Is it okay to use like pantene or other types of shampoo on a dog?

i ran out of pet shampoo for my maltese, is it okay to use regular shampoo?Is it okay to use like pantene or other types of shampoo on a dog?
I use Pantene and Fructis on my dogs. No harm at all. Just rinse well.


I've used mostly human or horse products on my dogs, for the past 40 years as a professional in the dog world, and before


that as a kid. I never have seen negative results in over 350 dogs.


Just rinse the coat well..as you should with any shampoo.


Added:





Dawn is good for emergencies, such as a dog getting into something oily. But it strips the skin oils a bit too well. When I had to use it to get rid of motor oil on my dogs, they got dandruff from dry skin.


From Dr Mike%26gt;(quoted)


I saw a study once, which was a review of the ingredients of various pet and people shampoos,


as well as a test of factors like pH and eye irritation. In the study, the


authors could find no significant differences between pet shampoos and


people shampoos. So I tell my clients to use whatever they like, or have on


hand.





I am sure that some shampoos work better on any particular dog than others


but that the brands that work well for that one dog may not be the best for


another dog.





I think that this information is probably also true for conditioners but


have not seen any reviews of the various conditioners to prove or disprove


that.





When medicated shampoos are indicated there is some variation between the


availability of some ingredients between pet shampoos and people shampoos


so it is important to follow your vet's recommendations if a medicated


shampoo is called for.





Mike Richards, DVM


3/28/2005





( but then, these thumbsdowners know so much more than Dr. Richards)Is it okay to use like pantene or other types of shampoo on a dog?
It is surely ';possible'; and can be used IF a ';dog brand'; shampoo is unavailable. BUT.... on a ';regular basis'; I'd NOT RECOMMEND IT%26gt; Additionally............





Human shampoo is too drying for use on a dog. Use only shampoo formulated for dogs. Many human shampoos also contain chemicals that are very irritating to a dog's skin. Many dogs break out in rashes, itching, or dandruff if human shampoo is used on them. It should only be used in an emergency.





Why do dogs need their own kind of shampoo? Manufacturers say their products are gentle enough to prevent the natural oils in a dog's coat from being stripped, but strong enough to get out the dirt. Note: Dogs skin is much different and dryer from human skin which contains more oils.
Your better off using water because pantene pro v and alot of shampoo and conditioners have silicon in them to make hair smoother where there is damage and it sticks to the hair, so even if you rinse the silicon stays in the hair--or fur :S .. so if your dog is licking himself he will be licking all the products that stays stuck to the fur aswell.. which im sure will make him sick.. =( .. soo dont
Yes, in fact I had a handler who loved using pantene conditioner for silky hair on long soft coats. Unless you are seeing flaking etc. using a stronger human shampoo will be fine. Many really dirty dogs get washed in dish detergents prior to a shampoo before a show to get more dirt out.
Pantene has a high wax content in it. That's what gives your hair that sleek, shiny look. I wouldn't suggest it for people or pets. As a substitute, I've been told that Dawn dish detergent is not only safe for your dog but can be used on puppies without health risks and it does kill fleas.
It's not a great idea. If the dog is a disaster area and can't wait until tomorrow when you can get pet shampoo just rinse her really good with lots of warm water. The dog won't get clean, but it will be cleaner and water obviously won't hurt the dog.





Good luck!
Human shampoos/conditioners/soaps are harsh and dry out dog skin. Your dog can wait until you buy him/her some doggie shampoo/soap. You don't have to bathe a dog unless they: really smell, are visably dirty, have parasites (fleas/ticks), or it's been 2+ months.
no the only human shampoo you should use on a dog is baby and tear and perfume free shampoo.





other human brands can block the oil glands and cause skin allergies and infections.





i'm sure you're dog will be fine until you can get to the store tomorrow.
NO WAY should you use ANY human skin/hair products on your pet cat/dog, the Ph is wrong in most, and just not worth the risk. Vets, pet shops or even supermarkets have any number of products which wont do harm to your best friend.
No. I would not recommend any kind of human shampoo for dogs. Just go to the store and buy some more doggy shampoo, they only need to be bathed once a month, not every day/every other day like we do.
You should never use human shampoo on your dogs coat because there makeup is different than ours and it will dry out the fur. I don't like hartz either even though its made for dogs.
I would just wait until you can go to the pet store and get dog shampoo. Im sure the dog can wait 1 day for a bath
No, some kinds could make your dog sick, or cause skin problems. He'll be fine without a bath until you buy some more pet shampoo.
no dont use anything other dog soap.its bad for their skin maybe allergic.just go to the store and get more dog shampoo
No only use shampoo that is made for dogs.
yes
Read the back of the bottle to see if the shampoo is animal tested.


If it say that it NOT , then just wait until you can buy some more ';doggy'; shampoo.