Dog shampoo is a special formulation of shampoo that is designed especially for your pet. Human shampoos do not work on dogs because they disrupt the balance of the dog’s skin and fur.
Dog shampoos have a number of ingredients that are natural like tea tree oil, aloe vera and sesame oil. These natural ingredients make them gentler and less likely to cause an allergic reaction.
Dog shampoos are generally of two kinds- spray and standard. The standard shampoos work like human shampoos and need to be applied, lathered and rinsed to get the desired effect.
The spray shampoos can be sprayed onto the dog’s fur. They need to be left for them to perform the required action and then wiped off with a towel. There are medicated shampoos available in the market too which can be used for treating a number of diseases. Always consult your vet before buying any pet care products.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 1cup baking soda
- 20 drops essential oil
- 20 drops hemp oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/2 cups water
How it’s done:
- Grind the oatmeal well so that that it has a texture like flour. You can use a standard food processor or this action.
- Mix all these ingredients in a container and add all ingredients except water and honey. Slowly add water while you stir the mixture together to a slushy mix.
- Finally, add honey and stir it well. Hairy dogs will require 2-3 cups of water for the same set of ingredients. Similar to the application process above, wet your dog’s fur and apply the shampoo generously. Leave the shampoo for five minutes and rinse off.
