There is nothing better than a good pamper session, and our dogs love a bit of self-care too. These homemade doggie bath bombs are beneficial for your pup’s skin and fur, and crafting a pet-friendly variation is simpler than you may imagine. They provide essential hydration, eliminate dirt and dander, and incorporate calming essential oils for a soothing experience.
Ingredients – Makes 6 medium-size bath bombs
- ½ cup colloidal oatmeal (you can substitute with ground oatmeal or oat flour) Oatmeal helps to soothe irritation and itchiness
- 1 cup baking soda
- ½ cup food-grade citric acid
- ½ cup Epsom salt (you can substitute with sea salt)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (almond oil works great as well, as both types of oil are beneficial to the skin) (You need the oil to shape the bath bomb)
- 10 drops of chamomile essential oil (or any essential of your choice)
- Food colouring or soap dye (optional)
- Bath bomb moulds (you can substitute with any fun silicone moulds or even cookie cutters)
Directions
- In a small bowl mix in melted coconut oil, essential oil, and food colouring of your choice.
- In a large bowl mix in all dry ingredients; baking soda, citric acid, Epsom salt.
- Add the pre-mixed liquid ingredients into the large bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix well, break apart any clumps. It should feel like wet sand. (Test for consistency, squeeze a handful of mixture together; it’s good if it stays together. If the mixture falls apart, add a little more coconut oil)
- Pick up a handful of mixture and place into the mould. Tightly fill the mould.
- Allow your bath bombs to dry in their moulds for at least 24 hours. Once dry, remove them from their moulds and store them in a cool, dry place.
- When it’s bath time, fill your tub with warm water (not too hot) to a level your dog will be comfortable with. Throw in one bath bomb and allow it to fizz and dissolve, then have an awesome bath!**
*Always use therapeutic-grade essential oils. Lower-grade oils and fragrance oils may irritate your dog’s skin and cause adverse reactions.
**The ingredients should not pose a significant health risk for pets. However, use caution to make sure your dog doesn’t drink too much bath water, which can cause upset stomach, vomiting, and diarrhea.