For many first-time pet owners, when bathing dogs or cats, they will have a doubt: Why can’t they be bathed with human shampoo? Regarding this doubt, the editor will tell netizens the reason today.

Many dog ​​owners are very worried: when they take their dogs out to play, they may bring some bacteria or dirt home with them.

Dogs that often go out to play need their owners to bathe, groom and care for them regularly.

Many pet owners encounter problems with their dogs' hair, but cannot find the problem. In addition to some health problems and dietary problems, many people may ignore a problem that is not easy to find: that is the shampoo used for them. , is for your own use, not just for pets!

What's the difference? And what's the relationship?

Many people may not understand:

　1. The acidity and alkalinity of our human skin is different from that of dogs’ skin

Dog skin is slightly alkaline (pH value is about 7.5), human skin is slightly acidic (female skin pH is about 5.5, male skin pH is about 6.5), bath soap or shampoo designed for people Essence is generally alkaline and can neutralize human skin. When the dog's weakly alkaline skin encounters the same alkaline shampoo, it cannot be neutralized. Instead, it washes away the oil that protects the skin surface, causing dryness, causing skin itching, allergies, dandruff and a series of other problems, reducing the skin's health. Immunity, causing skin diseases.

　2. Our human skin structure is different from that of pets

Human skin has 10 to 15 layers, but dogs only have 3 to 5 layers. From this point of view, although dogs are protected by thick hair, their skin structure is much more fragile than that of humans. It is obviously wise to choose a special pet shampoo that is mild and non-irritating.

3. The ingredients of shampoo or shampoo are different

We people like scented shampoo or shampoo very much. When choosing shampoo for pets, many people also like to smell it. In fact, this is a wrong habit.

Dogs' noses are very sensitive, and communication between dogs relies on smell. If the "dog smell" is completely covered by the smell of spices, other dogs will not agree with it, and it will definitely protest against the owner's smartness. .

Now you understand why pets like to roll around in dirty places after just taking a bath?

In this case, owners may need to change to a pet-specific shampoo.

4. The sweat glands on the skin of humans and dogs are different

Most dogs have no sweat glands, unlike humans.

Why do people need to take a bath? In addition to being dirty, our sweat glands secrete sweat every day. In the hot summer, excessive sweat secretion can easily block the pores, so we must take a bath to clean it. Unlike us, dogs have no sweat glands in their skin. Even in summer, a bath once every 10 days is enough.

Unless the dog is very dirty and needs frequent bathing, if they have not made themselves very dirty, generally there is no need to bathe them frequently.

Of course, there is one exception, and that is: dogs in summer like to take baths to lower their body temperature.

5. Frequency of dog bathing

Generally speaking, it is enough to wash your dog 2 to 3 times a month in summer and 1 to 2 times a month in winter.