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Although cats spend a good part of their day grooming themselves, sometimes there is nothing left but to give them a hand, either because they are sick or because they have gotten too dirty. But if at that time we do not have anything other than dog shampoo, Can we use it to bathe our cats?
To resolve this question, I invite you to continue reading this article, in which I will explain if you can use dog shampoo on cats or not.
It can be used?
No. Although at first glance cats and dogs are similar in terms of skin and hair, they present differences in pH, thickness and structure. For example, the pH of cats is approximately 6, while that of dogs is 7,5. In the case of using a dog shampoo on felines, what will happen is that we will cause skin irritations and increased sebum production.
Also, if this shampoo contains permethrin, we will poison cats because this is a substance that causes wounds, irritation or itching if it comes into contact with the skin, and respiratory paralysis and even death if inhaled. In the event that it is ingested, the felines will show these symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, hypersalivation, incoordination, breathing problems, among others. Obviously, we will have to take them to the vet urgently.
What can I use if I don't have cat shampoo?
If they have gotten very dirty or if they no longer show interest in grooming, we can do the following:
- Bathe him only with water.
- Use specific animal wipes or dry shampoo for cats.
- In very, very specific cases, we can use dog shampoo as long as it does not contain permethrin. Then we have to remove all traces of shampoo.
I hope it has been useful to you .