Universal Medicated Shampoo for Dogs, Cats and Horses, 16oz

This is the best shampoo for dogs with skin or itching issues! It’s worth it. And try to shampoo for over 5 minutes so it really gets to the skin. I love it!

At age 11, my black lab, which always had fur described as "mink," developed the flakes and itchy skin so many other reviewers have described. It would get so bad he would chew the skin raw. So I purchased quality groomer clippers to keep him shaved in a "puppy cut"--it's much easier bathing a short haired dog and ensures good coverage and have you seen the groomer's prices to clip your dog?--consulted with the vet, and researched the various types of skin afflictions. I have tried many different shampoos for their various ingredients--allergy, benzoyl peroxide, dermapet malacetic, oatmeal, tea tree oil, hot spot relief, chlorhexidine--as well as prescriptions from the vet. Some of these controlled it, others made it worse, but nothing got rid of it. The vet advised that it may just be allergies in old age and to bathe just once a week, but after 3-4 days he was smelly, flaky, and scratching non-stop. So after two years of "puppy cutting," 2-3 baths a week, and several hundred dollars later, it was time to try yet something else. After reading the great reviews, I ordered two bottles of Vet Solutions. Wow! Improvement noticed upon the very first use! The itching was sharply reduced, red patches gone, and the hair is growing in fuller and getting back it's luster. Also, this product lathered better than anything. Three weeks and 3 baths later--yes, I only need to bath once a week--today's shave was probably the last, and I hope to return to monthly baths just in time for winter. I wish I had found this sooner, for the first bottle is only 1/2 gone, and I would have cured the itching for just $20! Maybe this product will work for your pet, but if it doesn't keep trying and consulting with your vet. You owe it to your pet to stop the itching. (On a side note, the Vet Solutions ear cleaner is also amazing! No more of the chronic yeast infections common in retrievers. A weekly cleaning with a soaked cotton square is all it takes.) UPDATE 08/28/11: This is still my favorite shampoo. My lab just turned 14!!! He gets a bath about once a month. Turns out he also had a thyroid condition, which often manifests itself with poor skin and coat, as well as energy level and weight among other things. The vet suggested the test. Ask your vet about it if you're still trying to find the cause of your pet's skin problems. The test and re-test will cost you, but the daily supplement is not expensive, especially if you purchase via an on-line Rx.

That's the shampoo that the vet recommended and we've been using it for years now. Great product

Our favorite shampoo for our Frenchie who has a lot of skin issues. This helps soothes his skin and leaves his coat soft. I love the smell of the shampoo. This was recommended to us by our vet only they sold it for double the price.

I've used this in the past, works well and smells good. Lathers very well. I also now use Vet Solutions Aloe and Oatmeal Conditioner by accident....I bought it to try something a little different but ordered conditioner by accident instead of shampoo so now my dog gets a full day at the spa I guess. lol I never expected this to cure my dogs chewing of paws or scratching ears and face. You can't rub your tummy when you got a bad stomach ache and expect it to cure it right?! Same thing with dogs. Most allergies are going to be either environmental or food so you need to figure it out and deal with it internally for the most part....which I am still trying to do ;( I hate giving his prednisone but is a must sometimes to give the poor dog and us relief (a.k.a. SLEEP). I have an AB (American Bulldog). If anyone has the solution to their skin issues, PLEASE TELL ME!!!!!!!! I have had blood test done and he is apparently allergic to chicken, beef, wheat and some other common things so it makes it hard. I have him on a fish/grain free right now. Want to try a raw diet but may be too expensive and tough with his high positive food allergies. Like I said, this is a really good product but don't think it is a miracle shampoo. I'd give it 4.5 stars because I don't expect it to resolve everything. It does get him very clean, great smelling and makes his coat more bright white looking and soft. Arrived very fast in mail! Amazon rules!!!!

Vets often diagnose allergies, when it's actually mites. This shampoo solved a major problem we had with our belgian shepherd, who would break out in patches of mange in early summer. It was scabies mites, but the dog was in excellent health. We first thought it was allergies, from all the vet info, but it was identified by microscope as scabies mites. Yikes, this solved our problem. Try this if your dog has recurrent problems with "allergies". Works great.

The shampoo is worth the price for the relief my dog feels from his itchy skin! It keeps him comfortable for about a week. It's a noticeable difference. Bonus is that he smells good and his coat looks really nice.

I have an 18 month Golden Retriever with ichthyosis. It was so bad - flakes all over his body and our floor was covered with them every day. We had to vacuum 3 times a day it was so bad. After a few treatments with this shampoo it is virtually gone. Incredible product!