Things You’ll Need: dog-shampoo

There is a bewildering selection of human shampoos on the market and new dog shampoos are appearing almost as rapidly. Here's how to select the best dog shampoo for your pet. more »

Tired of your white dog being dingy yellow? Try this semi-old fashioned recipe for the brightest white dog shampoo. more »

Dog shampoo is a necessary tool in helping to keep dogs' skin and hair in optimal condition and to minimize that "dog smell" that no one wants in their home. While many dog owners do not put much thought into the dog shampoo they use when they first bring their pups home, chances are in time they will switch brands or types of dog shampoo when they notice which ones do or do not work well for their dogs. As with humans, every dog has its own unique skin and hair type and needs a different dog shampoo to help keep them clean and healthy. more »

Different dogs need different shampoos--and there's a huge variety of dog shampoos available on the market to suit every dog. Looking at all these different products can be confusing, but knowing what to look for before you go to the store can help tremendously. more »

Dogs can get quite expensive when you add up the cost of all the things they need--food, vet visits and grooming products. Dog shampoo is just as expensive as human shampoo, but you can save a few dollars and make up a big batch of homemade dog shampoo. more »

Dog shampoo is expensive but before you reach for that human shampoo as a substitute to wash your dog with, consider this easy recipe for homemade dog shampoo. The ingredients are inexpensive. More importantly, this shampoo is good for your dog's coat and skin, whereas the majority of human shampoos are not at all good for your dog's coat and skin due to the different PH levels. more »

Unlike cats, dogs need to be given a bath about once per month. Dogs don't naturally clean themselves and need a bath to get their fur clean. You can spend the $4 to $6 for a store-bought dog shampoo, or you can make some at home for less than $2. Many homemade dog shampoos require you to use glycerin, but it is not necessary if you use the right ingredients. more »

Dog shampoo can be costly and for some dogs, the preservatives in the shampoo cause irritation to the skin. In some instances it may just be simpler to use products that you have at home to bathe your dog so he looks and smells his best. There are a couple of very simple dog shampoo substitutes that any dog lover can put to use. more »

Are you looking for an inexpensive, natural alternative to the mass produced, chemical laden pet products that fill store shelves? If so, an easy place to start is by making your own homemade dog shampoo. Homemade dog shampoo not only contains all natural ingredients and none of the nasty chemicals that fill up store bought products, but it is cheaper to make and incredibly simple to produce. If you are an enterprising person, you may even be able to make a few dollars by putting it in nicer bottles and selling it to other pet owners in your neighborhood. more »

Learn how to use dog shampoos to kill, prevent, and treat flea and tick infestations in this free online instructional video series on flea & tick prevention. more »