You are probably wondering why I am doing a review on a product for dogs, but if you have ever met me that won’t surprise you. I am a crazy animal lover and my dogs mean the world to me. Then there is my extreme superficial-ness. Combine the two and you end up with a brand new addiction. Beauty products for pets. 

My dogs have always been privy to a little puppy cologne here and there, but that was as far as my family would take the grooming thing beyond their monthly session with Caroline, our lovely but slightly crazy dog groomer. But now there seems to be more and more available in the ‘beauty’ isle at the local Pet Barn and big brands are also getting in on the action, such as Kiehl’s. Today I bring you my first ‘Pretty Petty’ review.

Tester: Levi

• Shih-tzu who thinks he is a Doberman
• Ugliest of the clan
• Hobbies: Ripping open garbage bags. Barking in other dogs faces. Falling over.

 

What I Say ….

• I loved how simple the idea is behind the cleansing spritz, and for Levi this is a great idea because holding him in one place for more than 5 minutes is a 3 person job.
• The instructions called for me to spray all the hair until it is damp and then massage until a light foam appears. The first part was pretty easy as it only took 4-5 pumps per area to get him damp, but no matter how much I massaged I didn’t see any foam appear. For a dog that won’t sit still I could only try for about 5 minutes before he tried to kick me and run off.
• The next part of the instructions said to simply towel dry the hair with a soft absorbent towel. That was easy.
• There is a suggestion to brush the hair for a better appearance but on a short haired dog like Levi I felt that wasn’t too relevant for him.
• Afterwards he smelt like he had just had a proper shower and wash. He remained smelling fresh for another 12 hrs or so before it wore off.
• His hair was a lot softer once it completely dried but I don’t think he looked any shinier.

I wonder if the ‘foaming’ thing is relevant. I was unable to get it to foam so I wonder if this is something that will differ depending on the dog. Levi has really thick, sometimes spikey hair rather than ‘fur’.

Who Should Buy It

This would be best for those with a small to medium sized dog who is well behaved enough to sit still for a few minutes. Also a great option for any pets who have currently undergone surgery or are unable to get a part of their body wet. This product will allow you to wash only the area you apply it to.

What Kiehl’s Say ….

Our no-rinse cleansing spritz is a quick and easy all-over “waterless shampoo” for use between pet grooming sessions. With Chamomile Flower Extract, this mild formula leaves no irritating residue as it effectively cleanses dog’s coat and skin. May also be used for removing stains on coat or to spot clean and deodorize.

Information sourced from Kiehl’s

Details

AU $25 from Kiehl’s Paddington and selected David Jones stores 

US $13 from Kiehl’s

UK – Not yet available