I'm constantly seeing all these expensive items pumped up here on Yorkietalk, so I thought I would just voice my opinions on what I like to use and believeIN MY OPINION.... to be better then the hyped up expensive products.
First and Foremost... my all time favorite.... Aussie 3 Minute miracle DEEEEP conditioner. NEVER EVER found anything better and it's under $4 in most places. Follow direction on package and leave it ON for those 3 minutes.
Tried about EVERY dogfood on the planet from medium to VERY expensive. I find Blue Buffalo is the best when it comes to ...well er... POOPING. Always firm and dark with no tummy troubles. plus I found way less STINK than foods like Merrick . which leaves the smelliest poo's I ever smelled in my LIFE.
Best thing for flaking dry skin... Olive or vegetable oil. Tried all the expensive crud and nothing showed improvement quite like the regular oil. It's cheap and works great plus the added bonus that the dogs LOVE IT. Oh yeah. It also tends to make any dog I get in here grow a softer coat.
Tick removel. Forget the drs. and expensive gadgets. Scooping it awy with a fork is the simplest most easy way I have found.
Topknots. If you have to have a band those Mini bands with the cloth coverings are tops. if you want easier .... Im loving those Goody childrens plastic baby barrettes with lots of tight gripping teeth. Way easier then bands or clips.
Best place to get heartworm and stuff like that. Equine Megastore or a close second is Petshed. It depends on exactly what I want. Yes they are from Australia , but no prescription needed and I have NEVER been disappointed. Everything is always very well dated with LOTS of time before expiration and I received the most WONDERFUL customer service the one time I did have to call Equine Megastore. Shipping time is basically the same as if I order right here in the states and shipping is always very reasonable. Actually if you get on the mailing list from Equine, they send you emails with free shipping or very cheap shipping codes.
Best thing to brush your dog with... well I don't brush.... I comb. I found the rubber handled, upper end, steel fine tooth flea combs are awesome. Usually around $5 and great for all coats and leaves a slick shiney finish. The small steel ,rounded, flea combs are GREAT for getting eye gunk out.
JMO
