{"id":44240,"date":"2025-11-28T11:40:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T10:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dermoscent.com\/nos-conseils\/sos-hygiene-chien-et-chat-comment-et-pourquoi-appliquer-un-shampooing-sec\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T10:49:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T08:49:58","slug":"sos-hygiene-for-dogs-and-cats-why-and-how-to-cleanse-with-a-dry-shampoo","status":"publish","type":"nos-conseils","link":"https:\/\/dermoscent.com\/en\/our-advice\/sos-hygiene-for-dogs-and-cats-why-and-how-to-cleanse-with-a-dry-shampoo\/","title":{"rendered":"SOS hygiene for dogs and cats: why and how to cleanse with a dry shampoo"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"single-advice-intro\">\n<div class=\"single-advice-intro\">\n<p><strong>Foreign material<\/strong>,<strong>\u00a0muck<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>dirt<\/strong>\u00a0can\u00a0<strong>accumulate on your pet\u2019s skin<\/strong>\u00a0and coat. In sensitive animals, this can<strong>\u00a0lead to irritation<\/strong>\u00a0and encourage the\u00a0<strong>spread of bacteria<\/strong>.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dermoscent.com\/accueil\/en\/nos-conseils\/bathing-your-cat-or-dog-lather-them-up\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Regular cleansing<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is therefore essential for your animal\u2019s well-being and will ensure you to keep getting maximum enjoyment from cuddling and stroking your pet.<br \/>\nHowever, bathing your dog or cat using\u00a0<strong>conventional shampoo<\/strong>\u00a0is not always easy, whether this is due to<strong>\u00a0lack of time<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>lack of adequate space<\/strong>, because your pet is\u00a0<strong>either boisterous<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>elderly<\/strong>, still recovering from an\u00a0<strong>illness<\/strong>\u00a0or just\u00a0<strong>not keen on water<\/strong>. In these cases, it is preferable to use a\u00a0<strong>dry shampoo<\/strong>\u00a0instead of a conventional one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-advice-content\">\n<div class=\"single-advice-inside-content\">\n<h2>What is a dry shampoo?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7627 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/dermoscent.com\/accueil\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/loki.mojo_-2.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dermoscent.com\/accueil\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/loki.mojo_-2.png 300w, https:\/\/dermoscent.com\/accueil\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/loki.mojo_-2-150x150.png 150w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-wp-editing=\"1\" \/>Dry shampoos are\u00a0<strong>cleansing products that do not require any rinsing with water<\/strong>. They absorb excess sebum, remove dirt and have a deodorizing effect. Different types of dry shampoo are available:.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>foams<\/strong>\u00a0are used by gently massaging in against the direction of hair growth to remove any adhered muck and dirt. Finish by drying with a towel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spray<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>aerosol<\/strong>\u00a0products, which are very popular in the human cosmetics world, are not always easy to use in pets. Sprays, particularly aerosols, tend to frighten the animal, especially the cats.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Powder cleansers<\/strong>\u00a0are used by distributing the product directly onto the animal\u2019s coat. However, they have the disadvantage of whitening the fur.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dermoscent.com\/accueil\/en\/nos-conseils\/how-to-properly-brush-your-cat-or-dog\/\">Thorough brushing<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is therefore required to eliminate the excess powder and dirt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Benefits and drawbacks<\/h3>\n<p>Using a dry shampoo will\u00a0<strong>allow you to space out applications of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dermoscent.com\/en\/produits\/dogs\/9-efa-physio-shampoo.html\" rel=\"noopener\">traditional shampoos<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0which can be a cumbersome process.<br \/>\nVery\u00a0<strong>practical<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>rapid<\/strong>\u00a0to use, they make<strong>\u00a0cleansing time a relaxing and enjoyable experience<\/strong>\u00a0for your pet.<\/p>\n<p>However, you should always bear in mind that they should only be used for a\u00a0<strong>quick cleansing<\/strong>\u00a0and not as a complete substitute for traditional cleansing with a conventional shampoo. Additionally, dry shampoos are better suited to small dogs than large dogs.<\/p>\n<h3>When to use<\/h3>\n<p>There are various situations in which dry shampoos can be used:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>when<strong>\u00a0away from home<\/strong>\u00a0and on the move, such as on holiday or in the car<\/li>\n<li>when<strong>\u00a0small accidents occur<\/strong>\u00a0(urine, vomit, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>after a walk when your\u00a0<strong>pet is a little dirty<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>with\u00a0<strong>animals that are not keen on water<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>with\u00a0<strong>elderly pets<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dry shampoo is particularly useful in situations where it is not possible to get your pet wet, such as<strong>\u00a0after surgery for example<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-advice-inside-content\">\n<h2>How to choose your dry shampoo: a solution for each problem<\/h2>\n<p>As with conventional shampoos, it is important to\u00a0<strong>choose the right dry shampoo for your pet\u2019s skin<\/strong>\u00a0and hair type.<br \/>\nFeel free to\u00a0<strong>seek advice from your veterinarian<\/strong>, he will guide you to choose suitable product for your pet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"titre-selection\">DERMOSCENT<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Selection<\/div>\n<div class=\"woocommerce columns-3 \"><ul class=\"products columns-3\">\n<li class=\"product type-product post-48524 status-publish first instock product_cat-chat product_cat-chien product_cat-nac has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable has-default-attributes\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dermoscent.com\/en\/product\/essential-mousse\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/dermoscent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Essential-Mousse_1080x1080px-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Cleansing coat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dermoscent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Essential-Mousse_1080x1080px-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/dermoscent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Essential-Mousse_1080x1080px-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/dermoscent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Essential-Mousse_1080x1080px-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/dermoscent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Essential-Mousse_1080x1080px-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/dermoscent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Essential-Mousse_1080x1080px-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/dermoscent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Essential-Mousse_1080x1080px-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/dermoscent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Essential-Mousse_1080x1080px.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-xooWscFly=\"fly\" \/><h2 class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\">Essential Mousse<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/h2><div class=\"product-claim\" style=\"margin:5px 0; font-weight:500;\">Rinse-free cleansing foam<\/div><div class=\"star-rating\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rated 5.00 out of 5\"><span style=\"width:100%\">Rated <strong class=\"rating\">5.00<\/strong> out of 5<\/span><\/div>\n\t<span class=\"price\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>18,50&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span> <\/span>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dermoscent.com\/en\/product\/essential-mousse\/\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_48524\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_variable add_to_cart_button\" data-product_id=\"48524\" data-product_sku=\"\" aria-label=\"Select options for &ldquo;Essential Mousse\u00ae&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\">Add to cart<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_48524\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\tThis product has multiple variants. 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