MysticalMomma Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 This is probably a weird question, but I have 9 dogs and was wondering if anyone sold doggie shampoo base, like Millcreek regular shampoo base? It gets pretty expensive bathing 9 dogs once a week..lolAnother question, can I use Millcreeks shampoo base on a dog? Or would it be to strong for a dog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 This is probably a weird question, but I have 9 dogs and was wondering if anyone sold doggie shampoo base, like Millcreek regular shampoo base? It gets pretty expensive bathing 9 dogs once a week..lolAnother question, can I use Millcreeks shampoo base on a dog? Or would it be to strong for a dog?My Vet. recommends bathing a dog only once per month. Bathing to often is bad on their skin, it dries them out to much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticalMomma Posted December 31, 2006 Author Share Posted December 31, 2006 That wasn't my question, but thanks anyway Candleman..lolI have 9 yorkies, and I have to bath them once a week or they stink. Sometimes, I will go 10 days, and then I can't stand it. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragnarock47 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Another question, can I use Millcreeks shampoo base on a dog? Or would it be to strong for a dog?Excellent question!!! I was curious as well, so I did some Googling.Millcreek's base is a coconut base and there was nothing they listed in their ingredients that appear to me, to be bad or harsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragnarock47 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 I did find the base you asked about has cocamide DEA, which may cause issue if the pooches have sensitive skin. Most all the shampoo bases I looked at have either that or a laurethyl (or something along those lines) DEA, which also have issues with doggies with sensitive skin. I think any DEA will be a problem, but the cocamide isn't too bad, it's naturaly derived from the coconut.I think I may give it a shot!!!! My pooch is a bully, old, but a definite Bubba attitude.... which EO should I get??? No fru-fru smell for my dog...LOL. Actually, it's more appropriate to say I am her human than referring to her as "my dog" .(Edit to add) You can also add EO's or other things like aloe to prevent drying of the skin. Also keep in mind that the vet who said you should only wash your pooch once a month may have been referring to the chemical laden crap you buy at the pet or drug store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticalMomma Posted December 31, 2006 Author Share Posted December 31, 2006 LOL I also think it's BS only to wash your dog once a month.. I have been looking through ingredients of all kinds of different dog shampoos and about their PH levels, and millcreeks base, seems to be a lot less mild than the regular dog shampoo.. I think I am going to try it.. My dogs do have sensitive skin and it's hard to find a dog shampoo that helps them.. The oatmeal shampoo is a joke!I don't think I am going to scent it.. I'm going to add shea butter and aloe vera and see how that does..lol Don't know if it will work, but it's worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol k Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 millcreek's base is soy based with alot of other natural ingredients, very moisturizing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 I had a lhasa apso years ago who was bathed every Friday. I had to wash im or he stunk. I also washed around his face in the middle of the week too. He had too much hair to ignore... Anyway, if you are just going to use the shampoo for your own dogs, then I would say go for it and buy a nice shampoo base. However, I just would not feel comfortable using a shampoo base that was not specifically designed for a dog if I had intentions of selling it. It does not seem that you have any intentions of doing that though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticalMomma Posted January 1, 2007 Author Share Posted January 1, 2007 I'm definitely not going to sell it.. It's only for my dogs and my moms dogs.. I'm going to call the vet in the morning and read off the ingredients to him and see what he thinks. lol I'm scared I might irritate the ones that have sensitive skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 I don't know which base to recommend but here is some good info.http://www.barknbath.com/ingredients%20to%20avoid.htmhttp://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1643&articleid=828http://www.petplace.com/dogs/dog-shampoo-how-to-choose-the-best-dog-shampoo/page1.aspxhttp://www.redstarnaturalliquidsoaps.co.uk/dog_shampoo_ingredients.htmlIt looks like an all natural liquid or bar soap made with olive oil is good and safe to use.Taken from one of the sites above "Our dog shampoo is made with high quality vegetable oil soap and is wonderful for dogs with dry skin." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticalMomma Posted January 2, 2007 Author Share Posted January 2, 2007 Thanks so much candleman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 You could always make your own. It's really not that hard once you get the hang of it. That's what I do. Just be sure to use EO's not Fo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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