Can i use herbal essences shampoo on my cat (she is almost a year and a half old.)
2006-09-30 07:33:54 · 10 answers · asked by pantherclaw03 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It probably wouldn't really hurt, but the best people shampoo is baby shampoo which was already mentioned. Much cheaper than a five buck bottle of cat shampoo.
Baby shampoo is very gentle, after all it can get in a baby's eyes without causing harm. Plus, baby shampoo will not strip the oils from their coat. It won't hurt the cat at all. But rinse well regardless.
Bathing your cat is not bad. Just don't do it too often. I personally bathe my cats once a month. After all, these creatures are in your home, on your furniture, shedding hairs around--why not make sure they're clean! Sure, they clean themselves quite well, but after a bath you can feel the difference.
2006-09-30 08:18:26 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can.. they(the manufacturers) and their Marketers use dog shampoo and guinea pig shampoo.. cat shampoo.. herbal essences for human.. It is all the same
2006-09-30 07:36:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used Johnson's baby shampoo on mine. It's very gentle and the cat even seemed to like it. I wouldn't use anything too harsh or with a lot of chemicals. It could cause skin problems or even other health concerns if not rinsed properly.
2006-09-30 07:38:28 · answer #3 · answered by TJMiler 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, that's very bad for their skin. Use a shampoo specifically for cats, they're actually pretty inexpensive if you get them from a mass merchandiser like Wal-Mart or Target.
2006-09-30 07:42:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't be bathing your cat - unless something specifically happened and she got dirty. Don't use shampoo - use a little bit of liquid dish soap.
2006-09-30 12:32:00 · answer #5 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can, though it might irritate the cats skin. More importantly, why are you bathing your cat? Try using a dry cat bath for it instead. It might save you a few bites and scratches.
2006-09-30 07:37:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
only if its a bald sphenx cat and your careful not to get it in the ears, nose, or eyes and dont use alot... but if the cat had fur then no
2006-09-30 07:42:10 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use that on my minx all the time, as well as Aussie. It works better than animal soap and it lasts longer. (the effects asnd scent)
2006-09-30 07:38:13 · answer #8 · answered by Brittney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no not even on dogs,kittens
2006-09-30 08:43:08 · answer #9 · answered by GlamaShorti 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please do not...it will harm its skin.
Get the one meant for cats.
2006-09-30 07:35:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