{"title":"Double-Coated Dogs","description":"\u003cp\u003eDouble coats are two coats: a coarse outer layer and a dense undercoat that sheds in season. They need tools that reach the undercoat without scraping the skin underneath, and a wash that does not strip the outer coat's weather resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSlicker Brush\u003c\/strong\u003e does the undercoat work with fine angled pins. The \u003cstrong\u003eTangle Tamer\u003c\/strong\u003e is the daily pass that keeps loose hair off your floors. The \u003cstrong\u003eHypoallergenic Shampoo\u003c\/strong\u003e cleans with coconut-derived surfactants rather than sulfates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne thing worth saying plainly: do not shave a double coat. It does not cool the dog down and the undercoat often grows back unevenly. Brush it out instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hypoallergenic-dog-shampoo","title":"Hypoallergenic Dog Shampoo for Sensitive \u0026 Itchy Skin","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOR THE DOGS WHO REACT TO EVERYTHING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plant-based \u003cstrong\u003ehypoallergenic dog shampoo\u003c\/strong\u003e for sensitive and reactive coats. Colloidal oatmeal and aloe are long-used for dry, easily irritated skin; coconut-derived cleansers lift dirt without sulfates. Gentle enough for puppies, strong enough for double coats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16.9 oz bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant-based, safe if licked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOatmeal, aloe + a probiotic ferment for sensitive skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo sulfates, parabens, synthetic fragrance, or dyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly scented with named essential oils — lavender, orange peel, frankincense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #DED3C2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eIs this a good dog shampoo for sensitive skin?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003eIt's formulated for exactly that. Colloidal oatmeal and aloe vera are hero ingredients here, not afterthoughts. The formula leaves out sulfates, parabens, synthetic fragrance, and artificial dyes — the four ingredient classes most often blamed for post-bath itch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #DED3C2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eDoes this shampoo contain oatmeal and aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003eYes — both are hero ingredients, high in the list rather than a trace at the bottom. That makes this a real oatmeal dog shampoo, not an 'oatmeal scent' on the front of the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #DED3C2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eIs this a probiotic shampoo?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003eIt's made with a probiotic ferment, not live probiotics. Lactobacillus ferment is made by fermenting beneficial bacteria, which are no longer alive in the finished formula, so it stays stable on the shelf. It's a gentle ingredient long used in skincare, and we pair it with colloidal oatmeal and aloe for skin that's easily irritated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #DED3C2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eMy dog is itchy after every bath. Will switching help?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003eIt's worth ruling out, and it's the cheapest thing to try. Post-bath itch is most often shampoo residue from incomplete rinsing, water that was too hot, or an ingredient in the shampoo itself — work through them in that order. A sulfate-free formula with no synthetic fragrance removes the most common irritants from the equation. If your dog reacts to botanicals, our Rinse-Free Paw Cleanser is our one fully fragrance-free formula. If the itching is constant, the skin is broken, or nothing changes after a few weeks, that's a conversation for your vet rather than a shampoo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #DED3C2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eIs this shampoo suitable for puppies?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003eYes. It's formulated to be gentle enough for puppies 8 weeks and older. Free from sulfates, parabens, synthetic fragrance, and harsh preservatives like methylisothiazolinone (MI\/MCI).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #DED3C2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eIs it scented?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003eLightly, and only from essential oils listed by name on the bottle — lavender, orange peel and frankincense. There is no synthetic fragrance and no undisclosed 'parfum', so you can see exactly what the scent comes from and decide for yourself. This shampoo is not fragrance-free; if you need a formula with no added scent at all, reach for the Rinse-Free Paw Cleanser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #DED3C2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eWhat ingredients are in it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003ePlant-based cleansers (cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, sodium cocoyl isethionate, lauryl glucoside — all coconut-derived), colloidal oatmeal, aloe vera, manuka honey, lactobacillus ferment, and chamomile. No sulfates, no parabens, no phthalates, no synthetic fragrance, no artificial dyes. The full list is printed on the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"SalkaPet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45010515362034,"sku":"7006","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/3669\/3234\/files\/01-salkapet-hypoallergenic-dog-shampoo-front-label-16-9-oz_cc13af3b-f5d4-40fb-96f3-8038b8ff807d.png?v=1790351137"},{"product_id":"detangledogconditioner","title":"Moisturizing Dog Conditioner \u0026 Detangler","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO MORE MORNING TANGLES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rinse-out dog conditioner that softens mats before they become a problem. Aloe and Shea Butter add moisture without weighing fur down — built for the long, double, and curly coats