Aromatherapy Shampoo for Dogs

Aromatherapy dog shampoo mostly works, but it depends on ingredients, as with anything. By far, this is the biggest craze in the dog grooming world. Now, your dog can upgrade to an aromatherapy experience during her next groom.

Why Aromatherapy Dog Shampoo?

As with any human trend, it usually trickles down to the dog world. I mean, have you seen clip-on feathers for dogs now? 🙂  One concept I find extremely interesting is aromatherapy dog shampoo. The smell is powerful not only for dogs, but people too. Science is catching up it seems, as this type of shampoo contains many essential oils to promote calmness, relaxation and healing.

Human Perception

One of the top complaints after a dog has been groomed is the lack of a refreshing scent or presence of dog odor. So the dog grooming industry caught onto the aroma therapy trend and incorporated it into dog shampoos with smashing success. Not only have complaints decreased, but people have also returned to their grooming salons more often to refresh their dog’s essential oil scent.

Dog Perception

Essential oils promote relaxation, healing and calming within the dog world too. Most essentials oils are added into shampoos and conditioners, spritzed on a dog’s coat or wrapped in bandanas and tied around a dog’s neck. Now, some shampoos contain tea tree oil, which works as an antiseptic and smells wonderfully–a great shampoo for dry dog skin. Some scents are calming for both dog and owner. When choosing an aroma therapy shampoo for your dog, choose one with natural essential oils and not synthetic or detergent-based scents.

Product Recommendations

My favorite aromatherapy shampoos are Espree’s Rainforest shampoo and any richly scented shampoo by Show Season Products. If you’re interested in spritzing or applying safe essential oils to your dog’s coat, check out Young Living Essential Oils for Pets. These are by far my favorite. Plus, their website explains the proper way to apply essential oils, which is a must read for all pet lovers.

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