Best Antibacterial Dog Shampoo (Jan 2023 Update)

My dog has been having such problems with his skin, super itchy and has always been very sensitive. He licks a lot and creates hot spots etc… After he got an infection and we had to put a cone around his head this has helped sooooo much to clear up his skin condition! It makes his coat much whiter too and smells like grapefruit, not a nasty smell at all. Overall I am just happy his skin is healing and the redness is pretty much all gone. now it's just maintenance. So thankful for this product!Lily04

I have a 5 year old pocket bully who has allergies and very sensitive skin. This shampoo gives her noticeable relief as soon as shes out of the bath. I use in conjunction with the spray they also make. They have helped tremendously! If you have a fur baby who suffers with eczema, hot spots, yeast or any other skin issue please give them some relief and try this shampoo. They will definitely thank you and be much more comfortable.Jennifer

Vet recommended this product for my 2 dogs that have food and seasonal allergies that affects their skin. Product lathers up well and makes their fur soft as well as healing hot spots and skin infections.Michelle

We bought this shampoo off a friend’s recommendation to combat these random dry patches that were all over our dog, they got so bad that she was actually getting bald spots where the dry patches were. This not only got rid of the dry patches but has helped her fur grow back in the bald spots and has kept her fur shiny, soft, and moisturized! If your dog has sensitive or dry skin you NEED this shampoo! We will never use another dog shampoo again!natalia.h

This was recommended by our vet, and helped our kitten heal from ringworm. The shampoo, along with the conditioner from this line, worked amazingly. A miracle worker.Dina

THIS IS SUCH A HARD TO FIND PRODUCT, I REALLY HAVE NO IDEA IF IT'S A GOOD VALUE OR NOT. IT WORKS ON MY ITCHY, ALLERGIC SHIHTZU SO i'M TICKLED WITH. NICE SMELL IS A BONUSpeterus_hnioxixi

I have tried so many shampoos and lotions to help my British Bulldog. Paid huge vets bills to try and help him. His skin has been scabby and scaly, with his hair falling out for the last 12 months. Bought this yesterday in store. Washed him once, and the results are FANTASTIC! His skin is calm and the scaliness is beginning to subside. This is worth every penny!Nicky

I have a shihtzu that has always suffered with allergies, resulting in him having really dry, flaky, irritated skin. He would literally chew his feet until they were red raw. I've tried numerous shampoos, creams and diets, but none of them ever really made a noticeable difference. I recently bought a new kitten, that unfortunately had ringworm and she passed it on to our dog. The vets recommended this shampoo along with some creams etc. So, we used this shampoo on our dog to treat his 'ringworm'. However, after the first use we noticed a big difference in his skin too! We've continued using it and he longer chews his feet and his skin looks really healthy. No more expensive trips to the vets for lotions and potions that never worked anyway! All in all, one very happy customer! Thank you 😁Selina

This stuff is AH-MAZE-ING! I have the wipes that we used for our cat. Previous to us owning him, he was abandoned and his collar was so tight that it caused scarring around his neck and all of his fur was gone. I used the wipes, and within a week his hair started growing back. I also used the mousse for my dog, she wound up with Calcinosis Cutis on her tummy, and we have been using the foam faithfully and it is looking better and better. I purchased the shampoo recently, I have only used it once so far so I don't have much to report on that as of yet.Megan

