Jeffers Coconut Oil Dog and Cat Shampoo, 17 oz, conditioning, concentrated

Bath time starts with a thorough soak: warm water through the whole coat first. Massage the shampoo into the coat and skin until it lathers, then let the lather sit for 5 minutes and rinse it out. Jeffers coconut oil dog shampoo is a concentrated grooming formula for dogs, cats, puppies and kittens, and it arrives in a 17 oz bottle. Undiluted use is one option; the other is a mix of up to 1 part shampoo to 8 parts water, so a single bottle covers full-strength washing as well as diluted bathing.

No soap and no detergent go into the formula. On the Jeffers label the manufacturer names coconut oil, wheat germ oil, aloe vera and vitamin E, plus glycerin and vitamins A and D. A light coconut scent stays with the lather during the bath.

What the shampoo contains

On the Jeffers label the ingredients list names vitamin E and aloe vera, wheat germ oil and coconut oil, with glycerin and vitamins A and D alongside them. A concentrated surfactant blend built on a coconut shampoo base does the cleansing, and the blend is adjusted to a balanced pH. Deionized water carries the formula, EDTA appears as a sequestrant, and DMDH hydantoin is also listed. The scent is light coconut.

Which pets and routines it suits

Routine grooming of dogs, cats, kittens and puppies is what the manufacturer states the shampoo suits. Topical flea and tick treatments are also listed as compatible with it. The bottle holds 17 oz, and the same formula comes in a 128 oz size for larger volumes.

Where strong fragrance is a concern, the label carries only one fragrance note: light coconut. A bath routine that includes a topical flea and tick product can use this shampoo, since the label lists the two as compatible.

How to use the shampoo

Warm water first, worked through the coat until it is thoroughly wet. Next the shampoo goes on and is lathered in, massaged through coat and skin. Five minutes of contact time follow before a thorough rinse; the manufacturer advises a repeat wash if needed.

For diluted use, combine 1 part shampoo with 8 parts water before application. Undiluted application is also allowed, so the same bottle serves both methods.

What does the concentrated formula mean at bath time?

This is a concentrated shampoo, and dilution is optional at up to 8:1. A 17 oz bottle therefore gives the choice of full-strength use or a diluted mix, depending on the bath.

A short wait sits between lathering and rinsing, because the directions call for 5 minutes of contact time with the lather.

The label describes a rich lather that rinses out, and reviewers mention that it lathers well. Several reviewers also note the pleasant scent, while others say the light scent fades after the bath.

What comes with the order

• One 17 oz bottle of Jeffers Coconut Oil Dog and Cat Shampoo

Questions about the shampoo

Can the shampoo be diluted, and at what ratio?

Yes. The manufacturer allows undiluted use or dilution of up to 1 part shampoo to 8 parts water, mixed before application.

Which animals is the shampoo labelled for?

The label lists dogs, cats, kittens and puppies for routine grooming.

How long should the lather stay on the coat?

The directions say to leave the lather on for 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

Is the shampoo compatible with topical flea and tick treatments?

Yes, the manufacturer lists it as compatible with topical flea and tick treatments.

What size is this bottle?

This bottle contains 17 oz. The shampoo is also available in a 128 oz size.

Does the shampoo contain soap or detergent?

No, the formula is soap free and detergent free.