How to Make Homemade Dog Shampoo Without Vinegar

Making your own dog shampoo instead of buying a commercial product is a way to save money because the ingredients are inexpensive and you can produce a batch in bulk. However, most homemade recipes use vinegar, which can cause adverse reactions in dogs with sensitive skin. Fortunately, there is a home recipe for an effective dog shampoo that doesn't contain vinegar.

Things You'll Need

  • 1 cup water
  • Bottle with cap
  • 1 tsp. liquid dish soap
  • 1 tsp. aloe vera gel
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
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Instructions

    • 1

      Pour 1 cup of water in a bottle with a cap so you can store the extra shampoo.

    • 2

      Add 1 tsp. of liquid dish soap to the water. The dish soap is the key cleaning ingredient. If your dog has sensitive skin, use environmentally friendly or organic dish soap, which contains fewer chemicals than standard dish soap.

    • 3

      Pour 1 tsp. of aloe vera gel into the bottle. The aloe vera helps condition your dog's skin.

    • 4

      Add 1 tsp. of olive oil to the mixture. Olive oil gives your dog a shiny and healthy-looking coat.

    • 5

      Put the cap on the bottle and shake until all the ingredients are blended well. Use the shampoo as you would any other shampoo --- by thoroughly rubbing it into your dog's coat while avoiding the eyes and ears.