Skincare for aging skin

The aging skin of dogs often becomes greasier, which is why their odor becomes stronger. An odor that is frequently bothersome. The causes of this intense odor can be diverse, but even when completely healthy, some breeds have a greater predisposition than others to develop a stronger odor in their adult years.

Furthermore, when a dog reaches a senior age, the thickness of the skin, which is the organ whose function is to be the body's first protective barrier, decreases. This is a symptom that our dog will require care appropriate to their age.

Anna Gómez, a professional dog groomer, explains to us that with the passage of time, there is a decrease in coat density, which can lead to the skin being more exposed to external agents that can damage it, and even cause epidermal thickening and darkening due to excess keratin.

In these cases, the dog's skin will appear dry, indicating that it will require appropriate cosmetic treatments. Senior Care, the new range from Pet Home Groomers, is specifically formulated to meet the needs of senior dogs, minimizing unpleasant odors and contributing to adequate epidermal regeneration. Senior Care, which comes in shampoo, conditioner, and lotion, is indicated for dogs over 8 years old.

Specific care

Senior Care contains an anti-odor active ingredient that encapsulates and neutralizes the molecules that produce an unpleasant odor, molecules that are enhanced in old age.

This PSH formula also features a complex of specially selected natural extracts to provide greater hydration and ensure cellular regeneration of the epidermis, contributing to the specific care needed for the skin of adult dogs.

All components of the Senior Care formula are designed to counteract the weakening that occurs in the skin of senior dogs: the hydration provided by treated glycerin combats the dryness of aging skin, the medicinal plant extract focuses on combating the bad odors of this type of skin, and also promotes cellular regeneration of the epidermis. Senior Care also has an anti-allergenic fragrance, free of Kathon, parabens, and silicone.

Skin changes

The skin of senior dogs, just like human skin, suffers a loss of elasticity. Additionally, hyperkeratosis occurs in the skin and hair follicles begin to atrophy, which is why bald spots appear throughout the coat.

The thinning of adult dogs' skin leads to greater sensitivity, which can cause allergic reactions. Aging is also perceived in the coat, which becomes rougher, loses its shine, and changes in tone.

From eight years of age, the skin and coat of senior dogs are substantially different from what they were in their early years of life. The loss of elasticity, thinning of the epidermis, roughness, and lack of shine require special care. Therefore, the shampoos, conditioners, and lotions we used when our dogs were young are no longer useful because their needs are now different.

To address the dryness, loss of elasticity, and shine that older dogs exhibit, components that provide hydration and moisture are needed. For this reason, Senior Care contains glycerin, which absorbs and promotes moisture retention, providing a constant supply of hydration to the skin. The result is nourished and soft skin, which leads to greater skin well-being and a reduction in redness and flaking due to dryness.

Hygiene: mouth, eyes and ears

Dog hygiene is key, as it is closely related to their health. It is a way to protect pets from possible infections and diseases.

The mouth and teeth are crucial in the hygiene of our pets. Poor hygiene can lead to problems such as gum inflammation, tooth loss, or bacterial plaque. Therefore, it is necessary to perform adequate and routine hygiene, as well as regular visits to the veterinarian.

The eyes are another extremely sensitive organ that we must pay attention to because they are prone to infections. In addition to regular visits to the veterinarian, they should be cleaned daily with PSH's Eye Cleaner, which is formulated for the care of the periocular area of the dog's eye, to prevent bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi from causing eye infections through frequent routine cleaning.

Frequent cleaning of pets' ears helps prevent otitis and other infections. Otic Cleaner, PSH's ear cleaner, provides optimal routine cleaning of the dog's outer ear, thanks to its tea tree oil content, which acts as a natural antiseptic and helps gently remove accumulated excess earwax.

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