How to Make Homemade Shampoo for Your Dog

In the market there are countless products for hygiene and cleaning of pets. Some have higher quality than others, with results that can vary depending on a good number of imponderables. But there is always the option of making a homemade shampoo for your dog.

At the time of bathing a dog there are many who prefer to go to a product of their own, among other reasons because it is the only way to know in detail what is being applied to the animal .

Another reason to move from commercial formulas is that sometimes they end up being counterproductive. There are no strange cases of adverse reactions after applying a liquid that promised to leave the animal's hair and skin not only clean, but strong and healthy.

It is relatively simple and quick to develop treatments at home to properly groom a dog. The ingredients that form the basis of these preparations are easy to obtain . There is nothing extraordinary, expensive or that must be imported from distant places or countries.

What should not be used when making a dog shampoo

Alcohol, or any product that includes it in its composition, is the first thing that should be avoided to make a homemade dog shampoo, as well as artificial perfumes or flavorings.

The formulas for humans are banned

Bathing a dog with the shampoo in the shower is one of the biggest mistakes you can make. Only mild solutions for babies, in small quantities and diluted in water, can be applied to pets.
Always be careful that after a bath do not appear rosettes, hives or any other adverse reaction, as well as the coat remains bright and does not start to fall out of control. This, regardless of whether homemade preparations or commercial products are used.

Oatmeal Shampoo

This product is especially suitable for animals with sensitive skin . This includes those who are frequently affected by irritations. It is also a useful shampoo for those who scratch with despair, to the point of causing injury, amid sterile attempts to remove fleas and other skin parasites.

For its preparation requires half a cup of oatmeal, half a cup of baking soda and half a cup of cold water . First, they are mixed in an oatmeal bowl and baking soda; Finally, water is added. If the result is very thick, you can optionally add another half cup of water.

The result is a highly recommended liquid for use with those dogs that require high frequency cleaning routines , either for their own customs or for the conditions of the spaces they occupy. Within a tightly closed glass container, it can be stored for several days in the refrigerator.

Scented with rosemary

The Rosmarius officinalis , known in Spain and Latin America as rosemary, is a Mediterranean plant,  as well as providing a very pleasant aroma, is a very efficient fungicide . Its presence quickly repels the always uncomfortable and dangerous fleas.

Along with two tablespoons of rosemary powder, to prepare a homemade shampoo useful to prevent and combat canine dermatitis , half a cup of apple cider vinegar and a neutral soap of grated glycerin is required. All mixed in a liter of water.

The first step in its preparation is to put the liquid in the fire until it boils . Rosemary is added and allowed to stand for a time of 15 minutes. Then, the grated glycerin soap is added. This must be done slowly: it must be constantly removed so that it dissolves without lumps.

If the resulting consistency is very thick, an additional cup of hot water can be placed. Finally, the apple cider vinegar is poured and mixed until all the ingredients are perfectly integrated . The preparation is taken to a glass bottle and you just have to wait for it to cool to use.

Fast homemade flea shampoo

An extremely simple recipe . It takes five tablespoons of a mild formula of baby shampoo that will dissolve in half a cup of apple cider vinegar and a cup of water.

When all three elements are well integrated, it will be applied on the pet. For this preparation to eliminate as many fleas, it must be left on for five minutes before rinsing .