Hey, Margaret.

If you want to use a human shampoo on your pets, then go right ahead — we aren’t stopping you. We’d obviously recommend against doing so, as there doesn’t appear to be any significant upside, but you have to do whatever you and your vet think is best.

I’ll look at the article again when I get a chance, but at first glance, it only seemed to indicate that pH ranges of pet shampoos vary. That’s not particularly surprising, as the overall quality of the products obviously varies too.

It is certainly possible that we’ll eventually learn that canine-specific shampoos aren’t necessary, but as of now, the overwhelming consensus among veterinarians is that pet-specific shampoos are best.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

This comment perpetuates a myth about dog shampoos and dog’s pH and does not follow science. 1. Dog’s pH varies widely. 2. One study showed pet shampoos ranged from 2.2-7.5 pH, while the bulk of the human shampoos tested within the 5.0-6.5. https://petgroomermagazine.com/articles/ingredients/a-study-of-the-ph-of-pet-and-human-shampoos/

Hey, Harriet.
It’d probably be a good idea to have your vet check your pups out and make sure there’s not a more serious issue going on.
In the meantime, steer clear of shampoos designed for human use on dogs — the pH balance is different, and it can lead to problems.

Best of luck!

I have been researching fish oil supplements since my dog’s orthopedic surgeon recommended it for my girl who just underwent lateral suture surgery. I came across this issue about Grizzly and then saw pollack listed as an ingredient in the bottles being sold on Chewy.com. Maybe this is where the confusion same from? Ingredients Salmon Oil, Pollock Oil, Tocopherols (preservative). https://www.chewy.com/grizzly-omega-health-omega-3s-dog/dp/162153