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As an owner of dogs with double coats, I have to say that we spend quite a bit on grooming products for dogs. For those who don’t know about double-coated dogs, like Alaskan Malamutes, twice a year they completely shed their undercoat. This fun experience is known as ‘blowing coat’. Some of you may have even seen Reya’s post on Instagram the last time I remembered to take a picture with our entire yard looking like it snowed with all the fur coming off in handfuls. While this obviously means lots of brushing, bath time with products specially formulated for dogs is also super important, especially since blowing coat usually leads to dry skin. Luckily, we recently found an awesome line of products specializing in skin care for dogs and cats – Bayer ExpertCare™ at PetSmart®.
As some of you may remember, we have slowly been becoming a fan of Bayer ExpertCare products, especially after trying the Bayer ExpertCare Ear Care Rinse. All of their products are not only designed to be easy to use, but specially formulated for cats and dogs. This means that we have high quality products, from a brand we trust for humans, that will help support Reya and Ivi’s skin, ears, and even digestive system. They are, by far, one of the best health and wellness pet brands we have tried, and we love that they have a full line of quality care grooming products for our dogs.
To our delight, the Bayer ExpertCare Moisturizing Dog Shampoo and Bayer ExpertCare Moisturizing Dog Conditioner are just as we expected. Both of the shampoo and conditioner are formulated to be hypoallergenic for dogs. As well, their soap-free shampoo is formulated routine cleansing and grooming, while providing extra moisturizers and essential fatty acids that clean, replenish moisture, and protect our dogs sensitive skin. From there, the conditioner is made with additional moisturizers to soften dogs’ skin and leave their coat lustrous, manageable, and super soft. Best of all, it helps control flaking and scaling, something that is very common in double coated dogs while they are blowing coat!
Before I get more into the Bayer ExpertCare Moisturizing Shampoo and Bayer ExpertCare Moisturizing Conditioner, I want to remind everyone that Reya is not a fan of bath time. If she thinks there is even a chance she is getting a bath, she will high-tail it. To make bath time easier, we give her baths in our spare bathroom with a massage shower head, to help make the experience more pleasurable. Not only does this make Reya happier, it makes bath time less miserable for everyone, especially when Reya is dealing with dry skin and feeling miserable from blowing coat.
We knew it was a good sign though when Reya smelled this new shampoo and conditioner and loved the smell. Honestly, she was intrigued with the coconut smell and wanted to eat it! Its rare that we find a product that isn’t overpowering when it comes to scents, giving Bayer ExpertCare Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner a good start. From there, I was surprised at just how little it took to wash our dog. Normally, it takes anywhere from 1/3 to half a bottle of a product to clean Reya. With this line of grooming products, we barely used a 1/4 of the bottle of both the shampoo and conditioner, and Reya was fairly patient through the entire experience. In the end, we had a super soft dog that smelled absolutely amazing!
So, what did we think? Overall, I have to say that Bayer ExpertCare Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner was a major win in our household. Not only was Reya happy once the whole bath experience was over, but she seemed more confident and comfortable, making me a very happy dog mom! Honestly, I can’t wait to try more of Bayer ExpertCare for dogs products at my local PetSmart! To see what products are sold at your local PetSmart store, make sure to check out the full listing of Bayer ExpertCare Dog andBayer ExpertCare Cat products here!
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since we have a dog, this is helpful!
since we have a dog, this is veryy helpful!!
what cuties!! these products look amazing
This would be great for my mom’s sassy Boxer puppy. She’s had to have a few bathes in the few short month that she’s had her.
I think that this will help with the dog problem in aiding relief. Thia is really great information.
Do they make products like this for cats?
Sophia, yes. They have a full line of products just for kitties. 🙂
I need to try this for my Akitas. They are so itchy right now. They were just blessed with finicky skin!
This is great! My dachshunds have dry skin sometimes!
I had no idea that Bayer even made pet shampoo and conditioner! I’ll have to check these out! Thank you!
I’m most def.going to try these products,because of all the helpful info.!
The dogs health is so important.
we have two dogs. one goes to the groomer once a month and is fine, but our new one needs a bath at least once a week. these products will be really helpful for him
I have two cats that struggle with itchy skin and if Bayer made this shampoo and conditioner for cats, I would certainly give it a try! This time of the year, it seems like my cats have super sensitive skin. I would love to give this stuff a try…if only it were cat friendly!
this is something I plan on trying soon.
Looks like some happy pups here. Still have to check out the ear care rinse. My pup does not shed that much, but still gets bath time, and the floppy ears have to be well cleaned.
I have never used this product before but anything that will give some relief to the scratching and itching is worth a try.
We should try this. Since the season has changed, our dogs scratch like crazy! We give them the flea pill, so we know they dont have fleas. I think it is from their summer coat falling out and their winter coat replacing it.
This would be great for my daschund. He has terribly dry skin, especially on his belly. He also has dandruff pretty bad.
My sister’s dog, Gunter, is SOOO hairy and fuzzy! Haha, it’s adorable, but I think this product would suit him perfectly!
