To make homemade conditioners for dogs, we recommend the use of natural products such as: aloe vera, coconut oil, olive oil, and egg or apple cider vinegar. The softeners provide hydration to the coat, softness, shine and ease, showing a healthy and strong coat. Its use considerably improves the appearance of the hair, however, without adequate nutrition and a stress-free environment we will not obtain any results. In this sense, experts advise diets rich in omega 3 fatty acids, minerals, vitamins and proteins.
If your furry companion already enjoys a suitable meal for him, exercises, and does not suffer from stress or any type of pathology and, even so, his coat is dull or rough, read on! In this article we show you how to make homemade conditioner for dogs and make them look perfect.
Homemade dog softener with rosemary
Rosemary is one of the most used aromatic spices in the kitchen, but did you know that it also brings multiple benefits to our furry friends? Indeed, this plant can also be used to flavor homemade recipes for dogs, since it provides vitamin C, flavoring, alkaloids, saponins, essential oils and tannins, which translates into digestive, diuretic, overprotective and ruminative properties. As for its benefits for the hair of dogs, rosemary promotes blood circulation, in a way that helps the coat of the animal grow stronger, healthier and brighter. On the other hand, due to its astringent effect, it fights oily and greasy fur, present in breeds with fine and long hair such as the Yorkshire.
To prepare a conditioner for dogs with rosemary we can follow two recipes:
- We prepare a rosemary infusion by heating a tablespoon of leaves with two cups of water.
- We heat two tablespoons of leaves with two tablespoons of olive oil.
Both recipes are intended to strengthen the dog’s hair and increase its softness, the difference is that the second is much more hydrating thanks to the olive oil.
How to apply rosemary dog softener
- Make the chosen recipe and let it cool a bit.
- Strain the preparation to discard the leaves.
- Apply the homemade conditioner on damp hair with a gentle massage.
- Let it act for a few minutes.
We recommend using this homemade conditioner after shampooing.
Homemade dangler and conditioner with coconut oil
The coconut oil is excellent natural remedy for brightness contribute, softness and hydration to the hair of dogs. In addition, while treating your coat, it supports the health of your skin by applying the same benefits. This oil is very popular among humans for its excellent results as a hair and facial mask. However, its positive effects do not end here, and it is also perfect for hydrating the coat of our furry ones.
On the other hand, this softener for dogs also acts as a natural dangler, so that it is a magnificent homemade conditioner for long-haired dogs. To do so, you simply have to heat and dilute a tablespoon of coconut oil in a tablespoon of water.
How to Apply Coconut Dog Conditioner
- Prepare the solution and let it cool.
- Apply the softener on the wet blanket, exerting a gentle and relaxing massage.
- Leave on for a few minutes and rinse with plenty of water.
- If you want, you can use the conditioner before the shampoo.
It is very important to remove the fabric softener, since otherwise the dog will show a caked and oily coat, just the opposite effect we want to achieve.
Homemade conditioner for dogs with aloe Vera
The benefits of aloe vera for the skin of dogs are known, especially to treat cases of dermatitis, and the internal uses to combat digestive problems. However, this plant with so many medicinal properties is also used to give vitality to the dog’s hair, strengthen it and hydrate it. To do this, you simply have to dilute two tablespoons of aloe vera pulp in two cups of water. And if the coat of the animal is in very bad condition, to enhance the effects of the homemade conditioner for dogs, we recommend adding one or two tablespoons of coconut oil.
How to apply aloe Vera dog conditioner
- After washing the dog with the shampoo, apply the conditioner with a gentle massage.
- Let it act for a few minutes.
- Rinse with plenty of water.
This home remedy is a conditioner for long, medium and short haired dogs, and an excellent natural treatment to reduce the symptoms of atopic dermatitis. For best results, we recommend using a shampoo suitable for the animal’s hair or skin, especially if it suffers from a skin condition.
Egg softener for dogs
Due to its amount of protein, eggs are an excellent natural product to strengthen the dog’s coat and make it look soft and shiny. Likewise, it is ideal to complement veterinary treatment for seborrhea dermatitis or seborrhea, always under the approval of the specialist, since it also has the ability to balance sebum production.
Since the protein concentration is found in the yolk, to make this homemade conditioner for dogs we recommend using only this part of the egg. Although if you prefer you can also add it whole. To prepare the treatment, vigorously beat a yolk with a pint of warm water to emulsify it.
How to Apply Egg Dog Softener
- After bathing the dog with the shampoo, distribute the conditioner over the coat by massaging gently.
- Let it act for a few minutes.
- Rinse with plenty of water and, if necessary, administer a small amount of shampoo.
Since the egg is usually one of the foods that produces the most allergies in dogs, we must apply a small dose of fabric softener in a specific area and observe the reaction. If there are no signs of allergy, then we can proceed to apply it in its entirety.
Apple cider vinegar as a conditioner for dogs
This more than a conditioner for dogs is a homemade trick to hydrate the dog’s hair and control its body odor. Likewise, due to the acetic acid that it is composed of, it is an excellent antiparasitic method to prevent a possible infestation. To use it and take advantage of all its properties, simply mix the dog’s shampoo with apple cider vinegar in equal parts, apply as usual, leave for a few minutes and rinse.
Can you use human conditioner on dogs?
No, we do not recommend using products designed for humans in dogs for a simple reason: we do not have the same pH. Conditioners and softeners for humans are manufactured based on the pH of our skin and hair, which ranges between 4.5 and 5.5, while cosmetic products for dogs are made for their pH, which is between 6.3 and 7.5. Likewise, our products are usually loaded with perfumes and other chemical products that can further worsen the condition of the animal’s skin and hair. In this way, using a human conditioner on dogs can cause damage to their skin such as: irritation, dryness, itching, flaking (dandruff), excessive hair loss and even allergic reactions.
