Skin & Coat Add-ons

Skin & Coat Treatments for Dogs in Frisco, TX

Nine add-ons, one rule: Helen picks for the coat in front of her, not from a menu. Every treatment below says what it does, what it won’t, and when she’ll tell you a vet visit comes first.

Serving Frisco, McKinney, Plano, Prosper & The Colony. Every groom includes our complimentary Bow Tie PETCHECK℠ wellness scan.

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A wet Basset Hound standing in the stainless steel tub inside Bow Tie's mobile grooming van, a rubber bath brush resting on his back mid-bath.

What Each Treatment Does — and Doesn’t

Professional-only products, no retail shampoo, and no promises a shampoo can’t keep. Prices for every add-on are on our Rates & Packages page.

How Helen decides what your dog’s coat needs. Nobody gets a treatment because it was on the booking form. Before water or product comes out, she parts the coat and looks at the skin underneath — that’s where the real story is. Three things follow:
  • We’ll talk you out of add-ons as often as into them. A clean, comfortable coat doesn’t need a treatment because it sounds nice.
  • We don’t put product on skin that’s already in trouble. Sores, weeping patches, a sudden rash: described to you, not shampooed over.
  • A shampoo is not medicine. Everything here is cosmetic coat care done well — cleaner, softer, less itchy for a while. It doesn’t cure allergies, infections, or hot spots, and we won’t say it does.
Most Booked
German Shepherd next to a large pile of removed undercoat after a de-shedding treatment in Bow Tie's mobile van, Frisco, TX.

Ultimate De-shed

Does

de-shed shampoo and conditioner, a controlled high-velocity blowout, then up to 15 minutes of dry brushing with undercoat tools. Most of the loose undercoat ends up on our floor instead of yours.

Won’t

stop shedding. Dogs shed; this takes out what’s already loose and buys you weeks, not a season.

We say no when
  • The skin underneath is red or sore
  • Bald patches we can’t explain
  • The coat is matted to the skin — a mat gets clipped, not brushed through
Best for double coats & heavy shedders Up to 15 min of dry brushing included
Close-up of a long-haired Chihuahua's face with redness and irritation around the eyes and muzzle — the kind of sensitive skin a fragrance-free shampoo is for.

Hypoallergenic Shampoo

Does

replaces the standard shampoo with a tearless, fragrance-free, dye-free formula for dogs whose skin reacts to scented products. Rinses clean.

Won’t

fix an allergy. If your dog is itching from pollen, food, or fleas, a gentler shampoo is kinder on the skin while your vet sorts out the cause — it isn’t the cure.

We say no when
  • Skin that’s raw, cracked, or weeping
  • Your vet has prescribed a medicated wash — then we use what your vet sent, not ours
Best for allergy-prone & sensitive skin Fragrance-free • Dye-free • Tearless
A groomer parting a black-coated dog's fur to show dry, flaky skin with visible dandruff.

Conditioning Oatmeal Scrub

Does

a colloidal-oatmeal conditioning rinse after the bath that calms dry, itchy skin and leaves the coat softer and easier to brush. “Scrub” is the name; nothing abrasive touches the skin.

Won’t

treat hot spots, eczema, or an infection. It makes a dry, itchy dog more comfortable for a while, which is useful, and that’s the whole claim.

We say no when
  • A weeping patch or broken skin
  • A known oat sensitivity
Best for dry, flaky, itchy skin Pairs with: Hypoallergenic Shampoo
A groomer parting a dog's white and tan fur to reveal a tick attached to the skin during a coat check in Willow Bend, Plano, TX.

Flea & Tick Relief

Does

a thorough bath with a neem-based botanical shampoo, a fine-tooth comb-out to lift fleas, flea dirt, and debris from the coat, and a full dry-down so nothing hides. The van gets a complete reset afterward.

Won’t

replace flea prevention. A bath clears what’s on the dog today; it does nothing about the eggs in your carpet or next week’s fleas from the yard. Your vet’s monthly prevention is the actual control, and we’ll ask what your dog is already on before anything goes in the tub.

We say no when
  • A heavy infestation — that’s veterinary treatment, not a bath, and a $75 trip fee applies
  • Skin that’s raw from biting
Pair with your vet’s prevention plan Van fully reset afterward
Three Golden Retrievers covered in mud from chest to paw after a run through the woods.

Odor Terminator

Does

a thorough bath followed by a professional deodorizing spray that neutralizes odor in the coat rather than perfuming over it. For the dog that rolled in something, swam in something, or just smells like a dog.

Won’t

guarantee an odor-free month, and it isn’t a skunk kit. If your dog met a skunk, text us before booking — that’s its own conversation.

We say no when
  • The smell is coming from the ears, a wound, or greasy inflamed skin — that’s information for your vet, and we won’t cover it up
  • A skunk encounter without texting us first — that’s a different appointment
Best for the dog that rolled in something Skunk? Text us first
A fluffy white dog standing on the grooming table inside Bow Tie's mobile van, coat full and brushed out, after a protein treatment.

Protein Treatment

Does

a protein conditioning treatment that adds body, elasticity, and shine to dull or brittle coats and cuts down on static and flyaways. Lighter than the keratin treatment; the coat stays fluffy, not flat.

Won’t

rebuild hair from the inside or fix a dull coat that comes from diet or health. Shine from a conditioner is real and temporary.

We say no when
  • Irritated skin
  • A coat that’s changed suddenly for no reason you can name
Best for dull or brittle coats Result: Body • Shine • Less static
A black curly-coated small dog standing on the grooming table inside Bow Tie's mobile van, tongue out, after a keratin treatment.

