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

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.

My aging german shepherd had been on alot of very expensive medicated "prescription" shampoos that could only be obtained at the vet's office. They usually had a bad odor and did not "suds up" very well, not to mention the ridiculous prices I had to pay. The shampoos didn't even seem to work very well for my german shepherd. Then I spoke with my vet and asked if there was any other shampoo that she thought might still soothe and heal my dog's skin but didn't cost a fortune. She recommended this shampoo and I've been using it ever since (probably for more than 2 years now). It has a wonderful smell, is very concentrated so you can use it very sparingly, it has done a GREAT job on my dog's skin and is very affordable (especially if you purchase it through Amazon... it's the cheapest price I've found.) We recently adopted a rescue dog that is mainly white in color and has sensitive skin (not to mention her body odor!) Since now using this shampoo on her for a couple months now, her skin is perfect and she smells great! It got rid of her body odor between baths. I would HIGHLY recommend this shampoo to anyone who is looking for a very good cleansing/healing shampoo at a fraction of the price!!

First of all, let me say that this product arrived lightning fast. I wasn't expecting it to arrive until this week. It arrived within 2 days (on Saturday) and I have already used it. It lathered very nicely. My doggies fur is very soft. The hot, red patches (not raw) on their skin have gone away after one use and the scratching has greatly reduced. I know that it will take more than one bath to get the full results from this product, but I can already see progress. I am hoping that their skin gets healthy and they can go back to being happy dogs again instead of stinky, miserable and itchy. I am a believer in this product already and will be a long time user. I am looking forward to their next bath.March 28, 2011 update:I am still using this shampoo on regular basis. My bottle is almost empty and I will purchase it again. The instructions state to lather, rinse and REPEAT. Initially, I wasn't repeating. Wow...what a huge difference when I did. The first wash would get rid of the surface dirt and oil. The second wash was getting to the skin. It really made a big difference.I took this shampoo to two different vets and both said that it was a good shampoo to use on my dogs. So far, I am very happy with it. I initially bought it when my dogs were suffering staph infections and horrible odor from allergies. My one dog would develop a slimy film on her coat. The first wash would get rid of that and then the repeat wash would get to her skin and the infections. It worked great while the vet and I were figuring out the cause of their allergies. Now that we seem to have those under control I still use the shampoo.

It is really works for my labrador skin