The best dog shampoo

When shopping for dog shampoo, you want to look for a product that will clean and deodorize your dog's skin and coat without irritating their sensitive skin. Our top overall choice for dog shampoo is Earthbath All Natural Vanilla & Almond Pet Shampoo. This formula is safe, gentle, and effective, which is all you can really ask for in a dog shampoo.

This Earthbath All Natural Vanilla & Almond Pet Shampoo features natural ingredients like oatmeal and aloe to soothe skin irritation, relieve itching, and moisturize your dog's skin. It is a soap-free, pH-balanced formula that effectively cleans and deodorizes to leave your dog's coat soft with a pleasant vanilla almond scent. Not only is this product all-natural, but it is 100% biodegradable and cruelty-free. It won't wash away flea and tick control products, either.

Named among Labrador Training HQ's top three picks for natural, organic dog shampoos, this formula doesn't contain any parabens, phosphates, synthetic dyes, or perfumes. The shampoo also makes it onto Heavy's top 15 list for the best dog shampoos and it is the number-one pick for Top Dog Tips. Top Dog Tips notes that, of the products tested, this formula was the most effective in relieving itching and it was the best smelling product as well.

Pros: Made with all-natural ingredients, 100% biodegradable and cruelty-free, soap-free formula, safe and gentle, relieves itching and soothes dry skin, promotes healing and moisturizes skin, pH-balanced to clean and deodorize, won't wash away flea and tick products

Cons: May not lather well enough for dogs with thick double coats, may not be recommended for dogs with allergies and extra-sensitive skin, some users find the scent overpowering, may not be powerful enough for very strong odors

Your puppy's skin is extra sensitive, so you need to choose a formula that is strong enough for deep cleaning but gentle enough not to irritate or damage your puppy's skin. Our top pick for a puppy-safe shampoo that cleans and deodorizes without the use of harsh chemicals or fragrances is Isle of Dogs Tearless Puppy Shampoo.

Isle of Dogs Tearless Puppy Shampoo is a sulfate-free, paraben-free shampoo made with gentle cleansers safe for your puppy's sensitive skin and coat. It is a tearless formula that won't irritate their eyes if you use it as a face wash, and it leaves behind a gentle orchid scent. This puppy-safe shampoo contains natural odor-neutralizing ingredients for long-lasting freshness.

An in-depth review from My Dog Likes speaks to the benefits not only of this tearless puppy formula but also to the fact that Isle of Dogs offers a complete line of professional-quality shampoos and conditioners. The review also mentions that Isle of Dogs offers complete transparency about its ingredients, which gives you peace of mind as a dog owner.

Pros: Free from sulfates and parabens, gentle enough for puppies and as a face wash, gentle orchid scent, contains natural odor-neutralizing ingredients, lathers well for deep cleaning, doesn't contain any synthetic ingredients or harsh fragrances

Cons: Some users find the orchid scent overpowering, may not be powerful enough for strong odors

A flea infestation is every dog owner's worst nightmare. Not only can fleas make your dog's skin irritated and inflamed, but these tiny pests can make their way into your pet's bedding, your furniture, and even your carpet — and eventually onto you. A high-quality flea shampoo is the first step in eradicating fleas and our top pick is Adams Plus Flea & Tick Shampoo. This highly effective formula kills fleas in all life stages and it is also effective against ticks and chewing lice. Simply put, it is a powerful weapon against insect pests.

Adams Plus Flea & Tick Shampoo contains natural pyrethrins to kill adult fleas, ticks, and lice as well as Precor, an insect growth regulator to prevent eggs and larvae from developing into biting adults. In addition to powerful active ingredients, this formula also contains natural ingredients like coconut extract, oatmeal, and aloe to help soothe and moisturize your dog's dry, irritated, and itchy skin.

The gentle formula works into an easy lather to cleanse your dog's coat, leaving it soft, shiny, and clean. It also provides a full 28 days of protection.

Pros: Made with natural pyrethrins instead of synthetic permethrins, contains Precor insect growth regulator, kills fleas and ticks in all life stages, protects for a full 28 days, contains natural ingredients to soothe and moisturize skin, gently cleanses and softens coat, safe for puppies over 12 weeks

Cons: May not be recommended for puppies under 12 weeks, some users find the odor to be too strong, needs to be worked into a thick lather for maximum efficacy

If your dog has sensitive skin, you need to be very careful about the type of grooming products you use. All-natural shampoos are generally the safest option for dogs with sensitive skin and seasonal allergies because they don't contain harsh chemical ingredients.

