7 Best Dry Shampoos for Cats 2026: According to Reviews | Chewy

The 7 Best Dry Shampoos for Cats

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How we created this dry shampoo list

We leveraged input from our veterinarians and artificial intelligence to identify key considerations to help you find the best dry shampoos for cat.
We scanned thousands of customer reviews and ratings and scored each product based on its performance against each of the key considerations. We then considered how popular a product is with Chewy customers and combined that with its key consideration scores to create the list of the best dry shampoos for cats.

Key dry shampoo considerations

Ease of Use

Effectiveness

Ingredients

Scent

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TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Hypo Allergenic Dog & Cat Shampoo, 7.4-fl oz bottle
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Hypo Allergenic Dog & Cat Shampoo, 7.4-fl oz bottle
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Hypo Allergenic Dog & Cat Shampoo, 7.4-fl oz bottle
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Hypo Allergenic Dog & Cat Shampoo, 7.4-fl oz bottle
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Hypo Allergenic Dog & Cat Shampoo, 7.4-fl oz bottle
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Hypo Allergenic Dog & Cat Shampoo, 7.4-fl oz bottle
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Hypo Allergenic Dog & Cat Shampoo, 7.4-fl oz bottle
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Hypo Allergenic Dog & Cat Shampoo, 7.4-fl oz bottle
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Hypo Allergenic Dog & Cat Shampoo, 7.4-fl oz bottle

TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Hypo Allergenic Dog & Cat Shampoo, 7.4-fl oz bottle

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
310
$13.99Chewy Price
($1.90/fl oz)
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Our ratings

Ease of Use

4.4/5
Great

Effectiveness

4.5/5
Great

Ingredients

4.3/5
Great

Scent

4.3/5
Great

Is this dry shampoo right for my pet?

Breed Size

Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds...

Lifestage

Adult, All Lifestages

Top Ingredients

Water, Mild Cleanser, Odor Neutralizer, Organic Extracts of Oatmeal and Cucumber

Health Feature

Sensitive Skin, Skin & Coat Health, Dander
2
Naturel Promise Fresh & Soothing Natural Waterless Foaming Dog Shampoo, 11-fl oz bottle
Naturel Promise Fresh & Soothing Natural Waterless Foaming Dog Shampoo, 11-fl oz bottle
Naturel Promise Fresh & Soothing Natural Waterless Foaming Dog Shampoo, 11-fl oz bottle
Naturel Promise Fresh & Soothing Natural Waterless Foaming Dog Shampoo, 11-fl oz bottle
Naturel Promise Fresh & Soothing Natural Waterless Foaming Dog Shampoo, 11-fl oz bottle
Naturel Promise Fresh & Soothing Natural Waterless Foaming Dog Shampoo, 11-fl oz bottle
Naturel Promise Fresh & Soothing Natural Waterless Foaming Dog Shampoo, 11-fl oz bottle

Naturel Promise Fresh & Soothing Natural Waterless Foaming Dog Shampoo, 11-fl oz bottle

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
140
$8.49Chewy Price
($0.78/fl oz)
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Our ratings

Ease of Use

4.6/5
Excellent

Effectiveness

4.6/5
Excellent

Ingredients

4.7/5
Excellent

Scent

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this dry shampoo right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Mild Cleanser, Odor Neutralizer, Organic Blend of (Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract

Health Feature

Skin & Coat Health
3
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Papaya & Coconut Dog & Cat Shampoo, 7.4-fl oz
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Papaya & Coconut Dog & Cat Shampoo, 7.4-fl oz
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Papaya & Coconut Dog & Cat Shampoo, 7.4-fl oz
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Papaya & Coconut Dog & Cat Shampoo, 7.4-fl oz
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Papaya & Coconut Dog & Cat Shampoo, 7.4-fl oz
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Papaya & Coconut Dog & Cat Shampoo, 7.4-fl oz
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Papaya & Coconut Dog & Cat Shampoo, 7.4-fl oz
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Papaya & Coconut Dog & Cat Shampoo, 7.4-fl oz
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Papaya & Coconut Dog & Cat Shampoo, 7.4-fl oz

TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Papaya & Coconut Dog & Cat Shampoo, 7.4-fl oz

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
129
$13.99Chewy Price
($1.90/fl oz)
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Our ratings

Ease of Use

4.4/5
Great

Effectiveness

4.5/5
Great

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Scent

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this dry shampoo right for my pet?

