Using a dog shampoo bar is a simple process that can easily be incorporated into your pet’s grooming routine. First, ensure your dog’s fur is thoroughly wet. This can be done in the bath, under a shower, or using a hose, depending on what your dog finds most comfortable. Take, for instance, the dog shampoo bars created by Mountain Botanics. Our number one ingredient is coconut oil, a natural oil renowned for its excellent moisturising properties. Coconut oil helps to maintain a healthy skin barrier and keeps your dog’s coat shiny and well-nourished. We also use a selection of pet-friendly essential oils, which not only offer various benefits but also impart a pleasant scent to the shampoo bars. Our commitment to using natural ingredients means that you can be confident in choosing a product that is kind to your pet’s skin and coat. Spotlight on the Lavender, Lemongrass and Neem Oil Pet Shampoo Bar

Calendula is a plant that has been used for centuries for its potent healing properties. It contains anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial compounds, which can soothe irritated skin and promote healing. This makes it an excellent choice for pets who suffer from skin conditions such as dermatitis, or who have sensitive skin that is easily irritated by harsher ingredients. Calendula also has natural antifungal properties, making it effective in combating common skin conditions such as ringworm. Don’t just take our word for it; hear what some happy pet parents have to say about our dog shampoo bars!A dog’s skin is more alkaline than human skin. Their skin is said to have a pH above 7, on the alkaline side, whereas ours has a pH on the acidic side (in the 5.5 range).

So, you’d think that my answer is going to be that a dog’s more alkaline pH will better tolerate soap’s higher pH… I keep a jar liquefying all the time so I don’t have to wait for it when I need it. It will keep under the sink for a few weeks until needed. You can also use additional essential oils in the liquid shampoo. Use 5 drops of each and shake gently. The conditioner, our awesome coat oil is also 100% natural, vegan and totally luxurious, silky and soooooo moisturising. Helping to protect and hydrate, all while adding shine and helping to detangle. As used by Crufts winners! Plus, since then, when my dog has had bouts of eczema “hot spots” on her skin, her vet has told me that the best thing to do in those areas is to clean those areas with a bar (lye processed) soap several times a day until the problem areas dry up. He didn’t seem concerned about using regular soap on a dog. I really love using the conditioner because it helps me get out matts and tangles in my dog’s hair, all while leaving it feeling nice and soft. Are essential oils bad for dogs?Just like with dog shampoos, there are plenty of dog conditioners on the market. I studied the ingredients of a few of them, and I honestly didn’t see much of a difference in the ingredients used. Once again, my intuition tells me that a lot of the difference is really just marketing hype.

In the end, after all of my research, I couldn’t find any reason NOT to formulate a dog soap bar, so I decided to make one. (Simple as that!) You don’t want to use this or any shampoo very often on dogs because it will dry out their skin. Period. NOTE: If you have not made cold process soaps before, we highly recommend you read our other (very thorough) posts on making soap before you try this recipe: It is normally said that human shampoos have a lower pH than those formulated for dogs, which should fall in a more neutral range. In fact, that’s one of the main reasons that people are often told not to use their own shampoos on their dogs. All of that said, I must reiterate that you should only beusing this, just like with dog shampoos, occasionally. You shouldn’tnormally bathe a dog more than once a month, at the very most! We usually bathe our dog less often than that. If a dog needs to be cleaned more often than that, because of somethingparticular that happened one day, I’d recommend a good thorough rinsing, or a rinse with some conditioner instead, if you can get away with that. I choose to onlywash with soap or shampoo more often as a last resort (or in localized areas where I’m actually trying to dry out problem areas of skin as prescribed by the vet).Being used to using liquid shampoos, I was sure that I would prefer a liquid soap for washing my dog. When you’re satisfied that your pet’s coat is clean, it’s time to rinse. Use plenty of clean, warm water to thoroughly rinse your pet’s fur, ensuring that no soap residue remains. Soap residue can cause irritation and discomfort, so it’s crucial to rinse thoroughly. In any case, the neem oil also leaves behind a scent that will help ward of unwanted insects. Neem oil benefits in soap If you don’t have all of the oils I used on hand, you can leave some out and exchange them for acombination of some of the others. Or, if you prefer, you can just leave the essential oils out altogether.