Can I use baby wipes on my dog?
Ted Kirlin
2025-06-23 11:16:54
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You shouldn’t use baby wipes on your dog. Ingredients in human wipes are not formulated for dogs, especially those with fragrances. A human’s natural skin pH is around 5.5, and a dog’s skin pH is higher, or more alkaline. If using a human wipe on a dog on a regular basis, it could affect and alter the pH of the dog’s skin, and eventually cause irritation. This could lead to secondary concerns such as cracks that could lead to infections. Dogs, unlike babies, tend to lick areas that most humans cannot reach, which means that they can ingest more chemicals transferred from the wipes to skin. However, if you’re in a bind, you can use a human/baby wipe on your dog once in a while. If you do run out of canine wipes or have to do a necessary emergency wipe, it is acceptable to use a human or baby wipe on a dog, but limit it to a one-time wipe. If possible, use a fragrance-free wipe which would have less ingredients that could cause irritation.
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