5 Vegan Dog Shampoos to Pamper Your Pup With
Dogs deserve the best, especially when it comes to their health and comfort. If your dog has sensitive skin, allergies, or coarse fur, finding a dog shampoo that’s effective, safe, and vegan can be tricky. Here’s everything you need to know to keep your pup clean, happy, and itch-free.
Can I Use ‘Human Shampoo’ on My Dog?
Human shampoos—especially those with synthetic fragrances or harsh detergents—can disrupt the pH balance of a dog’s skin and lead to dryness, irritation, or even allergic reactions. Dogs have more sensitive skin than we do, so it’s best to use a product made specifically for them.
What’s the Best Shampoo for Dogs?
The best shampoos to keep your dog comfortable are fragrance-free or lightly scented and made with vegan ingredients. These are gentler on your dog’s skin and don’t contribute to animal suffering in testing or production.
How Often Should I Give My Dog a Bath?
Much like humans, there’s no set rule for how often your dog will need a bath. Bathing dogs too often or with the wrong products can cause dry skin, inflammation, or increased itchiness, especially if your dog has health conditions. It’s best to ask a veterinarian’s or a trusted groomer’s advice on how often to bathe your dog.
5 PETA-Approved Dog Shampoo Brands (and Why We Love Them)
V-Dog
V-Dog is already well known for its high-quality vegan dog food, and now it’s making waves with its eco-conscious shampoo bar. This zero-waste bar cleans deeply without drying your dog’s skin and is made with gentle, plant-based ingredients like oatmeal, castor oil, and shea butter.
Paws n Boots
Paws n Boots products contain calming ingredients like oatmeal, aloe vera, and chamomile to soothe itchy or irritated skin. They have formulas specifically made for dogs with seasonal allergies and sensitive skin, and they even have one to help dogs who got into a stinky situation with a local skunk.
Noudle Pets
This brand’s “shampoudles” target specific coat needs, with various formulas for coarse-furred pooches, down-and-dirty dogs, and anxious pups.
Yukimi
Yukimi’s suds are all about science-meets-spa day. Designed with sensitive pups in mind, these gentle shampoos are made with amino acids and soothing plant oils to clean without stripping your dog’s skin./e
Kore Natural
Kore Natural uses ingredients that support the good bacteria on your pup’s skin, which can help give their coat a “healthy glow”—and give you a much better-smelling best friend.
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