pesh Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Hi All Just been at the pet shop and noticed all the shampoo and conditioners that contain tea tree. I can remember long ago, a vet said on one of those morning chat shows, not to use tea tree on a dog. Am I remembering correctly, OR have I got it wrong again......? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I use a tea tree oil shampoo quite regulalry on mine and have never had a problem with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibi Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I was told the other day by a dermcare rep that tea tree oil is bad in shampoos, as it has a drying effect which will just make the skin itchy and that its just a marketing ploy because people think it has healing properties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pesh Posted March 13, 2006 Author Share Posted March 13, 2006 Interesting Melt............................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I don't know about dogs, but I am allergic to tea tree and can't use any products containing it :D Perhaps some dogs are allergic to it too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TURBOTERROR Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I was told the other day by a dermcare rep that tea tree oil is bad in shampoos, as it has a drying effect which will just make the skin itchy and that its just a marketing ploy because people think it has healing properties. This is exactly what my vet told me . kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cala Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Never use it as it dries out the dogs skin, Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zayda_asher Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I don't know about dogs, but I am allergic to tea tree and can't use any products containing it :D Perhaps some dogs are allergic to it too? I have a dog with severe allergy to Tea Tree, nasty Staph infections and stuff What's it do to you Daisy? Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Yes you remember corectly. Ti Tree oil is a big NO NO where dogs are concerned. I always remember the sign up at the vets. This displayed two products Dettol and Ti Tree oil with the warning that they can KILL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 There does seem to be quite a few products out there that do have TeaTree Oil in them - lots of shampoos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I think the amount in the shampoos etc is safe, but I wouldn't use them. Yep, it has a drying effect on the oils in the coat, and for this reason it can reduce the effectiveness of top spot treatments like frontline, advantix etc. When I was nursing we had an old man bring in his nearly dead cattle dog :D because someone told him that if you soak a shoelace in tea tree oil and put it around the dogs neck it repels fleas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I know a lot of groomers who use Tea Tree based shampoos as it is supposdely helps to whiten. Personally, I wouldn't touch the stuff. I have done so many years ago, and found it to be very drying over several washes and made my dogs itchy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitKat Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 TeaTree oil is fine if diluted...used straight is a big no no. All in all Lavender oil is a better alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand. poodle fan Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Be very wary of using any essential oil undiluted as it could be toxic to a dog or cat. How pleasant would a dog find these oils given that their sense of smell is so much more acute than ours ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazz Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I would think that the tea tree oil would strip the coat competely of it natural oils, like some someone said above drying the coat out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pesh Posted March 13, 2006 Author Share Posted March 13, 2006 Very very interesting. Nice to know demensia hasn't full taken over............... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemibabe Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I find it somewhat 'normal' for a rep to advise not to use someone elses products... I use a tea tree oil based shampoo on my staffy. It helps her itchy skin... think the trick here is to not wash once a week! More like wash every 3 or 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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