Iv San Bernard Green Apple, 500 ml is a green apple scented shampoo for long-coated dogs and cats. According to the description, it moisturises and restores the coat, softens it and adds shine, makes brushing easier and helps remove tangles without irritating the skin. Ingredients: water, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium chloride, laureth-2, cocamidopropyl betaine, phenoxyethanol, fragrance, PEG-15 cocopolyamine, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium cocoyl hydrolysed wheat protein. Dilution is 1 part shampoo to 3 parts water. After washing, the manufacturer recommends Green Apple conditioner.
What the manufacturer claims
Iv San Bernard positions Green Apple as a long coat shampoo: it should clean without tangling, soften the hair and make the groomer's job easier. The green apple scent stays on the coat after washing. Like the brand's other products, it is professional cosmetics meant to be diluted.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | shampoo |
| For | dogs and cats with long coats |
| Cleansing base | sodium laureth sulfate, laureth-2, cocamidopropyl betaine |
| Care | hydrolysed wheat protein, PEG-15 cocopolyamine |
| Preservatives | phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin |
| Dilution | 1:3 |
| Pair | Iv San Bernard Green Apple conditioner |
| Volume | 500 ml |
Pros
- For long coats. Makes brushing easier after washing.
- Economical. At 1:3, 500 ml makes 2 litres of solution.
- Full ingredient list. Everything is listed.
- Wheat protein. Conditions the hair.
- No parabens.
- Matching conditioner.
Cons and what to watch
- Same recipe as Banana. The ingredients match the medium coat shampoo; the main difference is the scent.
- No apple inside. Just fragrance.
- Sulfate base. Can dry sensitive skin.
- Wheat protein. Not for animals allergic to wheat.
How it differs from Banana shampoo
Comparing the ingredient lists, Green Apple and Iv San Bernard Banana are practically the same: the same cleansing base, wheat protein and preservatives. The differences are the intended coat type stated by the manufacturer (long versus medium) and the scent. So you can choose between them by smell — the real difference in care comes from the conditioner.
How to wash a long coat
Always brush your pet before bathing: tangles tighten after washing. Dilute the shampoo 1:3 and apply it in the direction of hair growth without rubbing or tangling. Massage the skin with your fingers, then rinse thoroughly. Apply conditioner straight after. Step by step in dog shampoo: how to choose and how to wash.
Drying and brushing
Long coats are best dried with a hair dryer in the direction of growth while brushing. Left to air-dry, the coat can mat. Tool tips are in caring for a dog's coat at home.
For cats
Long-haired cats (Persians, Maine Coons, Siberians) sometimes need a bath before a show or when very dirty. The shampoo suits them too. Keep it out of eyes and ears and rinse the lather off thoroughly. More in how to bathe a cat.
If the skin is sensitive
Sodium laureth sulfate cleans well, but in some animals with dry skin it can cause flaking. Dilute the shampoo strictly 1:3, do not leave the lather on for more than a few minutes and always use a conditioner. If itching or dandruff appears after washing, switch to a mild or therapeutic shampoo and have your pet seen by a vet.
Storage
Keep the bottle closed at room temperature, away from children and pets. Dilute only as much as you need for one wash.
Who it suits
The shampoo suits dogs and cats with long coats and normal skin — for regular washing and pre-grooming. It is not the best choice for dry or irritated skin. Other products from the brand are in Iv San Bernard, and see the cat shampoo collection.
Verdict
Iv San Bernard Green Apple is an economical long coat shampoo with wheat protein, 1:3 dilution and a full ingredient list. The downsides are that it barely differs from Banana by ingredients, there is no apple inside and the sulfate base can dry sensitive skin.
FAQ
How do I dilute it?
1 part shampoo to 3 parts water.
How is it different from Banana?
In intended use and scent; the recipe is almost the same.
Does it contain apple?
No, only the scent.
Is it suitable for cats?
Yes.
Do I need a conditioner?
For long coats, yes — the manufacturer recommends Green Apple.
Does it contain sulfates?
Yes, sodium laureth sulfate.
Does it help with tangles?
It makes brushing easier, but tangles are best brushed out before washing.
