Health & WellnessPetSmile alternatives & is Dawn dish soap safe for dog paws?
Nikki is adorable! Thanks for including pictures!
Yes, PetSmile is expensive, but it is one of the only toothpastes to actually be approved by the Veterinary Oral Health Council. Here is a list of their approved products.
http://www.vohc.org/VOHCAcceptedProductsTable_Dogs.pdf
PetSmile is what I use with my dogs. (Last year they ran a 25% off sale before Christmas, so I stocked up!)
Yes, it is fine to use Dawn on Nikki's feet daily, but I suspect any gentle cleaner would be fine as well. You may have to experiment to find the best shampoo for her. I have been very pleased with EarthBath products, so you might want to try their Oatmeal and Aloe shampoo for itch relief.
https://earthbath.com/product/oatmeal-aloe-shampoo/
There are also prescription itch relief shampoo and conditioner products if needed that you can talk to your vet about.
Good luck! I hope that was helpful and answered your questions. Thanks for using PetCoach.
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