It is always good to
have homemade dog shampoo for
cleaning the skin of pet dogs. By preparing the same at home it will be quite
inexpensive and the dog owner can be sure about its quality. Just like the
shampoo for humans, dog shampoo also should be free of harsh chemicals like
PEG, SLES, SLS etc. The chemical ingredients may cause skin allergy, corneal
ulcer etc. Dog shampoo is to be made of purely natural ingredients that are biodegradable.
The simplest type of homemade dog shampoo can be made by mixing antibacterial
liquid hand soap, glycerin and white vinegar. All these ingredients may be
mixed in warm water and the mixture can be used as the shampoo for the pet dog.
The liquid hand soap eliminates the bacteria on the fur of the dog thereby
neutralizing the bad odor. Glycerin has the property to make the coat soft and
shiny whereas the vinegar protects the skin from itching by way of balancing
the pH level. Homemade dog shampoo
protects the dog from the harsh detergents that are present in the shampoo
bought from the stores. The shampoo may be prepared in large quantity at home
and can be kept in airtight jars in case there are a number of pet dogs.
Oatmeal shampoo
The dogs usually
scratch its skin due to severe itching. The reasons for itching can be allergy,
fleas, dry skin etc. If rashes are found on the skin it may be due to flea
bites. Giving regular bath using best quality shampoo can give relief to the
dog from itching and other skin irritations. Oatmeal shampoo is the best remedy
for all skin allergies, itching etc. and it is a popular homemade dog shampoo.
Preparation and
application of oatmeal shampoo
One cup of the oatmeal
is to be ground to make it a fine powder. It is to be mixed with half cup of baking
soda. The mixture is to be kept in an airtight container. At the time of giving
a bath to the pet dog the oatmeal - baking soda mixture may be added to warm
water and the powder is made to dissolve by continued stirring.
After wetting the fur
of the dog the oatmeal shampoo is poured over its body and apply massage. In
case of a small puppy, it can be immersed into the bath up to the shoulder so
that the skin is uniformly soaked. Extreme care must be taken to prevent the homemade dog shampoo from getting into
the eyes and ears of the dog. After massaging the shampoo thoroughly over the
skin rinse the dog well to remove the shampoo completely. There should be no
residue of oatmeal or baking soda on the skin after the bath. Giving a regular
bath to the dog using this type of a homemade
dog shampoo keeps the skin of the dog healthy as well as shiny and there
will be no bad smell coming from the skin. The dog is also protected from
itching and other types of skin irritation.
Other recipes
There are various
recipes for homemade dog shampoo. The
dog owners can do experiments with different types of homemade dog shampoo that contains different ingredients. Mixing
liquid Castile soap, vinegar and water is another recipe for making the
shampoo. The shampoo can be mixed with essential oils also like lavender oil or
orange oil. These essential oils have antibacterial properties and also their
characteristic odor can repel fleas and mosquitos.
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