Those that have dogs, ever had dogs or know anything about dogs, help please

californiastars · November 2009

I have a question, that may be stupid...Is it ok to use people shampoo on dogs? Like head and shoulders or Pert Plus?

I can go get some dog shampoo if needed, but I am wondering since we already have shampoo at home.

swimrbride · November 2009

I've done it in a pinch. Didn't hurt her at all.

fabbate13 · November 2009

I've never used people shampoo on my dogs. It may be a bit harsh, especially knowing mine lick and drink the water and such that they are being bathed in.

MrsShrek1028 · November 2009

SILworks at a dog rescue and NEVER uses people shampoo on the animals. She uses regular dog shampoo on them or johnsons & johnsons head to toe baby wash on the little puppies

californiastars · November 2009

Good to know. I will head to the pet store. Thanks!

griffenhc · November 2009

My boxer has sensitive skin, so I wouldn't chance it. Yes

to you for going ahead and going to the pet store. You're a good furbaby mom

BadaBing327 · November 2009

I've used baby shampoo on my dogs when we ran out of doggy shampoo. I wouldn't use it all the time since it's not the best thing for their coat but in a pinch I can't imagine it would hurt.

Abc15379 · November 2009

Do you have any Dawn dish soap? DH is a groomer, and they use it all the time, it's awesome for killing fleas.

TheMrs923 · November 2009

I use Pantene all the time for Rufus. Doesn't hurt him at all. In the winter however, I use doggy shampoo because it's easier on his skin in drier air.

Mrs_Liberto · November 2009

Unless your normal shampoo is something like Burt's Bees that is sulfate and paraben free, I wouldn't risk it. Dogs can have super sensitive skin and sulfates in human shampoo can dry out their skin really fast.

mmk3742 · November 2009

It won't hurt the dog. But I wouldn't do it all the time. And ditto the blue Dawn dishsoap. Works wonders for killing fleas, but it will dry out their coat if you aren't careful.

robinsokj · November 2009

Ive had vets tell me that Pantene is fine.

bayhunter6 · November 2009

I've heard that animals have a different pH to their skin and therefore have different needs than people do as far as shampoo goes. Its okay to use people shampoo in a pinch; it won't hurt them (as long as it doesn't get in their eyes or ears) but for regular use, you'll want to get a dog shampoo.

MrsTechie · November 2009

People shampoo is not so good for the dogs. It can dry out their skin and is not good for their coat. In a pinch, rescue orgs use dishsoap, like Dawn.

When we want a fresh smell for the boxer/lab/chow mix (he's got a mixed fur coat, part fluffy and part flat) we wipe him down with baby wipes.

Mrs.Rotty · November 2009

we were told to use dawn on sammy when his skin gets irritated. for some reason it works the best for him.

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