Keratin Treatment

Does

a keratin conditioning treatment after the bath for long, frizzy, or damaged coats. Smoother, softer, less tangling, more shine; the finish helps between grooms.

Won’t

permanently straighten anything or repair a coat that’s thinning or breaking for a medical reason.

We say no when
  • A coat that’s breaking or thinning without an obvious cause — a vet question first
  • Irritated skin
Best for long, frizzy, or damaged coats Result: Smoother • Softer • Less tangling
A bright white Bichon standing on the grooming table inside Bow Tie's mobile van after a color-enhancement bath, coat fluffed and clean.

Color Enhancement

Does

a brightening shampoo that lifts the yellow out of white coats and deepens blacks and tri-colors. Not a dye; it brightens what’s there.

Won’t

remove every stain, and it isn’t permanent. Tear staining and urine staining come back if the cause does.

We say no when
  • Inflamed skin
  • Staining around irritated eyes — brightener never goes near sore skin or eyes
Best for white, black & tri-color coats Brightens — never a dye
Close-up of a dog's healthy black nose showing the texture of the nose leather.

Nose Butter

Does

a natural nose balm worked into a dry, rough, or flaky nose at the end of the groom.

Won’t

protect against sun or heat, and we don’t make claims about what happens if your dog licks it off beyond what the label says. One application softens dryness; it doesn’t last a week.

We say no when
  • A nose that’s cracked and bleeding, crusted, or has discharge
  • A nose that’s changed color or texture — a dry nose alone is normal; those changes are a vet visit
Best for dry, rough, or flaky noses Applied at the end of the groom
Heads-up: If we discover skin concerns during PETCHECK, we'll inform you promptly and suggest a vet visit for anything medical.

Looking for routine upkeep? See our Regular Grooming.

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Three Steps, Every Time

Look first, treat the coat not the menu, and tell you what we saw.

Look first

Helen parts the coat and checks the skin before anything goes on. That’s where she decides what your dog needs — and what it doesn’t.

Treat the coat, not the menu

The right add-on for the coat in front of her, rinsed and dried properly. A dog that doesn’t need one doesn’t get one.

Tell you what she saw

At handoff you hear what the coat looked like underneath, what went on, and whether anything deserves your vet’s eyes. The PETCHECK wellness scan is included with every groom.

Five-Star Stories from Dog Parents

Skin and coat wins from Frisco, Prosper, McKinney, Plano & The Colony families — straight from our Google reviews.

Rated 5 out of 5

“Helen took the time to understand Charlie's allergies and was very knowledgeable on what products he needs to keep his skin and coat soft and shiny. Charlie was a happy, pampered boy. Highly recommend!”

Sheila S.Google Review
Rated 5 out of 5

“The extra services — spa treatments, shampoo selection, and de-shedding — are the best we've ever experienced. Helen always shares helpful tips on pet care at home. Our pets always smell wonderful and look fantastic!”

Ludmila U.Google Review
Rated 5 out of 5

“Bow Tie Mobile Pet Grooming has been an absolute blessing! Harper gets so excited when she sees Helen's truck pull up — it's quite a sight. Can you say Organic Facial!”

Danny C.Google Review
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When We Send You to the Vet Instead

Some things that look like grooming problems aren’t. We won’t put a cosmetic treatment on top of these; we’ll show you, describe what we see without guessing at a diagnosis, and plan the groom around it once your vet has looked.

  • Open, weeping, or bleeding skin, and sores under mats
  • An ear that’s red, swollen, smelly, or painful to touch
  • A rash that appeared suddenly, or facial swelling
  • Hair lost in patches with no obvious reason
  • A heavy flea infestation, which needs treatment, not a bath
  • Anything your vet has told you not to bathe or brush yet

These are the same limits on our Policies page. The difference between a groomer and a vet is a line we don’t blur.

Skin & Coat Treatment FAQs

The questions we hear most on the driveway, answered the way Helen answers them in person.

Which treatment does my itchy dog need?

We don’t know until we see the skin, and sometimes the answer is none of them. Itching has causes a shampoo can’t reach — fleas, food, pollen, infection. An oatmeal or hypoallergenic bath can make an itchy dog more comfortable while your vet finds the cause. Text us a photo and tell us what the vet has said; Helen will tell you honestly whether an add-on will help.

Does the flea bath replace flea prevention?

No. It clears what’s on your dog today. The eggs in the house and the yard are untouched, and next week’s fleas are already on their way. Keep your vet’s monthly prevention going for every pet in the house, wash the bedding, and vacuum. Tell us what your dog is already on before the appointment — some products shouldn’t be bathed right after.

How often can my dog have these?

There’s no single rule; it depends on the coat, the skin, and the product. Most dogs groomed every 4–6 weeks don’t need every add-on every time. Helen chooses for the coat she sees that day. If your vet has your dog on a medicated bath schedule, the vet’s instructions win.

Can my cat have these?

Cats get a shampoo line made for cats, not dog add-ons by default, and Helen decides case by case. Nothing formulated for dogs goes on a cat. Read our mobile cat grooming guide for how cat appointments work.

Will a de-shed stop my dog from shedding?

It removes the loose undercoat that was about to end up on your couch, and it noticeably reduces what comes off for a few weeks. It doesn’t stop a dog from shedding, and no treatment does. Regular de-sheds on a schedule keep it manageable.

What products do you use?

Professional-only lines made for grooming salons, chosen for sensitive skin. We’re happy to use a product your vet prescribed instead of ours — just bring it to the appointment.