DIY dog beauty: 5 pet shampoos you can make at home
Shampoo to repel and kill fleas
Not only does lavender provide a fresh scent for your furry friend, it’s a natural antiparasitic and antibacterial. It’s important to note that you shouldn’t apply 100 percent essential oils from aromatherapy products on your pet, especially on broken skin. Also make sure they don’t ingest essential oils.
Ingredients:
- 10 ounces of warm water
- 2 ounces of aloe vera gel
- 1 tablespoon of Castile soap
- 2 drops of lavender essential oil
Note: you may also add 2 drops each of rosemary, peppermint, and eucalyptus essential oils.
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a clean spray bottle and shake to combine thoroughly. Wet your dog with warm water, spray on shampoo and work into his coat, especially in harder to reach places, making sure not to get any in his eyes. Rinse thoroughly.