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.
