I've been doing it for a while and I just thought I'd ask.
2006-12-22 06:42:00 · 25 answers · asked by PANDABEAR 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Actually one of the best things to bathe your pet with is Joy or Dawn dish detergent. Fleas don't like it and it leaves their soft and smelling good. I have three dogs....use this all the time.
2006-12-22 06:44:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, no.
The pH levels in a dog's skin are different from ours, so shampoo that's formulated for us will be much too drying to a dog's skin and could lead to some skin irritation problems.
I've heard that it's better to either use gentle baby shampoo (Johnson's is a good one) - I've also heard that if you don't have that, then a mild dishwashing liquid (like Ivory) will work. Best bet though is to buy a shampoo specially formulated for dogs. They've got some nice ones that smell like all kindsa yummy: Berry, Ocean Fresh, we're actually using one on my dog now that smells like Pina Colada - smells pretty good!
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2006-12-22 14:54:11 · answer #2 · answered by Lexie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't. Human shampoos are harsh. My dog deserves a shampoo formulation good for a dog. Some dog's skin is very sensitive. Vets are more expensive than pooch shampoo. Retrievers for example need the natural oils in their under coat for proper water resistance & warmth.
2006-12-22 14:47:27 · answer #3 · answered by ibeboatin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's the baby shampoo, it's usually okay, but the scents and conditioners in adult shampoos can really do a number on your dog's skin.
2006-12-22 14:43:57 · answer #4 · answered by triviatm 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah its okay to use but its better to use dog shampoo. go to like a dollar store or something and get some
2006-12-22 14:44:15 · answer #5 · answered by Jessica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You are suppost to go to a pet store and find your breed of dogs kind of shampoo. them you go home and give him a bath.
2006-12-22 14:45:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can but it's not recommended. If you visit PetSmart, or PetCo they will have pet shampoos which is better for dog's skin.
2006-12-22 14:45:06 · answer #7 · answered by leged56 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what kind of Dog you have. Also what kind of shampoo use use. It could dry their skin and make them itch.
2006-12-22 14:45:52 · answer #8 · answered by wHaT eVeR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will dry his skin out, but you can do it occassionally. I would suggest using baby shampoo. It's not expensive and won't burn your dogs eyes/
2006-12-22 14:43:18 · answer #9 · answered by danika1066 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In don't think so. I have always used Dawn dish detergent. I learned that from my sister who raises $1000 cats that look like they would break in a strong wind, so if its good enough for her delicate cats its good enough for my dogs.
2006-12-22 14:46:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