Spring has made its presence known across Australia once and for all, with warmer days, longer sunlight, and that pollen in the air that seems to tickle your nose in all the wrong places. As the season transitions, you may reach for your most trusted antihistamine for relief from allergies. However, the same can’t be said about your pets. You may often find that with more doors open or more time spent outside, your furry friends sneeze more, scratch more and seem a little more snotty.
So, what can you do to help them? Hypoallergenic shampoos, like those in the Fido range, are a great way to keep their allergies at bay.
Not sure how these shampoos can really support them? We’ve broken it all down below.
Hypoallergenic Shampoos Remove Irritants
Even if your pet isn’t running around outside during the spring, open windows and doors can lodge pollen, dust and dander in their fur. When they groom themselves, this can irritate their airways, causing them to sneeze and sputter. Hypoallergenic pet shampoos remove these irritants from their skin. Between washes, brushing them frequently with the correct pet brushes can also prevent quick buildup once more.
Cleans Without The Nasties
Hypoallergenic shampoos aren’t just about removing irritants from your pet's skin. Some pet shampoos make your pet’s coat look clean, but contain artificial dyes, parabens and sulphates that can inflame skin and worsen allergies. Hypoallergenic shampoos are typically natural and leave out these synthetic fragrances and chemicals. They’re also soft on skin, especially in changing weather when it may be more susceptible to cracks, itching and irritation.
Matches Skin PH
Many hypoallergenic shampoos use pH levels specifically designed for animal skin. In spring, when skin dryness is more likely, this protects the natural outer skin barrier, making them less likely to experience seasonal wounds. This can also help rehydrate the skin barrier. While this may sound like a great moisturising routine, it also stops pollens and irritants from getting deeply lodged in dry cracks and craters of their skin, reducing the likelihood of post-playtime allergy breakouts.
We Stock Tried & Tested Hypoallergenic Shampoos
At PetNest, we only stock products that we believe in. That’s why the hypoallergenic shampoos we sell have all been tried and tested by our pet-crazed team. Not sure where to begin? Explore our range of health and hygiene products by clicking here. Alternatively, you can always get in touch with us.
