can u give u r dog a bath every day with dove shampoo for people?

Answer 1

NO i wouldn't think so it will proable dry ur dogs skin out ..u can buy dog shampoo ...

Answer 2

I wouldn't wash a dog in people shampoo at all. People shampoo is pH adjusted for people (pH5) as people have acidic skin. Dog shampoo is pH adjusted for dogs and is pH 7. Using any people shampoo on a dog will dry out the skin.

As to the bathing the dog everyday. I wouldn't do that either. I have been in situations that required a dog to be bathed everyday but that was for a specific skin condition. For most dogs, once per week is fine using a moisturizing shampoo followed by a dog conditioner. Bio-Groom makes some good products that are available almost everywhere.

Answer 3

You should not give your dog a bath every day with any kind of shampoo - even dog shampoo. At the most, you only want to give a dog a bath once a month. If he needs cleaning, just hose him/her down with water and call it good

Answer 4

Washing Your Dog


by Susan Daffron


There comes a time in every dog's life when you can't escape the inevitable conclusion: he smells. In fact, he smells really bad. When you know the dog is entering the room before you see his furry body amble through the doorway, action must be taken. Yes, Rover, it's bath time!

As doggie caretaker, keeping your canine clean is your responsibility. Unfortunately, you may dread bath time almost as much as Rover does. The good news is that not all dogs need to be bathed particularly often. In fact, bathing a dog too often can be bad for his skin because it strips off the protective oils. The frequency of bathing depends a lot on your dog. Some dogs just get stinky faster. For example, retrievers and other water dogs generally have oily coats (to repel water), so they get a case of doggie odor more quickly than some other breeds. Short-haired dogs and dogs that spend a lot of time inside also generally need fewer baths than long-haired breeds or dogs that love to go outside and roll in disgusting things. Your nose will tell you how often you need to bathe your dog.

Before you wash your dog, brush him. Removing all the loose hair and mats makes the bath easier on everyone. Obviously, you have to wash less hair, but also on a long-haired dog, you are less likely to have matting problems if the dog has been thoroughly brushed out first. Water tends to turn small tangles into mats and small mats into big mats. If your dog has twigs, straw, or other pieces of crud in his fur, remove them. Clip out anything sticky like pitch or tar using clippers.

Once you have decided that yes, today is THE day, you need to get your bathing supplies together. Get everything you need in the bathroom before you go find Rover. The most important thing you need is dog shampoo. Dogs' skin is a different pH than peoples' so it's not a good idea to use human shampoo on a dog. You'll also need a lot of old towels. The bigger and hairier your dog, the more towels you need. Ideally, it helps to have a hand sprayer and a bathtub tether to hold Rover in place.

Once you have Rover in the bathroom, close the door. After you have him in the bathtub or shower, begin by thoroughly wetting down his fur. Follow the instructions on the bottle of shampoo, especially if you are doing a flea bath. Generally it's easiest to work in the shampoo if you water it down with some water in your hand first. When you are done soaping up the dog, move to the rinse cycle. Rinsing is extremely important and generally takes at least twice as long as the soaping up process (that's why a hand sprayer is very helpful). You don't want any soap residue left because it can irritate your dog's skin.

When the bath is done, the dog will inevitably shake. Probably all over you. If you can, it's nice to have the dog do one really big shake while he's still in the shower or tub (but if not, be ready to wipe down your bathroom later -- remember you did close the door, so he shouldn't be running all over the house). Then towel dry the dog. Most dogs love this part and forget all about the indignity of the bath. (Okay, maybe not.) Keep Rover out of drafts until he's completely dry, and then revel in the joy of a clean hound.

Answer 5

No way!!! Dogs should never be bathed with human shampoo - it's much too harsh and a dog should never be bathed more than once every two weeks (at most) and then be sure you use a good conditioner. Also the dog should be getting some oil in his food - salmon oil is excellent for dogs.

Answer 6

Do not wash your dog with people shampoo or any cleansers for people. It will dry out their skin and cause them much discomfort from scratching. There are shampoo's for dog's. One kind is the liquid and the other is not a liquid and you apply it on the dog while his coat or fur is dry and then you just brush it off. It is not a good idea to give a dog a bath everyday unless he is part pig and likes to roll around in the mud. Then just hose him off. There is one caution to be aware of, that is to make sure that you always carefully clean the inside of his ears with a very soft cloth. Do the cleaning very slow and make sure to clean until you see no more dirt on the cloth. DO NOT USE A Q-TIP!!!!!!!!!! Any time a dog goes into the water and you are drying him off, be sure to dry out his ears too. There are ear drops for dogs at pet stores you can use. If your dog is scratching his ear with his paw then you know he either has water in his ear or something else maybe wrong. You should be able to call the vet if its needed to get more advice.

Answer 7

Every day is WAY too often to be bathing a dog unless you have prescription medications/shampoo for a serious skin disease!

The pH of a dog's skin is different than ours, so human shampoo is not good for them. Dog shampoos come in different formulas (just like human shampoo) for different skin and coat types.

Just curious, but why are you bathing or contemplating bathing your dog daily? A good daily brushing is much better - they enjoy the time and hands-on attention and it gets rid of dead hair and dander (dead skin), which is what most people with allergies react to.

Answer 8

No. A dog that is bathed every day will wind up with skin problems. All animals need a certain amount of oils in their skin.
As far as using the dove shampoo when you do bathe him, it would be fine as long as you are sure to get all the soap off.

Answer 9

no it will dry out its skin and you also dont need to use dove shampoo you need to you dog shampoo. give it a bath every 2 weeks, or maybe a week and a half at the least

Answer 10

Why would you want to give a dog a bath every day? His skin will become dry and itchy. If you must bath a dog, use a commercial dog shampoo and follow the directions on the bottle. I'm sure it will give you guidelines on bathing frequency.

Answer 11

NO NOT AT ALL
a dog should be put in the bath at the most 4 times a year and thats at the most WITH A DOG SHAMPOO our shampoo is to much for there skin