wash dog with dawn dishwashing liquid?

Answer 1

I wouldn't do it more than once. It is indeed good for killing fleas (only until the dog dries, however, then the fleas get right back on--baths are just not a cost-effective method of controlling fleas, unless all you're after is clean fleas, lol.) But Dawn is *extremely* oil-stripping, which is why it's used to clean the birds and waterfowl that get caught in oil spills. If it cuts through THAT (and bacon grease on your dishes), just imagine what it does to the normal oil glands in your dog's skin!!! :-/

Also...don't get it in the eyes, whatever you do. It can burn his corneas right off. If that happens, flush with copious amounts of cool water, and call your DVM IMMEDIATELY if you want to prevent blindness.

Why do you want to use that instead of an appropriately pH-balanced (for dog's skin, which is different than human skin) dog shampoo? Your veterinarian and his/her staff can tell you which ones are safe and which to avoid. (Hartz and Sargent's are known for making skin irritations worse, for instance.)

Answer 2

A great all around shampoo is Double K's Groomer's Edge Grimeinator. It is ultra concentrated at 32:1, kills stench, cleans incredibly well, rinses clean without residue but is also conditioning and will not dry out a dog's skin and coat, even with weekly bathing. Another one to check out is TropiClean's iSmart shampoo, which is formulated to be gentle towards all skin types, but it is not as concentrated or economical as the Grimeinator. Both can be found at www.petedge.com. I've heard of people washing their dog's with Joy dishwashing liquid, but with my full-coated dogs, I don't think I'd have much luck getting a comb through them and the coat would dry out.

Answer 3

Dawn is what they used on all the birds after the Exon oil spill a few years ago.
If you are wanting to kill fleas, let it soad on the dog for 5 or 10 minutes. Then rinse very well.
I wouldn't use it all the time thought as it does strip the oil from the coat and skin. Use dog shampoo most of the time.

Answer 4

Yes, you can. For pups and kittens under 8 weeks as long as it's citrus it will help get rid of fleas. Common sense also rings that your shouldn't get it too near the eyes as you would do for yourself.
Don't use it just for a regular bath. Only use this for fleas. Too much bathing with this will dry out the skin.

Answer 5

Joy or Dawn Soap, add 4 ounces of Eucalytptus Oil. Wards off fleas. Bathe weekly.

Use an Oatmel shampoo afterwards to avoid overdrying. Wal-Mart carries an oatmeal shampoo .....about 4 bucks.

Answer 6

If your trying to get rid of fleas this will work, but ivory liquid is the best. I have 5 dogs 2 of which are inside. They get bathed once a week with ivory liquid and I also put triazicide granules in my yard and have the fleas under control.

Answer 7

Yes. I do it all the time I wash them with the dawn and then use a special conditioner on my puggle for his dry skin. It works great on fleas and saves alot of money.

Answer 8

I wouldn't use it for maintenance bathing, but honestly, Dawn works great for killing fleas. I don't know what it is about the ingredients, but it gets rid of fleas pretty quick and inexpensively.

Answer 9

Great to kill fleas. Dawn dish soap or head and shoulders shampoo, recommended by my vet as a safe alternative to kill fleas. I have a wonderful vet that comes up with other alternitives to save money.

Answer 10

NO, buy a dog shampoo, it is less intense soap and will help your dog's coat. dishwashing liquid will only remove grease if your dog has any and it might irritate its sensitive skin.