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harleyyorkie · 10-30-2009, 06:42 AM

This i8s a great thread. I have requested some free samples from Biogroom as well. I have been using Hartz Oatmeal shampoo for like 8 years with no problems but with five furrbabies, it seems I'm buying it every other week. I also use the tearless puppy shampoo from Hartz on their face & head. Both of the Hartz shampoos I've noticed I have to use soooo much of it in order to get a good lather up, so that's why I'm buying it so often. The Biogroom Tearless seems to be alot more cost saving as you mix it 4 parts to one. I can't wait to get the samples. For those of you who use Biogroom, how does it smell?

Lolli_lah · 10-30-2009, 08:30 AM

I didn't have that problem so much with the kind I have getting it to lather. The only thing I seemed to find myself doing is using small amounts at a time to lather different areas, as she kept moving around and wouldn't sit still lol.

Nancy1999 · 10-30-2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by harleyyorkie

This i8s a great thread. I have requested some free samples from Biogroom as well. I have been using Hartz Oatmeal shampoo for like 8 years with no problems but with five furrbabies, it seems I'm buying it every other week. I also use the tearless puppy shampoo from Hartz on their face & head. Both of the Hartz shampoos I've noticed I have to use soooo much of it in order to get a good lather up, so that's why I'm buying it so often. The Biogroom Tearless seems to be alot more cost saving as you mix it 4 parts to one. I can't wait to get the samples. For those of you who use Biogroom, how does it smell?

I always use the Biogroom cream rinse/conditioner because Joey's breeder said this protects the skin as well, and it's easier to prevent skin problems than cure them. Anyway because I use this, it's what I smell no matter what shampoo I use. It smells really good, I think of it like I would a baby scent, but I hesitate to say that because some of those baby powder scents smell awful. I use to use Hartz as well, as it was the only shampoo years ago, and I remember it be very watered down, but if you have a short coated dog I think it would be adequate. Most short coated dogs hair falls out within a year, but a Yorkies hair continues to grow for years, so that why using a quality shampoo is beneficial.

DerbyLayne · 10-30-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by harleyyorkie

I also use the tearless puppy shampoo from Hartz on their face & head.

I use this shampoo on Derby.

I didn't know there were other brands?

He seems to be fine?

Nancy1999 · 10-30-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DerbyLayne

I use this shampoo on Derby.

I didn't know there were other brands?

He seems to be fine?

He probably is fine, you can do a search, on which Hartz product caused the problem, it had something to do with fleas, but it tainted their name for a lot of people, if you dog shows no itching, and no white flakes on the skin, and you are happy with the condition of his hair, then it's fine.

Here's some more information on Hartz. http://www.petitiononline.com/hartz/petition.html

and http://www.hartzvictims.org/

cj125 · 10-30-2009, 07:34 PM

If you really need to get your dollars worth there's a product called Mane & Tail. It was originally made for horses. You can find it at WalMart or Sally's Beauty Supply.

Lolli_lah · 10-30-2009, 07:37 PM

Well there is nothing wrong with this one particular product by Hartz. It's just a regular shampoo that doesn't have medicated ingredients in it. It uses the same as others, actually. I did an ingredient comparison.

I agree with a few who have mentioned that Hartz only got its 'bad' name for their medicated products for fleas and ticks that went bad from a chemical they were using that is a 40 year old chemical that is now linked to be poisonous in dogs.

I did a bit of research on that since I started the thread. I didn't buy it because it was 'cheap' though it was definitely a plus, I bought it because everything else I came across smelled like crap lol

chestermama · 10-30-2009, 08:13 PM

i WOULD NOT BE COMFORTABLE WITH IT PERSONALLY

Lolli_lah · 10-30-2009, 08:19 PM

Not that people should go out and buy it specifically, but the ingredients are almost the exact as others. So saying it's bad is basically saying that any general dog shampoo is bad because it's made mostly of the same things.

But if you already got it I don't think there is any harm to use it. The regular shampoo nothing else.

Nancy1999 · 10-31-2009, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Lolli_lah

Well there is nothing wrong with this one particular product by Hartz. It's just a regular shampoo that doesn't have medicated ingredients in it. It uses the same as others, actually. I did an ingredient comparison.

I agree with a few who have mentioned that Hartz only got its 'bad' name for their medicated products for fleas and ticks that went bad from a chemical they were using that is a 40 year old chemical that is now linked to be poisonous in dogs.

I did a bit of research on that since I started the thread. I didn't buy it because it was 'cheap' though it was definitely a plus, I bought it because everything else I came across smelled like crap lol

LOL!

Lolli_lah · 10-31-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

LOL!

