo is very pleasant, and not too strong or perfume-like, as is the case with many other dry dog shampoo’s and dog deodorizing products.
- Users report that this dry, rinse-free shampoo effectively cleans even dirty, outdoor dogs, and state that the nice scent of lavender and chamomile even calms dogs down, and helps put their dogs to sleep.
- Users report that this dry shampoo works amazingly well for their dogs that dislike being bathed, and that it works surprisingly well to effectively clean their dog’s skin and coat and leaves the dog looking great, feeling soft, and smelling wonderful.
- It is a waterless, no-rinse, foaming mousse, dry dog shampoo that requires less hassle to wash your dog, and can be used on the go, at dog events, while traveling, in-between baths, or on dogs that have a fear of water and/or cannot get wet due to surgery or various other medical conditions.
Cons:
- Some users report that the scent doesn’t last on their dog for very long.
- A couple of users report that this product didn’t clean their dogs as well as they’d hoped, and that it left their dog a little greasy and/or sticky after using it.
- This product costs a bit more than some of the other products in this review, for a smaller amount of product (but users report that a little goes a long way).
WHICH DOG SHAMPOOS ARE BEST FOR WHICH SPECIFIC NEEDS?
What is the longest-lasting, best-smelling dog shampoo?
Out of the seven different dog shampoos reviewed in this article, the Earthbath All Natural Mediterranean Magic Pet Shampoo appears to be the longest-lasting and best-smelling dog shampoo, in this review. Thousands of satisfied customers report that this shampoo helps even their exceptionally dirty and stinky dogs to smell great. Users of this lovely scented pet shampoo also report that the Mediterranean Magic formula, in particular, leaves their dogs looking clean and smelling amazingly, for a longer period of time after using this shampoo, that any other product that they have used, before, and state that this is the shampoo that they turn to when no other products will worked to deodorize their super-smelly dogs.
Based on the reviews of many happy users of this shampoo, there is no doubt that the combination of coconut-based cleaners and pure rosemary oil that is included in this pet shampoo is incredibly effective at cleaning and deodorizing even the most stinky of dogs. What makes this product extra effective at having a long-lasting deodorizing ability is the included rosemary oil that leaves a pleasant scent on a dog shampooed with this product, that users report sticks around for weeks or more, and effectively keeps the stinky dog smelling fresh and looking clean, long after bath time has ended and their coat has dried.
What is the best dog shampoo for odor and shedding?
In addition to leaving a long-lasting, fresh scent on your canine companion. Neem oil is an exceptionally effective and amazing product that has been shown to have a multitude of medicinal uses, many of which have to do with its antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties that keeping the skin free of damaging and itch-inducing bacteria, fungi, and inflammation, while also helping to moisturizes and deodorize a dog’s skin and coat. By keeping harmful microorganisms off of a dog’s skin and fur, at the same time as moisturizing and healing dry, flaky, and itchy skin, this shampoo combats the main problems that lead to odor and shedding in dogs.
What is the best dog shampoo for puppies?
The best dog shampoo to use for puppies, out of the seven shampoos included in this review, is the Paws & Pals Natural Shampoo. This formula is the best shampoo to use on puppies, out of the seven shampoos that were reviewed, because of its all-natural, tear-free ingredients, in addition to the fact that it is a very effective 2-in-1 dog shampoo and conditioner, that users report cleans a dog well, but also leaves the pup’s skin and coat moisturized, soft, and silky.
This is because this dog shampoo is made using a variety of high-quality, skin-soothing ingredients, including aloe, coconut and jojoba oils, rosemary, oatmeal, and shea butter. Not only are each of those ingredients known to naturally clean and sooth a puppy’s delicate skin without the use of harsh soaps, detergents, parabens, or sulfates, the ingredients included in this shampoo will also naturally deodorize an often smelly puppy, and keep the little pup smelling and looking clean and fresh, for a long time after their bath.
This formula is also great to use on a puppy because it cleans, conditions, moisturizes, and detangles, all-in-one, leaving you with fewer grooming steps to complete on your often impatient puppy. Furthermore, this formula also contains natural ingredients that work to help keep fleas, ticks, mosquitos, flies, and other biting, disease-transmitting pests away from your precious pup. Thousands of satisfied customers recommend using this shampoo, and have given it a nearly perfect customer review rating, ensuring that the readers who decide to use this formula will not be disappointed.
What is the best dog shampoo for odor?
Out of the seven different dog shampoo products reviewed above, the Earthbath All Natural Mediterranean Magic Pet Shampoo appears to be the best-smelling and longest-lasting dog shampoo, in this review. Thousands of satisfied customers report that this shampoo helps their exceptionally smelly dogs to smell great, and leaves their dogs looking clean and smelling amazingly for a long period of time after using this shampoo, when no other products have worked to deodorize their super-smelly dogs. Many users report that the rosemary oil leaves a pleasant scent on the dog that sticks around for weeks or more, and effectively keeps the stinky dog smelling fresh and looking clean, long after bath time has ended.
However, if you want the strongest odor combating and controlling formula, for the very best price, check out Wahl Odor Control Dog Shampoo Concentrate, by clicking on the link that appears in blue. This unique pet shampoo formula is made using spearmint and eucalyptus oils, making it not only incredibly effective at eliminating odors on your dog, but the spearmint and eucalyptus oils also act as a natural pest repellant, keeping fleas, tics, mosquitos, flies, ants, and a number of other biting and disease-transmitting pests away from your beloved canine companion. Amazingly, you can purchase 24 ounces of the shampoo in its concentrated formula,, making this the very best deal of all of the products included in this review!! (Prices may vary depending on when and where this product is purchased). At the time of this review, the Wahl Odor Control Dog Shampoo Concentrate had a much higher than average customer review rating, based on hundreds of positive reviews from satisfied customers.
