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AZPops
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Dec 24, 2015

DOC & Keith, I's got a question bout my Shampoo &Conditioner

I've been using Virbac Epi-Soothe Shampoo, along with their cream rinse and conditioner for quite awhile. There are presently supply problems, till sometime early of next year.

I wanted to ask for your recommendation/s for an alternative product I could use on the Boy. I do have enough of the shampoo for approx. eight, or so baths (bought the gallon size jug).

However, I'll be needing a conditioner after his next bath.

Thanks,

Pops
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    AZPops
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    Dec 25, 2015
    dturm wrote:
    Sounds good, go for it.



    Thanks, DOC! ...




    Calvin
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    AZPops
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    Dec 25, 2015
    DOC & Keith.

    I ain't trusting Pops to make this decision, so, I did a bit of search'in myself. Anyways, it's kind'ah sort'ah come down to these two products;


    * Vetoquinol Vet Solutions Aloe & Oatmeal Shampoo for Dogs & Cats (soap free)

    * Vetoquinol Vet Solutions Aloe & Oatmeal Conditioner for Dogs & Cats

    And

    * DOC's Foster & Smith (Not Smyth, but Smith) Advanced Formula Oatmeal Shampoo & Conditioner



    Thanks,


    Calvin


    PS I'm gonna make Pops keep the Virbac stuff on hand, till they get it back in-stock.
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    Marine_By_Choic
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    Dec 25, 2015
    dturm wrote:
    Mixing and matching brands shouldn't be an issue. Keith's knowledge about products is appreciated and matches my experience.


    Doc,
    I doubt that! I was fortunate to have worked for two manufacturers and managed two distributorships over the years. Was a salesman for 22 years when I retired. Still miss the people I had the fortune to associate with.
    Merry Christmas to you and yours.
    Keith
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    AZPops
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    Dec 25, 2015
    dturm wrote:
    Mixing and matching brands shouldn't be an issue. Keith's knowledge about products is appreciated and matches my experience.



    OK thanks DOC!


    Pops
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    dturm
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    Dec 25, 2015
    Mixing and matching brands shouldn't be an issue. Keith's knowledge about products is appreciated and matches my experience.
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    AZPops
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    Dec 24, 2015
    dturm wrote:
    CEVA makes comparable products, shampoo and crème rinse. They are all aloe & oatmeal. If you find any product that is basically oatmeal should work.

    Doug



    Thanks, DOC! I'll look into CEVA's products. ...

    BTW, it's OK to use a different brand cream rinse along with the Virbac Shampoo? I mean the Boy's not gonna go up in flames or nothing like that, if I use a different brand cream rinse, right?



    Marine By Choice wrote:
    Pops,
    You might check out this alternative http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=18840&prodid=37339&rel=1
    There are a number of colloidal oatmeal shampoos and conditioners on the market. All seem to work pretty well.
    Keith
    (Retired 3 years ago after 42 years of distributing animal care products to the veterinary, pet and farm store industry, so I'm not a newbie when it comes to care products??)



    Thanks, Keith! I buy the gallon size jug of shampoo from Doctors F. & S, and the 16 oz. cream rinse from Doctors F. & S, or Entirely Pets. Whichever place has the cream rinse in-stock.

    I appreciate the heads-up! ...


    Pops


    PS Thanks again! Now I can relax and catch some Z'ssss.
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    Marine_By_Choic
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    Dec 24, 2015
    Pops,
    You might check out this alternative http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=18840&prodid=37339&rel=1
    There are a number of colloidal oatmeal shampoos and conditioners on the market. All seem to work pretty well.
    Keith
    (Retired 3 years ago after 42 years of distributing animal care products to the veterinary, pet and farm store industry, so I'm not a newbie when it comes to care products??)
  • dturm's avatar
    dturm
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    Dec 24, 2015
    CEVA makes comparable products, shampoo and crème rinse. They are all aloe & oatmeal. If you find any product that is basically oatmeal should work.

    Doug

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