Dog Shampoo Malaysia: Choose by Skin Problem and Coat Type
Short answer: choose dog shampoo in two steps. First, is there a skin problem: sensitive, dry, shedding or smell? If yes, start with the guide for that problem. If not, choose by coat type: fluffy, long, short, dark or white. Then add the matching conditioner. A shampoo on its own is only half a routine.
If there is a skin problem
If the skin is fine: choose by coat
Fluffy coats: Poodle, Pomeranian, Bichon
Plum Natural + Pure Planet Complete
Plum Natural Shampoo (24:1), then Pure Planet Complete Conditioner (10:1).
Long coats: Shih Tzu, Maltese, Yorkie
Detangling + Crème Rinse
Detangling Shampoo (10:1), then Crème Rinse & Conditioner (7:1). Mat-Out spray between baths.
Dark coats turning brown
Black Coat + Crème Rinse
Black Coat Shampoo (10:1), with optical intensifiers for dark coats.
White or light coats turning yellow
Color Enhancing + Crème Rinse
Davis Premium Color Enhancing Shampoo (10:1), with optical brighteners.
Wiry coats: Schnauzer, terriers
Texturizing
Texturizing Shampoo (10:1). Skip heavy conditioner to keep the grip.
The salon 3-step at home
Davis teaches groomers one order for every bath: deep clean, then the shampoo for the coat or the problem, then the matching conditioner. At home that means Grubby Dog Deep Clean first, to strip oil and build-up, then the shampoo from the cards above, then its conditioner. Our combos put the three bottles together.
Dog shampoo for Malaysian weather
Heat and humidity make coats oily faster, and a coat that is towel-dried can stay damp at the skin for hours. Two habits fix most problems: dilute the shampoo properly and rinse until the water runs clear, then blow-dry down to the skin, especially thick and double coats.
Mix it right
The most common mistake with a concentrate is mixing it too strong. More shampoo does not clean more; it leaves residue in the coat, and residue is what makes skin itchy and coats smell again quickly. Use the Davis 500ml dilution bottle: for a 10:1 shampoo, put in about 45ml of shampoo and top up with water.
Buying for your groomer?
Many owners buy Davis because their groomer asked them to bring a bottle to the salon. Check the bottle name against what your groomer asked for. You can use the same bottle at home between salon visits, and our guides above show how.
Dog shampoo FAQ
What is the best dog shampoo in Malaysia?
The one that matches your dog. If there is a skin problem, start with the guide for it. If the skin is fine, choose by coat type and always add the matching conditioner.
How often should I bathe my dog in Malaysia?
Every 1 to 2 weeks suits most dogs, with a properly diluted shampoo and a full dry. See our bathing frequency guide.
Do I need a conditioner for my dog?
Yes. Shampoo cleans; the conditioner is what leaves the coat soft and easy to brush. Every Davis routine pairs a shampoo with a conditioner matched to the coat.
Which Davis shampoo suits a poodle or other fluffy coat?
Our routine for fluffy coats is Davis Plum Natural Shampoo at 24:1 followed by Pure Planet Complete Conditioner, with Grubby Dog Deep Clean first when the coat is dirty.
中文简介
狗狗沐浴露怎么选？先看有没有皮肤问题：敏感、干燥皮屑、掉毛或臭味，就先看对应的指南。皮肤没问题，就按毛型选：泰迪、博美这类蓬松毛用 Plum Natural 加 Pure Planet Complete；西施、马尔济斯长毛用 Detangling 加 Crème Rinse；八哥、法斗短毛用燕麦系列；黑毛变棕红用 Black Coat，白毛发黄用 Color Enhancing。洗毛精一定要配护毛素。毛很脏很油，先用 Grubby Dog 深层清洁（50:1）洗一遍。
