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capt_noonie · 04-10-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Doodlebug

The first time I used the Mink Sheen I used it full strength and the smell was so overpowering that when we went to bed Daisy seemed to be having problems with the fumes from it. I called the company the next day and they said there are no dangerous fumes from the shampoo and told me that I should dilute it. On the bottle it says you can dilute if from 4:1 to to 10:1. I wanted to get the max flea protection so I used 4:1. I don't know if that dilutes the flea protection or not. Some people use it full strength too.

I had previously used it at full strength also. I guess that's why the smell was so strong. But even diluted I wouldn't have like the smell. Reminded me of a man's cologne.

ETA: I meant a man's cologne in general, not a specific man that I hate who wore a scent like that! LOL!!!

red98vett · 04-10-2010, 12:20 PM

I use Minksheen and a great conditioner after it - totally takes away the smell cause like everyone says - it does leave alot to be desired but it also works great too - I like the fact that it's a repellant....

try a nice smelling conditioner and leave it in a few minutes - you'd be surprised how good they smell

MauiGirl · 04-10-2010, 01:41 PM

I think the smell of MinkSheen is kind of a woodsy musk, from it's cedar-citronella-eucalyptus oil that is supposed to repel insects. I'm not a fan of the smell, so I cover it with nice conditioner; still love the Mink Oil for giving a soft shiny coat though.

When I first joined YT 2 years ago, it seems lots of people were using Pantene products on their doggies. Is that still the case? I love Pantene for taming my long curly hair, and think I might try it on the poochies (diluted of course).

dwerten · 04-10-2010, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

I had previously used it at full strength also. I guess that's why the smell was so strong. But even diluted I wouldn't have like the smell. Reminded me of a man's cologne.

ETA: I meant a man's cologne in general, not a specific man that I hate who wore a scent like that! LOL!!!

lolll i have heard this over and over too funny - i have always heard to dilute it though as someone on here i read their dog got hives from it so i returned it after that as was afraid to use it since dd has such bad allergies was not taking a chance of putting it on dex or demi after that

Roxy_Mom · 04-13-2010, 06:08 AM

Well, I did dilute it and it worked wonderful. I put a small amount of water in the sink and a small amount of Minksheen in the sink as well and used that to wash her. The smell was much better. I used Magic Coat finishing spray on her when I dried her and it left her smelling really well. Has anyone used Summerwinds products? Another YTer suggested the Protect-A-Coat leave in conditioner and I thought about trying it. Her yorkies have gorgeous coats so I thought about it.....any experiences??

dwerten · 04-13-2010, 06:50 AM

i also like cherry -remo

Hansen's Super Moist Cherry Re-Mo Plus Remoisturizer 12 oz

i use this on my malt and it smells sooooooo good and makes her coat so soft so i bath her in plum silky and use this leave on conditioner then spritz the quicker slicker on her and she smells wonderful and her coat is so soft

it is all natural ingredients as well

dwerten · 04-13-2010, 07:01 AM

buddy wash has a flea spray and flea shampoo for summer

Must Love Dog: Buddy Wash Pet Shampoo Flea Formula - 19 oz.

04-10-2010, 12:20 PM	#17
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	I use Minksheen and a great conditioner after it - totally takes away the smell cause like everyone says - it does leave alot to be desired but it also works great too - I like the fact that it's a repellant.... try a nice smelling conditioner and leave it in a few minutes - you'd be surprised how good they smell __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

04-10-2010, 01:41 PM	#18
MauiGirl Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 7,740	I think the smell of MinkSheen is kind of a woodsy musk, from it's cedar-citronella-eucalyptus oil that is supposed to repel insects. I'm not a fan of the smell, so I cover it with nice conditioner; still love the Mink Oil for giving a soft shiny coat though. When I first joined YT 2 years ago, it seems lots of people were using Pantene products on their doggies. Is that still the case? I love Pantene for taming my long curly hair, and think I might try it on the poochies (diluted of course). __________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA

04-13-2010, 06:08 AM	#20
Roxy_Mom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake City FL Posts: 343	Well, I did dilute it and it worked wonderful. I put a small amount of water in the sink and a small amount of Minksheen in the sink as well and used that to wash her. The smell was much better. I used Magic Coat finishing spray on her when I dried her and it left her smelling really well. Has anyone used Summerwinds products? Another YTer suggested the Protect-A-Coat leave in conditioner and I thought about trying it. Her yorkies have gorgeous coats so I thought about it.....any experiences?? __________________ Roxy and Riley

04-13-2010, 06:50 AM	#21
dwerten BANNED! Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 11,073	i also like cherry -remo Hansen's Super Moist Cherry Re-Mo Plus Remoisturizer 12 oz i use this on my malt and it smells sooooooo good and makes her coat so soft so i bath her in plum silky and use this leave on conditioner then spritz the quicker slicker on her and she smells wonderful and her coat is so soft it is all natural ingredients as well

04-13-2010, 07:01 AM	#22
dwerten BANNED! Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 11,073	buddy wash has a flea spray and flea shampoo for summer Must Love Dog: Buddy Wash Pet Shampoo Flea Formula - 19 oz.