This is going to sound foolish...

[tigerblossom]

I am a starving student and can't afford to take my dog (Kimo) for grooming on a regular basis. He is a chow mix with a very chow coat. I brush him often but his tail gets matted very quickly and I was wondering if it would be harmful to give him a conditioning treatment... with human conditioner? Should I just brush him every evening instead of every few days?

[Dixieland Dancer]

NEVER user human shampoos and conditioners on your dog! They are very harmful to the PH balance of your dogs skin.

If you want to use a conditioner, purchase a dog conditioner and dilute it to make it go further. There are some that are not that expensive and last a long time. Personally, I think brushing whenever necessary is a good solution. I brush my Dusty (he has a very full and plummy tail) about every other day.

[tatsxxx11]

Candy knows best!! I can only say that I agree! Using a good doggie conditioner, and keeping up with the brushing will help a lot!! Hugs to your baby! Pics???????:)