How to Make a Flea Shampoo for Dogs
It’s that time of year when flea populations are exploding! While most Northern and Midwestern states are just now having issues with fleas, the Southern states have been battling them for months now. With fleas becoming immune to certain pesticides and a recent warm winter trend, it’s understandable why pet owners are reaching for heavy duty pesticides for their dog.
Put down that pesticide shampoo, and try this DIY flea shampoo for dogs instead! Mix essential oils with natural dog shampoo ingredients, and you have a luscious and moisturizing shampoo that will repel fleas and smell divine.
Choosing Dog Shampoo Ingredients
You’ll need Castile soap, water, a squeezable bottle and essential oils to make this amazing dog shampoo that actually repels fleas. Castile soap contains natural and biodegradable cleansers. It’s filled with rich moisturizers, such as coconut oil, olive oil and jojoba oil that can be safely used on dogs. In addition, it has different essential oils, such as lavender, almond or unscented for sensitive dogs. You can find this gentle soap online or in natural supermarkets.
Choosing an essential oil is extremely important, so always choose a therapeutic grade oil. For repelling fleas, Young Living Purification does an amazing job because it contains citronella, tea tree, lemongrass and rosemary. Stay away from essential oils containing chemicals, water and alcohol.
Homemade Flea Shampoo for Dogs Recipe
You’ll need:
- 1 cup Castile soap
- 2 cups water
- 20 drops of Young Living Purification essential oil
Directions
- Add soap and water into a squeezable bottle, and gently swirl to combine ingredients.
- Slowly add 20 drops of Young Living Purification into shampoo mixture. Close and gently swirl bottle to evenly distribute oil into shampoo mixture.
- Keep shampoo mixture in a closed cabinet to preserve the essential oils.
Bathing Your Dog With the Flea Shampoo
Wet your dog thoroughly with warm water and add shampoo down your dog’s spine. Start lathering shampoo around your dog’s neck to prevent fleas from running to your dog’s face and hiding inside her ears. Continue to shampoo toward the back end of your dog, focusing under her tails, legs, paws and between each paw pad. Rinse thoroughly.
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Did you try this homemade flea shampoo for dogs? If so, what do you think? Please comment below!
