Is it safe to use human shampoo on cats??

No it is not safe to use human shampoo on cats. we have a different PH to out skin then cats do and when we use our shampoo on their skin it will dry their skin out very drastically. Is it safe to use human shampoo on cats??
For a once in awhile application, it should be fine, but cats skin are different Ph than a human's skin. So using a humane shampoo regularly could actually dry out your cats skin. Its better to get the shampoo made for pets from a petstore.





Other thing to be concerned about - human shampoo is made to be rinsed out of the hair. If you can't get all the shampo out of your cat, he could lick himself, ingest the shampoo, and end up being poisoned or sick from human shampoo.Is it safe to use human shampoo on cats??
I have heard of using human shampoo on dogs, but not on cats. Either way, you shouldn't do it. you should buy some pet shampoo from a pet store, or from the vet. To get rid of fleas, you should use flea powder, or flea medicine from your vet, but not human shampoo. It can irritate the cats sensitive skin.
I responded to your other question about puppy shampoo and hold firm to my answer. Stick to something from the Vet. But if you are really in a bind and are trying to clean off something nasty - try a small amount of Johnson's Tearless Baby Shampoo or Dawn Dish Detergent. And rinse well - avoiding the eyes and ears. And Never blow dry - they can over heat.


Good Luck.
it's not recommended for cats/animals. i wouldn't. so wait and get feline shampoo at the store. but if yur in a desperate situation and need to use it right away for some reason, it will be alright. be sure to rinse the cat real well.
Ask yourself this. Would I use cat shampoo on my hair? Probably not, their skin and fur are different from ours. Stick with a shampoo designed for cats.
If is all you have on hand, it is not going to be hazardous to his health. A good alternative is baby shampoo.
NO it's not. My GF works at an animal hospital (vet) and there are specific kinds of shampoo that you need to get for animals or you will dry out their skin
I seriously doubt it even know animal shampoo cost a lot you rather be safe then sorry
Yes it is my daughter is a vet and she says it fine as long as you only use a small amount
Yes ... just MAKE SURE to rince throughly.