Dogs cannot use human shower gel. Generally speaking, human shower gel is weakly acidic, while dog skin is weakly alkaline. Human shower gel will break the balance of the dog’s surface skin and cause Causes skin itchiness and increased dandruff. The main function of human shower gel is to clean sweat and clogged pores, but dogs do not have sweat glands. The oil on their surface is the best protective barrier for the body. If you take a bath with human shower gel, this layer of oil will be washed away.

Most human shower gels add certain fragrance additives and foaming agents. Although the fragrance is good, it can cause harm to dogs. Long-term use can easily cause serious skin problems in dogs. .

What are the consequences of dogs using human shower gel?

Dogs’ alkaline skin encounters alkaline human shower gel. The acid-base imbalance on the skin surface will not only not have a good cleaning effect, but will also wash away the oil that protects the skin and reduce the skin's resistance and immunity. This may cause the dog's coat to be dull, rough, and dull, making it highly susceptible to parasites and other germs.

What should be used to bathe dogs?

To bathe dogs, we need to use special shampoo. On the one hand, dog shampoo conforms to the acidity and alkalinity of the skin surface, will not destroy the dog's oil and harm the skin, and also has good sterilization and disinfection capabilities. When you find fleas, lice and other small bugs on your dog, you should immediately give the dog a medicated bath, and you can use drugs such as leptozolin.