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kodibear · 06-24-2007, 02:58 PM

I use a puppy shampoo on Cody but I don't have a conditioner for him so his hair gets really static sometimes. I've noticed that some people have posted pics some beautiful coats that use human shampoos and conditioners. So what's the verdict? How many people use them despite the idea that it is bad for their skin?

kalina82 · 06-24-2007, 02:59 PM

when i condition morgan's hair i use panteen smooth and sleek. works wonders. better then all the stuff that's talked about here on YT

xnatalie · 06-25-2007, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

when i condition morgan's hair i use panteen smooth and sleek. works wonders. better then all the stuff that's talked about here on YT

same here haha

bren · 06-25-2007, 06:00 AM

I've always used shampoo, conditioner, and detangler for dogs on Max and Abbie but I tried pantene last week when I was out of town visiting my parents because I didn't bring their shampoo, and their coats were so soft and silky. In fact, they still are! I really liked the results from the pantene but will it dry their skin and/or hair with use over time? Don't get me wrong, I LOVE their shea butter shampoo and conditioner but I have to order it online--I can just pick up pantene at walmart

chachi · 06-25-2007, 07:31 AM

I always use Pantene condtioner. It works great

Mardelin · 06-25-2007, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kodibear

I use a puppy shampoo on Cody but I don't have a conditioner for him so his hair gets really static sometimes. I've noticed that some people have posted pics some beautiful coats that use human shampoos and conditioners. So what's the verdict? How many people use them despite the idea that it is bad for their skin?

As a show breeder I've always used human products on my dogs, never having skin problems. The trick to using any product human or pet, is making sure you rinse, rinse, rinse.

I've found that skin problems are mostely attributed to food.

bren · 06-25-2007, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

As a show breeder I've always used human products on my dogs, never having skin problems. The trick to using any product human or pet, is making sure you rinse, rinse, rinse.

I've found that skin problems are mostely attributed to food.

So what human products do you use and how often do your dogs get baths?

Mardelin · 06-25-2007, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bren

So what human products do you use and how often do your dogs get baths?

So sorry, I don't share my secrets on products that I use. But, they are some of the best and used in salons. The type I use, not the brand, varies from dog and coat texture. Some having coats that are a little finer, or a bit more coarser, drier, etc. I bathe my show dogs every 4 days.

artie merlino · 06-25-2007, 08:21 AM

I used to spend a fortune trying out different brands and formulas!
I personally use Pantene brand products for myself but I have never tried it on them, I don't feel comfortable experimenting. So far the best has been "Straight
Arrow, Mane & Tail", it's made for Horses? I buy it @ Walmart, a huge 32 oz. bottle is only $5.86 for the Shampoo & Conditioner a piece. Which helps when your bathing 3 dogs, twice a week since we live next door to the Dog Park, which is pretty stinkey and gross. It's the only product that makes their hair
silky and tangle free, they are never matted regardless of how many times I happen to brush their hair or not? Plus all 3 have different types of coats and hair lengths and it seems to work great regardless. Can you tell I love the stuff?

Suzy · 06-25-2007, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

I always use Pantene condtioner. It works great

Me too-It works wonders on Emma's cotton coat!

Anna Banana · 06-25-2007, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

when i condition morgan's hair i use panteen smooth and sleek. works wonders. better then all the stuff that's talked about here on YT

Yep!

ldenise · 06-25-2007, 11:32 AM

I am an retired cosmetologist. I am sure you have heard the old sayings about PH. There is a difference between dogs and humans. eventually there will be some kind of effect using human products. For this reason I have never used human products on my babies. My husband has (jokingly, I think) complained about the price of there shampoo and conditioners but there are others out there that are pretty good for them, such as the mane and tail at walmart. (which would be even cheaper than human products).

Mardelin · 06-25-2007, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ldenise

I am an retired cosmetologist. I am sure you have heard the old sayings about PH. There is a difference between dogs and humans. eventually there will be some kind of effect using human products. For this reason I have never used human products on my babies. My husband has (jokingly, I think) complained about the price of there shampoo and conditioners but there are others out there that are pretty good for them, such as the mane and tail at walmart. (which would be even cheaper than human products).

