Got a Stinky Dog? Is Bathing the Answer?

Do you bathe your dog too often?  Most people do, especially those with small dogs.

The Daily Kibble blog for today talks about stinky dogs and bathing.  If your dog is seriously smelly, if you see chunky dandruff, especially around the rump and tail area, or if his coat is dull and greasy feeling, your dog isn't dirty.  He has an infection causing an excessive production of sebum (from sebaceous glands in the skin).  Bathing will do nothing for this problem except make it worse.

Take a look underneath your dog, around the belly, teats and genitals.  If you see specks that you may have mistaken for dirt or "old age", and they don't rub off or disappear with bathing, your pet is infected with a common fungus of the yeast variety, and you've probably also had some problems with yeast in the ears.

This calls for DERMagic Skin Rescue Lotion.  Bathing will not solve this problem, but this amazing product will get rid of the fungus, clear up your dog's skin, end the seborrhea, and restore your furry love to beautiful condition, without steroids or harsh veterinary shampoos.

Give it a try with no risk.  All DERMagic products are guaranteed to end skin problems, fast!

Is Your Dog Getting Older? Arthritic?

From Daily Kibble:  Therapeutic Wares for Arthritic and Aging Dogs


Draper Canine Therapy is a new line of dog jackets, blankets and beds featuring the revolutionary material Celliant/Holofiber, which in humans has been proven to contribute to relief from soreness, stiffness and swelling, and even to increase energy and help muscles recover after exertion.


When Draper saw what it could do for humans, the company decided to create a therapeutic line using the same materials for arthritic and aging dogs.

We love this idea!  This is one of many good ideas for extending the quality of life of our older little buddies.  Take a look at this rig designed for Mr Peabody, who owns Lisa S. in Portland, OR.  At two shows in Washington State this month, Mr PB was trotting all over the place, visiting his major girlfriend (me) and making sure he was keeping up with all the activities on the show floor.

And for a really special treat at bath time or any time, give your dog a break from gravity by letting him soak in a large tub or pool of warm water to soothe his aching joints.  Toss in a couple handsful of our Anti-Dandruff Salt Scrub, made from Dead Sea salt, Epsom salts, and lots of other soothing ingredients, including Rosemary essential oil.  The salts will make your dog even more buoyant, will chase away pests and stimulate his skin, and the aromatherapy will delight you both.

Bite the Big Ones !

Best of April - June 2009

The One We Loved: DERMagic Certified Organic Shampoo Bars for dirty dogs. The one-handed cleaning action of these moisturizing bars made washing our squirmy pups a breeze. Plus, the relaxing scents of the essential oils mellowed out our usually bath-anxious furry guys.

Hey, Ideal Bite... YOU guys are the ones WE Love. Thank you for this amazing review!

Dr Adelia

How to shop for dog shampoo bars!

Want to convince your dog that a bath is something he will actually enjoy? Here’s how!

Take your dog shopping. First, check our growing list of retailers for a location near you, and take Rover over there! Not only will the adventure will be a treat for him, you can get him to select his personal favorite scent of shampoo bar!

DERMagic Certified Organic Shampoo Bars for Dogs come in three incredible herbal aromatherapy scents: Peppermint/Tea Tree Oil (like our shampoo and conditioner), Rosemary/Lavender, and Lemon/Eucalyptus.

All three combinations are very beneficial for dogs and their coat and skin, but the fun part is that dogs actually have a preference for aromatherapy scents and they will tell you which is their favorite. Just hold each bar near your dog’s face to let him get a sniff, and then repeat (still in the box… a dog’s nose is vastly more sensitive than ours and he won’t need any help!).

Let him think about it for a moment, and then present all three at once. Your dog will clearly show you which scent he likes the best, either by trying to eat the box or by licking it.

Bath time may still not be a walk in the park, but having your dog choose his own aromatherapy scent usually means that he will be much more relaxed in the bath. 

Enjoy! Send us your bath time photos! The sillier and messier and more fun the better! We’ll publish as many as we can right here.

Best wishes, always…
Dr. Adelia