Dog warning: Owners told not to recreate ‘dangerous’ TikTok craze when washing pets

TikTok trend sees dogs getting soaked in purple shampoo

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According to the expert, dogs are more sensitive to the ingredients found in human shampoo.

Using human shampoo on dogs can cause irritation, leaving their skin dry, flaky and more vulnerable to parasites, bacteria and viruses.

Irritation caused by using harsh toxins can encourage excessive itching, which can result in abrasions and wounds forming on the skin and an increased chance of bacterial infection.

This could cause numerous different skin-related issues for the pup.

Purple shampoo contains high levels of citric acid, an ingredient in lemon juice, which plays a role in lightening the hair.

The tick should come out on its own and be stuck to the cotton ball when you remove it.

While citric acid is safe to consume for humans, high levels are not suitable for dogs, causing irritation, upset stomach and can even be toxic.

Dogs groom their fur by licking, which could lead to harmful consequences if their coat is coated with acidic chemicals.

In general, Dr Sean McCormack points out that dog owners should not apply any products that are not specifically made for dogs to their pet friends.

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He noted that there are dog-friendly products that offer coat-brightening instead, leaving absolutely no excuse to douse your dog in chemicals intended for human hair.

Moreover, many products designed for human use leave harmful toxic residue on dogs' fur, which can dry out and intensify any pre-existing issues.

This would be the reality for dogs being washed in purple shampoo, rather than natural dog-friendly formulas that have been created especially for them.

If your dog’s acting funny, get out the umbrella! According to a Petside.com/Associated Press poll, 72% of dog owners believe their dog can detect when stormy weather is on the way.

Experts also point out that a dog should not take a bath too often.

Too much washing can actually cause your dog some problems, as they have very sensitive skin.

What’s more, if any flea or worming treatments that are applied to the dogs’ coats are used, these will be washed out with each bath, leaving the pet vulnerable to those parasites.

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