I just want to share our experience with the Veterinarian formula clinically care Dog shampoo. I just moved into this apartment complex Jun 2019 and on June 26 2020 picture one. We had a opportunity to rescue this beautiful black dog with some white under her neck (red when we got her because of the leash the lady had on her was twice the size she should’ve had and it rubbed her neck raw where she tied her outside). So as soon as we seen her we knew we wanted to bring her to our loving home where I share my home with my fiancé and 3 children. The ages 12,15,&18. So that day we brought her home and because she was tied outside a lot so with that . We immediately gave her a flea and tick bath and used Walmart brand flea and tick repellent. For her to wear around her neck (Now think about it … her life has completely changed at this point and she was loving it)Then we allowed her to roam the house and to find her spots. All she came with was a cage for her size a bag of Ol Roy and a 2 way oversized hoodies. The lady said here is her food and she’s uses the bathroom outside (obviously) and I asked how will she tell me she has to go? She said not to worry she’ll let ya know then she laughed…. Since having her home after a few hrs she started to warm up us… trusting us. She came with dog food she refused to eat!! Absolutely refused so we got her kibbles and bits and she loves it!! She was wagging her tail with enjoyment and happiness! So I figured she was ok with us. As far as her activity she was active she wasn’t showing a bit of grieving one bit as far as we could tell. (However, with going to the bathroom situation she was horrible at first peed everywhere and pooped behind couches and such but I’ve converted over to puppy pads.) THAT WAS A JOB! yay! Then over a few weeks I noticed her itching and scratching and over the weeks progressively gotten worse… The second Picture (Waiting at the Vets in the floor of the car) I took her to the Vet see if it’s allergies,nerves, etc . Because it started out of no where with no warning signs other then the scratching and scratching so he prescribed a steriod to take at home and a shot of steroids an with giving her those it chilled her down from scratching as much as she was and seemed to be helping but the after a few months she has now gotten even worse than she was she was bleeding all over!! The third picture is her second time to the vet trying to get more information and help not a lot was given but he did say he believes it may be a a airborne allgrine and she would need a shot every 6-8wks she is clothed we couldn’t bare showing how her skin looked was awful (winter she was bare skin with several abrasions where she begun biting herself )😭😭 so after that visit I researched Amazon for help researched google and ran across this shampoo and God am I so ever glad because after a few washes here she is today looks sooo shiny she now looks like picture number 4&5 !!!! You guys saved my baby from the awful painful experience we had. And you guys KILLED IT!!!! ❤️👏🏻Ashley Chaney

Adopted a pocket bully from a lady 2 weeks ago and noticed he had what she called 'hotspots' ALL OVER him. We felt so bad and wanted to do something quick but wasn't sure wat it was exactly that he was enduring. So we picked up coconut oil and fish oil pills to start him on for his coat and skin. Well as healed within a week but noticed REALLY inflamed and almost bleeding rashes on back of his neck and knew we had to do something. Went to Walmart today and found this stuff because we came to the conclusion it has to be se type of skin condition dermititis or parasitic…wasn't too sure but his skin was soooo dandruffy and flaking . Used this as soon as we got home. Followed directions. Left on for 15 minutes ….after he dried off noticed NO DANDRUFF FLAKES!! I rubbed down his back and his back wasn't crunching up from inflammation like it usually does wen I softly scratch down his back . instantly shiny and softer . Happy dog. Neck sores aren't irritating him and are clearly already in healing process.Rachel Kennedy

My 14 year old Chihuahua had weeks of horrible itching and scratching. He had terrible hard scales peeling off of his back that started in small patches and then spread to most of his back. Some of the spots started to bleed. I could not afford hundreds of dollars the vet wanted just for lab tests alone. I kept special Vasaline on him and that helped some. My wife wanted my little faithful pal put down but I couldn't do it. I researched this medicine and after one treatment for 15 minutes he had INSTANT relief from scratching! On the third day I did the second treatment and he was already healing and the scaly crap was washing off. I am now on the sixth day and fourth treatment and he is totally healed and it looks like his hair is growing back. THANK GOD! My little pal stays wrapped up in warm towels after he is soaked down with about 3 spoons worth and warm water. It goes a LONG way!! After 15 minutes I rinse him off very good. The old boy jumps around and wags his tail. You can tell he is really happy after 2-3 months of hell. Thank You!!!thislilpiggie

I have tried so many shampoos and lotions to help my British Bulldog. Paid huge vets bills to try and help him. His skin has been scabby and scaly, with his hair falling out for the last 12 months. Bought this yesterday in store. Washed him once, and the results are FANTASTIC! His skin is calm and the scaliness is beginning to subside. This is worth every penny!Nicky

I have a shihtzu that has always suffered with allergies, resulting in him having really dry, flaky, irritated skin. He would literally chew his feet until they were red raw. I've tried numerous shampoos, creams and diets, but none of them ever really made a noticeable difference. I recently bought a new kitten, that unfortunately had ringworm and she passed it on to our dog. The vets recommended this shampoo along with some creams etc. So, we used this shampoo on our dog to treat his 'ringworm'. However, after the first use we noticed a big difference in his skin too! We've continued using it and he longer chews his feet and his skin looks really healthy. No more expensive trips to the vets for lotions and potions that never worked anyway! All in all, one very happy customer! Thank you 😁Selina