So nice that these products make your dog feel better.
the dogs are adorable and those products are great im glad there are stuff like that for them.
My dog is constantly scratching himself so I would love to try this shampoo and conditioner!
I used a product similar to this on my pupper and it has helped greatly. I would like to try this to see if works better than the one I am using now. I buy the product and when he goes to his monthly groomer appt, , they use the products I buy. I will check these out when I go to get his shampoo at Pet Smart.
We have always just used Johnsons baby shampoo! I will have to try this!
Wow, what a great product. We have pets with dry, itch skin and this would be great at giving them much needed relief.
I would love to try this for my pups! They get dry skin every once in awhile, im sure this would work great
They are our babies. We would do anything for them so why not moisturize their dry skin too.
My family has a blue heeler and his fur feels like a porcupine tail. I need to put this on my list to buy so he can get a nice coat again.
We need to get some of this for at least 2 of our 5 fur babies.
Bath time can be so difficult especially for such thick furred dogs. My dog has a short coat which makes it easier but this sounds like it would still be a helpful product for her.
I will have to tell my son about this. He has a little dog.
We have a Dolden who just loves to take baths…these products seem to do the job and stay environmentally safe
I had no idea that the Bayer line made dog products. Although my dog doesn’t have this issue, I’ll keep it in mind incase I ever need it and to inform friends about!
I was not aware that Bayer made products for dogs, probably because I have cats but still this looks like, by your review that this is a great product. Happy Holidays!
I don’t have a dog right now, but I could’ve used this with our last dog! Actually, I caught myself wondering if it might moisturize my scalp, lol!
I love the expression on your dogs face, they are so adorable and so willing to make there mommy happy . This shampoo and condtioner sounds wonderful.
Thank you ~ this product is new to me and one my little dog will benefit from.
I’ll have to get some of this for my cat! She’s always miserable in winter with her dry skin.
wow your baby love that i now i oud use ti on my kid orncess exzpecially
I need this for Sam. He has very dry skin
this is great
This sounds like a great product – II’d like to give it a try on my dogs!
I need this. Living in the South brings a lot of problems with the heat and fleas. This could help.
Your dogs are gorgeous! This product sounds absolutely perfect–no dog should have to be itchy 🙂
I have to try this shampoo and conditioner. We have 5 dogs (one with a double coat) but they all have itchy skin. The other shampoos I used on them only seemed to make it worse.
My last cat was always itching, so I used my lotion and petroleum jelly on her where she itched. They didn’t make anything like this then. When my current cat starts itching, it’s nice to know I can go to PetSmart, where I buy all of his food anyway, and get something made just for him.
What a bunch of cuties! My cats always get dry skin!
I’ve used an aloe lotion but any recommendation is appreciated. I hate when dogs scratch so much and look so uncomfortable. I would try this out to see if it would help.
These are such beautiful dogs. Though I’m a cat person, my cat thinks she’s a dog. I try to tell her that she’s not a dog, but she doesn’t listen.
Love the pups! So cute! I didn’t know that Bayer made this type of product for pets. I am definitely going to have to check these out for my pups!
This just reminded me I need to wash my dog! Anyways My dog could definitely use this shampoo and conditioner. I love the benefits of it.
I tend to make my own dog shampoo, but love there are options. You have a gorgeous dog!
i have a dog that is always itching and this is useful for me. Thanks for sharing.
This would be good for our dog, especially during the winter months.
What beautiful dogs!! Must try this on my cats!
My Buddie needs the moisturizing aspect of this shampoo. His hair is so course and dries out quickly.
I’d use this if I still had my dog. Looks like good products.
Good to know – thanks!
Beautiful dogs! =) I have 2 cats, and only 1 of them has a skin issue. My Bainese, Meow Lin, has terrible dandruff! She has very thick fur and a double coat, so perhaps that’s why she’s having issues? Maybe I should check this product out! Thanks for the review! =)
this will help my dog!
I do not have a dog but my friend does and he could u this for his dog.
I don’t have any dogs myself but some of my friends do. I’ll have to let them know about this product as it sounds like it’s very good; thanks for posting!
I imagine our four legged friends get this problem of dry flaky skin too during the cold winter months. A good thing to know about-
I love the idea of an anti-itch shampoo for animals! I wonder if they have such a shampoo for cats?! I just need to find a way to get my cats near, or in, the bath! LOL
We could really use this for our dog, he has such sensitive skin. Everything seems to cause his skin to be flaky and itchy and if you don’t treat it he scratches and makes it so much worse.
This would be great for out dog, Sheep, she has such sensitive skin.
Thankyou so much for leading me to the Bayer Dog grooming products. Before your interview I never new that Bayer sold Products for Dogs. I have used Bayer for years for the Family! I have trust in Bayer!! So I will buy the Shampoo and conditioner for them. I haven’t found any Shampoo or Conditioner for my “Boys” that I really am satisfied with! Next I was going to try Coconut shampoo for dogs! But I will try Bayers.. have a Great day
my 4 year old yellow lab cooper hates baths,he tries to hide in the oddest spots.usually just trying to hide his head,like we cant see the rest of him.lol.he does tend to have itchy skin and have tried a few others but not this brand.well look into it.thanks
I really need to try this, my dads dog itches until he bleeds
I’m not sure what a double coat is. I don’t keep animals in my house. I suspect that itchy skin can be quite a problem for pets. You really can’t tell them not to scratch.
