Gentle Dog Grooming Recipes

Gentle Dog Grooming Recipes

For Personal Home Use Only – Not Suitable for Commercial Sale

Gentle Liquid Dog Shampoo (1000 g)

Ingredients:

• Distilled Water – 700 g
• Cocamidopropyl Betaine – 180 g
• Decyl Glucoside – 80 g
• Aloe Vera Liquid – 20 g
• Vegetable Glycerine – 20 g

Method:

1. Add distilled water and glycerine to a clean mixing container.
2. Slowly add Cocamidopropyl Betaine and mix gently.
3. Add Decyl Glucoside slowly to minimize foam.
4. Add aloe vera liquid and stir until uniform.
5. Check pH and adjust to approximately 6.5–7 if necessary.
6. Bottle into clean containers.

Storage: Refrigerate and use within 1–2 weeks.

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Conditioning Spray (1000 g)

Ingredients:

• Distilled Water – 920 g
• Aloe Vera Liquid – 60 g
• Vegetable Glycerine – 20 g

Method:

1. Add all ingredients into a sanitized container.
2. Stir thoroughly until combined.
3. Transfer into a spray bottle.
4. Shake before use.

Storage: Refrigerate and use within 5–7 days.

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Dog Shampoo Bar (1000 g)

Ingredients:

• SCI Powder – 450 g
• SLSA – 150 g
• Cetyl Alcohol – 120 g
• Shea Butter – 120 g
• Vegetable Glycerine – 80 g
• Kaolin Clay – 30 g
• Distilled Water – 50 g

Method:

1. Melt the cetyl alcohol and shea butter using gentle heat.
2. Add SCI powder gradually while mixing continuously.
3. Add SLSA carefully and mix thoroughly.
4. Add glycerine and distilled water.
5. Mix in kaolin clay until a uniform dough forms.
6. Press firmly into molds.
7. Allow bars to harden for 24–48 hours before use.

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Nose & Paw Balm (1000 g)

Ingredients:

• Beeswax – 200 g
• Shea Butter – 300 g
• Coconut Oil – 200 g
• Sweet Almond Oil – 200 g
• Calendula Infused Oil – 100 g

Method:

1. Combine all ingredients in a heat-safe container.
2. Melt gently until fully combined.
3. Stir thoroughly.
4. Pour into tins or jars and allow to cool completely.

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Dry Wash Powder (1000 g)

Ingredients:

• Arrowroot Powder – 500 g
• Kaolin Clay – 300 g
• Colloidal Oatmeal – 200 g

Method:

1. Blend all powders thoroughly.
2. Store in an airtight container.
3. Sprinkle lightly onto the coat, massage gently, and brush through.

Notes:

• Avoid fragrances and essential oils unless verified pet-safe.
• Always patch test on a small area first.
• Keep water-based products refrigerated due to the absence of preservatives.
• Discontinue use if irritation occurs.