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Heyo…


I’m curious about which dog shampoo and conditioner people have a preference to?

[lovemygreys]

I like Bio-groom shampoos. I usually order ours from PetEdge.

[poofywoof]

I use the Bark to Basics line with great results. I use the OAtmeal for itching, and the Sensitive Skin for puppies, and the Hawaiian Ginger smells good, The One Step Silky is good if you want a shampoo and conditioner in one.I ahve also used several other brands (the ones you can get at Walmart, etc) but I like Bark 2 basics better.

[britishbandit]

I prefer to use all natural or herbal shampoos (I don't use conditioner, I have a spray mist for that). On top of which I only bathe my dogs when absolutely necessary (never in the winter since I do them outside), and only 2 or three times from spring-fall. Obviously certain breeds need it more often, I just try and do it as little as possible to keep my dogs coat and skin healthy. Bathing often can cause dry/flaky skin, and strip the natural oils from thier coats. Which is why when I do bathe them, I prefer to use something with the least amount of chemicals in it.

Side note - if the dogs do get a bit gunky in the winter, I use a spray bottle of just water and wipe them down, and if PJ (who likes to get dirty), comes in with mud on him, I let him dry, brush it off, and then spray and wipe him down.

Everytime I take my dogs out with me, I ALWAYS get comments on their coats, and often get asked at Petsmart by shoppers (and the staff too at times) what kind of shampoo I use. They seem horrified when I tell them but that I only bathe them a max of maybe 3 times a year. LOL But I do tell them also that it has more to do with the fact of what I feed, and that I give my dogs salmon oil pills also.

[Fancy Lulu]

I personally loves these shampoo and conditioner, it has made my pug smells so good and her hair super soft. The calming aromatherapy spritzer
Detangling Leave in Conditioner with Lavender & Chamomile a 3-in-1 product that can be used: After bathing to facilitate an easier brush out. On specific mattes to help detangle and for quick conditioning. To help calm down a nervous dog
check it out here
http://www.fancylulu.com/servlet/Cat...y+%26+Grooming

[Meghan&Pedro]

For a really sensative dog you can always use the Milk Bath shampoo - it leaves the coat VERY soft and is very gentle

I love the EarthBath products - they are not only earth friendly (completely biodigradable so you can wash your dog on your front lawn and it won't hurt the grass!) but they have LOTS of options from shampoos and conditioners in 1 (such as the Mango Tango), to sensative skin formulas (Such as the mint with tea tree oil) and shampoos for white or light coats (stronger stain remover) to the gentlest puppy shampoos. They all have GREAT scents, and there's a shampoo for every dog.

HOWEVER - remember your dog should not be bathed more than once every three months. If you was them too often you will strip their coats of all the natural oils. They don't have oils like us that make our hair oily quickly - and their hair will dry very quickly, as well as their skin.

If you need to wash your dog more often - I would recommend either a dry shampoo, or just spot-washing the areas that get dirty (around the bum, the paws etc)



Meghan

[BoB/335]

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[Alpha]

I use Earth Bath now as well, the Mango Tango one. Smells great, great ingredients.

I also have a few bio groom products, an oatmeal shampoo, sprays and conditioners.

[BoB/335]

"HOWEVER - remember your dog should not be bathed more than once every three months. If you was them too often you will strip their coats of all the natural oils."


Not a Shih-Tzu!

[cjac&mac]

Their are many good shampoo and conditioners out there. I groomed for 4 years and used several different types, some stood out more then others. Earthbath and Tropiclean Products are natural and have a large variety.
The imortant thing to remember is that there is not "one" shampoo for every dog.
A Golden needs different care than a poodle, a shih tzu needs different care than a Great Dane, and so on.

[BoB/335]

cjac&mac,

So what did you think was best for a Shih-Tzu?

I've been reading other forums too and a lot of people like EQyss Premier

http://www.petedge.com/shopping/brow...eyword=Premier

I was using Aubrey per my groomers recomendations but I think that was only because the woman who sold the dogs and supplies sold Aubrey.
I've used Suave human shampoo and conditioner with Aloe inbetween his groomings. But since I plan of doing his clipping too I am looking for something mild and "doggie" to bathe him every two weeks or so. He goes for a clipping every 7 weeks and he could really probably use a clip every 5-6 weeks. I'm hoping to clip him every 4 weeks and bathe him every two weeks to keep him better.

[cjac&mac]

As I am well aware, most groomers only recommend shampoos, and products that they use, just like vets recommend food that they sell. Research is Key!