that snag every time you reach for the brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16.9 oz bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant-based, safe if licked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetangles long, double, and curly coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo silicones, no synthetic fragrance, no parabens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SalkaPet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45882485014770,"sku":"SD-EC-16","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/3669\/3234\/files\/gentledogconditioner.jpg?v=1775347614"},{"product_id":"salka-slicker-dog-brush","title":"Slicker Brush for Dogs — Long, Double \u0026 Curly Coats","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE BRUSH FOR THE DOGS THAT MAT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eslicker brush for dogs\u003c\/strong\u003e with fine angled metal pins set into a solid wood handle. Lifts undercoat without scraping skin — built for double, long, and curly coats (Goldens, Aussies, Doodles, Border Collies).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, angled metal pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid wood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor double, long, and curly coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs with the Tangle Tamer for daily finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #DED3C2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eWhat is a slicker brush good for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003eRemoving loose undercoat, lifting tangles before they become mats, and finishing a brush-out with a smoother coat. Slicker brushes are the most versatile dog brush — they work on double coats, curly coats, long coats, and shedders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #DED3C2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eIs a slicker brush good for goldendoodles?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003eYes — curly and wavy coats like goldendoodles, doodles, and poodle mixes are exactly what slicker brushes are built for. The fine pins reach through the curl to detangle without cutting the coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #DED3C2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eHow is a slicker brush different from a paddle brush?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003eSlicker brushes have fine, angled metal pins for deep work — undercoat, tangles, mats. Paddle brushes (like the SalkaPet Tangle Tamer) have wider-spaced pins for smoothing, finishing, and general daily brushing. Most dogs benefit from owning both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #DED3C2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eWill a slicker brush hurt my dog?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003eNot when used correctly. The fine pins can cause 'brush burn' if you press too hard or stay in one spot too long — use light pressure and keep moving. If your dog flinches, ease up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #DED3C2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eHow often should I use a slicker brush?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e2-4 times a week for double and curly coats, daily during heavy shedding season (spring and fall for double-coated breeds), weekly for low-shed dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #DED3C2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eCan I use it on a puppy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003eYes, with light pressure. Early brushing builds the routine — most puppies tolerate slicker brushing well if introduced calmly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #DED3C2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eDoes it work on mats?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003eFor small mats, yes — work the brush gently around the edges of the mat to break it apart. For large, set mats that pull the skin when touched, see a professional groomer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #DED3C2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eWhat's the handle made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003eSolid wood, shaped to reduce wrist fatigue during longer grooming sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"SalkaPet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49008075243762,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/3669\/3234\/files\/salkapet-dog-grooming-kit-lifestyle.jpg?v=1778076297"},{"product_id":"salka-tangle-tamer","title":"Tangle Tamer Dog Brush — Daily Detangler","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE BRUSH YOU REACH FOR DAILY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA daily detangler for the long-coat dogs whose tangles win the morning. Large oval paddle with metal pins slides through tangles without snagging — long handle for control without hand strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge oval paddle head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal pins, long handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor long-haired and double-coat dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs with the SalkaPet Detangling Conditioner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SalkaPet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49008080519410,"sku":"4758134787","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/3669\/3234\/files\/salkapet-daily-brush-set-detail.jpg?v=1778076330"},{"product_id":"the-sensitive-skin-set","title":"The Itchy Skin Bundle","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; color: #2C5866; font-size: .85em; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFor the itchy ones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur routine for sensitive skin, reactive coats, and dry patches — built around three plant-based formulas that work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart in the tub with the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hypoallergenic-dog-shampoo\"\u003eHypoallergenic Shampoo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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