There are many all-natural dog shampoos on the market, but not all natural dog shampoos are organic. Our top choice for organic dog shampoo is 4-Legger Certified Organic Dog Shampoo because it is USDA-certified organic, hypoallergenic, and completely free from synthetic and chemical ingredients that might irritate your dog's skin.

4-Legger Certified Organic Dog Shampoo hypoallergenic, sustainably sourced, and biodegradable. This shampoo gently cleanses and moisturizes your dog's skin and coat, leaving them smelling fresh and clean. Safe for dogs in all life stages, this is not only one of the best organic dog shampoos, but also one of the most popular and veterinarian- and groomer-approved dog shampoos on the market.

One of Rover's top picks for dog shampoo, 4-Legger Certified Organic Dog Shampoo is easy to lather and rinse, plus the same essential oils that give it a pleasant scent also act as a natural repellent for fleas.

Pros: Contains no synthetic or chemical ingredients, completely natural and hypoallergenic, no detergents or sulfates, completely biodegradable and cruelty-free, gently cleanses and moisturizes your dog's skin and coat, safe for dogs with allergies and sensitive skin, mild but pleasant scent, safe for dogs and puppies of all ages

Cons: Some users find the scent to be too strong, may not be strong enough for dogs with thick double coats, some users found the consistency too thin

There will be times when a regular dog shampoo simply isn't enough to clean heavy dirt or strong smells out of your dog's coat. For a shampoo to take on even the dirtiest, smelliest of dogs but gentle enough to soothe and moisturize his skin, our top choice is SynergyLabs Veterinary Formula Triple Strength Dirty Dog Concentrated Shampoo.

The Triple Strength Dirty Dog Concentrated Shampoo contains three times more active cleansing ingredients than the average dog shampoo. Free from harsh chemicals and irritating fragrances, this formula contains a variety of foaming agents as well as natural ingredients like aloe vera and shea butter to leave your dog's skin healthy and their coat clean. This shampoo also boasts a "dirt repel" formula to keep your dog's coat cleaner longer.

An in-depth review from Labrador Training HQ names this formula one of the two top picks for heavy-duty dog shampoo, praising the product's concentrated formula and its light but refreshing scent. This product is among PetCareRx's top choices for heavy-duty dog shampoos and Canine's Delight remarks upon the product's refreshing scent of green apple mixed with white tea. The formula is enriched with soothing natural ingredients and wheat protein to moisturize your dog's skin.

Pros: Contains three times the cleansing power of ordinary shampoos, lathers well for a deep clean, made with an exclusive "dirt repel" formula, contains natural ingredients to soothe and moisturize your dog's skin, doesn't leave behind a sticky residue, concentrated formula that doesn't require mixing

Cons: Triple strength formula may be too strong for dogs with very sensitive skin, bottle may leak when not stored or handled properly, green apple scent sometimes wears off quickly

Many dog owners do not realize that dogs can suffer from seasonal allergies just as any person can. Our top pick for a hypoallergenic dog shampoo that gently cleanses while relieving itching and soothing dry skin is Vet's Best Hypo-Allergenic Dog Shampoo. This soap-free, tearless formula won't interfere with your dog's flea and tick control products, either.

Vet's Best Hypo-Allergenic Dog Shampoo features natural ingredients like aloe vera and vitamin E to soothe itching, relieve allergies, and moisturize dry and brittle coats. It won't irritate your dog's sensitive skin or leave behind a sticky residue and it will leave your dog smelling clean and fresh.

PetCareRx names Vet's Best Hypo-Allergenic Dog Shampoo its top choice in hypoallergenic dog shampoos because it is a soap-free, tearless formula that relieves itching and soothes dry skin. It is also safe to use with flea and tick control products. K9 of Mine gives this shampoo 4.5 stars, praising the shampoo's ability to soften dry, brittle coats while also relieving seasonable allergies. Dog Struggles notes that this product is not only hypoallergenic, but also free from soap, detergents, artificial fragrances, and harsh alcohols.

Pros: Hypoallergenic formula is soap-free and tearless, cleans and moisturizing sensitive skin and coats, helps to relieve itching and dryness, does not interfere with flea and tick products,

Cons: Some users find the scent too strong, may not be effective against severe allergic reactions, not recommended for nursing or pregnant dogs

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