Regular grooming not only keeps a dog looking their best but also promotes overall health by preventing matting, reducing shedding, and monitoring for skin issues. By selecting the right products based on your dog's unique coat needs, you ensure that skin and coat care becomes a tailored and effective practice, keeping your furry friend healthy and happy.
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The general condition of your pet's skin, coat and ears are good indicators of its health. When health and diet will influence your pet's skin & ear from inside, regular skin & ear care will protect it from the outside.
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Key Points
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The Dog’s Health
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Healthy coat, skin, and ears indicate pet's well-being. Factors like external worl...
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Why
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Establishing a routine is crucial for a dog's well-being, either to keep their skin...
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What to Use
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Choose products tailored to your dog's needs. Avoid human shampoos. Opt for DOUXO® ...
Coat, skin & ear appearance
The general condition of your dog's skin, coat and ears are good indicators of its health. A healthy coat is shiny and smooth. Healthy skin is supple, well hydrated, not greasy, flaky, or red. A healthy ear is clear, free or with few cerumen, not red nor itchy. You pet’s fur, skin and ear appearance and texture are influenced by several factors:
Inside the body :
Food: you are absolutely right to choose the best nutrition for your furry friend
Health: any change in your pet’s skin or coat appearance may signal a possible health issue.
Outside the body :
Environmental factors: the outside world is full of factors that may influence your dog’s coat and skin such as allergens, parasites, microbes, etc.
Grooming: a grooming regime will help to detangle the fur and spread sebum on the whole body
Skin & ear care: cleaning helps remove dirt and debris, detangle the fur, and deliver ingredients that promote a shiny coat and protect the skin from external aggressions.
Why is it important to have a routine for your dog?
Establishing a routine is crucial for several reasons. A routine in pets helps keep their skin and coat healthy and shiny, while being a wonderful occasion to bond with your furry friend. In case of skin issues, It can significantly improve a dog's quality of life depending on its condition, soothing itchy skin, reducing discomfort, and improving potential complications.
Keep their skin and coat healthy: Pets are exposed to environmental irritants. Regular care with appropriate products helps promote healthy skin and coat.
Keep their skin and coat healthy: Pets are exposed to environmental irritants. Regular care with appropriate products helps promote healthy skin and coat.
Ensures well-being: An appropriate routine contributes to a dog’s overall well-being. Skin conditions can cause intense itching, discomfort, and pain, but a well-designed routine helps alleviate these symptoms and keeps dogs more comfortable for longer.
Ensures well-being: An appropriate routine contributes to a dog’s overall well-being. Skin conditions can cause intense itching, discomfort, and pain, but a well-designed routine helps alleviate these symptoms and keeps dogs more comfortable for longer.
Reinforces the bond: Dealing with a skin issue requires a sustained and trusting relationship between the owner and the dog. Even if there is no skin issue, following a routine establishes predictability and consistency and can be a pleasant shared moment.
Reinforces the bond: Dealing with a skin issue requires a sustained and trusting relationship between the owner and the dog. Even if there is no skin issue, following a routine establishes predictability and consistency and can be a pleasant shared moment.
Helps managing lifelong disease: In the case of allergic skin conditions, it often persists throughout a dog's life. A well-established routine ensures consistent management to keep symptoms under control and maintain the dog's skin health.
Helps managing lifelong disease: In the case of allergic skin conditions, it often persists throughout a dog's life. A well-established routine ensures consistent management to keep symptoms under control and maintain the dog's skin health.
Treats hidden discomfort: Even if their skin appears normal on the surface, they might be experiencing underlying itching or irritation that is not immediately visible. A routine helps in addressing these subtle discomforts that might go unnoticed.
Treats hidden discomfort: Even if their skin appears normal on the surface, they might be experiencing underlying itching or irritation that is not immediately visible. A routine helps in addressing these subtle discomforts that might go unnoticed.
In case of skin issues, understanding the specific triggers for your dog's skin issues is crucial in developing an effective management plan. Regular veterinary check-ups and observation of your dog's behaviour and skin condition can help identify and address skin problems promptly.
What products to use?
It depends on your dog’s condition and needs. It’s important to determine your pet’s skin and coat needs to choose an appropriate management plan.
Bath time
When it comes to bathing your dog, it is crucial to use products specifically formulated for their needs.
Regular human shampoos are not suitable for dogs and cats due to their different skin pH levels and the presence of additives that can irritate their skin. While baby shampoo may be a temporary alternative, it is still designed for human skin and should not be a long-term solution.
For a convenient and effective solution, use specially formulated products such as DOUXO® SPA for regular care.
Formulated for routine baths, it is safe and well-tolerated in dogs. DOUXO® SPA products are free from soap, sulphate, paraben, colorant, phthalates, nanoparticles and silicones, making it a gentle option for maintaining your dog's skin health. A conditioner such as DOUXO® SPA Conditioner can be used to add extra luster to your dog’s coat.
Additionnal skin and coat care
Shampooing a dog is not always easy as it requires adequate facilities and takes time. Using a leave-on solution, such as a mousse, allows you to enjoy a pleasant experience. When a quick refresh is needed between regular baths, DOUXO® SPA Leave-on Mousse is a great solution. It’s safe, easy-to-use formula keeps your dog clean, soft, and smelling fresh without water.
A full bath isn’t always needed to keep your dog clean, especially when they’re not fully dirty but just need a quick refresh. Whether it’s muddy paws, tear stains, or saliva marks, DOUXO® SPA Wipes offer a fast, gentle solution. They’re easy to use, effective, and a great way to maintain your pet’s hygiene while strengthening your bond with them.
Ear care
Ear cleaning is important for your dog’s hygiene and preventing ear problems. Regular ear checks, especially if done from a young age, will help your dog get used to having their ears handled.
The frequency of ear cleaning depends on factors like your dog’s health and habits. Dogs prone to ear infections, with hairy ears, or skin issues may need cleaning more often. If your dog enjoys swimming, cleaning and drying their ears afterward is a good idea.
However, avoid over-cleaning, as it can cause irritation and excess wax. If your dog is healthy, cleaning once a week to once a month should be enough, unless they have a breed-specific tendency for excessive wax, like Cocker Spaniels or Basset Hounds. Always consult your vet for guidance.
DOUXO® SPA can help you care for your dog every day, whatever their routine.
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Transform your dog's well-being with DOUXO® SPA, harnessing over two decades of expertise in dog skin and ear care. Our specialised range, featuring shampoos, mousses, and wipes, are meticulously crafted to be ultra-safe. Embrace DOUXO SPA to establish a consistent regimen, alleviating discomfort, and fortifying the bond with your canine companion. Experience the DOUXO® difference for optimal care, ensuring your dog's vibrancy and joy.