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Children's shampoo for dog?

Species: Dog
Breed: lab
Age: Less than 3 mon
okay so my sister used a kids brand of shampoo for my new puppy who is 6 weeks old will it hurt him or will his skin brun




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Online vet, Dr. Marie

Dr. Marie replied:

You definitely need to use a dog or puppy shampoo. Human shampoos (even children or baby formulation) is made for a different pH skin and will dry out your dog's coat.

I have seen a number of dogs who were quite itchy and got better once the owner stopped using human shampoos on them.

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