Kelly: Photo w/ permission, Alexa Clausen
Does your dog get bed head? Is his fur thinning? Is it dull, or do his curls flop in the heat? How black is his black fur? How white is her white fur?
If your dog suffers from any of these horrendous blows to his or her ego, the pet market has the answers.
We're reaching a point where it's not enough just to bathe and groom our dogs; their hair, like our own, must have solutions to bad hair days. So, here are some favorites for items you may not even have dreamed of yet.
1. Pet Head High Maintenance Leave-In Conditioner
Pet Head High Maintenance Leave-In Conditioner
Of course, the first thing besides a great shampoo, is a great conditioner, and Pet Head High Maintenance Leave-In Conditioner is just that. From Yorkie to Poodle to Jack Russell to Dashund owners, this Pet Head conditioner is a winner, helping to detangle fur as well as making fur feel and look thicker and healthier. If you love Bed Head products for your own hair, you'll love Pet Head for your pets. The company makes several popular products for pet fur (see image below).
Pet Head Products
2. BioSilk for Dogs Silk Therapy Detangling Plus Shine Protecting Mist for Dogs
BioSilk for Dogs Silk Therapy Detangling Plus Shine Protecting Mist for Dogs
Biosilk For Dogs is another very popular product line for dog fur. From Maltese to Wirehairs to Border Collies to Silkies, dogs with matted fur unite in their appreciation of the BioSilk for Dogs Silk Therapy Detangling Plus Shine Protecting Mist for Dogs. Great for dematting thick or fine fur. Check out other Biosilk For Dogs products.
3. Chris Christensen Ice on Ice Detangler & Finishing Spray with Sunscreen
Chris Christensen Ice on Detangler & Finishing Spray with Sunscreen
Chris Christensen is an Australian company that makes dog grooming products mostly for breeders and groomers, but many of its products are widely available to the consumer, like the Ice On Ice Detangler. So for those of you who have show dogs or just really want to doll-up your pups, you will enjoy experimenting with some of the products I list below that you won't find in your local pet store!
The Ice On Ice is also a finishing spray that leaves your dog's fur both easy to brush out and nice and shiny. The company does not publish the level of sunscreen contained in the product, but for the most part, pet parents don't make an issue of that, because they are so pleased with its performance as a detangler. Ice On Ice also claims to strengthen your dog's fur to prevent breakage!
4. Isle of Dogs Everyday Violet & Sea Mist Lush Coating Conditioner for Dogs
Isle of Dogs Everyday Violet & Sea Mist Lush Coating Conditioner for Dogs
Isle of Dogs makes a dog fur treatment for just about every bad hair condition a dog can have. Isle of Dogs Everyday Violet & Sea Mist Lush Coating Conditioner for Dogs is great for all dogs with dry hair, adding protein so essential for a healthy coat. According to Isle of Dogs, "Evening Primrose and Jojoba oils combine with Keratin Amino Acids to help strengthen dry hair and lessen shedding. The results are a richer, fuller coat that is hydrated and fresh."
You should check out the range of Isle of Dogs products for your dog's coat here.
5. Chris Christensen - Spectrum 10 Hypro Pac
Chris Christensen - Spectrum 10 Hypro Pac
If your dog's fur is damaged by sickness, old age, dryness, or over-treatment, Spectrum 10 Hypro Pac will soften your pet's fur, but more importantly, it protects against heat damage and breakage, restoring moisture and manageability to their fur. Customers say this is an outstanding product!
If you are interested in Chris Christensen's product suggestions for your dog by breed, you can find it on the Australian company website here.
6. Isle of Dogs Everyday Violet & Sea Mist Lush Coating Brush Conditioning Spray
Isle of Dogs Everyday Violet & Sea Mist Lush Coating Brush Conditioning Spray
If a nice thick coat is what your dog desires, look not further than the Isle of Dogs Sea Mist Lush Coating Brush Conditioning Spray, perfect solution for body (and soul)! Great for dogs with thin coats like Kelly (at top). Use sparingly.
You should check out the range of Isle of Dogs products for your dog's coat here.
7. Wahl Whitening Dog Shampoo
Wahl Whitening Dog Shampoo
Whether your dog is a Maltese, Westie, or Poodle, the Wahl Whitening Shampoo will brighten her fur. Though the shampoo does enhance all color, it works best on dogs with light fur, not necessarily white. It also leaves your pup with a nice, shiny coat. Wahl products are staples of many dog groomers, but many of its products are available to consumers through Amazon.com.
8. Perfect Coat Black Pearl Dog Shampoo
Perfect Coat Black Pearl Dog Shampoo
Have you ever seen a black lab or a Scottish terrier who shined? The black pug on the Black Pearl Shampoo shines, as do other black dogs whose family bathes him in Black Pearl, because after its use, his coat reflects light. That's how you want a black dog! The shampoo is black, so unless you want a dark rinse on a light colored dog, I would only use this on dark colored dogs. - maybe dark brown, if you want his coat to look darker. Pet parents are very happy with the performance of Black Pearl.
Below the listing for Perfect Coat Black Pearl Dog Shampoo, you can find other hair products for dogs made by Perfect Coat.
Oh, and here's Kelly (see top photo) after she's had a haircut and a rich Chris Christensen - Spectrum 10 Hypro Pac treatment!
Kelly has a good hair day! (Photo w/ permission, by Alexa Clausen)
That's the buzz for today!
Lady Bee
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