Can You Use Human Shampoo on Dog?
No, human shampoos are not meant for dogs due to the fact related to the difference in pH level between humans and dogs, which must be considered while selecting a shampoo for your pet. Human shampoo may lead to dryness, itching, irritation, or even skin infections.
To keep your dog’s coat shiny and skin healthy, we are listing our best 5 shampoos to maintain a dog's pH balanced, gentle to the skin and coat.
Why Do Dogs Need Special Shampoos?
The primary reason to use special shampoos is that the pH level of dog skin ranges from 6.2 to 7.4, whereas for humans, it is typically 4.5 to 5.5, which is a significant difference.
The acidic content in human shampoos makes them unsuitable for the dog's skin. Gentle and smooth shampoos are required for the dog's coat to maintain balanced nutrition and a healthy coat.
Best 5 Dog Shampoos at Ektek Global
Below, you can find the best dry shampoos we have:
1. Dry Cleaning Mousse
A gentle, waterless Dry cleanser for dogs, ideal for quick clean-ups between baths. Perfect for pets who don't like to bathe in water or have sensitive skin. It is easy to use and suitable for all coat types. Dry Cleaning Mousse keeps your pet’s fur clean, fresh, and soft—a convenient solution for busy pet owners.
2. Dog Bath Replacement Spray
Dog Bath Replacement Spray is perfect for dogs (and cats). This shampoo spray refreshes and cleans a dog's coat without rinsing. Ideal for quick clean-ups between baths—whether after a walk, during travel, or in colder weather.
Dry Bath Spray is perfect to use in winter, which helps to maintain their fur soft, shiny, and odor-free, while being gentle on all coat types.
3. Oat Coat Shampoo For Sensitive Skin
A gentle, Oat Coat Shampoo designed for dogs and cats, especially for sensitive skin to give relief in dry, itchy, or flaky skin. Formulated to calm irritation and allergy-related scratching, deeply moisturize and nourish sensitive skin, and keep the coat soft and healthy.
4. All4Pets Tea Tree Oil Shampoo
Tea Tree Oil Shampoo is an herbal anti-dandruff shampoo for dogs and cats enriched with rosemary oil. Formulated to soothe itchy skin, reduce flakes, and nourish the coat, leaving fur soft, shiny, and fresh.
5. Magic Fur Shampoo (200 ml)
A pH-balanced, paraben- and alcohol-free Magic Fur Shampoo designed to nourish and protect your pet’s coat. It is available in several variants—including “Reduce Hair Shedding” with Omega-3 fatty acids and a honey-vanilla scent. It hydrates skin, enhances coat shine, and controls shedding for both dogs and cats.
Dogs need shampoos made specifically for their skin’s pH balance and sensitivity. Using the right products—like Ektek Global’s gentle, pH-balanced formulas—keeps their coat healthy, shiny, and irritation-free.