Oatmeal Dog Shampoo
Bathing your dog with an oatmeal shampoo is a great remedy for itchy, flaky, and dry skin problems. But, your dog doesn’t need skin issues to reap the benefits. Using an oatmeal dog shampoo at bath time is a soothing experience no matter what. It is also a natural way to maintain the shine and health of your doggo’s fur coat.
Materials
- 1 cup ground oatmeal
- 1 cup baking soda
- 4 cups warm water
- 1 tsp dishwashing liquid *see recipe notes below
- 5 drops essential oil *see recipe notes below
Instructions
- Grind oatmeal in a coffee grinder or food processor until it has the consistency of flour.
- Put all ingredients in a mason jar or container of your choice.
- Shake well.
- Apply the shampoo to your dog’s wet coat and massage it in for several minutes before rinsing.
Notes
- I used Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Bluebell scented liquid dish soap. The formula is biodegradable, contains plant-derived ingredients and rinses. It smells amazing and above all, I trust the brand.
- I used a peppermint essential oil. Lavender would be great, too!