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! Being used to using liquid shampoos, I was sure that I would prefer a liquid soap for washing my dog.

How long does a dog shampoo bar last?A dog shampoo bar can last as long as two bottles of liquid shampoo, depending on the size of your pet and the frequency of baths. This estimate is based on average usage, but the actual lifespan of your shampoo bar may vary. To prolong the life of your shampoo bar, make sure to store it properly between uses. We recommend using a soap dish or soap saver bag that allows the bar to drain and dry effectively. Don’t just take our word for it; hear what some happy pet parents have to say about our dog shampoo bars!

drops each of lemongrass, cedar, and eucalyptus essential oils ( find all these essential oils here) 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.

At Mountain Botanics, we offer a range of dog shampoo bars, each lovingly created to cater to the specific needs of your pet. One of our most popular products is the Lavender, Lemongrass, and Neem Oil Pet Shampoo Bar. This bar boasts a rich blend of nourishing oils, expertly combined to feed your pet’s coat and keep it looking its best. The shampoo bar is scented with essential oils and contains a splash of neem oil, which is well-known for its ability to keep biting insects at bay.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. 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). Once your dog’s fur is wet, take the shampoo bar in your hand. Rub the bar directly onto your dog’s fur, using gentle circular motions to create a rich lather. Be sure to cover all areas, paying particular attention to any areas that are especially dirty or smelly. 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…

After the soap bars are cured, grate the soap with a box grater, use the large grate. Place a handful of the soap shavings in a quart jar and fill with warm water. Let sit overnight or for a few days. The soap shavings will soften up and eventually liquefy. When all are dissolved, gently shake the jar and then leave it to set up for a week or so. This will allow any large pieces to settle to the bottom. Carefully pour the liquid into a bottle (recycled dish soap bottles with spout tops work great!) and use this to shampoo your pet.What I would say is that it’s probably best touse a lightweight type conditioner on your dog, and one with mild ingredients, in case not all of the conditioner gets rinsed away. Using a bar soap is a whole other game. I purposefully made large bars of soap so that I could easily grip onto them when I wash my dog. We start out by wetting down all of her fur before proceeding to rub the bars of soap all over her coat. For the travelling or staycationing pup, there is the get-you-out-of-an-embarrassing-stinky-dog-situation cute travel shampoo bar in a tin and fantastic cotton waffle travel towel – available individually or together in a tail wagging travel set. Blend these ingredients in well and pour the mixture into molds. After 24 hours, take out of the molds and cure for 3-4 weeks. Using Your PetShampoo Bar 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.

Barbara’s conclusion was that concerns about the pH of dog shampoos is more driven by profit than by by any real science showing the pH value to be important. (That’s sort of the way I feel about pH balanced “soaps” for human skin.)Homemade All Natural Soap for Face & Body– this is a great beginner’s guide to making cold process soap