Making Your Dog Fresh And Clean With Homemade Shampoos
You have to help your pooch stop fleas, ticks
, and fight itchy skin. But why is it each time you turn around you are putting more chemicals on your dog and down the drain into the environment? Stop now! Homemade dog shampoo can be easy to make.
One benefit to making your dogs shampoo is being able to control the ph level. Some brands of dog shampoo arent actually made with a dogs skin ph in mind! This means your dogs skin could dry out. There are two great ways to combat this. Choose an organic dog shampoo that you get from a respectable designer dog supplier. Or make your own homemade dog shampoo.
Both homemade dog shampoo and purchased organic dog shampoo are free of harsh chemicals and better for the environment!
What Do You Need:
A container to store your shampoo in. Old shampoo or dish soap bottles can work well for this. Make sure you clean them out completely and create a new clear label.
A large container to mix everything in. Choose something with a tight lid and room to mix inside. A milk jug works great.
A funnel to transfer your homemade dog shampoo from your mixing jug to your storage jar.
Good Tips:
There is such a thing as too much of a good thing. If you are using essential oils remember not to overdo it. Even natural things can be irritating to the skin in too high of concentrations. And your dogs sense of smell is stronger than yours, dont overwhelm their nose!
It is always wise to consult your vet before changing the products you use on your dog, especially if your dog has sensitive skin or is prone to issues.
You can find a number of different recipes for homemade dog shampoo. Like when you are shopping for organic dog shampoo you may find they each have slightly different benefits. Some may be better at taking care of dirt and other may be more aggressive at repelling bugs!
You may also find that some call for more ingredients than others. Some recipes rely on things you can find around your home, others you will probably need to go to a specialty shop for certain elements. It all depends on your preference! And remember if you become overwhelmed a dog supply carrier that offers an organic dog shampoo is a great alternative!
Your First Mix:
Here is a dog shampoo that both works well and is easy to make. You will probably already have most of these ingredients on hand. Here is what you need:
1 Cup Ivory Clear Dishwashing Soap
1 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
Cup Water
Cup Glycerin (You can find this in health stores or the first aid section of your grocery store)
Use your funnel to pour each of these four ingredients into your mixing container. Put the cover on tight and SHAKE! Once youve gotten everything mixed together pour your mix into separate smaller containers for storage. Remember to save yourself time you can double or triple your original mix.
Dont forget to label your new shampoo. You dont want a mix up!
Tell Me How It Works.
The dish soap serves the basic purpose of loosening and cleaning off the dirt on your pup! The apple cider serves two purposes. The first is to bring the dish soap to a proper ph level. Second it clears up that unpleasant dog smell and repels fleas. The glycerin moisturizes your dogs skin. Moisturized skin is less itchy!
You may want to limit the number of baths your dog gets, after all even natural ingredients can be overdone. Homemade and organic dog shampoo are a great place to start, but keeping up with your dogs grooming is key. The better your dog is groomed, the fewer baths they will need.
by: Joy Randel
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