Iv San Bernard Orange, 500 ml is a strengthening shampoo with bitter orange peel extract for dogs and cats from the Italian professional grooming brand Iv San Bernard. The manufacturer says it's designed for frequent use. According to them, it restores and tones the coat and skin, balances the sebaceous glands, helps prevent hair loss, counters the effects of stress, adds shine and silkiness and leaves the coat feeling comfortable after washing. It's made for professional use and has been microbiologically tested. For convenience, it can be diluted with water 1:3.
When a strengthening shampoo helps
A coat can shed more than usual during moulting, after illness or stress, or after a change in living conditions. Greasy skin and a coat that gets dirty quickly are often linked to the sebaceous glands. A toning, strengthening shampoo supports the skin as part of routine care. But if hair loss is heavy, with bald patches, itching or redness, see a vet — shampoo doesn't treat the cause. More on bathing in dog shampoo: how to choose and how to wash.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | strengthening shampoo |
| Active ingredient | bitter orange peel extract |
| For | dogs and cats |
| Use | frequent washing |
| Dilution | 1:3 with water |
| Contact time | 3 minutes |
| Volume | 500 ml |
| Brand | Iv San Bernard, Italy |
Pros
- For frequent washing. According to the manufacturer.
- Bitter orange extract. Tones the skin.
- Balances oil glands. For greasy skin.
- Shine and silkiness.
- Economical. Dilutes 1:3 with water.
- For dogs and cats.
- Full ingredient list.
Cons
- Doesn't treat hair loss. Skin conditions need a vet.
- Contains fragrance and dyes. Not for allergy-prone pets.
- Coat type isn't specified.
- Professional cosmetics. Best used with a mask.
Ingredients
Water, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium chloride, cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, laureth-5, glycol stearate, cocamide MEA, propylene glycol, bitter orange peel extract, citric acid, phenoxyethanol, DMDM hydantoin, parfum, limonene, linalool, citral, CI 18050, CI 19140. The cleansing base is sodium laureth sulfate with milder surfactants (cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside).
How to wash
Wet the coat thoroughly with warm water. Massage in enough shampoo, leave for 3 minutes and rinse. Repeat if needed. For convenience, dilute it with water 1:3 — it spreads more easily through a thick coat and goes further. Rinse thoroughly so no residue stays on the skin.
After shampooing
For best results, the manufacturer recommends following with a mask. For short coats, the Iv San Bernard Black Cherry mask works well. After bathing, blot the coat with a towel and dry it on a moderate setting.
Compared with other shampoos in the range
The same Iv San Bernard fruit range has shampoos for different needs: Ginger&Elderberry with ginger and elderberry, and Maracuja for long coats. Orange is the choice when you want a toning, strengthening effect. All the brand's products are in the Iv San Bernard section.
How far a bottle goes
500 ml is a large size for home grooming. Usage depends on the pet's size and coat density: a small dog or cat needs very little, while a large dog with a thick coat needs considerably more. Diluting 1:3 makes the bottle last much longer and spreads the shampoo more evenly. It's handy to mix the portion you need in a separate container before bathing.
Precautions
Keep the shampoo out of the eyes, nose and ears. Don't use it on broken or inflamed skin. If redness or itching appears after washing, stop using it. For cats, use less and rinse especially well — cats groom themselves.
Who it suits
Owners of dogs and cats that are bathed often, and pets with greasy skin or heavy shedding that need a strengthening shampoo. How to bathe a cat is covered in how to bathe a cat.
Verdict
Iv San Bernard Orange is a professional strengthening shampoo with bitter orange extract for frequent washing of dogs and cats: according to the manufacturer, it tones the skin, balances oil glands and adds shine, and it dilutes economically at 1:3. The downsides are that it doesn't treat hair loss, contains fragrance and dyes, and the coat type isn't specified.
FAQ
Can I use it often?
Yes, the manufacturer says it's designed for frequent use.
Is it suitable for cats?
Yes, it's for dogs and cats.
How long should I leave it on?
3 minutes.
Can it be diluted?
Yes, with water 1:3.
Will it stop hair loss?
It supports the skin, but medical causes need a vet.
What should I use afterwards?
A mask, as the manufacturer recommends.
What's the volume?
500 ml.
