[TatumsMom]

Originally Posted by BlondieGirl87

You know the water thing does bring up a great point! I recently had distilled water filter installed and ran through my water system so that the water that comes out for my bath and show is pure filtered water. I don't know how that affects their coats...
I do know when I go to visit my Grandmother who lives in the deep south
and her water comes from a well I notice my own hair gets very dry and frizzy while I'm down there and I have to condition it twice as much. When I come back home it gets a zillion times better.

It does seem that silk coats get the best results, it's hard to say because I think many people think they have "silk coats" when in fact they may have a modified silk coat. They look almost exactly the same just react differently to some products. I find the easiest way to tell is to take them outside in the summer heat and feel their coat. If it feels warm they have a modified silk coat, if it still feels icy cool they have a true silk coat.

I did find the shampoo made them exceptionally clean and the colors really do pop and with my two the shine is insane! It does seem to keep them looking cleaner longer as well and very soft like you said! I would absolutely try some conditioner after the shampoo and see if that cuts down on your frizzie problems.

As to the smell, I have noticed maybe peopleout of ALL the people who have tried it make a big deal out of it smelling so god awful Maybe they have super sensitive noses Just kidding, I actually did wonder if perhaps some batches are stronger than others? I know on my friends dog it was MUCH stronger but I have had the shampoo for a while and it's in a huge container so I'm wondering if I got some from the bottom shaken to the top or something I too smelled the scent when I put it on them and was unsure of it but as I rinsed it off it went away and once I dried them it was gone BIG time and I was just left with a clean cedar type smell, like a wood cabin that was really faint. I mean you literally would have to pick them up and burry your nose in their fur to really smell them.

You've made a couple really good points there. While Mink Sheen did not work for Tatum at all, there could be reasons. We have well water which could affect the outcome. Also, I may be one of those that think she has a silk coat but it's really modified silk. Her coat is always silky, rarely tangles.... I don't even brush her but maybe every 3 days and she still doesn't get matted. I will have to try the hot/cool thing. I'm trying to remember if I've noticed before after she's been outside sunning herself. I can't remember one way or the other. I'll have to try that out. Maybe she has a modified silk coat and that's another reason it didn't work for her. I can't say I truly hated the scent of the shampoo but I can say it wasn't nearly as "pleasing" as the Pet Silk scent. I will be using Cranberry Fields for her next bath and will see if it works better for us. So far the Pet Silk is good for her.... just curious about whether there is something better.