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Make your own natural dog shampoo

June 10, 2013 · 14 Comments

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Does your natural lifestyle extend to your pets?

Now that we have ourselves more or less sorted out, our attention is turning to our beloved doggie.

This is Wilbur. He is a long-haired dashchund that we rescued from the RSPCA several years ago.

When our dog shampoo ran out this week, we decided to make our own.

 

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It is so easy and cheap, while still being made with all natural ingredients.  The whole wash worked out to be around $1.50. I knew that tea-tree oil deterred fleas and I thought the lavender would be nice to chill him out while taking a bath (not his favourite thing). So we decided to add those two oils to our mix.

If your dog has a specific issue or ailment, google some aromatherapy oils to help or get a book.  Some oils may not be safe for dogs, so please research well. Some research suggests that tea tree oil may have adverse effects on dogs, but I have not experienced this. Never use it straight – always dilute. Smaller dogs may need less drops.

 

Make your own natural dog shampoo

 

Okay, so this what you need:

50ml Dr Bronners liquid castille soap (I use the unscented one)

200ml water

5 drops tea tree oil

5 drops lavender oil

 

Okay, so this is how you do it:

Mix up all the ingredients in an old glass jar and shake well. The Natural New Age Dad used the whole amount on the dog and lathered it right in. Rinse off and doggie will be clean and happy!

 

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 post bath blissed out doggie

 

NNAD said Wilbur was much calmer during his bath and afterwards was very happy. He looks pretty happy to  me and he smelt really good!

Is this something you would try?

 

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Comments

  1. Jaime says

    June 10, 2013 at 9:55 am

    I am in Colombia, SA and can not get the Castille Soap. What can be substituted?

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    • Natural New Age Mum says

      June 10, 2013 at 10:01 am

      a natural shampoo would work too 🙂

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  2. mich says

    June 10, 2013 at 11:02 am

    I always use the Castille soap on my doggies too, but the adding of the the tea tree and lavender is a great idea!!

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    • Natural New Age Mum says

      June 10, 2013 at 12:10 pm

      thanks Mich! I love my oils and use them all the time!

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  3. Astra says

    June 10, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    awww – puppy!! This shampoo sounds great!! Thank you for the idea!

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    • Natural New Age Mum says

      June 10, 2013 at 12:53 pm

      my pleasure Astra! he is pretty cute huh?

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  4. Kirri White says

    June 10, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    I’m more of a cat person but have to admit – Wilbur looks pretty cute! I imagine he’s smelling rather fine as well 🙂

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    • Natural New Age Mum says

      June 10, 2013 at 10:19 pm

      I wasn’t a dog or cat person, but now I would have to say I am a Wilbur person 🙂

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  5. Alisha says

    June 10, 2013 at 5:23 pm

    Omg, wilbur is gorgeous xxx

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    • Natural New Age Mum says

      June 10, 2013 at 10:18 pm

      he is ! even won me over!

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  6. Emma says

    June 10, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    Be careful – I work at a vets, & Tea Tree oil is toxic to dogs. It’s an ingredient in some pet shampoos, but is soooooo dilute it wouldn’t have any added benefit.

    Also keep cats well away from ALL essentisl oils. They’re really sensitive & a single drop of certain essential oils (added to shampoo) can kill them. 🙁

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    • Natural New Age Mum says

      June 10, 2013 at 11:05 pm

      thanks Emma – I knew it was toxic for cats but not for dogs?? hhmmm lots of people seem to use it for dogs with no ill effects and our dog is okay… maybe large amounts are no good?

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  7. Author Bek Mugridge says

    June 11, 2013 at 9:34 pm

    What a fabulous idea! And how cute is Wilbur!!! Awwwwww
    Bet this smelt really good too, alas I am petless at the moment 🙁

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    • Natural New Age Mum says

      June 11, 2013 at 9:38 pm

      Ohhh are you planning on another pet? This is our first.

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