To start with bathing.....please do not use human shampoo, not even johnson&johnson baby shampoo. Dogs have a different Ph levels and requirements than humans, even though you do have a breed that has 'hair' not fur, it's skin and 'hair' is different from yours and mine.

2nd, is there a reason why you are bathing your dog so often?
Dogs don't produce oils like we do. So when we bathe them we strip their bodies of all natural oils. It takes quite some time for their oils to spread throughout their body and condition the skin and coat. Unlike us.

If you have a dog who is always dirty, Earthbath grooming wipes (they come in three scents, and one is for sensitive skin) is a great product to use on your dog between groomings. It works to take away oil and dirt without the skin and coat. Plus it leaves a nice odour.

Now for what shampoo to use, If he is a light colour, or dark, Earthbath does coat brightners (which basically enhances your dogs coat and protects it for approx 5 weeks.) Other wise you should have something with a conditioner, like Mango Tango by Earth bath. If Earth Bath isn't available, try Tropiclean products, and even 'some' of the Bio-groom.

Let me know if this helps.

[BoB/335]

We try t go every 7 weeks to the groomer. By then he is usually overdue for a clipping but we are trying to stretch the cost a bit. From someone who has had a dog his whole life, I've never spent this kind of money. Usually had a shepherd/mix for free and a rare trip to the groomer. My shepherd/mix prior to this dog made 2 trips a year maybe and an occassional bath in between. These were not a lap dog that everyone wants to cuddle with.
This dog cost me bucks from the get-go and hasn't stopped in 4 1/2 years. He needs a bath inbetween trips to the groomer. No two ways about it. (First time I've ever written that expression. Seems weird looking at it.) This guy doesn't realize that he's suppose to be a house dog. He loves going out and likes to run back and forth along the fence trying to get a piece of the Ratweiller next door. He comes in filthy some times and wipes would never do between clippings.
Some of these products claim that there is no stripping of oils and that frequent bathing in no proble. I would like to keep this dog clean and better groomed so he can get the attention he deserves. Nobody wants a dirty, smelly dog on their lap.

[Tamara]

We too try not to bathe them too often and brush the dried mud off with a Zoomgroom (great massage brush). Shampoos - Coatex Aloe and Oatmeal. In the summer during Lula's allergies time we use Etiderm Antibacterial. We get these from:
www.hyperdrug.co.uk - for us U.K. people. It's a great source for everything and all your pets.

[cjac&mac]

if you absolutly have no other option than to wash your dog every week, why not just trying to hose your dog down and not use any shampoo. Grab a towel dry it off and spritz it with some doggy cologne that helps to deodorize and clean.

[merrow]

on my long coated lhasa i use the groomers everning primrose shmapoo it really is so lovely and has a nice sweet smell i also bath my little man every 2- 3 weeks rither at home or work he is walked evry day about 3-7 times a day and he stinks after a week, i have put the link to the shampoo i use http://www.groomers-online.com/index...x&cPath=4_5_42 thee are the really good shampoo we use these at work and as iv said its best to groom daily with a misted coat and i use http://www.groomers-online.com/index...dex&cPath=8_53
wich is a smelly spary with added oils as well whicxh will keep him spelling better for longer as he pees on him self he also has oils daily to keep his skin healty and u can also use baby wipes to clean around him rather than giing him a bath, as long as ur dog is well looked after and u use a really good shampoo ur dogs skin shouldnt suffer. lol i dont sell these products lol wish i did lol but they really are good u can bye on line but if u go in pets t home they sell 500ml of the shampoo for afiver so if u order a large bottle on line its cheaper i bought my grooming spray out of pets at home as i didnt relise they sell it online but sometimes pets at home sells it on offer so its a bit cheaper

so i ramble on a bit

xxx

[Jen_B]

I must admit I use Baby shampoo on my dogs, maybe I should switch to a dog shampoo, although my Furbabies are 11 now so maybe too late to change.

[merrow]

never to late to change we have a few customers who want us to us baby shampoo as they think it is better for the dogs skin but i do try and get them to use the everning primrose as its so gental grate for young pups as well, u have to rember its made for babys and ppl which have a diffrent ph to dogs but if u find it works ok but a dog shampoo is always recomended

xx

[Akita]

I have no choice but to bathe..I take her to the park and she rolls around with other dogs...It is all mud and Ice right now..She gets caked and it freezes on her...I take her in the shower stall and she does not mind having a shower...If I do not use a shampoo she will not get white again.

My only choice is not take her to the park but I want to socialize her

[merrow]

its the smae with teddy Akita with the snow we had he hets balls of snow in his ears face and all in and around his feet looks like hes got dred locks made of snow