2006-07-03 12:36:01 · 22 answers · asked by moxyone 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If you have any child shampoo, you can use that.
2006-07-03 12:38:56 · answer #1 · answered by Episco 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is OK to use regular shampoo on your dog once in a while or in a pinch. Baby shampoo would be better because it is tearless. If you do use regular shampoo, don't get it in the dogs eyes. PLEASE DON'T USE DISH SOAP! Not only will it dry out your dogs coat but if you get just a little in their eyes "oh man can it cause problems"
Here is the thing, God put special oils on a dogs coat to insulate him from the elements. Human shampoo is designed to get every last bit of oil out of our hair. You really should not use anything to shampoo your dog except shampoo designed for dogs. If you mess up the PH balance you are just inviting all kinds of skin problems. It is OK to use people conditioner all the time. Please take some time to purchase some pet products. You will be glad you did.
2006-07-03 12:52:19 · answer #2 · answered by tjb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baby shampoo works well. I also bought a bar of pine tar soap and use that once in a while. It soothes the dogs skin. I'm surprised that a vet recommended Dawn dish detergent because that would take out the natural skin oils and leave the dog itchy with dry skin.
2006-07-03 12:44:38 · answer #3 · answered by cwriter2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't use detergent myself, but I do use baby shampoo. I've been using it for many years and never had a problem with it. *Always* test a tiny bit of it (no matter what you use) on your dogs skin and wait a few hours to be sure that they do not have an allergic reaction to it. If any irritation occurs on the test site, do not use it.
Edit: "Not animal tested" on hair products means that it isn't tested on lab animals to check for reactions that might occur in humans. (ie: sprayed in their eyes...) If a bottle doesn't say that, it does not mean it is safe for your dog.
2006-07-03 12:42:59 · answer #4 · answered by doldaggabuzzbuzz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Johnson and Johnson No Tears Baby Shampoo
2006-07-03 12:41:26 · answer #5 · answered by sam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any people shampoo is fine for dogs as long as it is very high in Lanolin. I often use Johnson's Baby Shampoo on my dogs head and face area.
2006-07-04 01:40:58 · answer #6 · answered by shyrock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
baby shampoo! i have 2 beagles that love to "roll" around in whatever stinky stuff they find in the yard, and get bathed often. you can get generic or dollar store stuff cheaply...regular dog shampoo is pricey. do not use other shampoo, dish det. laundry det. bar soap as these have a much higher ph value and can irritate and dry the skin....had lots of dogs and baby shampoo it is.
2006-07-04 09:43:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is best to use a dog shampoo but in a pinch you could use a bit of Joy or Ivory.
2006-07-03 12:53:31 · answer #8 · answered by sim24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless you have baby shampoo. Just about anything else will dry out the dog's skin so bad he/she will itch like crazy or may cause a severe rash
2006-07-03 12:40:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T use human shampoo because it has a higer PH than dog shampoo. I have used Dawn or dove dish soap. Since it is so concentrated you don thave to use alot.
2006-07-03 14:43:22 · answer #10 · answered by red_roxy81 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use pantene on my dog every now and then. human shampoos can be irritating to the dogs skin but if you run out and need to give the dog a bath using it every now and then is alright.
2006-07-03 12:45:41 · answer #11 · answered by halfpint 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