Organic Dog Hair Conditioning Recipe

Clean dogs are happy dogs.
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Taking care of your dog’s coat doesn’t require expensive chemicals. You can make your own organic conditioner at home with only a few items found at your local grocery store. For instance, rosemary conditions your dog's hair and leaves a fresh aroma. Also, eggs are rich in protein and vitamins and help deep condition to remove mats and tangles.

Rosemary

Step 1

Pour 4 cups of distilled water into a medium pot. Bring the water to a boil.

Step 2

Add 2 teaspoons of rosemary to the water. Remove the pot from the heat and allow the mixture to set for 10 minutes covered.

Step 3

Set the colander on top of the bowl and cover it with a paper towel. Pour the mixture into the colander and strain out the rosemary. Allow the conditioner to cool.

Egg

Step 1

Separate an egg. Whisk the egg yolk in a bowl.

Step 2

Add water slowly to the bowl until the mixture is creamy. It should take about 1/2 cup.

Step 3

Whip the egg white into the mixture with the whisk until it is mixed completely.

Tips

  • After washing your dog, apply the rosemary conditioner. No rinsing is necessary.

  • Rub the egg mixture into your dog’s coat to remove tangles or burrs. Rinse it from his coat after use.

Items You Will Need

  • 2 teaspoons rosemary (dried or fresh)
  • 4 cups distilled water
  • Pot
  • Large bowl
  • Paper towel
  • Colander
  • Egg
  • Bowl
  • Whisk