Poodles are just adorable! Their curly hair gives them a perpetually youthful look that makes you want to groom them. The unfortunate surprise is, they are incredibly tough to groom. Their curly hair can easily become entangled, and their delicate skin is susceptible to dermatitis and skin infections, which is why they need good grooming products to keep them beautiful and healthy.
To start, make sure your pet has a healthy diet that includes omega fatty acids and vitamins A and C -those will help ensure healthy skin and coat. Next, be prepared to brush your poodle daily to keep the curls from getting tangled. You should also plan to bathe your poodle at least once per week to keep the skin and hair soft and clean.
Here we will present the best products you can purchase to care for your poodle’s hair and coat: shampoos, brushes, and combs.
Shampoos
When looking for the best shampoo for your poodle, look for the following:
- Hypoallergenic – poodles have very sensitive skin
- All-Natural – any harsh chemicals can damage your poodle’s skin and hair
- Moisturizers – ingredients like oatmeal, aloe vera, and almond oil help keep your pup’s skin moisturized
- Soap-Free Cleansers – soap has a drying effect on a poodle’s skin
- pH Balanced – check the pH, so you aren’t damaging your poodle’s skin
As in other areas of your poodle’s care, grooming supplies should be of top quality and made from natural ingredients whenever possible.3
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Top Shampoos for Poodles
Buddy Wash Lavender & Mint Dog Shampoo/Conditioner
Buddy Wash is a gentle, two-in-one conditioning shampoo specially made in the USA with botanical extracts and essential oils. The soothing scents of lavender and mint make bath time as relaxing as a spa day. The aloe vera can even help to calm your pup’s irritated skin.
TropiClean Hypoallergenic Gentle Coconut Shampoo
TropiClean’s extra-mild, soap-free formula is designed to prevent skin irritation. The formula helps you remove excess dander and moisturizes your poodle’s skin, so your pet is itch-free. This shampoo has gentle, all-natural ingredients and contains no soap. The coconut base cleans your poodle’s coat while the aloe vera moisturizes your pet’s skin.
4-Legger Hypoallergenic Lemongrass & Aloe Shampoo
This holistic, essential oil formula cleans, conditions, moisturizes, and softens without damaging natural skin or stripping the coat of necessary oils. Lemongrass is commonly used as an antifungal, antibacterial, and pest-deterrent product. The formula contains no detergents, sulfates, parabens, or synthetic preservatives. 4-Legger is eco-friendly, cruelty-free, vegan, and gluten-free. This shampoo is USDA certified organic.
Veterinary Formula Antiseptic and Antifungal Shampoo
This veterinary formula relieves skin infections like pyoderma and dermatitis. The formula helps relieve bacterial and fungal skin infections, the infused aloe vera soothes the irritated skin and helps speed healing, and the shampoo is 100% paraben-free.
Earthbath Coat Brightening Lavender Dog Shampoo
Earthbath’s coconut-based, soap-free shampoo lifts away fur stains and dirt for a brighter, shinier coat. The formula is 100% biodegradable, paraben-free and phosphate-free.
Brushes
Your poodle’s coat has wiry outer hair that grows until cut and a dense undercoat. If not brushed out, the shed hair remains in the coat, often forming large mats. Specific brushes help get rid of loose hair, untangle knots and mats, and get rid of dirt and debris from the coat.
Slicker Brush
The slicker brush is made of short, fine wires placed closely together on a flat surface. The fine wires let you detangle small mats that may develop. While holding the mat in one hand, use the slicker brush to break up and brush out the mat.
Four Paws Gentle Slicker Brush
They are designed for dogs with sensitive skin and coats, and they easily remove mats while removing shed hair resulting in a tangle-free coat. The bristles help stimulate the skin for healthy circulation.
Conair PRO Slicker Brush
You can achieve a professionally groomed look with the right brushes. The Conair PRO Slicker Brush provides a soft non-slip grip to allow for better control and less hand fatigue. It eliminates mats and tangles from your poodle’s coat.
Pin Brush
This brush is oval with flexible wire bristles with pins on top. A poodle’s shed hair doesn’t usually fall out. So, you must brush frequently to get rid of the loose hair and stop mats from forming.
Conair PRO Pin Brush
The Conair Pro gel grip handle gives you excellent comfort and superior control as you brush your poodle. The reinforced tips allow for worry-free brushing. The stainless steel pins infiltrate deep into the hair to remove tangles easily.
JW Pet Gripsoft Pin Brush
The smaller sized pin brush is perfect for smaller breeds with tough to care for coats. The Gripsoft is ideal for everyday brushing to maintain a soft and healthy coat. This model gently untangles mats and smooths out hair with ease.
Rake Brush
The purpose of the rake brush is to reach deep into a dog’s undercoat and remove dead hairs nearest to the skin. The bristles need to be long enough to get past the poodle’s hair and to the undercoat. Use gently to avoid scratching your pup’s skin.
Pat Your Pet Two-Sided Rake Brush
The rounded teeth of this two-sided rake brush are gentle on sensitive skin. The rake teeth are sharp enough to cut through mats smoothly and safely. This rake brush can be used on any size or breed, even toy poodles. One side of the head has 9 teeth, and the other side has 17 teeth. Use the 17 sides to untangle the stubbornest knots and mats.
Pet Republique Rake Brush
This high-quality rake has a 12-tooth side for detangling and a 23-tooth side for reaching through the undercoat to remove shed hair. This rake brush has a non-slip ergonomic handle to allow for easy brushing.
Metal Comb
You can slide a metal-toothed comb through your dog’s coat to find tangles or snags. Once you find them, use your slicker, pin, or rake brush to detangle, remove knots, and remove mats.
Safari Dog Comb
Gently removes loose hair and gets rid of knots, tangles, and excess dander. This high-quality, stainless steel, rust-resistant, the comb has sharp blades to cut through tough mats without removing healthy hair. Each blade has a rounded end to avoid cutting your dog’s skin.
Andis Steel Comb
This stainless steel comb helps you remove mats, tangles, loose hair, and dirt from your pet’s coat. It has both wide and narrow teeth for any size dog. You can use the wide side for untangling and de-matting. The finer side is good for pets with thinner coats or if you are working on the face.
Conclusion
In order to ensure that your Poodle has the healthiest coat and skin, learn how best to groom your pet. Find and purchase the right brushes, shampoo, and combs, you will need to keep a healthy poodle.
