How to avoid knots and how to make my puppy's hair shiny and silky

[maggiesmom_2007]

I use Wags wheatgrass shampoo and conditioner for my 3 it is working really well on their coats. My 3 have somewhat sensitive skin and always get dry no matter what shampoo I used. this was recommended to me by my vet and they haven't have dry skin for awhile now. I also put kelp in their food in the morning. I bought a boars bristle brush and a comb with the rotating teeth. I founf they work really well with getting the tangles out without pulling their hair too much. I also give them an almond oil rinse once a month.

[donnarod]

Originally Posted by turbo514

Is it the shampoo and conditioner that keeps her silky looking like in the pictures? Or is it thanks to the brushing everyday? I brush Turbo everyday and his coat still seems to be rough ...

Yes, because I might miss a day or two of brushing. Your baby's hair looks a different texture, more coarse. Try using olive oil after the bath and leave on just 30 seconds. You can find the Mane n Tail conditioner at Walmart or Kmart.
Good luck,
Merry Christmas, Donna

[MyLadies]

Does Touch of Mink shampoo produce a nice lather? I love to use Shampoos that make lather, I feel I'm actually doing a good job that way. I've used Oatmeal shampoos for long haired dogs and they lather well. Then I made a mistake and bought a "Hartz" Lavender scented product. Just awful. I even tried it on myself (because I hate throwing anything away), and I even hate it for me!

[chattiesmom]

Grow a good coat from the inside out. Be sure that the food you are feeding is a high quality food -- I have had wonderful success with Canidae All Life Stages. I supplement with a few drops of Emu Oil daily.

The only shampoo I use is MinkSheen and I top it off by putting a few drops of Emu Oil in my hand - rub my hands together and massage it into their coats. I use a CC brush and a stainless steel comb.

[LuvtheCooper]

yes, the minksheen does lather up nicely. This is my favorite shampoo, and I think I have tried most of them...the CC, Petsilk, Cowboy Magic shampoo (but I do love their detangler, and it does keep knots from coming back). Love the Minksheen!!

[yorkiesmiles]

Originally Posted by Lovin' Gracie

yes they have so many brushes listed--which one is best for our babies?

I use the 20mm GOLD SERIES PIN BRUSH - it is wonderful, many others will agree


turbo514 - Welcome to YT! This is the first & only forum, I've ever joined - there is so much good info here & so many wonderful people here, that I've never found a need to go anywhere else - whether you want yorkie info, new friends or help with something else, you will find the most knowledgeable, fun, caring people here!

[Lovin' Gracie]

thanks, yorkiesmiles!

[Shelby&Seymour]

I, too use Chris Christensen products. I have the Brass fusion brush 27mm. I also LOVE Ice on Ice (a spray on detangler/conditioner). Most of those tangles are probably caused by a collar. I know that there are certain types of collars that are suppose to help. (maybe a rolled collar??) I am not sure, but you may check with some of the YT vendors to see if they do any Satin lined collars.... that may help, too.
Good Luck!