Nature's Specialties Plum Silky Dog Conditioner Concentrate, 32 oz, Plum Silky, keratin and silk proteins, concentrate

Dilute this dog conditioner up to 32 to 1 with tap water, or apply it direct from the 32 oz bottle. One bottle makes up to 8 gallons of diluted conditioner.

Should you buy the concentrate or a ready-to-use bottle?

The concentrate suits a groomer or a household that goes through conditioner regularly, because the 32 oz bottle stretches to as much as 8 gallons once diluted. It does not suit anyone who wants to mix a batch and keep it: the brand says to dilute only the amount for same-day use and warns against pre-diluting a supply that sits for days, weeks or months.

Before buying, check two numbers. The dilution ceiling is 32 to 1, and the bottle holds 32 fl oz (946 ml). A buyer who wants to use the lotion neat can skip dilution altogether, since the brand allows direct application too.

What is in the Plum Silky formula

The pH is balanced. Keratin and silk proteins are the two ingredients the brand calls out under special ingredients.

The liquid itself is a lotion and carries the Plum Silky scent. It comes in a plastic bottle.

Diluting, scent and pairing with the shampoo

• The 32 oz bottle dilutes with tap water up to 8 gallons, which is where the 32 to 1 ratio comes from.
• Warm water is what the brand suggests for mixing, and the same bottle can go on the coat direct if you prefer no dilution step.
• Plum Silky shampoo from Nature's Specialties is the product the brand pairs this conditioner with.
• The concentrate is listed for cats as well as dogs, so a multi-pet household uses the same bottle for both.
• Directions cover the coat from head to tail, and the brand says to repeat the application if needed.

How much water goes with how much conditioner?

How many gallons does one 32 oz bottle make?

Diluted at the full 32 to 1 ratio, the 32 oz bottle makes up to 8 gallons. Mix only what you will use that day.

What happens if I pre-dilute and store it?

The brand advises against pre-diluting conditioner to use over days, weeks or months, and asks for same-day mixing only.

Does it work on cats?

Yes. The target audience on the label is cats, and the same dilution and rinsing directions apply.

Which shampoo goes with it?

Nature's Specialties Plum Silky shampoo is the one the brand names as its pairing.

Applying and rinsing the conditioner

Work the lotion through the coat from head to tail and massage it in, then rinse thoroughly. If the coat still needs more, the brand says to repeat the application. The conditioner can go on direct or be diluted with warm water first, whichever suits the bath.