DIY Make Your Own Dog Shampoo

The warm weather and extended outdoor playtime can really cause your dog to get dry and itchy skin. Dry and itchy skin can be quite uncomfortable for your dog and cause excessive scratching and even wounds to their skin. Prevent this irritation when you make a batch of this DIY doggy shampoo. It is simple to make and uses just a few household ingredients.

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1 teaspoon Dawn mild dish soap
1 cup of warm water
1 teaspoon of basic olive oil
1 teaspoon of basic aloe vera gel

DIY Make Your Own Dog Shampoo Directions:
Making your own batch is easy. Simply combine all of the supplies above into a mixing bowl and mix well. You can them pour the mixture into an air tight container where it will stay good for a few days, OR, you can use it right away.

To use your doggy shampoo, simply apply it to the coat of your dog as you would their store bought shampoo. Massage it in, working up a nice lather. Rinse well with warm water and repeat if needed.

The aloe will treat any abrasions that result from scratching while the olive oil will nourish and moisturize the skin. The dish soap will wash away any debris and leave their coat clean.

Make a batch of your own doggy shampoo and you can not only save some cash, but provide your dog with a soothing and cleansing treatment they are sure to enjoy. Give this recipe a try and nip dry and irritated skin in the bud so you can enjoy a summer of fun!

Note: As always, test a small patch first to make sure your dog does not experience any irritation to the mixture. While this is rare and uncommon, you want to be sure!