| We all have to be careful what shampoo is used on | | | | dry skin. Towel him off with a paper towel. |
| our dogs because some of them can actually irritate | | | | Cost: Under $1 |
| their skin. Just because a shampoo is good for us | | | | Give Your dog His Own Bath Accessories |
| humans does not mean it's good for your dog. So why | | | | 1. Wash Cloths |
| not make your own? Here are some tips on making | | | | It's a good idea to always use a washcloth for your |
| home remedies for your dogs grooming purposes for | | | | dog's face. This prevents you from getting any |
| a fraction of the cost. | | | | shampoo into their eyes or ears. They are already |
| 1. Shampoo | | | | stressed, so don't make it worse by taking |
| A very good home remedy is mixing Aloe Vera gel | | | | unnecessary chances. Have at least two washcloths |
| with water. It is so mild on your dog's skin plus it makes | | | | on hand at all times. Cost $2 - $4 |
| their coats very shiny. Just slightly dilute a handful of | | | | 2. Towels |
| Aloe with water and work the mixture into your dog's | | | | This is obviously one of the most important |
| DRY coat. Rinse it well with warm water when | | | | accessories when giving your dog a bath. You need to |
| finished. If it bothers you that it doesn't foam up, you | | | | have at least two towels because dogs always seem |
| can add a dab of baby shampoo to the mixture. (baby | | | | to soak through the first one very fast. You can go to |
| shampoo is gentle even for dogs) | | | | Target or Walmart and get towels for very good |
| Cost: Under $5.00 | | | | prices so getting two will still stay within your budget |
| 2. All-natural Rinse | | | | and your dog will have his very own towels. Cost: $3 - |
| If you insist on having a store-bought shampoo, mix up | | | | $6 |
| an all-natural rinse and work it into your dogs coat | | | | 3. A Loofah for Your Dog? |
| following the shampoo. It actually restores the ph | | | | Yes, believe it or not, this is just as good for your dog |
| balance of your dog's skin and removes any excess | | | | as it is for you. It will help you get rid of loose excess |
| shampoo. Mix one teaspoon apple cider vinegar with | | | | hair which makes it much easier for you to brush them |
| one pint of warm water. Work it into your dogs coat | | | | after their bath. Get the loofah wet and start stroking |
| and rinse with warm water. | | | | your pet from their head all the way down to their tail. |
| Cost: Under $5.00 | | | | This is done after shampooing but before you do the |
| 3. Keep Your Dog's Dry Skin Under Control | | | | rinse. You will be amazed at how much excess hair |
| There are so many dogs that have dry skin. This can | | | | will be going down the drain instead of getting all over |
| be anything from having allergies to having a bad diet. | | | | your home. Cost: Under $2 |
| Help them out by making a homemade remedy of | | | | 4. Bathmat |
| rinsing your dog with a little bit of chamomile tea. Boil | | | | Buy your dog a nice soft bathmat to put down after |
| the water, make the tea and when it cools down pour | | | | his bath and then cover him with his towel. You want |
| it over your dog. It sooths your dogs skin without | | | | them to stay warm. Then watch their energy soar! |
| having any kind of oily residue. You can even rub a | | | | They may not like a bath but they sure do love feeling |
| small amount of olive oil on your dog if he has severe | | | | clean. |