Feeding your dog naturally

June 10th, 2009 by admin

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To have good quality dog care products need not be an expensive exercise. Homemade dog treatments are easy and inexpesive to made and can be as good as if not better than the store bought version. One of these things are homemade dog shampoos, conditions and treatments. Here are some suggestions that you can create for your dog.

Homemade Shampoos For Normal And Sensitive Skins

This shampoo is simple, clean, easy to make and inexpensive. You can store it in an old shampoo bottle and just shake thoroughly before shampooing your dog.

You only need four things and about three minutes.

INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup glycerin
1 cup all natural dish soap
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 quart water

Mix ingredients into a large bottle, shake, and use as needed.

Use the shampoo the same way you would any dog shampoo. Be careful not to get it into your dog’s eyes or ears. Start with a small amount because it lathers well and work the suds deep into the coat. Rinse well and dry.

Homemade conditioners

To treat dry or damaged coat, whisk the yolk of an egg vigorously and add a little bit of water until it becomes creamy.  Mix the white of the egg. Wet dog’s coat with warm water and remove excess water. Add the lotion to the fur gently until the froth reaches the skin. Rinse the mixture throughly way with water.

Tick and Flea Removal

Here is a tick and flea eliminator that works well on dogs. Some people are concerned about the garlic content in this recipe but garlic in small doses is safe for your dog
Ingredients:

1 heaping T. brewer’s yeast ,

1 level tsp. garlic powder, (or 3 or 4 garlic capsules)

Instructions:

These ingredients are inexpensive when bought in bulk, and besides being an effective flea and tick repellent, they provide vitamins and nutrients and promote a glossy coat. This combination spreads an odor throughout the dogs skin that fleas and other pests dislike. The ingredients also make the animal’s blood taste bad, which discourages ear mites, ticks and other biting pests.

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Using the right kinds of dog care products take care of your dog’s fur can be very helpful for you and your pet. Grooming your dog does not need to be an expensive exercise as you can make the products yourself which are safe for your dogs skin and will produce a nice smelling healthy coat.