Haha, it's true though. Target only had medicated flea stuff or coconut flavor, and PetsMart/Pet Supermarket was basically the same, all of it was medicated or for specific things that I didn't need, or coconut

YorkieShadow · 10-31-2009, 10:34 AM

I think it would be OK to use, I have used it before, I personally wouldn't use human hair shampoo products on your Yorkie, But I do recommend using Human conditioner products. I have and will always use human conditioner products on mine, many have asked what I use because of how great my Yorkies hair looks and feels. and I do believe its the human conditioner that is working so great for them. just make sure you rinse it all out good.

_Chrissy_ · 10-31-2009, 11:00 AM

I use the Cloud Star products on Max.
Love the Lavender set.

Lolli_lah · 10-31-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkieShadow

I have and will always use human conditioner products on mine, many have asked what I use because of how great my Yorkies hair looks and feels. and I do believe its the human conditioner that is working so great for them. just make sure you rinse it all out good.

What conditioner do you use on your yorkie? How do you keep your yorkie from slipping around in the tub and trying to get out?

Nancy1999 · 10-31-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Lolli_lah

Haha, it's true though. Target only had medicated flea stuff or coconut flavor, and PetsMart/Pet Supermarket was basically the same, all of it was medicated or for specific things that I didn't need, or coconut

I thought I was the only weirdo who opened bottles to smell them, I can't stand some of the scents in some products, and smell is such a large part of the bathing experience, you do want to enjoy that.

10-30-2009, 06:42 AM	#16
harleyyorkie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sunny South Posts: 470	Dog shampoo This i8s a great thread. I have requested some free samples from Biogroom as well. I have been using Hartz Oatmeal shampoo for like 8 years with no problems but with five furrbabies, it seems I'm buying it every other week. I also use the tearless puppy shampoo from Hartz on their face & head. Both of the Hartz shampoos I've noticed I have to use soooo much of it in order to get a good lather up, so that's why I'm buying it so often. The Biogroom Tearless seems to be alot more cost saving as you mix it 4 parts to one. I can't wait to get the samples. For those of you who use Biogroom, how does it smell? __________________ Elizabeth Harley Rita Scooter Bandit Peanut

10-30-2009, 08:30 AM	#17
Lolli_lah YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gainesville, GA, USA Posts: 406 Blog Entries: 2	I didn't have that problem so much with the kind I have getting it to lather. The only thing I seemed to find myself doing is using small amounts at a time to lather different areas, as she kept moving around and wouldn't sit still lol. __________________ Lollipop my Pretty Little Princess

10-30-2009, 07:34 PM	#21
cj125 Mia, Max and Moe's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,403	If you really need to get your dollars worth there's a product called Mane & Tail. It was originally made for horses. You can find it at WalMart or Sally's Beauty Supply. __________________ *Connie* Mia Max Moe

10-30-2009, 07:37 PM	#22
Lolli_lah YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gainesville, GA, USA Posts: 406 Blog Entries: 2	Well there is nothing wrong with this one particular product by Hartz. It's just a regular shampoo that doesn't have medicated ingredients in it. It uses the same as others, actually. I did an ingredient comparison. I agree with a few who have mentioned that Hartz only got its 'bad' name for their medicated products for fleas and ticks that went bad from a chemical they were using that is a 40 year old chemical that is now linked to be poisonous in dogs. I did a bit of research on that since I started the thread. I didn't buy it because it was 'cheap' though it was definitely a plus, I bought it because everything else I came across smelled like crap lol __________________ Lollipop my Pretty Little Princess

10-30-2009, 08:13 PM	#23
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	i WOULD NOT BE COMFORTABLE WITH IT PERSONALLY Last edited by chestermama; 10-30-2009 at 08:14 PM.

10-30-2009, 08:19 PM	#24
Lolli_lah YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gainesville, GA, USA Posts: 406 Blog Entries: 2	Not that people should go out and buy it specifically, but the ingredients are almost the exact as others. So saying it's bad is basically saying that any general dog shampoo is bad because it's made mostly of the same things. But if you already got it I don't think there is any harm to use it. The regular shampoo nothing else. __________________ Lollipop my Pretty Little Princess

10-31-2009, 10:34 AM	#27
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	I think it would be OK to use, I have used it before, I personally wouldn't use human hair shampoo products on your Yorkie, But I do recommend using Human conditioner products. I have and will always use human conditioner products on mine, many have asked what I use because of how great my Yorkies hair looks and feels. and I do believe its the human conditioner that is working so great for them. just make sure you rinse it all out good.

10-31-2009, 11:00 AM	#28
_Chrissy_ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,561	I use the Cloud Star products on Max. Love the Lavender set. __________________ Max (the Morkie) & Mickey (the Yorkie)