This is something I’m definitely checking out, I didn’t know that Petsmart carried Bayer products. Our crew gets dry flaky skin, it’s worse in the winter. Thank you for the information!
I remember an ex’s dog very sensitive and itchy skin. This probably would have been a lot better for her than the shampoo we used on her.
good information
I would love to use this on my cats, but they hate the water
I actually just finished our old bottle of dog shampoo a couple hours ago. I need to pick up some more next time I’m out. I will definitely keep my eye out for this. Both my pups have dry skin.
I used to have a cat that could really have used this.
We need to try this. We have four babies we share our home with and little Bella is allergic to everything, including grass. I’d love to find a shampoo that would ease her itching.
My dog is constantly scratching himself. I should try this shampoo to see it if helps!
My pug suffers from dry, itchy skin. I’ll have to give Bayer a try.
i dont have a dog..but hope to have a pug one day when i can be very assured of my living arrangements…
i know dogs need baths..so i will keep these products in mind if i ever get that puggy
For a non bath time fan Reya looks content. I didn’t know Bayer had a line for animals. I am glad to hear Reya enjoy her experience, my youngest Lola she is the one that gives us a hard time when it comes to bath time. Always wanting to leave the bath tub. Maybe the scent of coconut will calm her down. I think right now the shampoo we use has oatmeal. I have never used a conditioner of my babies but I see I should. Fawn pugs are also double coated and thanks for letting me know when they shed its call “blowing coat.”
I should buy this for Mike my senior dog, poor guy – he gets so itchy.
My daughter has a dog with itchy skin problems. I am going to recommend this product to her.
I had never heard of this product. My Pom has itchy moments and I check with a good flashlight and see nothing. I have tried some itch creams but they end up making her fur stick. I really do not want to give her an antihistamine either.I am going to try this.. Maybe it’s at a local store…Thanks:)
Thanks so much for the Fantastic Review on Help Relieve Itchy Skin with #BayerExpertCare Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner! I have 2 Shih Tzu’s and they are constantly licking their feet! The Vet said it’s an allergy and we could test them to see what they are allergic to. We can’t afford this test for one let alone 2! I’m wondering if this shampoo and conditioner would help them out with that. It’s supposed to relieve itchy skin, so it just may work! With any money we get at Christmas, I’m going to take some and get them some of these products! Thanks so much for sharing your fantastic review, all the great pictures, and your personal and professional opinions on Help Relieve Itchy Skin with #BayerExpertCare Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner with all of us! I truly honestly do appreciate it! Thanks again so very much! Michele 🙂
I think its wonderful that they have a product like this for dogs,
I have seen dogs who have had skin problems , they are sensitive just like we are,, and your dogs are adorable.
I need a moisturizing shampoo for my Buddie. His hair is always so dry.
It’s great that there are products available like this for our sweet pets. My dogs don’t have itchy skin now…but things change over time. Good to know this is available just in case!
I would love to try this on my dog, Bailey. He has such sensitive skin.
Don’t use anything with fragrance give lots of water.i would love to try this on my pets.all of which are rescue
I have a 15 year old “puppy” who has very poor skin. I have looked but have yet to find a product I trust that works. This is exactly what we need to help her. Thank you for your post.
I would love to find a shampoo to help my dogs dry itchy skin.
My dog has skin issues and scratches a lot. I will have to try out this product.
Since we have dogs, I would love to try a great product like this! We have cats, and a product like this would be great for them too! Thanks for the review!
I wonder if this would work for our corgi. He has dry skin and will get dandruff occasionally…
thank you 🙂
this is helpful,my dog always has dry itchy skin during the winter
this was helpful 🙂
We have three dogs but the largest dog has the skin problems. He is allergic and needs a good bath itch relief product. All three get a bath once a week. Would love to try new product on them. We also have two cats but they keep themselves pretty clean….it is the dogs who get very dirty.
We have a cat that has sensitive skin. This would be great for him, thank you for this information.
Thanks very helpful.
My little gal has dry skin, so we need to try these products.
My pugs would both benefit from these! Love products that help the itch yet are gentle too!
I have didn’t know they made this. I could use this for all my animals. They all have issues with allergies and itchy skin.
Bayer is a name we have trusted for along time! They do make quality products for people so Now I now they make the same for our precious Fur Babies! That’s wonderful. I have a Pug boy and a Yorkie Boy! I know I would love to try this Product on My pug! He does get dry skin! I was going to buy a coconut shampoo it has helped other dogs I have had in the past! But I think I will try Bayer products instead!! Thankyou For sharing this Great News! have a great Day!!
My dad has 2 furbabies both have the itchyvscaly issue,I’d love for him to see this and give it a go!