How to Make Dog Shampoo
Curious puppies may require frequent baths, and commercial dog shampoos can be costly. Save money and keep your pooch sweet-smelling by making your own pet shampoo. A gentle product requires only a few ingredients and just minutes of your time to prepare.
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Things You'll Need
- Large plastic container with a cap
- 1 part liquid dish soap
- 1 part apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 parts water
- 1/4 part glycerine
- Scented oils, optional
Instructions
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Pour the dish soap, vinegar, water and glycerine into a clean plastic container.
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With the lid on, shake the container vigorously. Add more water if the consistency is too thick. Do not undermix; the water helps to dilute the chemicals in the dish soap, which can be irritating to some dogs.
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Add scented oils to the shampoo, if desired. Store the shampoo in a cool place, such as under the kitchen sink.
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Comments
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gonzales518
Dec 28, 2008
When you say one part apple cider vinegar and one part dish soap, how much exactly is that?? Thanks~Arlene -
kimnel
Nov 12, 2008
Hi, I am a dog groomer and while this recipe is good for dogs with really oily skin it is not good for dogs with sensitive skin. It can make them very dry and itchy so be careful using this method, especially if you wash them often. It would be better to get an all natural shampoo because dish soap is full of detergents and chemicals all very irritating to dogs. Thanks, Kim
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pigs4fun
Jan 01, 2008
I love this shampoo not only does it get my dogs clean it solves many problems. I have noticed that they have no fleas and are just amped to get a weekly bath. We go to the beach nearly everyday but get bath only when they go for a swim. Did you know that your recipe for dog shampoo breaks the bond with the beach sand and their hair. It just rinses off!!!! I don't have to use a washcloth just my hand!!! I give you the gillian wonderful +++++.
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sheri51
Oct 25, 2007
I just wanted you to know that I mixed up your shampoo for my two dogs, I have a mini Schnauzer and a toy Poodle and the shampoo worked on both of them!! Boy was I happy, my Schnauzer has sensitive skin (that's if you can get to her skin) and there were no break outs at all. I wanted to give you a big Thank You, and yes they smell better longer and that's another plus. I did put the shampoo in a spray bottle so I wouldn't use to much (I'm really good at using to much shampoo) and it worked great. Thank You again, Sheri