This stuff is AH-MAZE-ING! I have the wipes that we used for our cat. Previous to us owning him, he was abandoned and his collar was so tight that it caused scarring around his neck and all of his fur was gone. I used the wipes, and within a week his hair started growing back. I also used the mousse for my dog, she wound up with Calcinosis Cutis on her tummy, and we have been using the foam faithfully and it is looking better and better. I purchased the shampoo recently, I have only used it once so far so I don't have much to report on that as of yet.Megan

This product was recommended to me by Chewy. I used it on my Cocker Spaniel to treat severe fungal infections on her skin with lots of dandruff, sores, and hotspots with extreme itching. Used it 2x a week for about 3 weeks leaving it on her for 20 minutes before rinsing and followed by the Zymox conditioner, that i didn't rinse out. I noticed improvement right away. That was about 3 years ago. It worked really well and we haven't had that dandruff, sores, or smelly skin problems again. And now i just use it on her about 1x a month. Her vet said her skin has never looked better. Makes her fur soft and smells good. I highly recommend both shampoo and conditioner.Gwyn

One of our Jack Russel Dogs had the itches. Not sure the source but she had very little relief from oatmeal baths, sensitive skin shampoos, etc. This shampoo lathers fabulously, smells delicious like bubble gum, and worked! She's not miserably scratching her coat or underbelly anymore! EXCELLENTSTGandSunshineMiami

I applied this shampoo for the first time on my Westie and after a few minutes she began to jump around and scream like I have never seen before. This shampoo did not agree with her skin at all. After one use I tossed out the bottle. I had been using Keratolux but it was not in stock. I also use Microtek shampoo which is very gentle on my dog.Ben

I have a dog with short hair but very dry skin. Her skin was so dry it started getting flaky and you could see her skin peeling in some areas. I had tried everything and decided to buy this shampoo as I read many people with the same issue used it. It improved immediately and I continued using it weekly until the flaky skin was gone. This issue is just more common in some breeds, but I’m happy I finally found a product that fixes it. Recommended for anyone with a pet with extremely dry skin!adriana.s

ook to our first new groomer in over a decade and a half! (Other groomer had a different oatmeal shampoo she carried… this groomer buys one kind in bulk and special shampoos can be brought in) He did well in terms of the new groomer and this shampoo had NO adverse reactions to the most sensitive poodle of the 4 I've had! However the issues it should treat were not 100% cleared up. And I trust the new groomer to have applied the shampoo as directed. Will use again. I'd say almost perfect but not miraculous!FrugalMommy

I am sure this shampoo would of been nice but the whole order and exsperience with this company was ruined when they shipped my several bottles of shampoo in with treats made from intestines of buffalo that smell like fecal material so strongly it permeates the plastic shampoo bottles. I still can't get the bottles of shampoo I ordered to release the poop smell that premeditated the plastic bottles. So disappointed they where mailed together in same pouch! I had to grow away treats after watching my husband gag, and our dog smelled like poop and the floor area where to treat fell.KRF

Very best natural shampoo on the market. My little morky is allergic to flea bites and if even one gets on her she will start scratching and all her hair starts falling out yntil we do something to get them off her which is usually a pill and a good bath to clean off the eggs this shampoo does exactly what its advertised to do and I hope they never stop making it. Oh and when using it from the start to finish it has a clean fresh kindve minty smell to it and leaves my little morky named sally smelling that way too for several days after her bath. Its well worth the money I pay for itduggy27358

I use this for our 15 year old westie who has very temperamental skin issues. Tried all sorts over the years and this is the most effective. Perfect for our other 3 dogs too.h_gili_1fxlwqxtk

I have used this on a teacup yorkie with skin probs and after doing a test patch i went ahead with it, her coat was soft and gleaming and her skin settled within the hour. I also found it fab for my german shep cross, other shampoos take so long to lather up on their double coats, but this did the job effortlessly and she smells lovely, we are talking about a fox poo lover and she rolls in it till there is no trace of it anywhere other than deep into her coat !!!! It really is a great shampoo.fauldebr

