 Shampoo Saga
Shampoos have been a journey for us. We used Isle of the Dog puppy shampoo for a long time and really liked it but when our pup began to have some hair loss we began to look around. Turned out the problem was likely not related to shampoos but along the way we found some that really didn't work.
We finally settled on Earth Bath Hypoallergenic Unscented Shampoo and Earth Bath Oatmeal & Aloe conditioner Vanilla/Almond scent. Our dog really dislikes heavy fragrance so we choose light scents. Luckily she isn't prone to odor so we aren't trying to cover things up. I finish her comb out with a spritz of John Paul Oatmeal conditioner. I apply it to my hands and just smooth over the coat. It's enough to add a little sheen without weighting her hair down or feeling gummy. Her coat tends toward the cottony side.
We finally settled on a once a week bath otherwise she starts to feel dirty. It helps keep her face and bottom cleaner too from the point of view of daily grooming. Bath schedule seems to be very important. And rinsing is a critical stage - no residue! |