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Laurn7f · 08-13-2009, 06:27 PM

My vet told me about this....a lot of shampoos contain a detergent that washes away the flea prevention.

She told me to look for Sodium Lorate/Laurate(dont know spelling) and/or any Sodium Lauryths(spelling)-Laurate being one of them clearly....that is the detergent...if you avoid that you should be fine!

PS: just checked and it's Sodium Lauryl and Laureth

08-13-2009, 06:27 PM	#2
Laurn7f YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 291	My vet told me about this....a lot of shampoos contain a detergent that washes away the flea prevention. She told me to look for Sodium Lorate/Laurate(dont know spelling) and/or any Sodium Lauryths(spelling)-Laurate being one of them clearly....that is the detergent...if you avoid that you should be fine! PS: just checked and it's Sodium Lauryl and Laureth __________________ Lauren & Mya RIP Keelyn I will always love you Last edited by Laurn7f; 08-13-2009 at 06:28 PM.