Best gentle, cruelty-free, affordable shampoo for my 4-yr-old Maltese?

I like this shampoo. It smells great! It is also high quality but inexpensive. Won't dry out her skin so you can use it as frequently as you'd like. Hope this helps! https://worldtails.securevetsource.com/itemView/view/198944_HomeDelivery.pml?productId=114283

I would use a mild and balanced shampoo designed for dogs. Coatex aloea and oatmeal shampoo is an excellent product, suitable for both sensitive and normal skin. No need for moisturize. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

One of my favorite shampoos for my pit is by a company called Earthbath. https://earthbath.com/ They have a large shampoo line (including an ultra-gentle puppy shampoo) which is all very good quality. https://earthbath.com/product-category/shampoo/ I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Dante. He is in a great diet. I recommend using a shampoo and cream rinse approved for use in puppies only as puppies have sensitive skin. A fatty acid or oatmeal based formula is most moisturizing. If his coat quality does not improve though, he will need to see a veterinarian. I hope this information helps!

I would suggest starting with the following; Hot spot cream on the red crusted areas Bathe as infrequently as you can as the natural oils dogs produce in their skin is washed away with baths Use an e-collar to stop chewing and biting Use a natural, organic and gentle shampoo- Earthbath Oatmeal and Aloe Add a skin health supplement with omega fatty acids and vitamin E Here is a link to suplements are Veterinary tested and approved. I would advise Canine Omega Benefits and Cutaneo TruBenefits. http://www.vrshealth.com/canine-products/?petcoach=1977955 Switch to skin health food by royal canin, Hills science diet or purina pro plan Benadryl has been used in the short term to reduce itching https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/benadryl/ Best of luck and please post any further questions you may have here. We are happy to help.

I am sorry to hear that Bella is so uncomfortable. However, the pictures you post make me very suspicious that she has some skin infections. These should be examined to decide if it is bacterial, yeast , or a combination infection to decide how best to treat it. In the meantime You can bathe in a shampoo with chlorhexidine or salicylic acid. These can be found in the human shampoo aisle in the dandruff area. Best of luck and I hope she improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

I really fish oil supplements. They can help with dry skin. Check out this link for dosing help: http://csu-cvmbs.colostate.edu/vth/small-animal/sports-medicine-rehabilitation/Pages/fish-oil-dosing-chart.aspx