What's the difference between dog shampoo and people shampoo?!?

don't they test normal shampoo on them anyways?What's the difference between dog shampoo and people shampoo?!?
Dog's and people have different skin, different oils, and therefore they need different products to treat them.





You're probably right about the pointlessness of testing human products on animals, but the fact is they're not allowed to put products on the market without some kind of testing, so that's why they do it.





ChaliceWhat's the difference between dog shampoo and people shampoo?!?
I have purchased shampoo for my dogs several times over


the years and the only difference to me is the price. I use


the same shampoo and creame rince on my dogs now that


I use. Their hair is beautiful. Some pet products really are


not necessary.
People shampoo has a lot of chemicals in it that can irritate a dog's skin. It is rather unhealthy for them. Also, dog shampoos tend to be more of the tear-free variety so that it doesn't hurt when it gets into their eyes.
Dog fur is different then human hair.
I have used human shampoo on several of my dogs...and not once has it irritated their skin, and yes their hair was also beautiful and not to mention very soft. I have also used baby shampoo for their head because it is tear-free. My dogs have always smelled so nice too, mmmm-mmm panteen pro-v, herbal essence, garnier fructis.....unlike some of the nasty smelling dog shampoo they have out.
some dog shampoos have an ingredient that helps kill fleas. dawn dish liquid also kills fleas. i bathe my little puppies with coconut shampoo and they smell great . also if your dog loses hair bathe the dog with head and shoulders shampoo and the hair grows back beautifully. peggyp
There is a difference. Dogs have a different PH balance. Humans have one follical where most dogs, excluding yorkies, have four. Would you use an adult shampoo on your baby! One bottle of dog shampoo is not that expensive and goes a long way.
It's all a big marketing hype. As long as you use a ';human'; shampoo that isn't made for treated hair. I have friends that rather use pet shampoo on their own hair. It's all up to you. Some people even use dish soap on their dogs. It all works as long as you rinse it out well, no matter what you use. That's what can cause problems, so rinse well. Some dogs do have sensitive skin so you have to watch out for that, but then so do we. All the best. Suds away;^)