You can go all natural and still keep your dog clean and smelling fresh. What follows are two recipes of homemade dog shampoo that you can concoct just by using basic and easy-to-find ingredients. Some you may actually already have in your kitchen! These recipes can be considered when you’re looking for a new shampoo that can suit your dog’s needs. It can also come in handy whenever you run out of dog shampoo. One recipe focuses on the prevention and removal of fleas, while one soothes dogs’ dry and itchy skin.
1. Anti-Fleas Homemade Dog Shampoo
Ingredients:
· Water – 4 cups
· White vinegar – 1 cup
· Baby shampoo – 1 cup
In this recipe, you can use apple cider vinegar as replacement for white vinegar. If you don’t have baby shampoo, you can use a non-toxic dish soap. Most dog owners recommend Dawn.
If you have a smaller dog or a puppy, you can use the following measurements instead:
· Water – ½ cup
· White vinegar – ¼ cup
· Baby shampoo – ¼ cup
Just mix all ingredients in one container. You can use a spray bottle for better efficiency when applying. This recipe should not be used frequently if your dog has dry skin.
2. Moisturizing Homemade Dog Shampoo for Dogs with Dry Skin
Ingredients:
· Water – 4 cups
· White Vinegar – 1 cup
· Liquid castile soap – 1 cup
· Aloe vera gel – 2 tablespoons
· Glycerine – 1/3 cup
This recipe is perfect for when your dog has flaky, itchy, or dry skin. The aloe vera and glycerine will give instant relief and soothing effects to your dog’s skin.
Again, you can use apple cider vinegar as alternative to white vinegar. You can avail of glycerine, a water-soluble sugar-based alcohol, on pharmacies or online stores.
These recipes are so safe for your dogs, that you can try them one after the other. Enjoy!