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Conditioner too?

Posted : 7/17/2006 5:50:37 PM

I have recently heard that a lot of people use not only shampoo but condition on their dogs as well! I use oatmeal shampoo and my dogs always feel silky and nice after each bath. What fo you think of condition? does anyone use it?

jennie_c_d

Posted : 7/17/2006 8:25:24 PM

I really like Cloud Star's Buddy Wash and Buddy Rinse. I use conditioner, because I wash my dogs quite frequently. It makes them softer, and keeps them from drying out.

If I had a long haired dog, I'd use conditioner to help prevent tangles.

orangedog

Posted : 7/27/2006 1:50:11 AM

I use conditioner on my dogs each bath, which is about every 3 weeks on average. It makes their coats extremely soft and shiny, the smell lasts longer, moisturizes their skin, & with Tango (long hair) it keeps down static. She never gets mats or tangles, even when I didn't use conditioner, but I'm sure it helps with this too on a lot of dogs. I use EarthBath shampoos & conditioner on my dogs.

astaracheetah

Posted : 7/28/2006 12:03:14 AM

Conditioner doesn't seem to make much of a difference to Eevee's coat so I just use an oatmeal and tea tree oil shampoo... it makes worlds of difference to Shippo's coat though, as he has long hair.

toby dude

Posted : 7/30/2006 3:59:55 PM

I always use a conditioner on Toby after shampooing...... It prevents matting and makes it easier to brush and blow dry afterwards....

Rony Dcoth

Posted : 8/1/2006 4:45:55 AM

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bamaeskie

Posted : 8/1/2006 5:02:44 AM

ORIGINAL: tobylittledude

I always use a conditioner on Toby after shampooing...... It prevents matting and makes it easier to brush and blow dry afterwards....

Ditto here with Dakota!!

Melaney B.

Posted : 8/7/2006 11:02:45 PM

kind of off subject, but i had to mention that with that big smile, Dakota looks really happy in that picture...cute!

Becca

Posted : 8/12/2006 12:38:14 AM

Angel has very sensetive skin so we use oatmeal shampoo and conditioner on her. The conditioner helps get the knots out.

the_gopher

Posted : 8/17/2006 7:10:20 PM

You dont' need to use conditioner, but on some dogs its really beneficial! My Mom's long haired shih tzu DEFINATELY needs conditioner to keep her coat smooth and help with tangles/matts. Other dogs don't need it.

Danielle Beinke

Posted : 8/18/2006 10:58:33 PM

I found an olive oil soap for dogs, it lathers up really well and is for sensitive skin,
I found it at a market/stall/fair and now don't no where to get some more but it was fantastic and kept the fleas at a bay.Their coats felt really soft.

Danielle

sallya

Posted : 8/27/2006 3:24:54 PM

I use Solid Gold Shampoo and Conditioner for Trudy. Long hair needs it.

janet christina solorzano

Posted : 8/27/2006 3:45:41 PM

Do you recommend solid gold Shampoo for a dog with possible skin allergeries.. I'm def. going to use conditioner from now on.

sallya

Posted : 8/28/2006 11:45:58 AM

My Trudy is QUEEN of allergies. She sees a dermatologist/vet. every six months. She had the skin testing about two years ago. Now I give her a shot every week from her vial of antigen. She takes an antihistamine every day also. She eats Nat. Balance Fish. WHEW. She was SOOOOOO bad for a while and it is finally all better!

SO, for Trudy, the Solid Gold shampoo and cond. works. BUT, as with food, every dog is different. Solid Gold is actually for sensitive skin. You can try it and see how it works. But, there are so many causes of allergy, there could be many reasons for itching.