It is okay for cats to use human shower gel once in a while, but it is best to use pet-specific shower gel to bathe cats, so that the cat's hair will be more supple, healthy and shiny. If you keep bathing your cat with human shower gel, it will damage the cat's skin barrier and cause skin diseases.

What are the dangers of cats using shower gel?

1. Cats using human shower gel to bathe will cause matt hair and increased dandruff.

2. The pH of cats’ skin is different from that of humans. Bathing cats with human body wash will destroy the cat’s skin protective oils and easily lead to dry skin, itching and other symptoms in cats.

3. Human shower gel also contains some chemical ingredients. Cats have the habit of licking their fur. During the licking process, the cat will lick these chemical ingredients in, which will be harmful to the cat’s body in the long run. Health is also detrimental.