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07-24-2008, 05:42 AM | #16 |
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| When I took Taz to the vet because he was scratching so much, the vet asked what sampoo I was using. I was told Johnson's baby shampoo worked well. She told me to never use human shampoo on dogs because their pH level is different than humans and it is not designed for them. I switched him to Bio-Groom Natural Otameal Anti-itch Shampoo and it has worked wonders. He still scratches a little, but nothing like before. Most shampoos for sensitive dog skin are soap-free.
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07-24-2008, 06:19 AM | #17 | |
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Advantage isn't waterproof and will wash right off. K9 Advantix is waterproof. Frontline is fabulous. I only have to apply it every 2-3 months and I bathe Lady every week. You have to remember to wait three days after application to bathe them, though. | |
07-24-2008, 06:42 AM | #18 |
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| I have never heard that before. I would recommend Minksheen. It has a natural flea/tick repellant already in it as well as conditioner. I have been using it on Buddy for about 1 1/2 yrs. I also use Cranberry Fields shampoo & conditioner and PetSilk., I alternate. All work great on a silky coat. There was a very large thread sometime ago regarding Minksheen. Most really liked it, I think they were the one's who had a silky coated Yorkie. It smells pretty good. I have started to use Frontline every 6wks instead of once a month. I have found nothing on Buddy to date. I am truly getting concerned with all the shots and meds going into him. I wait 3days before shampooing him after applying Frontline. I have had no problems with fleas/ticks to date. I did find one buried in Buddy last year and called Frontline. They mentioned that this product does not cover all ticks! |
07-24-2008, 07:37 AM | #19 | |
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I also asked someone who makes soap for a living yesterday what a "soap free" shampoo would be and how to know from an ingredient list. Here is her response.... "Natural" soap products (like cold process soaps, or liquid soaps made from oils and an alkaline substance, like lye or potassium hydroxide) are a pretty high pH, and while they clean and condition human skin pretty well, I have read much discussion on how appropriate they are for a dog's skin. Too high pH can just dry skin out. Synthetic cleansers, while not "natural" can often be gentler because they are of a neutral pH. "soap-free" makes me think of synthetic detergents. Most commercial shampoos (dog and human) are made with various detergents, of varying gentleness. If you read the back of the bottle, and you're looking for "soap free", you want to avoid words like "Sodium Cocoate", "Sodium Tallowate" - the "Sodium ______ate" ingredients are organic oils that have reacted with an alkali, and are considered "soap" I found this shampoo, supposedly it is "tested" with Frontline and works: Allergroom Shampoo (8oz) by VIRBAC The ingredients are: Water, TEA lauryl sulfate, lauramide DEA, Spherulites, urea, glycerine, imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea, fragrance, chitosanide, and lactic acid. That TEA Lauryl Sulfate and Lauramide DEA are your cleansing agents. Not soap, but they foam and clean. So maybe you're looking for something like that, or with similar ingredients..
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07-24-2008, 07:41 PM | #20 |
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| Buddy Wash is OK! This is copied & pasted directly from CloudStar's website: * pH-balanced to be gentle on your dog's sensitive skin * Free of potentially harmful SLS and ALS * Safe for use on puppies * Soap free - can be used in conjunction with topical flea treatments * Choose from 19 fl. oz., or 1 gallon size bottles. * Made in USA * Recyclable packaging I have Buddy Wash on my website if anyone needs it. I even have the small sample sized bottles if you want to save on shipping. Those are discontinued and limited qty - I bought up what they had so if anyone wants to try Buddy Wash/Rinse without buying $9 bottles this is your chance! Also, the Growl & Meow line is soap-free and safe to use with Frontline as well. I have Foaming Face Wash and Doggie Detangler Hope that helps!!
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07-24-2008, 07:53 PM | #21 | |
Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas
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__________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12) | |
07-24-2008, 07:55 PM | #22 |
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| Yep the one in my signature!
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07-24-2008, 07:55 PM | #23 |
Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas
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| Just saw it in your siggy line. I must be tired! lol
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