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How to Make Your Own Hypoallergenic Shampoo for Dogs

Dog Shampoos Containing Salicylic Acid
Written By
Tom Ryan
Tom Ryan
Oct 7, 2012
1 minute read

Some dogs have sensitive or allergy-prone skin, so you have to be selective about washing them. Sudsing your dog up with store-bought shampoos loaded with chemicals could irritate her skin, but you can just as easily mix up a batch of hypoallergenic shampoo with ingredients from around the house.

Step 1

Pour your hand soap, water and apple cider vinegar into a bucket and stir until the ingredients are mixed.

Step 2

Add two drops of lavender oil and two drops of rosemary oil to give the shampoo a more noticeable scent.

Step 3

Add a soothing, moisturizing ingredient to your shampoo. Glycerin conditions the hair, while aloe vera gel soothes and moisturizes the skin.

Step 4

Pour your shampoo into resealable containers for storage.

Tom Ryan

Tom Ryan is a freelance writer, editor and English tutor. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in English writing, and has also worked as an arts and entertainment reporter with "The Pitt News" and a public…

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