Shampoo

[Clyde]

If the dog had mange I would be using Pyohex rather than Malaseb, as per Dermcare advice.

I've used every shampoo mentioned in this thread and overall have found Aloveen as the winner as a maintenance shampoo for dogs prone to mild to moderate itchies. This is based on washing my own dogs and clients dogs.

I was very disappointed in the Groomers one. I actually found it quite drying and the dogs coats didn't come up as clean looking as they usually do .

[Elfin]

I ADORE Groomers EPO and use it regularly on my highly allergic/dry skin boy.

You only need a tiny amount - I do a full bath every 2-3 weeks and wash his feet ("affected areas") at least twice a week, and a 250ml bottle lasts a few months. And he is a giant breed.

His coat is soooooooo shiny, and we often get compliments at shows! (But it makes his coat a little soft for a breed that is supposed to have a coarse coat )

[standardpoodle]

His coat is soooooooo shiny, and we often get compliments at shows! (But it makes his coat a little soft for a breed that is supposed to have a coarse coat )

The other good shampoo for skin irritation is EQyss Micro Tek, it is available from http://www.petsonthepark.com.au They also have a spray to stop biting and itching. These product are not cheap but they are worth it as skin problems can go on for ages. My Standard Poodle girl has sensitive skin, I use Groomers Evening Primrose Oil on her and as I have a hydro bath, I need very little shampoo. She is now allergic to brass. I found this out just this year aged 3 years. So no brass tags or collars with brass studs.

with best regards,

Liz

[julesluvscavs]

Ive used an oatmeal based one.It comes in sham/cond.....Dermacare-Aloveen-oatmeal....its designed for itchy, dry skin...You can get from vets or pet shops....Hope this helps...ooppss price around $15 i think

We use that one, and the leave in conditioner if we are going out somewhere special, smells lovely !

[ruthless]

Fidos make an oatmeal shampoo and conditioner, it's cheaper than Aloveen

[poodle proud]

for shampoo we use Fidos oatmeal and baking soda shampoo.

My white boy Osca on my signature has sensitive skin and he does fine on this.

I reccomen Aloveen conditioner aswell, lasts for ages, its supposed to just be used as a hair product would- sparingly. They smell lovely afterwards! The only problem is they seem to like the taste

[poodlefan]

Groomers Evening Primrose Oil shampoo - yes it works even on oily coats, removes the oils without stimulating the skin to go overboard in replacing them.

Love this stuff.. love the smell.. It's all I use now. I dilute it 50% with water and use it from a pump bottle.

Most of the better dog shampoos are designed to be used diluted.. you pay top $$ but they go a long way.

Edited June 27, 2009 by poodlefan

[Clyde]

Fidos make an oatmeal shampoo and conditioner, it's cheaper than Aloveen

Yes, but is also has a lower collodial suspension.

Fido's gives me eczma. I've not ever really been a fan of Fido's due to the smell and it being too harsh on my own skin but the final straw was at a Pet Expo when the Fidos Rep was telling everyone that their copy of Aloveen was better as Aloveen has so much soap in it. When I disagreed about the soap content she was adamant and stuck to her guns. I let Dermcare know as it's pretty poor form for Fido's to be sprouting damaging false information to the general public. Products should do well on their own merits, not by disparaging their competitors.

Edited June 27, 2009 by Clyde