Best Dog Shampoo in Malaysia: Salon Picks by Coat Type
Short answer: the best dog shampoo in Malaysia is the one matched to your dog's coat, mixed at the right dilution, then rinsed and dried fully in our humidity. For most dogs, start with Davis Grubby Dog Deep Clean, mixed 50:1. For a dog that smells, use Best Luxury. For sensitive or dry skin, use Baking Soda & Oatmeal. For long coats that tangle, use Detangling. All four are professional concentrates from the Davis Salon Series, so one 355ml bottle mixes into 4 to 18 litres of shampoo.
Pick the shampoo by what your dog needs
Dirty, oily, rolled in something
Grubby Dog Deep Clean
Grubby Dog mixes 50:1, the strongest dilution in the range, with jojoba, macadamia and olive oil. For very heavy grease, groomers use Degrease first.
Smells again a few days after a bath
Best Luxury + Pure Planet Complete
Best Luxury (10:1), then Pure Planet Complete Conditioner (10:1). Then dry right down to the skin. See the smelly dog guide.
Sensitive or dry skin
Baking Soda & Oatmeal
Baking Soda & Oatmeal (10:1) with colloidal oatmeal, aloe vera and baking soda, then Oatmeal Leave-On Conditioner, no rinse.
Long coat that tangles
Detangling Shampoo
Detangling is silicone-free. Mix it 10:1, or 3:1 for heavy tangles. Brush out mats before the bath, not after.
Black or dark coat going brown
Black Coat Shampoo
Black Coat (10:1) uses optical intensifiers to keep dark coats looking dark.
White or light coat going yellow
Premium Color Enhancing
Premium Color Enhancing (10:1) uses optical brighteners for light and white coats.
Healthy coat, regular bath
Plum Natural
Plum Natural mixes 24:1 with natural moisturising agents. An easy everyday wash.
Sheds everywhere
De-Shed Shampoo + De-Shed Rinse
De-Shed Shampoo (10:1) with protein and amino acids, then De-Shed Rinse (10:1). See the shedding guide.
Why salon shampoo comes as a concentrate
Davis has made professional grooming products in the United States since 1982. The Salon Series is what groomers use on the table: concentrates that you mix with water before the bath. A diluted shampoo spreads through a thick coat more easily and rinses out cleaner, and one bottle lasts far longer than a ready-to-use shampoo. Mix it in the Davis 500ml dilution bottle: pour in the shampoo, then top up with water.
| Shampoo | Mix | One 355ml bottle makes | Shampoo per 500ml bottle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grubby Dog | 50:1 | about 18 litres | about 10ml |
| Plum Natural | 24:1 | about 9 litres | about 20ml |
| Best Luxury, Baking Soda & Oatmeal, Detangling, Black Coat, Premium Color Enhancing, De-Shed | 10:1 | about 4 litres | about 45ml |
Mixing it stronger than the label says does not clean better. It leaves residue in the coat, and residue is a common reason a dog smells again soon after a bath.
The salon order: clean, then the right shampoo, then condition
- Brush out loose hair and mats first.
- Wet the coat right down to the skin.
- If the dog is very dirty, do a first wash with Grubby Dog and rinse.
- Wash with the shampoo for your dog's coat from the cards above.
- Rinse until the water runs clear.
- Condition: Pure Planet Complete Conditioner for most coats, Oatmeal Leave-On for dry or sensitive skin, De-Shed Rinse for heavy shedders.
- Dry fully, right down to the skin. In Malaysian humidity, a coat left damp soon smells again.
How often to bathe a dog in Malaysia
The MSD Veterinary Manual suggests a bath about once a month, depending on the season, or whenever the coat gets very dirty or smells bad. In Malaysian heat and humidity, many dogs reach "dirty or smelly" sooner than that, especially dogs that go outdoors or swim. That is why groomers use a diluted shampoo that rinses clean, and why they dry the coat fully every time.
Shampoo for cats
Check that the label lists cats before you use any shampoo on a cat. Davis sells a separate de-shedding shampoo for cats, De-Shed Plus, for this reason. See Best Cat Shampoo in Malaysia for the full cat guide.
Where to buy Davis shampoo in Malaysia
The full Salon Series is on davismalaysia.com, delivered to every state including Sabah and Sarawak, and on Shopee (davis_msia). More than 50 grooming salons and pet shops that buy from Davis Malaysia are on our partner map, so you can also find a salon near you that carries it.
See your vet first
Shampoo is part of a grooming routine. It does not replace a vet visit. See your veterinarian if your dog has open wounds, red or sore skin, bald patches, or a problem that keeps coming back. If your vet named an ingredient, see the medicated shampoo guide.
Dog shampoo FAQ
What is the best dog shampoo in Malaysia?
The one matched to your dog's coat. Groomers start most dogs on Davis Grubby Dog Deep Clean (50:1), use Best Luxury for dogs that smell, Baking Soda & Oatmeal for sensitive or dry skin, and Detangling for long coats.
What shampoo do groomers in Malaysia use?
Many use professional concentrates like the Davis Salon Series, because one bottle mixes into several litres and each formula does one job: deep clean, smell, sensitive skin, tangles or coat colour. More than 50 salons and pet shops that buy from Davis Malaysia are on our partner map.
How do I dilute dog shampoo?
Follow the ratio on the label. In the Davis 500ml dilution bottle, that is about 10ml of Grubby Dog (50:1), 20ml of Plum Natural (24:1) or 45ml of a 10:1 shampoo, then top up with water.
Which dog shampoo is best for a smelly dog?
Davis Best Luxury (10:1), finished with Pure Planet Complete Conditioner. Rinse until the water runs clear and dry the coat fully, because a damp coat brings the smell back.
Which dog shampoo is best for long hair?
Davis Detangling Shampoo, mixed 10:1, or 3:1 for heavy tangles. Brush out mats before the bath, then condition.
Can I use dog shampoo on my cat?
Only if the label lists cats. See our Best Cat Shampoo in Malaysia guide.
中文简介
马来西亚狗狗洗毛精怎么选？没有“唯一最好”，要按毛质和需要来选，按标签比例稀释，洗完冲干净、彻底吹干。一般狗狗：先用 Davis Grubby Dog 深层清洁洗毛精（50:1）。有体味：Best Luxury（10:1），再用 Pure Planet Complete 护毛素。皮肤敏感、干燥：小苏打燕麦洗毛精（10:1），再用燕麦免洗护毛素。长毛易打结：Detangling 顺毛洗毛精（10:1，严重打结 3:1）。黑毛变褐：Black Coat。白毛变黄：Premium Color Enhancing。Salon 系列都是美容院用的浓缩洗毛精，一瓶 355ml 可以稀释成 4 到 18 公升。用 500ml 稀释瓶：Grubby Dog 约 10ml，10:1 的洗毛精约 45ml，再加水。全马 50 多家美容院和宠物店向 Davis Malaysia 进货，可在合作店地图查找。皮肤有伤口、红肿或秃块，请先看兽医。
Sources
- MSD Veterinary Manual: Routine Health Care of Dogs – general bathing frequency for dogs
- Sizes, dilution ratios and active percentages are taken from the Davis bottle labels sold in Malaysia.