COMMON QUESTIONS AND MUST KNOW FACTS
What causes a dog to stink even after a bath?
Every dog owner understands exactly what is meant when someone tries to describe that dirty, musky, wet-dog smell that often lingers on a dog after a bath, and that pet owners sometimes cannot get rid of, despite their best efforts to do so. Why is it, exactly, that a dog sometimes continues to smell badly, even after being given a bath that should have cleaned them and effectively rid them all of those smells, instead of leaving them smelling like a stinky, wet dog? You need to, first, understand where that wet-dog smell comes from, in order to determine the best ways to eliminate and prevent it. That oh-so-familiar wet-dog smell that we all know so well, is not due to dirt, it is actually caused by the natural oils and microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and yeasts, that build up on your dog’s skin and in their fur, over time. Therefore, using a dog shampoo that includes ingredients that have natural, antibacterial, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties, such as the neem oil that is found in the Lovely Fresh Natural Dog Shampoo, can certainly help to keep odor creating bacteria and fungi off of a dogs skin and fur, which will in-turn help to keep that awful, wet-dog smell away.
(1) Frequently wash all of your dog’s bedding in order to ensure that the smell-causing microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, and yeast don’t take up residence on your dog’s bedding and move to their fur, every time they rest;
(2) Brush your dog’s coat every single day in order to remove any debris and excess hair, as well as evenly spread natural oils throughout their fur and skin, also make sure to wipe off any discharge around the dog’s ears, eyes, and nose and wipe off any urine or feces the dog may not have cleaned off themselves;
(3) Give your dog a bath once per week, using a high-quality dog shampoo that includes only 100% natural, dog-safe, moisturizing, and skin- and coat-benefiting ingredients, specifically look for ingredients that have antimicrobial, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties, such as neem oil, in order to help keep stink-causing microorganisms off of your dog’s skin and fur, you can even apply a bit of diluted neem oil to your dog’s skin and fur using a 10:1 ratio of 10 parts carrier oil and 1 part neem oil, in between baths;
(4) Do not towel dry your dog, doing so only spreads the stinky small causing bacteria and microorganisms around the dog’s skin and fur, instead, dry the dog using a blow drier as doing so will completely kill the bacteria found in the dog’s fur and on their skin, thereby eliminating their stinky smells;
(5) To get rid of stinky dog smells on your own bedding, furniture, and carpets, you can spray a diluted vinegar mixture on everything to disinfect and deodorize, at the same time, and you can also sprinkle a baking soda mixture on every surface, let it sit for a while, then vacuum it up.
How do you make dog shampoo smell good?
If you already have a dog shampoo that works well, and that you prefer to use on your furry friend, but you are not so fond of the smell of the shampoo, you can do a few things to make the dog shampoo smell better. The easiest option for making a dog shampoo smell better is to simply add a drop or two of your favorite, dog-safe and delicious-smelling essential oil, such as lavender or rosemary, to each portion of dog shampoo that you use. Meaning, do not pre-mix the essential oil into the bottle of dog-safe shampoo. Instead, simply place a drop or two of the oil in your hand, on top of the amount of dog shampoo that you normally use, and mix the shampoo and essential together, in your hand, before lathering it up on your dog.
But, to make the shampoo smell really great and also be extra skin-soothing and conditioning, you can replace the white vinegar with apple cider vinegar, then add one part (1/4 cup) pure and organic aloe vera gel, and also add 2 drops lavender oil and 2 drops rosemary oil (or use whichever essential oils you would like the shampoo to smell like). Combine all of the ingredients in a glass jar, and shake them up or stir, to make sure that they are all mixed together well. Then you’ll be ready to use your own, home-made and delicious smelling dog shampoo! Many dog owners swear by this home-made dog shampoo formula, and report that it works better, and keeps their dog smelling fresher, looking cleaner and shinier, and feeling softer than any commercially manufactured and sold dog shampoo that they have ever purchased.
What can I wash my dog with to get rid of smell, if I don’t have any dog shampoo?
Dog owners sometimes find themselves in a bind, with a super smelly dog and no dog shampoo on hand! In situations like this one, what can a dog owner to do, to help get the stinky smells off of their furry friend? Fortunately, there are several household items that dog owner’s commonly have on-hand, that can be used to naturally get rid of the smells that are on a smelly dog. The common, household products that can be used on a dog to get rid of a stinky smell on a dog include the following: apple cider vinegar, vanilla concentrate (the all-natural kind that is used for baking, and only a little bit at a time, a little goes a very long way), hydrogen peroxide (never use higher than a 3% solution, as hydrogen peroxide can burn a dog if it is more than 3%), dish soap (use a mild, and all-natural dish soap, such as any of the dish soaps made by the Seventh Generation brand), baking soda, and any dog-safe essential oils you might have on hand.
CONCLUSION
When it comes to finding a high-quality and effective deodorizing dog shampoo, that is made with the best, all-natural ingredients, readers can see that there are a wide-variety and very large number of commercially manufactured options, as well as homemade options. With hundreds of different options of dog shampoos, made by countless manufacturers, it is easy to understand why deciding which shampoo to use on your canine companion can be difficult. Hopefully reading this review has helped you to determine what shampoo you might like to invest in and use for your furry friend. Or maybe you’d prefer to make a homemade dog shampoo, instead.
