My Bichon, Chris, is 12. As he ages, he starts having a lot more problems. First, it was his teeth, then his eyesight, now he has started having skin problems. I didn't want him to take unnecessary medications, which is why I went online and found the Pet Skin Savior combo from Good Mo Family.
Best Dog Allergy Treatment—Good Mo Family Review: Medication-Free
Pet Skin Savior Combo is targeted towards pets with allergies, itching, or red spots. The research and development team of Good Mo Family includes multiple doctors with 30 years of experience in regenerative medicine. They also work with the national academic veterinarian institutions to ensure the safety of their products. None of their products contain steroids or antibiotics. And they are the only pet skincare brand to receive the National SNQ certification. This made me feel good about putting Chris in their hands. Dogs can't tell us how they feel and sometimes it's hard to know if they are responding well to the products. Bottom line, I need to know that these products are going to be safe for him to use.
We also used to have a Beagle named Bob. I wish I discovered Good Mo Family earlier. Bob always had allergies, red spots, and yeast infections. He would itch and we listened to the vet who prescribed him medication that got heavier and heavier. They also told us to pay for medicated baths. But we never saw it get better. It wasn't until my dad read the prescription did we know that it was an anti-fungal and tumor medication that is extremely detrimental to liver health and rarely even used for humans. Worse for dogs, especially in such heavy doses.
Bob passed away at 17 from liver cancer. Let this be a cautionary tale. Taking good care of your dog's skin and getting them good shampoo and skincare is not just about saving future medical bills. It's about giving them good care and protecting their health. You are their world, so please love them enough to get what is the best for them. And don't put them on medication if there's something better for them out there.
Best Dog Shampoo for Allergies—Good Mo Family: SSC Allergy Relieving Pet Shampoo
The first step to skincare, for pets and humans alike, is a good cleanser. Which is why one of the items in the Pet Skin Savior combo is SSC Allergy Relieving Pet Shampoo. SSC Allergy Relieving Shampoo contains mild, allergy-relieving, and moisturizing ingredients such as stout camphor fungus extract, chamomile extract, and aloe vera extract. There's also Vitamin B5 and vitamin E.
Further readings: Aloe Vera For Dogs: 7 Uses [And 1 Warning] | Chamomile for Dogs: 4 Ways to Use It
Chris' fur requires a lot of styling and care so we take him to the pet salon once a week. While we love our pet stylist, we struggle to find a pet shampoo we love. And they seem to use a different shampoo for him each time as well. Recently, we've been noticing that the hair on his ears gets very tangled and hard, almost as if there's hair gel in it. Our pet stylist told us that she used some hair volume powder. It kind of works the same way as how dry shampoo works for people, providing more volume. My personal experience with dry shampoo is that my hair would have volume, but my scalp would itch, sometimes they even give me dandruff. There's no way that it could be good long-term.
As soon as I got the SSC Allergy Relieving Pet Shampoo from Good Mo Family, I decided to ask our stylist to use it on Chris. Of course, I also asked her for her opinion on it since, between us, she is clearly the expert when it comes to washing dogs. She reviewed the ingredients on the back of the bottle and told me that it seems extremely promising. SSC Allergy Relieving Pet Shampoo contains 19 types of amino acids to not just protect pets' skin, but also protect their fur and the color of their coat.
After washing Chris with it, she reported back that she thinks it's a great shampoo for dogs even if they are not allergic. It made Chris' hair really soft after washing and it smells good, too! When we took Chris to the vet 2 days after the shower, the vet immediately commented that his hair became so lush, thick, and voluminous. He's seen this vet many times and the vet never said anything before.
I also couldn't stop kissing him because of how good he smells! And he doesn't lick his paws anymore. We never knew that it was because they were itchy. The vet always told us that it might be because he needed more attention, which we didn't understand because we never leave him alone since Bob passed away. I'm so glad that everything is better now.
Best Dog Skin Treatment—Good Mo Family: Antibacterial Soothing Pet Toner
Chris has a genetic corneal degeneration disease, which means that he has been going blind for years. He can still see a bit and he moves around the house just fine because he is familiar with the space, but sometimes, he would accidentally bump into furniture and hurt himself when he's sleepy or too hyper. The other day, he walked into a chair before we could stop him and got a bump on right above his eye.
It was so red and swollen at first we didn't know what to do after cleaning it with a Q-tip! Then I thought isn't this exactly what the Antibacterial Soothing Pet Toner is for? Good Mo Family Antibacterial Soothing Pet Toner contains biotin, various vitamins, and collagen. There's also dipotassium glycyrrhizinate which has great anti-inflammatory properties.
Further readings: Effects of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on wound healing
Normally, he flinches when we apply ointment. But since this toner is a spray, we didn't need to touch his wound. He didn't try to move away at all when I sprayed some on his wound. Amazingly, he never tried to scratch his wound as it healed, which is very unlike how he usually behaves. The wound also healed so much better! The next morning, after just one use, the bump became significantly smaller and was no longer red.
Excited is an understatement of how we felt when we saw how well it was working. Chris is always there for me when I am upset. And I finally felt like I did something for him in return, beyond spoiling him with food.
Best Dog Skin Treatment—Good Mo Family: Renewal Pet Cream
Chris also has another weird genetic disease that even the vet struggled to explain to us. His paw pads tend to overgrow. At first, we thought they were just rough from running around, like how humans get callus on our feet. We thought it was a bit odd, because the more Bob ran around, the smoother his paw pads became. Then the doctor told us that it's an immune system issue. The paw pads would first appear rough, growing little fur-like skin tissue on the surface, except they are hard. Then it would get thicker and forms a layer. It create extreme discomfort for the pupper and there's no way to stop it. All we could do is trim the overgrowth and apply hand cream as humans would when we have rough skins. I know this is not an allergy, but I thought I would try the Renewal Pet Cream from Good Mo Family on his paws since it is very nourishing.
Renewal Pet Cream is meant to help provide more nutrients and help repair the skin, improving its overall health, and form a protective layer. It contains glycerin for moisturization and ceramides, which is a popular ingredient in wrinkle-reducing eye cream for people as well. Ceramides can help restore the kin barrier and lock in moisture. It can also protect the skin from potentially irritations that the skin may come into contact with.
Further readings: Clinical use of a ceramide-based moisturizer for treating dogs with atopic dermatitis
As soon as I massaged Renewal Pet Cream onto his paw, I could feel and visibly see them become moisturized. The white dry patches turned a darker shade just like the healthy areas of his paws. Now, we apply it for him every night after dinner once we brush his teeth. And he enjoys his little massages so much!
Best Dog Skin Allergy Treatment—Product Info
Brand name: Good Mo Family
Official website: https://www.goodmofamily.com/
Product name: Pet Skin Savior Combo (SSC Allergy Relieving Pet Shampoo 300ml + Antibacterial Soothing Pet Toner 60ml + Renewal Pet Cream 20ml)
Price: NTD$2,099 (approximately USD$70)
Shipping discounts: free shipping on domestic orders over NTD$1,300 (limited time offer), free shipping to HongKong, Macau, Singapore, and Malaysia on orders over NTD$3,300 (limited time offer), free shipping to the US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Japan, and Korea on orders over NTD$7,000 (approximately USD$233)
Product link: Pet Skin Savior Combo|SSC Allergy Relieving Pet Shampoo|Antibacterial Soothing Pet Toner|Renewal Pet Cream
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