Your ph can and will change drastically based on the ph of your water. I use dog shampoos because they are more concentrated. Same goes for conditioners, dog conditioners don't usually contain wax which isn't good for human hair either. I don't think that human shampoos or conditioners would hurt the dogs. read more
Unlike conditioners formulated for dogs, conditioners formulated for humans may contain excessive oils that are unhealthy for a dog's coat and skin. Using a conditioner formulated for humans on your dog in an emergency won't hurt your dog, but he will thank you if you stick to using a product developed specifically for dogs. read more
Just like you can use Dawn (in an emergency) for fleas, as long as you rinse, rinse, and rinse some more. They make cruddy shampoos/conditioners for dogs, just like people. But since there are dozens of superior products made for dogs, I don't see any real need to experiment with human products. read more
This may seem like a quibbling question, but it can actually have far-reaching consequences. read more
Conditioner may be very helpful for keeping your dog's fur glossy, hydrated and free of tangles after shampooing. As with shampoo, it is important to use only doggie conditioners on your pet. The ASPCA warns pet owners that human grooming products, whether conditioner or bar soap, can lead to unpleasant skin irritation in dogs -- no, thank you. read more