How to Use Rolled Oats as a Dog Shampoo

Dog shampoos can be expensive and inefficient. Using rolled oats instead is not only healthier for your dog, it's cheaper. There are a few ways to use oats as shampoo, depending on your dog's needs. An oatmeal soak will ease itching and skin inflammation. A dry oatmeal shampoo will help dry oily or itchy skin, and using an oat poultice will isolate a problem area on your dog's skin.

Things You'll Need

  • Rolled oats
  • Nylon sock
  • Cooking pan
  • Comb
  • Water
  • Washcloth
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Instructions

  1. Oatmeal Soak

    • 1

      Put a handful of oatmeal into a nylon sock.

    • 2

      Attach the sock to the bath tap.

    • 3

      Turn the water on and fill the tub with warm water.

    • 4

      Soak your dog in the water for 15 to 20 minutes--or until your dog can no longer tolerate it.

    • 5

      Rinse your dog well and let it dry.

    Dry Shampoo

    • 6

      Roast some rolled oats in the oven. You'll want to cover your entire dog, so use as much oats as necessary.

    • 7

      Let the oats cool. Once they are at room temperature, massage the oats into your dog's fur and skin.

    • 8

      Let the oats stand on your dog for 15 to 30 minutes, then comb out.

    Oat Poultice

    • 9

      Mix oats and water to make a paste.

    • 10

      Soak a clean washcloth in the poultice mix.

    • 11

      Apply the soaked washcloth to the problem area. Leave it on your dog for 15 minutes, or for as long as it will allow.

    • 12

      Repeat several times a day.