Vinegar at Bath Time Is Helpful
If your pooch has the itchies, no matter what the cause, bring out the vinegar at bath time. Its effective for treating skin disorders from dandruff to bacterial and yeast infections. Vinegar will soothe your dogs itch, help heal his skin and leave his coat soft and shiny.
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Whether you prefer natural products for your dog, are a regular DIY’er, or just want to save some money, making your own dog shampoo is one way to accomplish all three. The ingredients may already be in your pantry, and if not, they’re easy to find in stores. They’re as basic as baking soda, vinegar, and ordinary dish soap.
One thing you don’t want to use is shampoo made for humans. The pH level of our skin is different from that of dogs: ours ranges from 5.5-5.6, while dogs’ pH is between 6.2-7.4. Human shampoo will be too acidic for dogs and can cause skin irritations. If you’re going to mix up your own dog shampoo, you’ll be aiming for a pH level around 7. Luckily, others have done the math for you and devised simple homemade dog shampoo recipes.
3-Ingredient Simple Shampoo Dish detergent is formulated to cut through grease and will do a great job of washing away oils that accumulate on your dog’s coat and skin. White vinegar has antibacterial and deodorant properties and will leave his coat shiny and clean. Just be careful not to get any in his eyes.
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Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle and shake to mix. Then wet your dog’s coat with warm water and spray with shampoo, avoiding his eyes. Work the shampoo into his coat, creating a thick lather. Rinse thoroughly and repeatedly, even if you think all signs of shampoo are gone. Then dry him off, and he’s good to go!
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Store-bought dog shampoos can be expensive. Making your own shampoo for your pooch at home takes only a few moments and can be an extremely cost-effective way to keep your pet clean and smelling fresh. Both Dawn dish detergent and white vinegar have cleaning and deodorizing properties that make them great ingredients to add to homemade dog shampoo.
Dawn dish detergent is a liquid soap usually used for washing dishes, but it can serve a variety of other purposes. Dawn is designed to cut through kitchen grease, but it will also wash away built-up oils on your dogs skin and coat that can make your pup look and feel less than his best.
In addition to washing away excess oils, lavender-scented Dawn dish detergent, which is available in stores, will repel fleas. Fleas can be a huge problem if your pet becomes infested, so this extra bonus is a welcome one. Your pet will also smell great after his bath, too — so its a win-win all the way around.
White vinegar has antibacterial and deodorant properties, so it is an excellent addition to your dogs shampoo. It will also make your pets coat look shiny and healthy.
While vinegar is useful in dog shampoo for a variety of reasons, take care not to get vinegar in your dogs eyes. Household vinegar, which is mildly acidic, will sting.
If your dog is smelly, first apply a paste of baking soda and water and rub it gently all over your dogs coat down to the skin. A solution of 4 parts water to 1 part baking soda is ideal, but the quantities of both depends on the size of your dog.
Baking soda works to remove odors from your dogs skin and fur without the use of harsh chemicals. The baking soda paste should be applied before the shampoo and can be washed off as you lather homemade dog shampoo and then rinse both items off the dog with warm water.
In a large spray bottle, combine 2 cups of warm water with 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Add in 1/4 cup of Dawn dish detergent — preferably lavender scented, although the classic variety will also work. Gently shake the mixture until bubbles form, then allow the bubbles to recede.
Wet your dogs coat with warm water. If youre using the baking soda paste, apply it all over your dogs coat.
Spray your dog with the homemade shampoo mixture all over his body and use your fingers to create a thick lather. Work the shampoo gently down to his skin to thoroughly cleanse him. Take care not to get the shampoo mixture into your dogs eyes as it will sting.
Rinse the dog with warm water until all of the soap is gone, then brush or groom him as necessary.
Leeann Teagno has been writing professionally since 2006. An English major, she continues to study information systems management at American Public University. Teagno is an organic gardener, cook and technology buff with past employment in mobile communications. She also volunteers at an animal shelter and operates a home bakery.