2006-10-29 06:39:39 · 25 answers · asked by [tha kid] 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You can you Dawn
2006-10-29 06:59:19 · answer #1 · answered by poochiesmoochie 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
My parents always used a very small amount of palmolive dish soap diluted with lots of water.
I wouldn't do that, I use dog shampoo, but have also used baby and kid's (Suave) shampoo. I never had any problems when using these but I have heard that it can be harmful (think about it, though, if it is good enough for babies and kids, why not dogs). I just try to make sure that I keep dog shampoo on hand, though.
2006-10-29 14:54:37 · answer #2 · answered by Barefoot Chick 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's really not a good idea to use human shampoo on a dog.
It would be a good idea to ask a groomer what they suggest for your dog's type of coat.
They are the professionals in that field and work with different breeds each day.
Take care.
2006-10-29 14:54:05 · answer #3 · answered by LittleBitOfSugar 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have trained bird dogs for over 15 years and the best thing I have found to wash dogs that wont irritate them is Johnson's No More Tears Baby Shampoo, forget all the rest off the stuff out there its the best.
It is also the best thing I have ever found to get the skunk smell off of a dog it works every time.
Just be sure and rinse em off real good after you lather them up.
2006-10-29 14:44:54 · answer #4 · answered by mike h 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
there is no reason to do emergency bath when you're out of dog shampoo, UNLESS he rolled in something smelly in which case you can just spot wash him.
Never use DAWN or other soaps like that. it is too strong for dog's delicate skin.
go to the store and buy more dog shampoo.
2006-10-29 15:29:05 · answer #5 · answered by Lilypie99 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can use regular shampoo and conditioner. Just make sure you use conditioner. A lot of people use dish detergents or regular shampoos without conditioner, but this will dry out their skin. If you have conditioner though, it would not be a problem. Just get some more shampoo as soon as you can. Thier skin is different than ours.
2006-10-29 14:43:50 · answer #6 · answered by Laura 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Human shampoo works just as well. Baby shampoo is the best because it doesn't irritate the eyes.
2006-10-29 14:49:07 · answer #7 · answered by LadyDeathStryke 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You can use normal washing up liquid (for dishes)...the chemical formula is the same as that of shampoo, only that shampoo has lots of chemicals to make it smell nice. They both have chemicals which break the surface tension of water and grease. It is an emulsifier. You could also use soap.
DON'T LISTEN TO THEM:
It is perfectly OK to use dish washer liquid. People say it dries the dogs skin and is bad for it. Did you know that most of these dish washer liquids have the same pH as soap (pH 9) It is equally dangerous to have soap or shampoo on yourself than putting dish washer liquid on yourself. Ask a chemist. You could technically bathe with this dishwasher liquid...It is perfectly harmless and has the same chemical formula as shampoo!
2006-10-29 14:43:07 · answer #8 · answered by Carrot, the Peanut 1 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Gentle people shampoo - baby shampoo is best.
2006-10-29 14:43:08 · answer #9 · answered by Ms. K 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A good quality shampoo is fine. It needs to be a good one like nexxus therappe.You would be surprised to fine how harsh some dog shampoo's are.If you woud'nt use it then don"t put it on your pet.
2006-10-29 14:59:18 · answer #10 · answered by vaultedsphinx 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Buy more (what a concept!) Don't use regular shampoo. It dries out their skin.
2006-10-29 15:36:57 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