Arava Dead Sea Pet Spa - Guidance Booklet | Page 27

Pets Need Baths!
Why don’t you wash your animals more often? Because you
have been told not to, or because it’s one more thing to add to
your busy life. You may also have read that you will disturb the
balance of your pet’s skin if you wash them too much, and
their skin will get dried out.
The truth is, animals with healthy skin may not need frequent
bathing, and over-bathing with harsh shampoos can cause dry
skin.
Pets that are treated with high-quality bath products, which
contain treating ingredients of skin and fur, are exposed to
much less of unpleasant symptoms, and of course need fewer
baths
However, animals with skin problems often need baths several
times a week in a medicated shampoo to reduce the bacterial
load on their skin, reduce irritation and inflammation and
provide a low cost, effective form of relief.
But each animal is different.
Bathe your pets when they need it, as in when they are stinky,
dirty, greasy or irritated. I find many dogs in the height of the
“allergy” season find significant relief by rinsing off their itchy
parts daily or every other day. Doctors call this form of
treatment “irrigation therapy” … I call it “rinsing off the
allergens.”