Yes. Forbis Long Coat Aloe Shampoo is formulated for any dog breed with a long coat, regardless of texture — whether straight (Maltese, Yorkshire Terrier), silky (Shih Tzu, Cocker Spaniel), wavy (Golden Retriever), or coarse (Afghan Hound, Lhasa Apso). The conditioning and anti-tangle properties work across all long-hair types. It is also gentle enough for puppies from approximately 8 weeks of age, making it a suitable single shampoo for households with dogs at various life stages.

Significantly, yes. Post-bath tangling is almost always caused by one of three things: insufficient detangling before the bath, insufficient conditioning during the bath, or inadequate rinsing that leaves residue which makes strands stick together. Forbis addresses the second problem directly through its Polyquaternium-7 conditioning system, which coats each hair fibre and dramatically reduces inter-strand friction. Pair this with thorough pre-bath detangling and complete rinsing, and most owners of long-coat breeds report a dramatic reduction in post-bath mat formation. For severe cases, following up with the matching Forbis Aloe Rinse Conditioner will enhance the result further.

The recommended dilution is 1 part shampoo to 4 parts warm water, mixed in a squirt bottle before application. Diluting does not reduce effectiveness — in fact, it often improves it. Pre-diluted shampoo distributes more evenly through the coat, ensures no concentrated product sits on any one area of skin, and rinses out more thoroughly. This is the same approach used by professional groomers who work with this shampoo daily. At a 1:4 ratio, your 750 ml bottle produces 3.75 litres of ready-to-use formula.

Heat-active ingredients are compounds that remain largely inert at room temperature but undergo a structural change when exposed to heat — in this case, the warmth of a blow dryer. When activated, these plant extract-derived ingredients bond to the outer cuticle of each hair strand and smooth it flat, reducing frizz and surface roughness in a process similar to how professional heat-protective serums work on human hair. The practical result is that dogs dried with a blow dryer after a Forbis bath have noticeably smoother, glossier, less staticky coats than those air-dried — particularly evident on fine-textured long coats like Shih Tzu and Maltese.

For most long-coated breeds, bathing every two to three weeks is ideal. This frequency keeps the coat clean and manageable without stripping the natural oils that protect long hair from environmental damage and tangling. Dogs that spend significant time outdoors or have a particularly active lifestyle can be bathed more frequently if needed. Between baths, regular brushing (daily for fine-coated breeds like Maltese and Shih Tzu, every two days for others) is more important for coat health than bath frequency. Over-bathing — more than once a week for extended periods — can dry out the skin and paradoxically increase tangling.

Forbis Long Coat Aloe Shampoo is one of the most popular choices among Shih Tzu and Maltese owners in Asia precisely because of its gentle formulation. The aloe vera base is naturally soothing on sensitive skin, the surfactant system (Cocamidopropyl Betaine) is among the gentlest available, and the formula is pH balanced. However, it does contain two preservatives — Methyl chloroisothiazolinone and Methyl isothiazolinone — that occasionally cause reactions in dogs with very sensitive or compromised skin. If your dog has known chemical sensitivities, do a small patch test on the inner flank before first full use and wait 24 hours to observe any reaction.

Yes, Forbis and Forcans refer to the same product range from the same Korean manufacturer — Forcans Inc. The brand name used varies by market: "Forcans" is the name used in Korea and some Southeast Asian markets, while "Forbis" is the name under which the same products are sold in India, Singapore, and several other international markets. The formula, manufacturing standards, and product specifications are identical regardless of which name appears on the bottle. The product sold at The Paws Store is the genuine article, imported and distributed through ABK Imports Pvt. Ltd. — the authorised Indian distributor.