Can You Use Human Conditioner On Dogs
Camila Farah
Just so can you use human hair conditioner on dogs.
Conditioners softeners and shampoos for humans are usually engineered for a ph level of somewhere between 4 5 and 5 5 ph. This is because conditioners along with other skin body and hair care products are formulated to be ph balanced meaning they won t disrupt the thin layer of protective skin called the acid mantle says the american kennel club. The simple reason for this is the fact that humans and dogs don t have the same ph levels on our skin. Theirs is much thinner so using human conditioner on their coat can lead to dry and flaky skin which causes repeated scratching and abrasion.
Conditioner may be very helpful for keeping your dog s fur glossy hydrated and free of tangles after shampooing. If your dog has a long coat then it may be prone to mattes and tangles think maltese yorkies afgans. The aspca warns pet owners that human grooming products whether conditioner or bar soap can lead to unpleasant skin irritation in dogs no thank you. The short answer to this question is no it is not at least not for use on dogs.
No it is not recommended to use human hair products on your dog. In addition a dog s skin is different to ours in terms of thickness.
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