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Suggest a dog shampoo?

  • 17-08-2018 6:28pm
    #1
    Squall Leonhart
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    Small mixed breed dog.
    Looking for a mild shampoo for regular washing as dog gets quite muddy and smelly after a week of walks!


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  • #2
    VonVix
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    I use Groom Professional's stuff, I buy from here: https://www.christiesdirect.com/en/Dog-Shampoo/c-127.aspx?BrandIDs=10

    It has to be diluted, so lasts a long time for me. Usually 1 part shampoo, 10 parts water.

    [Dog Training + Behaviour Nerd]



  • #3
    Squall Leonhart
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,794 ✭✭✭Squall Leonhart


    Great, thanks! Is it suitable for frequent use?
    Tea tree might be a nice option


  • #4
    VonVix
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    Squall Leonhart wrote: »
    Great, thanks! Is it suitable for frequent use?
    Tea tree might be a nice option

    How frequent is frequent? Once a week? You could always opt for a puppy/kitten shampoo: https://www.christiesdirect.com/en/Groom-Professional-Tender-Puppy-Kitty-Shampoo/m-4382.aspx it's fragrance free and usually with the view of being more gentle.

    [Dog Training + Behaviour Nerd]



  • #5
    dazzymc
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    Squall Leonhart wrote: »
    Small mixed breed dog.
    Looking for a mild shampoo for regular washing as dog gets quite muddy and smelly after a week of walks!

    We were recommended to use pantene shampoo for our yorkies and ours actually really good. Cheap too.


  • #6
    Squall Leonhart
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    Yes, once a week

    Looks perfect thanks


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  • #7
    VonVix
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    dazzymc wrote: »
    We were recommended to use pantene shampoo for our yorkies and ours actually really good. Cheap too.

    Pantene? The human shampoo? :eek: You're generally not supposed to use human shampoo on dogs, they have a different pH level to people and human shampoo is usually in line with that, human shampoo can be irritating and dry out a dog's skin.

    [Dog Training + Behaviour Nerd]



  • #8
    dazzymc
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    VonVix wrote: »
    Pantene? The human shampoo? :eek: You're generally not supposed to use human shampoo on dogs, they have a different pH level to people and human shampoo is usually in line with that, human shampoo can be irritating and dry out a dog's skin.

    Yeah that's what I would have thought but the person who recommended it said that pantene on yorkies is fine because the hair is similar to human hair. Ours have never had an irritation to be honest.


  • #9
    VonVix
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    dazzymc wrote: »
    Yeah that's what I would have thought but the person who recommended it said that pantene on yorkies is fine because the hair is similar to human hair. Ours have never had an irritation to be honest.

    It's not so much about the hair, it's the skin. Dogs have a pH level that is far more alkaline than us, so shampoo formulated for humans is actually more acidic in nature than dog shampoo.

    [Dog Training + Behaviour Nerd]



  • #10
    em_cat
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    We get pet silk from Christie’s Direct for our yorkie mix, but I would say washing 1/week is way too much for any dogs’ skin. Mr C is groomed every 6 weeks and only wiped with a damp cloth if he got really dirty.


  • #11
    Eve2001
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    Squall Leonhart wrote: »
    Small mixed breed dog.
    Looking for a mild shampoo for regular washing as dog gets quite muddy and smelly after a week of walks!

    A groomer I know recommended using baby wipes and baby shampoo if a dog needs cleaning between monthly washes


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  • #12
    Eve2001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30 ✭Eve2001


    Squall Leonhart wrote: »
    Small mixed breed dog.
    Looking for a mild shampoo for regular washing as dog gets quite muddy and smelly after a week of walks!

    A groomer I know recommended using baby wipes and baby shampoo if a dog needs cleaning between monthly washes


  • #13
    mymo
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    The groom professional stuff is great, they have a wide range of shampoos and coat conditioners, I put a bit in a jug of warm water to dilute it and pour over the dogs.
    If it's just mud and not smelly, a rinse of warm water when you get home is good, rolling in smelly stuff like fox poo is a different story though, ketchup rubbed in and rinsed, then a shampoo, and hell smell fine. Ketchup gets rid of the stink, otherwise you could wash 3 times and still smell it.


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