Homemade
dog shampoo is prepared using only natural
ingredients. By preparing the shampoo at home it can be made cost-effective
since generally the natural shampoos used for dogs are quite expensive. The
ingredients that are used for making this type of shampoo are mild substances
and are not harmful. The shampoo not only moisturizes the dog’s skin but also
restores the natural oil of the skin. As a result of regular cleaning of the
fur using the Natural shampoo prepared at home the dog remains healthy and looks
fresh. It will also add a pleasant odor to the dog’s skin. Since the dog’s skin
is very sensitive some of the ingredients present in the commercial shampoos
for dogs may cause itching and other types of negative effects. The presence of
various chemicals like PEG, SLS, SLES, Paraben etc. may cause skin irritation,
damage to the eye and other side effects. Homemade
dog shampoo offers the best solution to provide purely natural, safe and
healthy bath for the dogs.
The
4 basic ingredients
The best quality homemade dog shampoo is prepared using
the following ingredients-
- Vinegar
- Vegetable glycerin
- Castile soap
- Essential oils
Both white vinegar and
apple cider vinegar are purely natural products with excellent antibacterial as
well as deodorant properties. Vinegar imparts shining appearance of the dog’s
fur. Vegetable glycerin is the best natural product to moisturize the skin of
the dog. The removal of natural oil from the dog’s skin is effectively
prevented by glycerin and it maintains the skin clean healthy and soft. Glycerin
is available in medical shops, soap industry as well as baking industry. Castile
soap is a 100% natural soap that is made from olive oil. It is a mild soap with
moisturizing characteristic. Castile shop either in liquid form or in solid
form is mixed with the other ingredients to prepare all-natural homemade dog shampoo. When the shampoo
is mixed with a few drops of an essential oil like lavender, rose oil, orange
oil etc. it will have an aroma and after the bath the dog will feel refreshed
and also will smell fresh.
Adjust the pH
The dogs as well as the
ingredients in the shampoo have varying pH levels. Those who make homemade dog shampoo have to make its pH
level between 6 and 8.5. When the pH level is too low the shampoo will be more
acidic in nature and it will lead to irritation of the skin. The ingredients
with a pH level around 7 are the most ideal for making the shampoo. While too
much of acidity in the shampoo is harmful the rather alkaline shampoo is safe. While
adding the various ingredients to make the shampoo adequate care must be taken
to balance the alkaline ingredients with acidic ingredients in a neutral base
like water.
The easiest preparation
Homemade
dog shampoo can be prepared in the easiest way by
mixing equal parts of white vinegar and a good quality liquid antibacterial
soap in a container and shaking the mixture well. This shampoo produces thick
lather and thoroughly cleans the fur. It ensures complete removal of all the
dirt and parasites and the dog gets relief from itching and other irritations. This
homemade dog shampoo can be applied
just like any other dog shampoo and its effect is long lasting.
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