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Dog Care Between Grooms: For Dogs Who Roll in Questionable Things

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From my grooming salon in St. Charles: the between-grooming kit that keeps coats in shape until the next appointment — the pro K-9 III blower dryer, the SleekEZ deshedding brush, and unscented wipes for muddy paws. The salon shelf is labeled separate...
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Between-Grooming Coat Care Essentials

 
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For heavy shedders, this is the tool that actually gets the loose undercoat out. A quick weekly pass keeps fur off the sofa and keeps the coat from matting up between salon visits.
SleekEZ Dog Brush for Shedding
 
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For muddy paws and quick cleanups between baths — and these are unscented, which matters. Sensitive pups do not need added fragrance on their skin, so this is the wipe I keep by the door.
Eco Wave Unscented Hypoallergenic Pet Wipes
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From my salon: this is the real pro dryer class. The K-9 III is the high-velocity dryer groomers actually use — two motors and a whole lot of airflow, with variable speed so you can turn it down for the nervous ones and up for the thick-coated ones. ...
K-9 III Blower Dog Dryer Variable Speed

Unscented Bath and Grooming Extras

 
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For pups who think brushing is just extra petting: a double-sided grooming glove that lifts loose hair while you stroke the coat. Great for bath time and quick between-visit tidy-ups.
2 in 1 Pet Grooming Glove for Dogs & Cats - Double Sided
 
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The comb for tangled undercoats: toothed teeth work through mats and loose undercoat that a slicker brush glides over. A groomer's tool for keeping coats mat-free between appointments.
GoPets 2-in-1 Deshedding & Dematting Comb

Salon Shelf: Bath, Ears & Cleanup

 
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From my salon shelf: Lillian Ruff's oatmeal shampoo is the between-groom bath staple — a gentle wash for coats that need a real cleaning without getting stripped dry. The 16 oz bottle is the one for home baths between appointments.
Lillian Ruff Oatmeal Dog Shampoo
 
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The second step of the bath: Lillian Ruff's sandalwood coconut oatmeal conditioner goes on after the shampoo — it leaves the coat soft and easier to brush out between grooms. Same salon shelf, same routine: wash, condition, dry.
Lillian Ruff Sandalwood Coconut Oatmeal Conditioner
 
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The everyday wipe: TropiClean's Berry + Coconut tushy and paw wipes, 100 to a pack, for muddy paws and quick cleanups between baths. From the salon shelf — the coconut one, for dogs who need a wipe-down, not a whole bath.
TropiClean Berry + Coconut Tushy & Paw Wipes, 100ct
 
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The ear wipe: TropiClean's Mild Coconut ear cleaning wipes, 50 to a pack, for a quick ear freshen between grooms — gentle, coconut-scented, and a lot easier than a bottle and cotton balls. From the salon shelf.
TropiClean Mild Coconut Dog & Cat Ear Cleaning Wipes
 
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The no-bath refresher: TropiClean's Berry & Coconut deep cleansing no-rinse shampoo, 7.4 oz, for the days between baths when a full wash is too much. Spray it in, towel it out, and the coat smells fresh and looks clean — the coconut one, from the...
TropiClean Berry & Coconut Deep Cleansing No-Rinse Shampoo
 
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The water-bowl step: TropiClean's Fresh Breath oral care water additive goes right in the drinking water — the between-groom dental-care step from the salon shelf, no brushing step needed. The plain flagship formula, for dogs' everyday oral care betw...
TropiClean Fresh Breath Oral Care Water Additive for Dogs
 
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The cleanup bottle: Angry Orange's pet odor eliminator spray, 24 oz, ready to use — the enzyme cleaner for accidents and dog messes between grooms, for carpets and floors. Spray it on, let it work, and the house smells like fresh oranges instead of w...
Angry Orange Pet Odor Eliminator Spray, 24 oz
 
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From the salon shelf: ZYMOX's Otic Enzymatic Solution, hydrocortisone-free, 1.25 oz — the enzymatic ear care bottle for routine use between grooms. The one to keep on hand for dogs whose ears need regular attention between appointments.
ZYMOX Otic Enzymatic Solution, Hydrocortisone Free, 1.25 oz
 
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From the salon shelf: ZYMOX's Advanced Enzymatic Shampoo, 12 oz — the enzymatic bath shampoo for dogs and cats between grooms. The bath-step bottle that pairs with the ear solution: wash, rinse, and the coat is clean and ready for the dryer.
ZYMOX Advanced Enzymatic Shampoo - 12 oz
 
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From the salon shelf: ZYMOX's Topical Cream with 0.5% hydrocortisone — the enzymatic spot-care cream for dogs' skin between grooms. The small tube to keep on hand for skin that needs a little extra attention between appointments.
ZYMOX Topical Cream with .5% Hydrocortisone

The Air Side of Living With Dogs

 
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The air side of living with dogs: Dyson's Purifier Cool TP07 is the purifier-and-fan tower for the room where the shedding happens — HEPA filtration captures fine particles including pet dander and hair per Dyson's stated specs, and it doubles as a c...
Dyson Purifier Cool TP07