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On some down time I will run thru sites of paw products to see what is avaiable out there......just so confusing and very costly if you buy said product and find that you are not happy with it. What do you use on your paws to groom other than the basic shampoo's and conditioner's?

One thing I've come to use every night when I groom Missy are the Perfect Coat Bath wipes, we use the moisturizing ones which are also unscented (http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=18592). I use them to wipe any pollen off of her and her paws, this has helped a lot with her alleric reactions (chewing paws, etc). I tried a lot of different ones that were specifically for paws or face but these are the only ones she didn't react to. I still just use a plain warm wash rag on her face though.

Good thinking Jeannine! Every once-in-a-while I use Dawn Dishwashing Detergent (the blue one) in place of shampoo. It removes excess oils and gets their hair completely back to basics. Coconut oil as a conditioner. Makes them a little greasy, but also makes them much easier to comb. Also works to help train their nose hairs to lay down. A few other non-grooming things I always have around the house: Hydrogen Peroxide for cleaning any owies that might appear. Also works great for getting stains out of the carpet. White Vinegar for cleaning around my furbabies and removin

I use white vinegar in place of fabric softner......never thought of Listerine as an antiseptic but I do use it in the summer mixed with water added to a spray bottle to keep those little biting flies away....works like a charm. I do use the coconut oil but have not tried it as a conditioner may give that a try on Lexie as her coat tends to dry out. I have always been uncomfortable using wipes, warm wash cloth with dry shampoo works for me. New things on my list of products............Thanks!!

Thanks so much for the name of that black tar stuff Vicki, my husband is always talking about it but couldn't remember the name!

Yes the REAL Listerine and the yellow kind. I've got all three that you've mentioned. Oh, and the drawing salve is Ichthammol Drawing Salve Ointment. Mine is in a 1oz tube. Icky stuff though IMHO! Vicki

I occasionally use Dawn to wash Yogi's face. It really cuts through any built up crud better than most shampoos. I haven't used Listerine recently, but have used it in the past on dogs that were naturally a bit stinky (usually hound breeds). A little diluted original yellow Listerine sprayed on the coat works great for making them smell better, although it has to be reapplied every couple of days. If one of the dogs needs their ears cleaned (rarely) I use a mixture of white vinegar and alcohol. It works just as well if not better than commercial ear cleaners.

So do you use the real Listerine or one of the generic brands? I can remember growing up (was raised by my grandparents) and Listerine was a staple along with Vicks Vapor Rub. I think I got some of my use of home remedies thru my grandmother as they could not afford nothing but the basics. There use to be a drawing salve that was black like tar that we would use for slivers....does that ring a bell? If so do remember what it was called?

I love (the use of) Listerine in myself, the yellow one. My GrandMother (God Bless her sole) taught me all about it well over fifty years ago. Whenever I feel a cold coming on, I swallow a good swig of it. I haven't had a cold in well over SIX years! I'm a big believer in it! Vicki