This product does not come up to the expectations created by the claims made by its manufacturers. It is only as good as a standard dog shampoo, with no apparent additional benefits, despite two thorough treatments of our dog. It may be possible that a dog with an obvious infestation of some description would be helped by it, but as in our pet's case, no improvement has been gained.metalivore

I have a 10-year-old Bichon Frise with a lot of fluffy coat that takes a lot of effort in the shampoo and grooming process. The Vetericyn FoamCare product was very easy to use and provided ample amounts of lather to thoroughly clean my dog. The Vericyn FoamCare easily washed out thoroughly and left my dog's coat smelling clean and fresh. The included conditioner made it very easy for me to complete his grooming. I was very pleased when blow-drying his coat and being able to fluff his hair to give him the traditional Bichon look. My Bichon has sensitivities to many brands of shampoos. The Vetericyn FoamCare was very gentle on his skin and there was no evidence of any irritants or rashes on his skin. This product penetrates the skin well and performed gently when some of the product got into his eyes. This product performs well and will clean and deliver a large fluffy coat soft and smelling great. I give the Vetricyn FoamCare a 5-STAR Rating.sjrpsulion

We have a cocker spaniel that is a puppy mill rescue. Baths are always a stressful event. Trying to get a product on the dog while keeping ahold of them is almost impossible. This product makes it so much easier to get the product on with one hand and having the shampoo and conditioner in one step is even better. We were using so much shampoo and conditioner before that just went down the drain, The whole process seems to be quite a bit less stress on the dog too because there is so much less handling and time involved. And, it's a great shampoo and conditioner! Leaves the coat soft, clean and healthy. Very, very mild scent afterward. Couldn't be happier.DonEZ

Giving my Samoyed a bath is always a tedious, tiring task. The amount of time is directly related to the amount of hair and she has a lot. With typical shampoos I always ended up over shampooing one area and barely touching others as where the shampoo landed is where it would get well dispersed and other areas were left with the run off because otherwise I'd be bathing her for hours to work in shampoo and rinse it off. With the Vetericyn Foam Care it was easy to apply just the right amount of shampoo all over and easily massage it in for amazing results. Bath time took half the time and it looks and feels like she went to the groomer as I was able to really shampoo her all over. While I used this for an all over bath it would be easy to use it just on areas as needed for a quick bath as well. I plan on purchasing the normal Foam Care for my short hair dog as this is really a game changer for dog bath time.Doublecoatdoglover

My new favorite! The last “deshedding” shampoo I purchased caused my golden to itch like crazy even causing hot spots so I was hesitant trying this one but I’m glad I did. She hasn’t had any issues with drying or allergies from it and she’s never looked or smelled so great! Super shiny and soft! Thank you for this product we couldn’t be happier!Lisa B.

If you have a furbaby, this shampoo is a must! I have tried many different dog shampoos, and they left my dog smelling like a wet dog & her fur felt like cardboard! This shampoo is the best! Its rich texture allows you to use a small amount, and it lathers up great. It will leave their fur shiny and soft! The smell is absolutely, dare I say, delicious! It's a wonderful combo of raspberry & orange which only comes in the dog shampoo! I'd like to suggest that Hempz start using this delicious fragrance for humans! The best part is, my furbaby smells of raspberry and oranges for days! That is something that I have never been able to find in other dog shampoos that I have purchased! The deshedding component is an extra plus! So, don't waste your money on other dog shampoos that will disappoint you & your furbaby! Use Hempz, your furbaby will thank you!Mia C.

It’s a ln awesome lather , my pup and I love the smell & she gets nice n clean. She smells so so good ! Try the strawberry limeade and she stays hydrated. I also have the cologne for her and it’s very nice too. Makes her coat shine. Thank you hempz. Ps I use your lotions and love them allllll can’t wait for a patchouli vanilla scentSharon S.

