Cat Shampoo

When the cat is bathed or showered, it is advantageous to use a cat shampoo to clean, soften or help detangle the coat. There are also special shampoos that are made to enhance the cat's coat color, soothe itchy skin and have a conditioning effect. Some cats may need to be bathed more often than others, and some prefer not to be bathed at all. Then there is dry shampoo one can use that does not need to be rinsed out. On this page at Petster you will find cat shampoos from well-known brands such as KW, TropiClean, Pet Head, EQyss, Groomer's Edge, Karlie, Top Performance and Vitalvèto. Check out the large selection below! ♥

A cat shampoo can be part of the regular care, or something you only use occasionally. Perhaps the cat got dirty with something that it does not want to or is able to clean on its own (oils, fats or other) - then it may be a good idea to bring out the shampoo. But there is a variety of shampoos for different purposes. Some shampoos are anti-itch that help relieve itching of the cat's skin from flea bites, dry skin or other skin problems. There are color shampoos that can help enhance the cat's coat colors, or that dampens unwanted shades. At Petster you will find black shampoo for black cats and white shampoo for white / gray / silver-colored cats. These different color shampoos can be used to your advantage before cat shows when you want your cat's coat to shine bright white or be a beautiful, deep black color.

Even kittens can be washed with shampoo - if you have the right shampoo. There are special kitten shampoos that are extra mild and hypoallergenic so that even the smallest kitties can be washed. My FURst Waterless Shampoo is a kitten shampoo that can be used without water. This contains natural ingredients and is very gentle. Other types of dry shampoo for adult cats are perfect to use if you have a cat that doesn't like water. Pet Head has a Dry Clean Spray Shampoo which is great for cats who do not want to bathe, or when you do not have time to bathe the cat. This spray shampoo is sprayed in dry coat and does not need to be rinsed. The scent is Blueberry Muffin - a wonderful fragrance that will make your cat smell lovely.

But why should you use a cat shampoo - is it not possible to use ordinary shampoo or dish soap? No, this should be avoided. A cat's coat and skin has a different pH from that of the human, so one should only use a shampoo that is pH-balanced for cats. Another reason to avoid human shampoo, soap and detergent is that these are often perfumed with ingredients that can cause allergic reactions to the cat's sensitive skin. Some substances in detergents, soaps and shampoos for humans can be toxic to the cat. When the cat then wants to lick and clean its coat, it can swallow substances that are not meant to be swallowed (especially by an animal).