Even at the pet stores the dog shampoo is $8 a bottle and more. What is the ingredient that they take out of people shampoo or add to dog shampoo? Is there really a difference? ( Assume the dog has no skin allergies. ) Is it OK to use people shampoo/conditioner on the dog?Dog shampoo vs people shampoo. What is the difference. My vet wants $24/bottle for dog shampoo!!!?
MOIST, clean skin is your dog's best first line of defense against pathogens and infection. Great that you do your best to ensure she has this!
Sulfates in human shampoos completely remove oils in our hair (heck I can't even use most of 'em due to this!), and also do so for dogs. It causes dry skin, itchiness, and many eventually lick or chew excessively and hotspots, skin infections, and other problems result. Stripping sebaceous glands of their oils also removes any topical flea/tick medications.
Sulfates in dog/cat shampoos can also have these effects, but are usually less abundant in shampoos labeled for pets. I buy in bulk, by the gallon, keep the pump near the tub with the 8 foot hose and nozzle, and bathe weekly as well. DVM Pharmaceutical coat products are great and proven safe for meds, do NOT cause dryness, and they have a great omega fatty acid/moisture rich restoring treatment, the ';Relief'; line. However, these are very expensive, as they have been tested and proven ';soapless,'; non-drying, safe and effective, and non-stripping by DVM, and are a safe choice for her. NO tea tree oil (malaleuca) either, as this is abrasive/stripping, potentially toxic if licked, and unnecessary.
CloudStar's Buddy Wash and Buddy Rinse are sulfate-free, have few ingredients, and are pretty concentrated, so a small amount can be diluted over her body. My gallon with pump lasts 2 months with 5 dogs. I use DVM's PearLyt and HyLyt for patients in hospital, but vets also get a great discount at cost of in-hospital products, and DVM is distributed to hospitals only, which may be what your vet is recommending.
Yes, many use human shampoos on dogs, but they shouldn't, and skin compared to a dog without human shampoo use is markedly more dry, less elastic, and less healthy.
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Keys: NO human shampoo, NO sulfates, brush out prior to bath (if dry), small amount of shampoo, THOROUGHLY rinse off to prevent dried soapy hair which leads to infections/scratching, restore moisture stripped by applying conditioner or leave-in treatment.Dog shampoo vs people shampoo. What is the difference. My vet wants $24/bottle for dog shampoo!!!?
Yes there are different chemical %26amp; additives in ppl shampoos that are not in pet shampoos which is why they cost a smidge more than other cheap ppl shampoos. There are many ppl shampoos that cost more than $24 for sale at stores. It depends on what type of shampoo the vet wants you to use. At that price it is a medicated one %26amp; by using ppl shampoo you will cause more problems for your dog %26amp; your dog pays the price. Find out what kind it is %26amp; look for similar other pet shampoos with the same ingredients though most vet products are stronger than what you can buy sometimes. There are certain areas you can't skimp on %26amp; this is once of them if you want the best treatment for your dog.
You are over bathing - you can rinse w/o using shampoo. You aren't using the shampoo correctly %26amp; using way too much. You need to put the shampoo in your hands not directly on the dog %26amp; work it in %26amp; spread it out. Most owners don't know how to properly bathe their pets %26amp; waste a lot of shampoo. There is no dog that requires a whole bottle of shampoo if bathe correctly(not even half).
There is a difference in ingredients and ph levels. It isn't ';unsafe'; to use a human shampoo one time, but it isn't recommended...and you definitely don't want to use human shampoo every time. You'll dry out the skin and could cause major irritations by doing this (even if the dog has no allergies.)
Washing every week can dry out the skin, and I definitely see how you are going through shampoo. Cheaper dog shampoos can be found at places like Walmart and Target, for about $3 per bottle. Instead of bathing your dog that frequently, you can buy some hypoallergenic/fragrance free baby wipes and just wipe your dog's coat down. I do this in between bath times with my lab and mix as they tend to get a little stinky and muddy running around in the yard.
You don't have to buy the expensive shampoo if your dog has no skin problems. Get the cheaper stuff as long as it's still quality. You get what you pay for.
You should never use human shampoo. Humans and dogs have a different skin PH. If you start mucking with the natural PH you will end up with skin problems. You wouldn't use dog shampoo on yourself so don't use human shampoo on the dog.
When bathing you dog it strips the natural oils from their coat that protects them from the elements like rain and cold. Therefore if you are bathing your dog often make sure you keep them warm and out of the rain, and check the skin for dryness.
Your vet should have explained to you that dog skin ph is about 6.8; thus, human shampoo would be too acidic for your dog. If your vet failed to tell you, I would start searching for another vet.
You should buy specialized dog shampoo and conditioner for the same reason why you would not use human shampoo and conditioner to maintain your baseball glove. People will buy baseball glove conditioner ($10+) even though it costs more because it's for an entirely different object. Try looking online for a cheap shampoo and conditioner.
For now, I would cut back on shampooing your dog so frequently. Once she is done swimming, hose her down. If she still smells, get a deodorizing spray to hold off another bath (human perfume is unhealthy for dogs). Try bathing every two to three weeks.
Otherwise, start taking her for walks/hikes/jogs to burn off that energy; she'll be less inclined to swim in the lake when tired.
Yes, just make sure it is very gentle, like Johnson's Baby Shampoo-I used it on my Golden Retreiver for 16 years and he never had any problems. If you bath your dog a lot though, you may need something with skin conditioners, the baby shampoo is fine for a few baths a year.
Only if it's baby shampoo--it dries out the skin and *most* dogs have very sensitive skin to human shampoo, if not all.
$8 a bottle isn't *all* that bad...I imagine that people shampoo costs $4-$5 a bottle, and you don't use dog shampoo nearly as often.
dog shampoo is PH balanced for a dog.. human shampoo is PH balanced for a human.
Dog shampoo is more expensive because of the different ingredients in it.. weekly bathing can dry her skin out.. but if you use human shampoo it will really cause dry skin!
No its not. Human shampoo is made for HUMANS not dogs. The only shampoo that is safe for pets that you could find in a human beauty supply store is Mane and Tail.
Skip what the vet is pushing and buy pet shampoo from the pet shop.
I do on my cat. My stuff smells better and makes him so soft. haha. But I would say that as long as it is not irritating your pets skin, it's ok. should the dog get fleas, you may sometimes have to use a flea shampoo.
That is outrageous. The only thing that dog shampoo does that people shampoo doesn't is rids the dog of fleas but you can but good flea medicine for less than $5
the ph balance of our hair and the dog's fur are totally different. By using human shampoo you run a very high risk of causing them to have dry flaky skin
No, people shampoo can dry out a dog's skin.
Edit: Bathing a dog weekly isn't healthy. Some owners bathe their dogs once every month or month and a half.
The ph is different in dog shampoo. A little shampoo goes a long way, and it isn't that expensive.
No a dogs skin has a different ph than humans.Try petedge or dog.com,you can get a gallon of dog shampoo for $10
People shampoo is not good for dogs. Go to Walmart and buy Dog Shampoo. It's not expensive.
my mom uses regular people shampoo, and we have no problems
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