Rolled oats, or oatmeal, provide relief from itchy skin, dryness and dandruff in both humans and pets. While you can purchase a commercially made oatmeal shampoo for dogs, you probably have the products on hand in your kitchen to make your own natural, money-saving formula.
Step 1
Place 1 cup of rolled oats into the blender; grind the oats down into a flour-like powder, scraping the sides with a rubber spatula as needed.
Step 2
Dump the oatmeal powder into the large bowl. Add 1 cup of baking soda and 4 cups of warm water, stirring the mixture with a large spoon. Break up any lumps, and continue mixing until the consistency is smooth.
Step 3
Wet your dog's fur down thoroughly before applying the rolled oats shampoo. Rub the mixture in and allow it to soak into his coat for five to 10 minutes.
Step 4
Rinse your dog off with clean, warm water. Run your hand through his fur as you do so to remove any shampoo that clings to him.
Step 5
Pat your dog dry with a clean towel, removing as much water from his fur as you can with the cloth before any remaining moisture in his coat air dries.
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Tips
- If you prefer a lathering shampoo, add a few drops of natural soap or shampoo to the mixture before applying to your dog's coat.
Warnings
- You will need to use this shampoo the day it is made; it cannot be stored.
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Lori Lapierre holds a Bachelor of Arts and Science in public relations/communications. For 17 years, she worked for a Fortune 500 company before purchasing a business and starting a family. She is a regular freelancer for "Living Light News," an award-winning national publication. Her past writing experience includes school news reporting, church drama, in-house business articles and a self-published mystery, "Duty Free Murder."