Using horse shampoo on the dog - good or bad idea?

[Tiddlypom]

I have this in stock, it’s great on the horses, can I use a smidge to bathe a very grubby long coated JRT?



I’m quite happy to buy in dog shampoo if necessary. Amazon has many options for dogs, but I’ve no idea if they are truly necessary.

If I do need to get a special dog shampoo, can anyone recommend me a decent brand? Doesn’t need to be medicated or anything special.

 

[FieldOrnaments]

Check the ingredients and compare them to the shampoos marketed specifically for dogs maybe....I can't see why it wouldn't be fine though.
The tea tree might not be a good idea if pooch is very sensitive skinned or has allergies.

 

[Clodagh]

I would. I use all sorts on mine.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I use dermoline shampoos for the horses all the time and I've used that particular one on Winnie in the past.

 

[The Xmas Furry]

I would use it

 

[skinnydipper]

Tea tree is toxic to dogs (and cats).

I don't know if dermal exposure from the low concentration of tea tree in the shampoo would be a problem or not.



ETA.

Products with low concentrations (e.g. shampoos, body washes) are generally not considered toxic.

 

[Clodagh]

Tea tree is toxic to dogs (and cats).

I don't know if dermal exposure from the low concentration of tea tree in the shampoo would be a problem or not.



ETA.

Products with low concentrations (e.g. shampoos, body washes) are generally not considered toxic.

You can buy dog shampoo with tea tree oil. I have some here that was all the local shop had.

 

[FieldOrnaments]

I thought it was only toxic if ingested but ok on normal skin - just not sure if the same compounds in it that make it a problem if consumed could cause an issue on sensitive skin. And definitely don't use on anything irritated or broken.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I think its just if it's eaten alot dog products have tea tree in.

 

[skinnydipper]

"Intoxication is most often seen when 100% tea tree oil is used. As little as 7-8 drops (10-20 mL) applied to the skin may be fatal to both cats and dogs. Products with low concentrations (e.g. shampoos, body washes) are generally not considered toxic."

Tea Tree Oil - American College of Veterinary Pharmacists

Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca oil, has increased in popularity with the heightened use of "natural remedies." This ingredient can be found in gels, body lotions, shampoos, conditioners, balms, toothpaste, insect repellants, and other household products. In veterinary practice, tea...

vetmeds.org

 

[Clodagh]

"Intoxication is most often seen when 100% tea tree oil is used. As little as 7-8 drops (10-20 mL) applied to the skin may be fatal to both cats and dogs. Products with low concentrations (e.g. shampoos, body washes) are generally not considered toxic."

Tea Tree Oil - American College of Veterinary Pharmacists

Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca oil, has increased in popularity with the heightened use of "natural remedies." This ingredient can be found in gels, body lotions, shampoos, conditioners, balms, toothpaste, insect repellants, and other household products. In veterinary practice, tea...

vetmeds.org

I wouldn’t have chosen to have bought it. And I’m not a frequent washer. But it smells better than fox poo and has done no visible harm

 

[Goldenstar]

I have washed my dogs in horse shampoo for ever .
Usually wahl dirty beastie .

 

[silv]

I would definitely use it, in fact have used horse shampoo on my own hair when I have run out of normal stuff.

 

[Escapade]

I’ve often wondered why some horse shampoos don’t have ingredients listed.

All I’ve used on her are leftover bottles from the horses but I do an extra rinse just because

 

[Jenko109]

I would use it.

My dogs have been washed in all manner of random shampoo if they have rolled in something yuck and I have not had any dog shampoo in the house.

 

[blackcob]

I thought it was only toxic if ingested but ok on normal skin

I think its just if it's eaten alot dog products have tea tree in.

Just reiterating SD’s point as I have known a fatality - the small, diluted amounts in proprietary pet shampoos are fine, but neat tea tree essential oil applied to the skin is highly toxic. It does not have to be ingested.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Just reiterating SD’s point as I have known a fatality - the small, diluted amounts in proprietary pet shampoos are fine, but neat tea tree essential oil applied to the skin is highly toxic. It does not have to be ingested.

I know you shouldn't put it undiluted on any skin alot like alot of essential oils.

 

[Love]

Not that specific one but I've bathed Purdey in the Wahl horse shampoo a few times before when down at the yard with her. As many others have said I would use the one posted on her if nothing else in.

As a side note as you mentioned recommendations, the animology fox poo shampoo really does do what it says on the tin (sadly speaking from many experiences )

 

[Tiddlypom]

Thanks, everyone.

I had heard that tea tree oil was toxic to cats, but I didn’t know that it was also toxic to dogs. Thanks for the heads up that it is ok when much diluted in shampoos, etc.

We don’t have any full strength essential oils here, but it’s very much something to bear in mind.

 

[FieldOrnaments]

I think a fair few essential oils can be toxic neat just because they're so concentrated, but ingredients are listed by order of proportion so in cosmetics they're far enough down to be ok

 

[skinnydipper]

I think a fair few essential oils can be toxic neat just because they're so concentrated, but ingredients are listed by order of proportion so in cosmetics they're far enough down to be ok

Yeah, but if something is toxic why use it at all?

 

[FieldOrnaments]

But the point is at the amounts it's present it isn't toxic.

It's like saying don't eat apples because of the amygdalin

 

[skinnydipper]

But the point is at the amounts it's present it isn't toxic.

It's like saying don't eat apples because of the amygdalin

I was thinking more about manufacturers, they could choose not to use tea tree in their products.

 

[FieldOrnaments]

Oh yes of course there is, but equally if OP did wash their dog in the Dermoline it would be perfectly fine.

 

[skinnydipper]

Oh yes of course there is, but equally if OP did wash their dog in the Dermoline it would be perfectly fine.

Yes, see posts #6 and #10.

and post #16

the small, diluted amounts in proprietary pet shampoos are fine,

 

[malwhit]

I've used dog shampoo on me and human shampoo on the dogs. Also washing up liquid on dogs, horses and humans

 

[Kaylum]

Just reiterating SD’s point as I have known a fatality - the small, diluted amounts in proprietary pet shampoos are fine, but neat tea tree essential oil applied to the skin is highly toxic. It does not have to be ingested.

A lot of smells are also toxic to dogs. Including fabric conditioner they don't need to ingest it. This is why I hate highly scented products on animals. What smells amazing to humans is sometimes very harmful to animals.