Is that because the detergent is harsher and will cut through the oil? Unfortunately many groomers use Dawn on oily coated dogs who get cuts....I am no expert and I am interested in learning why you say this, thanks!

Kris

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I worked in grooming for a little while...It doesn't matter what you use with Frontline. I would just NOT bathe the dog a few days after applying it because is gets into the skin layers. FYI - Frontline has been tested to be "not toxic" for up to 10x the dosage of what is recommended. I am telling you this because sometimes if a dog is like 5lbs within the next weight class people worry that the dog will get too much. Where I worked, people have screwed up and given bichons a dose for a st. bernard....! The owner had to actually call Frontline to make sure they wouldn't be sued!

Coconut vs oatmeal.... I like them both. Tropiclean makes an oatmeal teatree that I really like. Lindsay sells a coconut that I like too. If you deal with dry, itchy skin - I think the oatmeal would be better. But I love the smell of the coconut. Makes me think I am on a sunny, sandy island for a few minutes!

KRis