How to Make Natural Homemade Dog and Pet Shampoo

Natural homemade dog and cat shampoo is typically cheaper, gentler and better for the environment than many commercial pet shampoos made with man-made chemicals such as artificial scents and colors. A homemade dog and cat shampoo made with everyday ingredients can save you a considerable amount of money. Learn how to make homemade pet shampoo to save time and money, as well as to protect your dog or cat's health.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup of all-natural dish soap
• 1 cup of organic apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup of glycerin
• 1 quart of water

Instructions

1. Gather the natural ingredients required to make your own homemade dog and cat shampoo. Most of these natural pet shampoo ingredients may be purchased at your local health food store.

2. Mix one cup of all-natural dish soap with a cup of organic apple cider vinegar, 1/3rd cup of natural glycerin, and a quart of filtered water. The glycerin natural moisturizes and hydrates your pet's coat. The natural dish soap provides cleansing properties to the pet shampoo. The organic apple cider vinegar freshens the scent of your pet while adding shine to your dog or cat's fur.

3. Pour the mixed shampoo ingredients into a clean spray bottle.

4. Dispense the natural, homemade dog and cat shampoo whenever your pet needs to be washed. Spray carefully to avoid getting the pet shampoo into your dog or cat's eyes. Lather and rinse with warm water, and repeat if necessary until your dog is clean.

Tips & Warnings

• Save money by using a natural, homemade pet shampoo instead of a commercial product made with potentially-toxic chemicals.

• Avoid getting the natural pet shampoo into your dog or cat's face.