People who have dogs with a skin condition know that it’s a top priority to clear up the skin as quickly as possible. Pustules, inflamed skin, and skin raw from itching is not only uncomfortable for your dog, it also looks and smells terrible, and can promote infections. 

I’m on my second set of dogs . . . before my current dogs, Schnauzers and a Poodle, I had two Schnauzers, one of which had awful skin. He was a rescue, and when I brought him home his skin was sloughing off, he had very little fur, his sides were bloody from scratching, and he had open wounds in his “armpits” and on his belly. I tried everything to clear up his skin, including tar and sulfur shampoos (which smelled horrible) and homemade skin creams I bought on the Internet. It took six months until his skin cleared up enough for some of his fur to grow back. 

What I would have done for Splash Shampoo from TopVET! There was nothing on the market like Splash Shampoo back then. Now, many skin issues in dogs can be cleared up by simply bathing the dog with this product. 

What’s so different about Splash Shampoos? Splash was clinically tested by veterinary dermatologists to help treat skin conditions in dogs, and it’s also moisturizing for the coat and skin, as well as being a great cleanser, eliminating dirt and fungus. 

I have three tests when it comes to shampoos: the smell test, the lather test, and the doggy odor test. 

Both Splash and Splash Plus pass the smell test with flying colors. Splash, the version in the blue label bottle, has no odor whatsoever. You have you really get your nose inside the bottle to smell anything. Splash Plus, in the orange label bottle, smells slightly antiseptic, which to me equals clean.

My dogs aren’t a fan of the B-A-T-H, and no shampoo is going to make it any more pleasant for them, but it stands to reason that a shampoo’s scent can play a part in “bathing comfort,” given that dogs’ noses are much more sensitive than ours. A strongly scented medicated shampoo has got to be more unpleasant to the dogs than one that’s neutral in odor. 

Oh, how do I love thee, Soggy Doggy, let me count the ways . . . first, you dry my dogs so well after a bath, I no longer have to use five towels. Secondly, you are so plushy and adorable, I use your doormat as a bathmat so that I can sink my own footsies into your soft material when I get out of the shower (and I love the bone-shape motif, perfect for a dog-obsessed household). Third, you are machine washable and dryable, and your quality does not fade after a ton of washing. 

What more can I say? I love love love this product! The Soggy Doggy Shammy is the perfect after-bath "towel," even if you have multiple dogs. I can thoroughly dry one mutt, one Schnauzer, and a Poodle with ONE Soggy Doggy Shammy and one Soggy Doggy Doormat. My dogs love to jump on the doormat and rub themselves dry -- I don't have to do anything! 

I haven't tried the Soggy Doggy Slopmat yet, but I hope to do so soon -- I bet it's as wonderful as the shammy and doormat. 

Huge paws up for Soggy Doggy! 

From the Soggy Doggy Website: 

Each of the “noodles” in the Soggy Doggy Doormat® and Soggy Doggy Super Shammy is made from millions of textured, ultrafine strands woven together, so the surface area of these products is much greater than meets the eye! The expansive surface area is the secret to microfiber chenille’s tremendous absorbing power and super-fast drying!

The microfiber chenille blend allows the Soggy Doggy Doormats® and Super Shammys to soak up water and dirt like a sponge! The doormats absorb 5x more water than regular cotton doormats and the Super Shammy can hold up to 7x its weight in water! The material is exceptionally hard-working and goes right in the washer and dryer! But the chenille also makes it velvety-soft and gentle under delicate paws and bellies.

soggydoggydoormat.com

In both of my apartments—New York City and Miami Beach—I have white tile on my kitchen floors, and in both of these places the dogs have to walk through the kitchen to get to the rest of the apartment. On rainy days, that translates to me on the floor with a paper towel wiping up dirty puppy paw prints. In Manhattan, I have the added bonus of snowy days, when the slush mixes with the dirt on the sidewalks and absorbs into my Poodle’s legs, which she promptly deposits onto my floor. 

It’s not fun.

My solution had been to spread a towel onto the floor, which then gets shoved to the side, or the dogs have a great time dragging it all over the apartment. Towels aren’t all that absorbent, either—they’re great on people skin, but not so great for fur. I don’t know about you, but I need at least two towels each to dry my dogs after a bath, and then they still run around wet for a couple of hours. I’ve tried paper towels too, but they’re not an eco-friendly solution, and you can run out of them.

What’s the solution for those rainy day soggy paws? Luv and Emma’s Dry Pets. It’s a microfiber towel that hangs on your doorknob via one or two slots in the end of the towel (one slot for the small version, two slots for the large version). 

This is a dedicated paw-cleaning towel, always on hand when you need it because it’s on your doorknob—I also have one on my leash hook. You can use Luv and Emma’s Dry Pets after a bath too, but I’ve found that I like to use it for it’s original intention—making sure I don’t have puppy paw prints all over my floors after a walk on damp streets or grass. 

The Luv and Emma’s Dry Pets microfiber material is not only absorbent, it’s also textured, so it grips the dirt and cleans it off the paw better than a regular cloth towel. It's also cute, clearly dedicated for your dog with a paw print design (your guests will know not to use it) and it's sewn in the USA, which is a big plus for me. 

This is such a simple, practical idea that solves an issue that we all have with our dogs—I’m surprised that it took so long for something this useful to come to market! Paw’s up for Luv and Emma’s Dry Pets! This is a product that I’ll use forever. 

I also believe that Luv and Emma's Dry pets towel would be a fabulous gift for any dog lover in your life. This is a product that you don't realize how much you need until you use one and realize what you've been missing!

From the Luv and Emma’s Website:

With its attractive design elements and amazing ability to quickly absorb water, you will finally be free from unnecessary paper waste while also beautifying your home.

Luv & Emma♥s Dry Pets approximate dimensions are 21 X 17 inches. 

Luv & Emma♥s Dry Pets holds up to an amazing 16 ounces of water, and yet it dries quickly! 

Luv & Emma♥s Dry Pets Plus approximate dimensions are 36 X 23 inches.

Luv & Emma♥s Dry Pets Plus holds up to an amazing 32 ounces of water, and yet it dries quickly!

Imagine how nice it would be to have Luv & Emma♥s Dry Pets ready for you where you need it most. 

With its patented integrated stretchable opening, Luv & Emma♥s Dry Pets allows you to conveniently hang it from your doorways and elsewhere.  

You will no longer need to locate paper towels while your dripping pet walks across your floor.

Luv & Emma♥s Dry Pets will add charm to any home with its attractive pet friendly design, and its convenience will make you want one for every door that your pet greets you at!