Can you use regular people shampoo for dogs?

My mom says that there fur falls off but my best friend says that if you wash it off really good there fur doesnt fall off...which one is true?


is it even true?Can you use regular people shampoo for dogs?
No, do not use human shampoo on dogs. It will dry out their skin and make their coat look horrible. Stick with dog shampoo.Can you use regular people shampoo for dogs?
Shampoos meant for people should not really be used for dogs. Their fur will probably not fall out, but their skin could easily be irritated so it is best to use a special shampoo. They are designed to suit the coat, and the skin of dogs. Dogs should not need to be bathed too often unless they get really dirty, as too much shampooing, even the right stuff, can take the natural oils out of their coats. If they are well groomed every day, they should be just fine most of the time. They don't get sweaty the way people do, so brushing to get rid of dust and so on is fine for them.
We've always washed our dogs with people shampoo and never had any issues. The only thing that's ever happened is, because our last husky had an extremely thick undercoat, she would get itchy if we didn't wash it out well enough, but that would probably be the case even with dog shampoo. And considering our German Shepherd just went to the vet last week and the vet even complimented how nice his coat looked, I don't believe all the above posts one bit.
In Brazil, many people wash their dogs with regular people shampoo. The fur will fall even you wash with shampoo for dogs. I have 4 dogs and I wash them with shampoo for dogs, but the fur still falls.





I guess you can not wash the dog every day with that. If you do that sometimes, there is no problem.





Sorry, mate, if my english is not good enough. I am brazilian and I'm trying to improve my english skills.
I use both dog shampoo and human shampoo on my dogs. No problems whatsoever and their coat looks absolutely fine.





Your dog won't die.


Your dog's hair won't fall off.


It's probably not as good as dog shampoo, but it's never hurt my dogs.





BUT, my dog's are both short-haired... I'm not sure if it'd be different with long-haired dogs or not...
Well...your mom is right. People shampoo has a different ph level and is bad for a dog's sensitive skin. The only exception is Main N Tail which was originally made for pets in the first place.





however dog shampoo doesn't harm a person's head and can actually be used every day on a person.
If you're not careful with what you use, you can potentially create an allergic reaction on your dog or dry out his skin and make him itchy and uncomfortable. Consult your vet and ask them what people shampoo can be used on your dog. My aunt uses Johnson's tearfree baby shampoo on her two Bichons per her vet's advice because they have sensitive skin but you cannot just simply use any old shampoo you have kicking around in your shower. You would need to buy a specific kind that gets your vets approval so your best bet is to go out and buy a dog-specific shampoo.





What you'll save in money on shampoo by using cheap stuff now, you'll end up paying more on vet bills for skin irritation. Not worth it!





FYI, so far this is my favorite stuff for my dog:


http://www.jefferspet.com/ssc/product.as鈥?/a>


It has a clean scent and really does a good job making her coat look and feel good and its VERY gentle -- its hypo-allergenic! :)
you can but it's not recomended. if it's a money issue the 99 cents only stores also sell dog shampoo that is just fine.
NO Please do NOT use any human products on dogs.





Dogs are always going to shed. If you brush them regularly you can better control shedding.





Don't bathe your dog more than once or twice a month.
I wouldn't know because I don't have a dog, but I wouldn't imagine regular shampoo would hurt him.
their fur wont fall off but it really isnt recommended. people shampoo is a little too harsh for dogs and tends to dry out their skn and coat. stick to dog shampoo
NO!! their Ph is different from humans and its bad for their skin. Use the pet shampoo, it will keep your dog from being miserable and itchy.
ABSOLUTELY NOT! MY DAD ONCE HAD A DOG AND USED PEOPLE SHAMPOO ON HIS DOG, AND IT DRIED OUT THE SKIN SO BAD THAT THE DOG DIED!!! PLEASE, BUY DOG SHAMPOO!!!!!
Really people shampoo is likely to dry out or irritate your dogs skin but they will not go balled or explode. I even use baby shampoo on puppies
We have a german shepherd and we use both. Ppl shampoo doesn't hurt them, but it is better to use dog shampoo.
What the first answer said!! It's just a bad idea all around to use people shampoo on any animal!
NO because the chemicals in human shampoo is very different than one for dogs.
No you can't use ppl shampoo on dogs.
Absolutely NO!!! that is very bad for their skin. Dog shampoo is cheap and you won't have to worry about skin problems.
no only dog shampoo!!
Instant death. Dogs are nothing like humans, how dare you even think that!!
it doesn't fall off but its bad for them,but dog shampoo isn't expensive
fur wont fall off, but people shampoo will really dry out your dogs skin
i wouldnt do it