Homemade Dog Shampoo Recipe

If you have an itchy, dry or sensitive skin dog, you can make your own dog shampoo to relieve your dog's symptoms with this easy homemade aloe vera dog shampoo.

You might prefer natural products for your dog, or you might be a DIY'er so you might just want to save a few bucks.

You may already have the ingredients on hand, and if not, you can easily find them in stores. They’re as simple as baking soda, vinegar, and dish soap.

Benefits of Homemade Dog Shampoo

The best way to save money on dog shampoo is to make your own. While many commercial dog shampoos are great, some are packed with questionable chemicals.

DIY dog shampoo is a great way to avoid all these nasty ingredients and make something healthier and safer for your dog.

Of course, you can buy eco-friendly dog shampoos, which are often great for doggy skin, but these can be expensive, especially if you have large dogs, can’t resist getting dirty!

Your dog shampoo bill for the year soon builds up for sure. Fortunately, you can make your own dog shampoo from readily available ingredients that are healthy and soft and brushable.

These shampoos not only make your pooch look great, but they smell great too. Better than most human shampoos!

How to Make Aloe Vera Shampoo for Dogs

Let's make some shampoo.

Ingredients

• Water
• Baby Shampoo
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Aloe Vera Gel
• Glycerin

What is Glycerin?

Glycerin is a thick, clear and sweet-tasting liquid that is used in many foods and even dog treat recipes.

It's made from natural fats and oils and a thickener. It helps to draw moisture to your dog's skin, which is why it's popular in dog shampoos.

Supplies Needed

• Mixing Bowl
• Squeeze Bottle

Directions

1. Mix water, baby shampoo, apple cider and glycerin in a mixing bowl. Stir until mixed.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel into the mixture.
3. Pour into a squeeze bottle.

Shake the ingredients in the squeeze bottle thoroughly. Spray onto your dog's body, avoiding your pup's eyes.

Work into your dog's coat and let sit for 2-3 minutes.

Rinse twice.

Homemade Dog Shampoo Recipe