Their skin has a different pH than ours, so they can get itchy with people shampoo.Why do you have to use dog shampoo?
PH measurement can vary by sex, breed, coat color, anatomic site, general skin physiology, environmental climate, or geographical location. Canine skin is more alkaline than human skin, with a pH range of 5.5 to 7.2 with some dogs have even higher pH levels on the dorsal thoracolumbar, ranging from 6.4 to 9.1
The relative alkalinity of canine skin may be partly responsible for a higher predisposition to cutaneous infections in the dog compared to other species, such as cats or humans. Human skin has an optimal pH balance of 5.4 -5.6 and the shampoos we use are designed to maintain that balance. By altering the Ph balance in using a human shampoo, one could actually cause a dog to have skin problems or worsen existing ones.
Unfortunately dog hair and skin is a different make up from humans. Just as people have different hair structures and textures, so do dogs. Shampoos made for humans will not only dry and irritate their skin, it will dry their coat. This will make them more susceptible to skin infections from scratching and the coat will not protect as well as designed.
If push comes to shove and there is no dog shampoo available, give them a good washing without any soap. This will allow the oil to remain in the coat and skin while removing most of the dirt. May need to rinse a few times more :)
human shampoo is PH balanced for human skin.. you may cause skin irritations or reactions if you use human shampoo.
My mom actually knows someone who used human shampoo on a dog and the poor dog had such bad chemical burns that it had to be put to sleep. I was young when this happened, and I thought they had used something like Pert or Head and Shoulders.. but mom told me the other day it was actually BABY SHAMPOO!
Fact is, I use human shampoo most of the time, because I think it does a better job. And conditioner too, sometimes.
Not everybody agrees, though; I know that. If it causes any ill effects, of course, stop it.
I don't think I have ever bought a bottle of dog shampoo, and I have had dogs for about 60 years. Be amazed what some water and a good brush can do.
Soap of any kind messes with the natural oils in a dogs coat.
Yes it does, its very harsh on their skin and will cause skin problems. Every now and there if you don't have dog shampoo it won't hurt but if you use it all the time it will.
regular shampoo on a regular basis will damage the coat %26amp; skin. In a pinch it's fine. I often use baby shampoo, though, since it's much gentler and milder so it won't damage the coat %26amp; skin. And it smells great!
Because human shampoo and conditioner is too harsh on a dogs skin and dries out all the oils in the skin and irritates the skin more. Stick to dog shampoo!
human shampoo has chemicals that rids the nessassary oils on the dogs skin....that human try to get rid of on their hair...how ever i do use baby shampoo on my chi from time to time
It's specially formulated for their skin needs. My dog would itch to death if I used my shampoo on her. Plus, dog shampoo rinses out much easier.
Use a good Dog Shampoo. But it's a known fact that Baby Shampoo is fine too use on a puppy or dog.
The chemicals in human shampoo are to harsh for a dogs skin.
human soaps are harsher than dog shampoo
just buy the dog-dog shampoo....get your knickers out of a bunch! xxx
Well look at me.....of course I use dog shampoo.
Yeah I think what Betty said.....is true
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