Our pets are like our children – we want to take care of them and give them everything they need, but it can be pricey. We’ve done the hard work for you and found the best DIY shampoo recipes for your cat or dog so that you can stop paying too much and keep your pet happy and healthy.
If your dog or cat has sensitive, itchy or dry skin, this homemade shampoo will relieve them naturally as the aloe vera and glycerine soothes the skin.
Ingredients
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Combine gently in a bowl and use funnel to transfer to bottle or jar.
Fleas can really irritate and stress out your pets but with this all-natural recipe, you can comb it through their fur and see the results immediately.
Ingredients
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Combine all ingredients and use a small funnel to put in jar, shake well before each use. It should keep for about 6 months.
Your pets can get dirty but washing your dog or cat too much can strip their skin of natural oils, and just like humans, they can use dry shampoo. This power absorbs brilliantly – and not just moisture, but smells too.
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Method
1. Take your pet outside and brush them to remove burrs and tangles, and cut off pieces that are matted.
3. Sift the baking soda and cornstarch over your dog or cat’s fur. Massage the mixture into their coat with your fingers while sifting. This allows the dry shampoo to reach the odour-causing oils and dirt stuck beneath the surface.
4. Let the dry shampoo sit on the coat for 10 to 15 minutes after you’ve completely worked the mixture into the fur. This gives the naturally absorbent ingredients time to soak up any smells and oils.
5. Remove the remaining dry shampoo by firmly brushing the entire coat with a bristle brush. As a reward, give your dog or cat a treat once you’re finished.
A shiny coat is often the best sign of a healthy pet, so when it’s not looking so good, we need to look at what we’re applying to their skin. This natural shiny coat wash will make you cat or dog shine!
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Method
1. Blend the oat in your food processor so the consistency is like flour.
2. Grab a clean soft drink bottle and pour the ingredients in there.
3. Pop the cap on and shake!
4. Apply to a wet coat and massage in before rinsing.
If you’re not looking for anything fancy and don’t want to spend a fortune, this simple shampoo will do the trick!
Ingredients
Method
Apply, gently rub into fur and skin, you can rinse it off or allow your the fur/skin to air-dry.
Scented shampoos for your pets can be $25-50 for a bottle, but these DIY liquids are super effective and smell great.
Ingredients
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Method
1. Mix ingredients in the bowl.
2. Pour mixed ingredients into small bottle via the funnel.
3. Apply to your pet’s coat and rub in gently before rinsing.
Method
1. Place the tea bags and lemon juice in hot water and allow to steep for 15 minutes
2. Remove the tea bags and allow the resulting ‘tea’ to cool
3. Then use the tea as a conditioning, soothing rinse. You do not have to rinse the ‘tea’ off of your dog or cat after application.
Note: Don’t use rooibos tea rinse on dogs or cats that have white fur unless you add lemon juice. Rooibos tea is red, but when fresh lemon juice is added the intense red is softened to light yellow, and will not affect white fur.
What do you use to wash your pets? What type of fur and skin do they have? How often do you groom them? Tell us below.