It seems that every year my horses get just a little bit of rain rot on their back legs, tips of their ears, and sometimes right along their backs where the saddle goes. I love how it takes a few washes to rid my horses of the fungus (of course, my horses don't get a terrible case of rain rot, just minor) and then the Aloe leaves their hair coat soft and shiny! It also works great for horses that have sweet itch. Same thing goes for that – a few washes and the fungus is near gone and leaves behind a super soft and shiny coat. ***I have know a couple horses allergic to Iodine, so i definitely advise to follow the instructions on the bottle. Do a test spot on your horse before completely bathing their entire body in it***Sydney

I want to add before I start my review that I no longer use Burt’s Bees products because I wanted something stronger for my dogs. I also originally bought this product with the intention of using it for one of my dog’s dry skin. With that being said I have a miniature poodle with severe allergies that caused him to scratch at himself until he was bleeding and scratched off the skin in multiple location on his body. He is now medicated and is a lot better with the correct products. This product did help with his allergies minimally but did help his over all coat a lot. His coat was soft and shiny after using the product and after a few weeks his dry skin that was caused by a previous product was much better. I would recommend this product to any dog with dry skin or in need of a moisture boost.anisha.d

This conditioner is perfect. Barely scented. Doesn't affect my allergies. Tried first spraying brushes and all the static fur stayed on the brush. My dog didn't mind the product and the next day I started spraying directly on coat and then brushing. In less than 10 days I could pet her without fur flying everywhere. Her fur feels so soft. I can tell my dog appreciates this conditioner. I will purchase this again because I love my dog.kojmanee.h

My dog is a sensitive skin and gets itchy very often but most of the products out there are for odors only/healthy fur look instead of her health in general. I have tried spraying this on her itchy spots and she liked its feeling. For me, I love it for not smelling strong! I don’t believe in strong scents, and this was just perfect!iHerb Customer

This product works very well. I have others I do like more but this one is a great one. Lathers well in the bath and has a nice smell. Also lasts quite a while. We are pet groomers and this brand stands up well to our higher end shampoos and conditioners .shelby.z

Works great for my doggo who is older and was having some skin issues that were also diet related. It just helped soothe his skin while his diet was being adjusted. The smell was neutral. Price was great. And it helped. Bingo bangojessica.h

I absolutely love this product , The after effects are amazing. As we use this on our own hair not just the animals .. Leaves a great shine and to know the shampoo is as natural as you can get now days. We have also used this on our dogs and that leaves them feeling and smelling all fresh .stephanie.l

We went the gamut of Prednisone and veterinary shampoos for allergy and yeast infection producing hot spots in my dog last year. I did some research when the hot spots started this year and saw good reviews on Mane and Tail antibacterial shampoo. It worked better than I could've hoped. I have to bathe her every few days so the relatively inexpensive 32 oz bottle lasted all summer for my med sized dog. I gave some to a friend and it cleared her dogs hot spots also.WFTowner

Used the shampoo which was great but ordered wrong one. I reordered the shampoo in the ORANGE bottle/container because my dogs trimmer gave me your name. FRESH PET. I HOPE ITS THE ONE that makes her smell fabulous long after her bath.Nancy B

Great shampoo! Same shampoo used by our vet and our little dog always smells wonderful for days. He is a 20 lb terrier so he's not too smelly anyway, but even on a bigger dog, I think this product would be worth trying!Lanafromtexas

This is my second order of this dog shampoo! The pleasant, light scent is long lasting. And my dogs coats are beautiful after each shampoo and beyond.susanleeshops

This product smells amazing! Just like an oatmeal cookie. It leaves my furbabies coats all soft and shiny. The bottle is a good size for the price and quality of the product. My dogs love the smell of it too!mandy.c

My 5 year old American Bulldog is white and has very sensitive skin. He plays and works hard. Since he was a puppy he's been prone to skin issues especially under his belly. Mites are a big problem where I live and can really cause him problems. Ive found that this shampoo as a supplement to his regular shampoo gets rid of these skin irritations. I use a washcloth to rub it in and then let it soak in for a few minutes. Ive tried other similar products but none work as well as this one does.Tufswede

If you want sulfur in your shampoo, this is the stuff. My dog has some mange on the underside from laying in the grass I guess. He's only on the lawn when I'm out with him, no walk in the woods, etc. This seems to be getting rid of it. I am also using a 10% ointment rubbing on the two areas. After two weeks, the scoptic scabies are almost gone. I tried neem oil and the other home stuff, but nothing worked like this shampoo and the 10% ointment. I love the smell of sulfur in the morning ! lol Cioa.Knowitall