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
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
- 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
- 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
Do you have your own mixture of dog shampoo? We would love to hear your thoughts! Share them in the comment section below!
