5 amazing ways to make homemade dog shampoo

   A pet owner needs their puppies to smell good and fresh, so some resorts make homemade dog   shampoos with natural ingredients at low prices, to be better than the toxic chemical products on the     market, which can harm their little companions.

  If you are a dog owner and looking for a way to make a natural, inexpensive and highly effective homemade shampoo, then follow the article with us to the end.

A common ingredient in homemade dog shampoo

One of the great things about dog shampoo that helps get rid of fleas and ticks is that it's a common ingredient found in every recipe you already have in your home.

1. Dry flea shampoo

The first dog shampoo to kill fleas and is an ideal choice for dogs with sensitive skin, as it prevents skin irritation.

Ingredients used:

• ½ glass of water
• ¼ cup of white or apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup of baby soap or shampoo

The ingredients can be mixed in a spray bottle, pour all the ingredients into a container and wash your dog as usual.

You should hold the shampoo on your dog's coat for at least five minutes before rinsing, and during that five minutes use a flea comb to remove any dead fleas.

2. Lemon and soda shampoo

This shampoo is an excellent alternative to toxic commercial products, as it helps with skin problems in dogs, in addition to dryness, it also allows it to kill fleas without damaging your pup's skin and coat.

materials:

• 1 cup baking soda
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 4 drops of lemon or lavender essential oil

Combine the baking soda and cornstarch in a medium bowl, add 2 drops of essential oil and stir until combined, adding 2 more drops if needed.

3. Coconut oil shampoo

Using a coconut oil shampoo helps get rid of fleas and ticks, and it also gets rid of the bad odor on your dog's coat, as coconut oil soothes irritated skin and keeps his coat shiny and healthy.

materials:

• Half a cup of liquid soap
• Half a cup of distilled water
• Half a cup of liquid coconut oil
• 5 drops of lavender oil
• 5 drops of rosemary oil

Pour all the ingredients into a safety bottle with a lid, shake to mix all the ingredients, then wash your dog as usual thoroughly, using a homemade shampoo, preferably weekly for best results.

4. Essential oil shampoo

This homemade flea shampoo with aloe vera gel provides a soothing agent for your dog's irritated skin, and the aloe vera will also help moisturize your dog's coat to make it look smooth and shiny.

materials:

• 10 ounces of water
• 2 ounces aloe vera gel
• 1 tablespoon of liquid soap
• Two drops of peppermint oil
• Two drops of eucalyptus oil
• Two drops of lavender oil
• Two drops of rosemary oil

Mix aloe vera gel, liquid soap and water in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix all four essential oils. Add the oil mixture to the water solution and stir. Use a funnel to pour the shampoo into a spray bottle.

When bathing your dog, let the shampoo sit for up to 10 minutes before rinsing thoroughly, preferably once or twice a week until all the fleas are gone.

5. Lemon shampoo

Lemongrass shampoo kills the fleas on your dog and leaves it smelling clean and fresh. Another benefit of using lemon in your shampoo is that it doubles as an all-season flea repellent.

materials:

• Half a cup of fresh lemon juice
• 2 glasses of warm water
• Half a cup of baby shampoo

For best results, use fresh lemon juice for this shampoo. Half a cup of lemon juice will suffice in a medium sized bowl. Add warm water and stir. Next, add the baby shampoo and mix well until combined.

Shampoo can be stored in a glass container until needed, and liquid soap made with olive oil can substitute for baby shampoo if your dog's coat needs conditioning.