I do know the PH differences. Remember the yorkie coat is likened to human hair, very little differance. But, being a show breeder and very particular on what I use on my show coats and these dogs get bathed every day on a show weekend, which can be up to 5 days in a row. I've had no problem with using the products I use. The only product I don't use is , other than the clarifying shampoo, due to the polymers and silicone is Panteen, that used over a period of time can destroy a show coat.

MyLadies · 06-27-2007, 11:01 AM

I use Johnson's Baby Shampoo on both of my dogs heads, because if it gets in their eyes it doesn't hurt them. On their bodies though, I use dog shampoo for long haired dogs.

Meisa · 07-07-2007, 11:50 AM

We had two yorkies with flea and skin allergies. Our vet recommended using only Baby Shampoo due to this. As long as we stayed with the baby shampoo we had no problems. One would be so itchy, she lost most of her hair if any dog shampoo was used on her or any other shampoo for that matter. We use Mane & Tail conditioner.

View Poll Results: Do use human shampoos, conditioners, or detanglers on your yorkie?
Yes, I've always used the same ones	20	17.24%
Yes, I've tried a few that all worked	30	25.86%
Yes, I've tried a few but some didn't work well	21	18.10%
No, I've tried them and don't like it	4	3.45%
No, I've never used any human products on my yorkies	41	35.34%
Voters: 116. You may not vote on this poll

06-24-2007, 02:58 PM	#1
kodibear Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: U.S. Posts: 95	human products I use a puppy shampoo on Cody but I don't have a conditioner for him so his hair gets really static sometimes. I've noticed that some people have posted pics some beautiful coats that use human shampoos and conditioners. So what's the verdict? How many people use them despite the idea that it is bad for their skin?

06-24-2007, 02:59 PM	#2
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	when i condition morgan's hair i use panteen smooth and sleek. works wonders. better then all the stuff that's talked about here on YT __________________ Kellie and Morgan

06-25-2007, 06:00 AM	#4
bren Slave to Max 'n Abbie Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,529	I've always used shampoo, conditioner, and detangler for dogs on Max and Abbie but I tried pantene last week when I was out of town visiting my parents because I didn't bring their shampoo, and their coats were so soft and silky. In fact, they still are! I really liked the results from the pantene but will it dry their skin and/or hair with use over time? Don't get me wrong, I LOVE their shea butter shampoo and conditioner but I have to order it online--I can just pick up pantene at walmart __________________ Brenda, Max & Abbie

06-25-2007, 07:31 AM	#5
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I always use Pantene condtioner. It works great __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

06-25-2007, 08:21 AM	#9
artie merlino YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach,SC Posts: 697	Horse Shampoo & Conditioner? I used to spend a fortune trying out different brands and formulas! I personally use Pantene brand products for myself but I have never tried it on them, I don't feel comfortable experimenting. So far the best has been "Straight Arrow, Mane & Tail", it's made for Horses? I buy it @ Walmart, a huge 32 oz. bottle is only $5.86 for the Shampoo & Conditioner a piece. Which helps when your bathing 3 dogs, twice a week since we live next door to the Dog Park, which is pretty stinkey and gross. It's the only product that makes their hair silky and tangle free, they are never matted regardless of how many times I happen to brush their hair or not? Plus all 3 have different types of coats and hair lengths and it seems to work great regardless. Can you tell I love the stuff?

06-25-2007, 11:32 AM	#12
ldenise YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx Posts: 2,698	I am an retired cosmetologist. I am sure you have heard the old sayings about PH. There is a difference between dogs and humans. eventually there will be some kind of effect using human products. For this reason I have never used human products on my babies. My husband has (jokingly, I think) complained about the price of there shampoo and conditioners but there are others out there that are pretty good for them, such as the mane and tail at walmart. (which would be even cheaper than human products). __________________ Buckeye, Ahia, Tressie, Archie & LDenise Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats

06-27-2007, 11:01 AM	#14
MyLadies No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,218	I use Johnson's Baby Shampoo on both of my dogs heads, because if it gets in their eyes it doesn't hurt them. On their bodies though, I use dog shampoo for long haired dogs.

07-07-2007, 11:50 AM	#15
Meisa Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 57	Baby Shampoo We had two yorkies with flea and skin allergies. Our vet recommended using only Baby Shampoo due to this. As long as we stayed with the baby shampoo we had no problems. One would be so itchy, she lost most of her hair if any dog shampoo was used on her or any other shampoo for that matter. We use Mane & Tail conditioner.