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When it rains or when it's a few days to take our dog to a pet store, it's normal for him to start to smell a little bad. And in these cases, many tutors are looking for some kind of dog perfume.
Therefore, at PeritoAnimal we offer you the opportunity to learn how to make your dog smell like the same in the pet shop using products that are neither chemical nor harmful to your furry best friend. See in this article how make homemade perfume for dogs!
required ingredients
Making a homemade dog perfume is easy and very simple, but you must take into account that should not use alcohol nor substances that can irritate your skin. For starters, you'll need to gather all the products that will allow you to make a dog perfume at home:
- 50 ml of distilled water
- 10 ml of liquid glycerin
- 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons of apple vinegar
- Mint
But what is each of these elements for?
Distilled water acts as the base of the product, as does alcohol in perfumes for human use. Glycerin fixes and gives body to the whole mixture, while apple cider vinegar, in a small proportion, gives shine to your dog's fur.
The other products we choose, such as lemon and mint, are only meant to refresh your pet, so if you want you can change them, you can do it only with mint, replace the lemon with an orange, lavender oil, almond oil or coconut.
This other article by PeritoAnimal with five tips to prevent the dog from smelling bad may interest you, be sure to read.
How to prepare the perfume
To make homemade dog perfume, gather the necessary ingredients and follow these steps:
- In a small container place the distilled water to a boil over low heat. If you want the perfume to be even softer, you can use a little more water.
- Add the sliced lemon and crushed mint.
- Simmer over low heat for at least an hour and a half.
- Once this time has elapsed, you must completely strain the liquid from the pan so that no mint or lemon remains.
- Add liquid glycerin and two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar, it is important not to add more than this amount of vinegar, otherwise the smell will be too strong.
- Let it sit at room temperature until it cools.
- Use a spray bottle to store the mixture and then apply it to your dog.
And ready! Do you already have yours homemade perfume for dog! Now you can refresh your pet when needed, as you can't bathe it very often. Now that you know how to make your dog the same scent at the pet store, you might also be interested in bathing him yourself at home. So enjoy and check out our advice for bathing your dog at home.
