AllAmericanPUP Posted December 24, 2004 Share Posted December 24, 2004 I wanted to give Eli a bath..but i only have a lil bit of a couple different kinds of shampoo.. is it ok to mix shampoos? or is that a no no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDG Posted December 24, 2004 Share Posted December 24, 2004 i don't think it's a problem at all. might as well use up all the odds and ends. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincoandDahlilasgirl Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 this isn't a mixing question but does ne1 know if Dove works on dogs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvfd1983 Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 We had our dog all wetted down and ready to get soaped up and realized there wasn't any dog shampoo left. I just used some Aussie shampoo, seemed to work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsailor Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 [quote name='CincoandDahlilasgirl']this isn't a mixing question but does ne1 know if Dove works on dogs?[/quote] I don't think it's safe to use human shampoo on dogs - from what I have read it has some chemicals in it that aren't good for dogs to ingest. I think the only safe human shampoo to use on a dog is Johnson's Baby Shampoo - only the yellow one (and only the name brand). ---- in reply to AllAmericanPup's question about mixing shampoos - I think it's fine. I have done it in the past with no problems. The only hazard I know of is ending up with a weird scent! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystal Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 I almost always used baby shampoo on McKenzie. Even dog shampoo seemed to irritate her skin. Baby shampoo was all she could handle. I don't think mixing dog shampoos would hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDG Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 actually it's pretty much the same with dog shampoos as it is with human shampoos - many products out there are full of harsh chemicals that can irritate and dry the skin. there is no real difference between cheapy dog shampoos and cheapy drugstore shampoos. your best bet is checking the ingredient list, just like with foods, treats and supplements. the better quality products do not have a long list of substances you can't even pronounce. this also includes baby shampoo, which may be milder overall, but can still contain a lot of chemicals too. the statement that you should never use people shampoo on dogs is a myth, since overall there is no big difference. just be aware that certain individuals are more sensitive than others. i really like products like earthbath and buddy wash (by cloud star) because they are made with a natural shampoo base, plant extracts and essential oils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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