Iv San Bernard Mineral H, 250 ml is a shampoo for dogs and cats with hydrolysed placental protein and honey extract from the Italian professional grooming brand Iv San Bernard. According to the manufacturer, the placenta extract helps prevent hair loss and dandruff, the shampoo cleanses gently, and honey proteins eliminate pathogenic flora on the skin. The manufacturer also says it strengthens the coat, energises it and promotes thicker, faster-growing hair. The product card lists ingredients with their concentrations. It's applied undiluted.
Why hair falls out and dandruff appears
Increased shedding happens during seasonal moults, after stress, illness or giving birth, with an unbalanced diet and with dry indoor air. Dandruff is often linked to dry skin, frequent washing with the wrong product or diet problems. Shampoo supports the skin and coat, but if hair loss is patchy, with bald spots, itching or redness, see a vet first. On coat care, see dog coat care at home.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | anti-shedding shampoo |
| Active ingredients | hydrolysed placental protein, honey extract |
| For | dogs and cats |
| Use | undiluted, 3 minutes, twice |
| Volume | 250 ml |
| Brand | Iv San Bernard, Italy |
Pros
- Placental protein. Against hair loss, the manufacturer says.
- Honey extract. For the skin.
- Gentle cleansing.
- Against dandruff. According to the manufacturer.
- For dogs and cats.
- Ingredients with concentrations. Rare transparency.
Cons
- Little active ingredient. Placenta and honey under 0.1% each.
- Doesn't treat skin disease. Bald patches need a vet.
- Lots of dyes and fragrance.
- Not diluted. Applied neat.
Ingredients
Water (over 80%), sodium laureth sulfate (under 9%), cocamide DEA (0.1–1%), cocamidopropyl betaine (0.1–1%), sodium chloride (under 3%), parfum (0.1–1%), hydrolysed placental protein (under 0.1%), honey extract (under 0.1%), polyquaternium-7 (0.1–1%), propylene glycol (0.1–1%), methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (preservatives), dyes CI 47005, CI 16255, CI 19140, CI 14720, CI 28440, CI 73015, citric acid (0.1–1%), benzyl salicylate, hydroxycitronellal, limonene.
What the ingredients show
The manufacturer openly lists concentrations, which is useful: placental protein and honey extract are each present at under 0.1%. The base is cleansing agents (sodium laureth sulfate, cocamide DEA, cocamidopropyl betaine) and conditioning polyquaternium-7, which makes brushing easier. So don't expect a therapeutic effect: it's a care product with active additives.
How to wash
Wet the coat well. Apply the undiluted shampoo with light strokes, leave for 3 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Repeat — the manufacturer recommends two applications. Rinse thoroughly, especially on cats, which groom themselves. More in dog shampoo: how to choose and how to wash.
What else helps with shedding
Shampoo is only part of the routine. During a moult, brush out the undercoat regularly and support the coat from within with fatty acids and vitamins — for example Dolfos Dolvit Omega. For dandruff, a sulphur shampoo such as Iv San Bernard Mineral Plus Zolfo is worth considering.
Precautions
Keep the shampoo out of the eyes, nose and ears. Don't use it on broken or inflamed skin. It contains isothiazolinone preservatives and several dyes, so for pets with sensitive skin, test it on a small area first. If redness or itching appears, stop using it.
Who it suits
Owners of dogs and cats with seasonal shedding and mild dandruff who want a care shampoo with placenta and honey from a professional brand. How to bathe a cat: how to bathe a cat; the full range is in the Iv San Bernard section.
Verdict
Iv San Bernard Mineral H is a shampoo with placental protein and honey extract for dogs and cats: according to the manufacturer, it helps prevent hair loss and dandruff, cleanses gently and strengthens the coat, and its ingredients are listed with concentrations. The downsides are that the active ingredients are under 0.1%, it doesn't treat skin disease, and it contains lots of dyes.
FAQ
What is it for?
According to the manufacturer, against hair loss and dandruff.
What are the active ingredients?
Hydrolysed placental protein and honey extract.
Is it suitable for cats?
Yes, it's for dogs and cats.
Does it need diluting?
No, it's applied undiluted.
How long should I leave it on?
3 minutes, then rinse and repeat.
Will it help with bald patches?
Patchy hair loss needs a vet; shampoo doesn't treat it.
What's the volume?
250 ml.
