{"product_id":"oatmeal-aloe-shampoo-gallon","title":"Oatmeal \u0026 Aloe Professional Dog Grooming Shampoo Gallon","description":"\u003cp\u003eFurgenics Oatmeal \u0026amp; Aloe Shampoo is a [[VALUE:dilution-ratio]] built around colloidal oatmeal and aloe vera for dogs with dry, itchy, or flaky skin. The chemistry calms irritation and restores moisture while cleansing — the everyday salon shampoo for the broadest swath of sensitive-skin cases. One gallon yields [[VALUE:working-gallons-per-bottle]] — [[VALUE:per-working-gallon-cost-narrative]].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy colloidal oatmeal and aloe matter for dry skin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColloidal oatmeal is the central active. The grain is ground fine enough that the beta-glucans and avenanthramides — the compounds responsible for the soothing effect — actually contact the skin during the bath rather than washing away as suspended particles. Routine oatmeal in a shampoo without true colloidal grind doesn't deliver the same anti-irritation effect; the milling matters as much as the ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAloe vera works alongside as a humectant and mild anti-inflammatory. Aloe pulls water back into the stratum corneum during the wash, then leaves a thin polysaccharide film that helps the coat hold moisture between baths. Together, oatmeal calms the immediate itch response while aloe restores the skin's water-holding capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is calibrated for daily salon use — rinses clean, doesn't strip natural coat oils, and won't over-dry sensitive skin further. Dogs with flaky or seasonally dry coats leave the bath calmer than they came in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to use Furgenics Oatmeal \u0026amp; Aloe Shampoo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoat types:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry, itchy, flaky, dehydrated, seasonally irritated. Works across coat lengths — double, medium, and long all benefit from the soothing chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, Huskies, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, Newfoundlands. Also appropriate for any breed presenting with seasonal dryness or environment-driven itch — clients in dry-climate regions, dogs prone to winter dryness, dogs reacting to grass or pollen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalon scenarios:\u003c\/strong\u003e general-purpose sensitive-skin daily driver; first option for clients reporting itch or dandruff between visits; pre-cut wash before any coat work on dogs whose skin needs settling. For full sensitive-skin context including the difference between dry-skin protocol and hypoallergenic protocol, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/oatmeal-aloe-sensitive-skin-dog-shampoo\"\u003eoatmeal \u0026amp; aloe sensitive-skin guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares to alternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarthbath Oatmeal \u0026amp; Aloe Pet Shampoo\u003c\/strong\u003e — [[COMPETITOR:earthbath-oatmeal-aloe]]. The most recognized oatmeal-aloe brand on the consumer side, often what clients ask about by name. Honest read: it's a quality formulation, but it's a ready-to-use (1:1) product sold in 16oz retail bottles. For salon-volume work, the per-bath economics tilt strongly to Furgenics' concentrate — one gallon at [[VALUE:dilution-ratio]] versus 16oz at 1:1 is roughly a 17× cost difference per bath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNature's Specialties Colloidal Oatmeal Shampoo\u003c\/strong\u003e — [[COMPETITOR:natures-specialties-colloidal-oatmeal]]. The salon-grade colloidal-oatmeal benchmark with long professional history. Comparable chemistry, similar concentrate format. Where Furgenics differentiates: direct-to-salon pricing in both markets, no distributor markup, and the matching \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/oatmeal-aloe-conditioner-gallon\"\u003eFurgenics Oatmeal \u0026amp; Aloe Conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e ([[PRICE:oatmeal-aloe-conditioner-gallon]]) for the complete two-step dry-skin system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor dogs with diagnosed sensitivities or coat allergies needing the most neutral chemistry possible, fall back to \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/hypoallergenic-shampoo-gallon\"\u003eFurgenics Hypoallergenic Shampoo\u003c\/a\u003e ([[PRICE:hypoallergenic-shampoo-gallon]]). For dogs whose primary issue is heavy shedding rather than dry skin, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/deshedding-shampoo\"\u003eFurgenics Deshedding Shampoo\u003c\/a\u003e ([[PRICE:deshedding-shampoo]]) is the better starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to dilute and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrush out\u003c\/strong\u003e any loose hair or surface debris before water — important on long and double coats where dry-skin flakes hide under the topcoat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaturate with warm water\u003c\/strong\u003e until fully wet to the skin. On a Golden Retriever or long-coated breed, expect 3–5 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDilute at [[VALUE:dilution-ratio]]\u003c\/strong\u003e in a mixing bottle. For dogs with active irritation, ready-to-use undiluted on the worst areas before rinsing through is acceptable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply along the back and work down\u003c\/strong\u003e, massaging into a rich lather over the whole coat. Pay extra attention to belly, armpit, and inner-thigh areas where dry-skin reactions are most common.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet sit 3–5 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is where the colloidal oatmeal does its work. A 30-second wash-and-rinse skips the soothing effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse fully\u003c\/strong\u003e until water runs clear. Residual product on already-irritated skin can worsen the itch response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFollow with \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/oatmeal-aloe-conditioner-gallon\"\u003eFurgenics Oatmeal \u0026amp; Aloe Conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e ([[PRICE:oatmeal-aloe-conditioner-gallon]]) at [[VALUE:dilution-ratio]] for the standard two-step protocol, leave 2–3 minutes, rinse fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping, sourcing, and the Groomer Program\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFurgenics Oatmeal \u0026amp; Aloe Shampoo is [[VALUE:made-in-canada]] and ships domestically in both markets — Canadian orders from Vaughan, Ontario, US orders from a US fulfillment partner — in 3–5 business days. No cross-border duty or currency complications either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo test before committing to a gallon, the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/groomer-program\"\u003eFurgenics Groomer Program\u003c\/a\u003e ships free 8oz samples to verified Canadian groomers. US groomers get a first-order gallon discount through the same program instead, since US fulfillment doesn't ship non-revenue samples. Apply once and the verification covers any SKU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n[[DISCOUNT]]\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@furgenics.com\"\u003einfo@furgenics.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Furgenics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46203436957835,"sku":"FUR-011","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4653\/6587\/files\/oatmealaloeshampoogallon.png?v=1773957288","url":"https:\/\/furgenics.com\/en-ca\/products\/oatmeal-aloe-shampoo-gallon","provider":"FURGENICS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}