I really need to give my dogs a bath but i ran out of dog shampoo and i cant really get to a store right now. I was wondering if it would be ok if i used my shampoo that I use for my hair. I've read the bottles and it doesnt really say anything. So would it be ok or would they get skin irritation or something?
Please help!!!!
2007-09-22 06:24:26 · 27 answers · asked by Emma G 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Not a good idea. Shampoo created for people have a different PH balance and will dry out your dogs skin.
If you are in a pinch, tearless baby shampoo is acceptable on occasion.
2007-09-22 06:42:57 · answer #1 · answered by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. Shampoo is for hair. Dogs have fur. PH balance is completely different. There are some dog shampoos that you can buy at the grocery store that are not that expensive.
TropicClean is one where you get 20oz and it is under $7.00. Try www.tropiclean.net
2007-09-22 13:36:19 · answer #2 · answered by izybela 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No problem. If you have a creamy, moisturizing shampoo that is best. You can dilute it with some water and rinse it off completely. If your dog has no nicks then you can use a 1 to 1 water and vinegar rinse at the end.
I have tried baby shampoos and dog shampoos and dandruff shampoos (really dumb) and have found the moisturizing shampoos to be the mildest, easiest to lather up, easiest to get into the coat to clean. I found dog shampoos and baby shampoos and dandruff shampoos to be unacceptably harsh for dogs.
The nonsense about only dog food for dogs and only dog shampoo for dogs is just propaganda.
2007-09-22 13:33:41 · answer #3 · answered by WooHoo 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Yes, it is okay to use human shampoo on dogs because a animals hair is some what the same as human hair. I use my shampoo on my dogs all the time. It won't disturb them. The only way they can get a skin rash is if their allergic but thats highly rare.
2007-09-22 13:35:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
I never use dog shampoo on mine. I always use my shampoo. I just put the shampoo on and wash the dog just like I would my hair
2007-09-22 13:31:38 · answer #5 · answered by baby shih tzu 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
If you dilute it so its really weak, I've done that when one of mine needed an unexpected bath and I had no dog shampoo.
2007-09-22 13:29:08 · answer #6 · answered by Roxy. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it will hurt just once, but it could dry out the dog's skin. Make sure you get it all off the dog.
2007-09-26 10:22:46 · answer #7 · answered by Abigail's Mom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no .. your dogs skin will not get the added protection that he/ she needs for their skin type ( being that you probably don't shampoo him / her every day like yourself. plus most dog shampoos have no tears formulas to protect their eyes as well they help to prevent fleas and ticks .And yes they could have skin irritation.
2007-09-22 13:40:56 · answer #8 · answered by mr D 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Once won't hurt the dog but don't make a habit of it. Human shampoos will strip the dogs coat of much needed natural oils.
2007-09-22 13:29:38 · answer #9 · answered by W. 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It will be alright if you used regular shampoo on your dogs. I do and I like it much better than dog shampoo. They stay soft longer (I use just a little conditioner also).
2007-09-22 13:29:32 · answer #10 · answered by Jeanette C 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