Good Dog Conditioner

[jennyjoan]

Any advice please.

[Mexican18]

The same one you use.

[Rockrose]

How often do you wash your dog as you shouldn’t need a conditioner

[hereIam]

I've never heard of a dog conditioner, just shampoo. Do they really need conditioner ?

[jennyjoan]

well first of all Maxie has had pink feet and sorta never leaves them alone. went to vet yesterday and she said oh because he was like this for 3 years it could be anything. pollen, grass, food, any kind of allergy.

Harvey (my last dog) had a great coat so never gave me bother - this wee thing's coat is lifeless. anyway she gave me tablets, steroid cream to try out and a consultation and mentioned he could be bathed more often per se. So just wondered if the conditioner would make his coat anybetter and able to comb through. etc.

[jennyjoan]

I don't wash him too often as I was afraid of washing his natural oils off but now am thinking maybe if I washed him every couple of weeks I would be getting rid of the allergens

[jennyjoan]

mexican - no our conditioner is too harsh

[Rockrose]

IMO if you wash him every couple of weeks you will get rid of the natural oils.
Is your vet doing blood tests to find out the allergy? I mean he could be allergic to beef or chicken!! Just brush him every day

[ladybirder]

jj my dog groomer recommended GROOMER The Professional Choice for my JR. I often give him a squirt of it without bathing him and it smells lovely whilst also "gently refreshing and calming sensitive skin". Think I got it from Pets at Home and it wasn't expensive, perhaps £15 or near that.

[jennyjoan]

well she is waiting if tabs or steroid cream works. Thanks all

[jennyjoan]

thanks LB - will give that a go when I buy it

wonder would Jolleyes have it - as it is the nearest pet store

[jennyjoan]

tbh - he has had the pink feet from day that I got him from a negligent owner. He wasn't used to dog food at all and vomited continuously and pooed. I then found out he had been fed on bread only.

However I persevered and he is doing well on the dog food.

[pastafreak]

JJ...I was recommended this for Sally. She gets grass pollen allergy. It's helped a lot.

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[ladybirder]

That looks good Pasta. Same sort of thing as I'm recommending.

Jolleyes don't do mine jj I've just had a look but this is from Groomers website.
https://www.groomers-online.com/professional-c1/bathing-c586/conditioner-c95/groomers-coat-conditioning-spray-with-evening-primrose-oil-p391

[pastafreak]

I have to admit I was a bit wary, as Johnson's is what I call a "cheap and cheerful" brand. But it really soothed Sally's skin. I have no trouble recommending it. I'll have a look at your link too.

[ladybirder]

Big difference in price eh Pasta! Makes you wonder if it's worth it. She did say it's the best but then she would wouldn't she.

[pastafreak]

Haha! I know. Sometimes you just have to take a chance on something...and what works for one won't for another. *sigh*