Homemade Dog Shampoo
An important part of grooming your pet dog is to bathe it on a regular basis. This is vital for preserving the health and hygiene of the dog. Commercial dog shampoos with harsh chemicals such as parabens and artificial colors or fragrances can wreck havoc on the dog’s skin and fur. As compared to this homemade dog use natural and safe products that are great for your dog’s coat.Moreover they are significantly less expensive as compared to the commercial variants and are very easy to make.If your dog is affected by fleas and ticks or suffers from dry skin problems then the homemade dog shampoos can be customized to address these problems.
A natural homemade dog shampoo is made by mixing a cup of antibacterial liquid soap, a cup of white vinegar, water and around a half a cup of glycerin or vegetable oil. Mix these ingredients well and place them in airtight plastic shampoo bottles . Shake well before using it for bathing the dog.
This natural dog shampoo helps in loosening the dirt particles on your pet’s fur and is very gentle on the skin as well. Moreover the vinegar acts as a deodorant and helps maintain the shine and luster of the dog’s coat. The glycerin in this homemade shampoo keeps the skin from drying out.
If your dog is suffering from dry, itchy skin then mix cornstarch and cornmeal with around ten to twelve drops of essential oils such as tea tree oil, rosemary or lemon oil. While giving your dog a bath, pour water over its entire body and then apply this natural shampoo. Let it stay on for around five minutes before you can rinse it off. Mixing oatmeal with hot water also helps in relieving the dog from dry skin problems.
One of the most common problems that dogs suffer from is those of fleas and ticks. Mix two tablespoons of essential oils such as peppermint oil, citronella oil and eucalyptus oil with water. Add some apple cider vinegar to this mixture. As soon as you detect an infestation, use this flea and tick shampoo to bathe your dog.
Along with these shampoos you can use conditioners to add shine to the dog’s coat. Mix egg yolk with lukewarm water or add rosemary and lavender leaves to boiling water to make homemade conditioners for your dog.
