Introducing Flea Shampoos for Dogs and Puppies

When aerosol anti-parasite agents turn out to be too dangerous and allergenic, and collars and drops cannot be used on a pet due to its constant contact with other dogs, flea shampoo for dogs is used in the fight for the peace and health of a shaggy pet.

Indeed, almost any flea shampoo for dogs has many advantages:

• Softness of action - these funds almost never lead to poisoning and allergies. Thanks to this, shampoos can be used to fight fleas in puppies.
• Highly effective against parasites - shampoos allow you to get rid of most hair and skin parasites.
• Additional effects when applied - many manufacturers add components for the care of the coat and skin of the animal to their products.
• Availability – Most flea shampoos are inexpensive and available at many veterinary pharmacies.

The disadvantages of flea shampoos are the lack of residual action - within a few days after bathing, the pet can pick up new parasites - and the relative complexity of application.Still, bathing a dog with a thorough treatment of all wool is somewhat more troublesome than putting a collar on a pet.

However, in some cases, only shampoos can help out - especially when it comes to fighting fleas in weakened dogs or puppies.

 

Rules for choosing a flea shampoo for a specific situation

Most often, insecticidal shampoos are used for dogs that are rarely outside. It is rational to use flea shampoos if insect infestation of a pet is an exceptional case. With a constant threat of flea infestation, the animal must be treated with drops or put on a special flea collar.

Shampoos can be used to get rid of fleas in dogs with very delicate coats and sensitive skin. Toy terriers, hairless dogs, collies, small pinschers, practically no other means will work. For them, products from the Mr. Bruno, Beaphar and Fitoelita shampoo.

Shampoos are used to get rid of fleas puppies at the age of about a month. Such babies cannot yet be rubbed anti-flea drops, and therefore, in case of a serious infection, they must be bathed with Mr. 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 Bruno Insecticide and Beaphar Bea Flea Shampoo can be used to get rid of fleas in recovering and sick animals. However, their use in these cases must be coordinated with a veterinarian.

For larger dogs with less sensitive skin, Bim, Lugovoi, Celandine, Leonardo can be used. All of them have approximately the same efficiency.

It is necessary to choose a remedy taking into account the individual characteristics of the animal.

On a note

In many cases, the optimal pet shampoo is chosen by trial and error. The owner should try several products to find out which one does not cause side effects in the animal and rids him of the parasites most effectively.

For animals that 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 products.

 

Flea Shampoo Phytoelita

Phytoelita is a classic flea shampoo for dogs. As an active substance, it contains permethrin, which does not have a toxic effect on adult healthy animals. Does not show irritating and allergenic action.

To date, Phytoelita has not shown side effects, however, the drug is prohibited for pregnant and lactating dogs, sick and recovering animals, as well as puppies under 2 months old.

Important!

When bathing, do not allow the foam and the shampoo itself to get into the eyes, mouth and nose of the dog. For one bath it is forbidden to apply more than 60 ml of the product to the dog's body. If the animal’s bedding was washed with shampoo, it is advisable to air the bedding for three days after that and not let the animal sleep on it.

A 220 gram bottle of Phytoelita costs about 50 rubles today.

Review

I heard a lot of good reviews about different Biofars and Bruno, but we don’t sell such shampoos in our city.We wash our two (St. Bernard and Metis) with Phytoelite and so far it suits us quite well. Reliable shampoo, bathing dogs once a month is enough so that they do not carry fleas into the house. Additionally, in May we process them with drops.

Irina, Vorkuta

 

Doctor 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 a large amount of natural essential oils to the preparation: thyme, bergamot, chamomile, sage and red pepper. When bathing with such a shampoo, the animal gets rid of fleas, but ticks and lice can remain on the body.

On the other hand, Doctor Zoo does not irritate the dog's skin at all. Moreover, it has an antiseptic and soothing effect.

The cost of a 250 ml bottle of shampoo is about 80 rubles.

Review

The veterinarian advised us to regularly bathe the dog (poodle, girl, 11 months old) with Doctor Zoo shampoo, and then wear a collar from the same company. And so we do, for the entire summer season, fleas have never been seen with her.

Allah, Tver

 

Shampoo Bim Fito from fleas

Bim Fito flea shampoo is considered a very effective remedy among analogues. Contains powerful herbal extracts that can kill fleas and ticks in seconds.

It is best used for adult, perfectly 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 Beaphar shampoo line, the only flea treatment is Bea Flea Shampoo.In its properties, it almost does not differ from Phytoelita: it has the same active ingredient permethrin and the same effect on parasites.

For bathing animals, the correct concentration of the product should be maintained:

• in 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.

With this solution, you need to process the wetted pet hair.

Review

I have a Yorkie and only very high quality shampoos are suitable for him. We used to wash with Mr. Bruno, but now we have switched to Bifar. Mister Bruno has very good shampoos for hair care, but their anti-flea drug causes allergies in Liichka. Therefore, once a month you have to wash it with Bifar, so that if fleas appear, remove them.

Stella, Moscow

 

Flea products Bruno

To date, the insecticidal shampoo Mr. Bruno is considered a tool that optimally combines all the advantages of competitors.

The drug is effective against fleas, ticks and withers:

• destroys insects in one bath
• when used correctly, it does not cause side effects and allergies
• caring for hair
• eliminates dry skin.

It is allowed to use Mr. Bruno for puppies aged 1 month who have stopped feeding on mother's milk.

 

Meadow from fleas

Lugovoi is a natural flea shampoo for pet hair care. It contains extracts of various herbs and permethrin - an insecticidal component.

There are three types of funds:

1. "Meadow for dogs and cats" - the most versatile shampoo, contains extracts of chamomile, coltsfoot and calendula.
2. "Meadow for wire-haired dogs" with dandelion, thyme, plantain, lanolin.
3. "Meadow for dogs of long-haired breeds" with sage, burdock, St. John's wort and lanolin.

All shampoos are for dogs over 12 months of age only, not for lactating or pregnant bitches.

One bottle of 250 ml, regardless of the type, costs about 100-150 rubles.

 

Celandine - efficiency and delicacy

Flea shampoo Celandine is a remedy that differs little from Phytoelita. The same permethrin in the composition, the same contraindications, almost the same price. This drug is known mainly due to its wide prevalence and due to it - popularity among dog breeders.

Review

We came to the pet store, where all the shelves are littered with flea shampoos. My eyes would run wide if I didn't know that I needed Celandine. In fact, I have been bathing Lai with it 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 Celandine.

Oksana, Poltava

 

General Rules for Using Flea Shampoos for Dogs

Applying all shampoos is quite simple. There are two methods of bathing a dog with them. The first method is good for animals that normally perceive the bathing procedure:

1. The pet's coat is rinsed with warm water;
2. Depending on the degree of infestation with fleas and the purity of the coat, shampoo is applied to the dog's body at the rate of 0.5-1 ml per 1 kg of animal weight;
3. The wool is massaged with fingers until abundant foaming and kept in this state for 3-5 minutes, after which it is 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 be bathed as quickly as possible.

And most importantly, do not forget that for pets with especially sensitive hair, flea shampoo must be selected individually: detergents dry out both the coat and the skin quite strongly. In the best case, before buying a shampoo, you should consult a veterinarian.

 

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