Base for Herbal Flea and Tick Shampoo for Dogs
This is a great place to start with a flea and tick shampoo. You can add other essential oils as you desire. I also like using rosemary, lavender and sometimes neem. I found this base recipe in one of my favorite magazines, "Mother Earth News".
Equipment
- Squeeze bottle with enough room to shake mixture well
Ingredients
- 7/8 cup distilled water
- 1 Tablespoon unscented liquid Castile baby soap unscented
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetable glycerin
- 1/2 teaspoon jojoba oil diluting essential oils
- 3 drops therapeutic grade rosemary essential oil
- 3 drops therapeutic grade eucalyptus essential oil
Instructions
- Shake well and let sit for about an hour. Make sure to label clearly and store away from light and heat. Feel free to make a larger batch as this will keep well for a full year.
- For small dogs (under 20 pounds), use approximately 1 TBLS of the shampoo. For larger dogs with thicker fur - up to 1/4 cup of shampoo.You want to rub well into the fur and make sure to thoroughly rinse out.
- Please do be careful with essential oils and respect them for the powerful plants that they come from. Only use the small amount stated and source Grade A, therapeutic and organic essential oils. Cats and young pups are more sensitive so go slowly.