Summer with dogs means much-anticipated trips to the dog park, rambling walks down wooded paths, and quick, cool dips in the river…and one stinky dog. Luckily, there is a dog shampoo for every situation, with heavenly scents that might encourage even more baths.
For your dog’s health and safety, choose a shampoo with pet-safe ingredients. Look formulas that emphasize natural ingredients and cut out harsh chemicals, additives, and dyes. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites, including many with organic ingredients.
With an oatmeal formula that relieves super-itchy skin, Wahl shampoo, price-wise, is a steal. Plus, the addition of coconut, lime, aloe, and lemon verbena give your canine’s coat an incredibly fresh scent.
Soapberry Naturals non-toxic dog shampoo is excellent for dogs with allergies and sensitive skin. Made from soapberries that produce a mild herbal surfactant called sapindus (which acts like soap), this shampoo is gentle yet effective. Also eucalyptus oil is the only fragrance added!
This Haute Dog Naturals product boasts all-natural ingredients and is enriched with almond oil. Shea butter and vitamin E protect and nourish skin, while the lavender oil scent helps soothe nerves.
Caroline’s Doggie Sudz is botanically infused with a proprietary blend of the highest quality Certified Vegan ingredients. This oatmeal dog shampoo is infused with luscious plant oils and extracts from the neem tree, coconut, jojoba and yucca shrubs, and the ancient chamomile herb to give your pet a superior, nourishing wash. Made with a special tear-free formula, it is also easy on your dog’s eyes.
4 Legger Dog Shampoo is 100% all-natural pet wash with aloe and lemongrass works up an amazing lather to get your canine extra clean. Detergent-free, paraben-free, and sulfate-free, the formula is safe, non-toxic, and made by a small family-owned company in the U.S.
Earthbath all-natural dog shampoo is really popular, and is 100% biodegradable and cruelty-free. Light vanilla and almond scent lingers after the bath, while oatmeal and aloe calm skin irritation and dryness. Reasonably priced and well-reviewed, this product is an all around fur-saver.
Oster’s Oatmeal Naturals 4-in-1 dog shampoo is made in the USA with built-in conditioners to help remove static and tangles. Free of dyes, alcohol, phosphate and more, this soothing pet wash smells like mangoes and peaches – and is very reasonably priced.
Vermont Soap Organics is the first USDA certified organic pet shampoo. Made from organic coconut, olive and jojoba oils, organic aloe vera and essential oils, it’s mild and leaves a fresh lemongrass scent. A little on the pricier side, but fans of this product swear by it.
Odie and Cody Natural Dog Shampoo is a rosemary and lemongrass scented pet wash that will keep many dog lovers coming back for more. It also helps that Odie & Cody is vegan, organic, hypoallergenic, and can be used on puppies and kittens. Though it doesn’t get super-foamy, it’s extra0concentrated so you won’t need much. Plus, have you checked out the clever, adorable packaging?
OxGord Naturals Pet Wash is perfect for dogs with sensitive skin because it contains aloe, jojoba and coconut oils that help relieve itchy skin. The tearless and soap-free formula is great for skittish dogs. Plus, even the bottle is made with certified recycled materials.
If you have any concerns about your pet’s skin or coat health, it’s always a good idea to check with your vet.