Most commercial pet products contain chemicals, artificial dyes, and perfumes that might cause skin irritation. The benefit of making your own home-made dog shampoo recipe is that they are free to formulate base on the needs of your pooch and you know exactly what has gone into it.
What can I use for dog shampoo? How do you make dog shampoo? Let us sniff out some healthy ingredients that might already be in your pantry to make an all-natural dog shampoo.
DIY simple dog shampoo
Do not make it complicated. With just three ingredients, you will certainly have a pooch with a clean and shiny coat. Dish detergent is specially designed to remove grease, hence it provides a good washing of oils when applied to your furry buddy. However, pick the detergent that does not have strong scents or any artificial additives. As for white vinegar, it contains antibacterial and deodorant components that will make him just as clean. Just be sure to be extra careful not to spill any in his eyes.
Ingredients:
¼ cup of dish detergent (organic and chemical-free)
2 cups of warm water
½ cup of white vinegar
After gathering all ingredients, put it all in a spray bottle and shake to mix. Dampen your dog’s coat using warm water and spray with shampoo. Be sure to avoid his eyes. After forming a thick lather, rinse his coat thoroughly and repeatedly. Dry him off and he is done.
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Home-made dog shampoo for odour
Having problems with bad dog smell? Here is a quick solution that’s especially helpful on rainy days when the doggy smell is particularly apparent. The good thing is that it is also a great house freshener. You only need to add essential oils that can also aid with minor ailments.
Ingredients:
3 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
10 drops of lavender essential oil
6 drops of peppermint essential oil
6 drops of sweet orange oil
8 ounces of purified water
Blend all ingredients in a spray bottle and shake with care. Be sure to cover your dog’s face and eyes upon spraying on his coat.
Further, if you want a simpler option to remove dog odour, you may use these three ingredients.
Ingredients:
½ cup of distilled white vinegar
¼ cup of liquid Castile soap
2 cups of warm water
Combine all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Wet your dog’s coat and apply to create lather. Lastly, rinse him thoroughly.
Home-made dog shampoo for fleas and ticks
Keep your canine flea-free with this home-made dog shampoo especially with the mixture of lavender essential oil. You may also add other essential oils including eucalyptus, peppermint, and rosemary.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of Castile soap
2 drops of lavender essential oil
2 ounces of aloe vera gel
10 ounces of warm water
Optional: 2 drops each of eucalyptus, peppermint, and rosemary.
Mix all ingredients into a clean spray bottle and shake well for a proper mixture. After that, you may now introduce it to your dog’s bath and apply it well. Rinse thoroughly and he is off to go.
Home-made dog shampoo with coconut oil
We have already made it clear in our previous blog that coconuts are beneficial to dogs in a lot of ways. Coconut oil for one is soothing to the skin. It comes with a neutral pH that goes well with most dog shampoo ingredients.
Ingredients:
1 cup of Castile soap
1 tablespoon of coconut oil
¼ cup of apple cider vinegar
2-3 drops of pure essential oil (optional)
Mix all the ingredients to a spray bottle and shake it thoroughly. Add a little warm water as well. Shake the bottle before use and you may lather it over your pooch’s body. Do not forget to rinse him carefully after.
Home-made dog oatmeal shampoo
Oatmeal has soothing components and is even found in most commercial pet grooming products.
Ingredients:
1 cup of Castile soap
1 tablespoon of coconut oil
¼ cup of apple cider vinegar
2-3 drops of pure essential oil (optional)
Before adding the mixture, grind the oatmeal first using a coffee grinder or a food processor until it achieves a flour-like texture. Place all ingredients into a large bowl and add them with baking soda. Add warm water before stirring the mixture. You may now lather your pooch with this home-made dog shampoo. Lastly, rinse and dry him well.
Provide a pH-neutral-based dog shampoo
It is very important to be mindful of a pH-balanced dog shampoo recipe when formulating a DIY shampoo. Shampoos designed for humans can be too acidic for canines, which can cause skin irritations.
Furthermore, upon blending ingredients to make dog shampoo, be sure to balance alkaline substance with acidic substances in a neutral base (such as water). Bear in mind that the pH level of the human skin ranges from 5.5 to 5.6, whilst the dog’s average pH should be in between 6.2 and 7.5. As such, if you are going to make your own dog shampoo, the goal should be for the pH level to reach around 7.
Do you have your own mixture of dog shampoo? We would love to hear your thoughts! Share them in the comment section below!