Breed Size

Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds...

Lifestage

Adult, All Lifestages

Top Ingredients

Water, Mild Cleanser, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Organic blend of (Papaya Extract,  Kiwi Extract

Health Feature

Skin & Coat Health, Dander
4
FURminator Fresh & Clean Dry Dog Shampoo, Scented, 7-fl oz bottle
FURminator Fresh & Clean Dry Dog Shampoo, Scented, 7-fl oz bottle
FURminator Fresh & Clean Dry Dog Shampoo, Scented, 7-fl oz bottle
FURminator Fresh & Clean Dry Dog Shampoo, Scented, 7-fl oz bottle
FURminator Fresh & Clean Dry Dog Shampoo, Scented, 7-fl oz bottle
FURminator Fresh & Clean Dry Dog Shampoo, Scented, 7-fl oz bottle
FURminator Fresh & Clean Dry Dog Shampoo, Scented, 7-fl oz bottle
FURminator Fresh & Clean Dry Dog Shampoo, Scented, 7-fl oz bottle

FURminator Fresh & Clean Dry Dog Shampoo, Scented, 7-fl oz bottle

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
89
$10.62Chewy Price
($1.52/fl oz)
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Our ratings

Ease of Use

4.5/5
Great

Effectiveness

4.6/5
Excellent

Ingredients

4.3/5
Great

Scent

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this dry shampoo right for my pet?

Breed Size

Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Isobutane, Propane, Alcohol Denat, Tapioca Starch, Zea Mays Starch
5
Nootie Soft Lilly Passion Waterless Foaming Formula Dog Shampoo, 7-fl oz bottle
Nootie Soft Lilly Passion Waterless Foaming Formula Dog Shampoo, 7-fl oz bottle
Nootie Soft Lilly Passion Waterless Foaming Formula Dog Shampoo, 7-fl oz bottle
Nootie Soft Lilly Passion Waterless Foaming Formula Dog Shampoo, 7-fl oz bottle
Nootie Soft Lilly Passion Waterless Foaming Formula Dog Shampoo, 7-fl oz bottle
Nootie Soft Lilly Passion Waterless Foaming Formula Dog Shampoo, 7-fl oz bottle
Nootie Soft Lilly Passion Waterless Foaming Formula Dog Shampoo, 7-fl oz bottle

Nootie Soft Lilly Passion Waterless Foaming Formula Dog Shampoo, 7-fl oz bottle

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
53
$14.99Chewy Price
($2.15/fl oz)
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Our ratings

Ease of Use

4.4/5
Great

Effectiveness

4.4/5
Great

Ingredients

4.5/5
Great

Scent

4.4/5
Great

Is this dry shampoo right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Purified Water, Sodium C14-16, Olefin Sulfonate, Cocomidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin (Moisturizer)

Health Feature

Skin & Coat Health
6
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Deep Cleaning Dog Shampoo, Berry Fresh Scent, 7.4-fl oz bottle
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Deep Cleaning Dog Shampoo, Berry Fresh Scent, 7.4-fl oz bottle
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Deep Cleaning Dog Shampoo, Berry Fresh Scent, 7.4-fl oz bottle
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Deep Cleaning Dog Shampoo, Berry Fresh Scent, 7.4-fl oz bottle
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Deep Cleaning Dog Shampoo, Berry Fresh Scent, 7.4-fl oz bottle
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Deep Cleaning Dog Shampoo, Berry Fresh Scent, 7.4-fl oz bottle
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Deep Cleaning Dog Shampoo, Berry Fresh Scent, 7.4-fl oz bottle
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Deep Cleaning Dog Shampoo, Berry Fresh Scent, 7.4-fl oz bottle
TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Deep Cleaning Dog Shampoo, Berry Fresh Scent, 7.4-fl oz bottle

TropiClean Dry No Rinse Waterless Deep Cleaning Dog Shampoo, Berry Fresh Scent, 7.4-fl oz bottle

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
116
$13.99Chewy Price
($1.90/fl oz)
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Our ratings

Ease of Use

4.3/5
Great

Effectiveness

4.4/5
Great

Ingredients

4.2/5
Great

Scent

4.5/5
Great

Is this dry shampoo right for my pet?

Breed Size

Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds...

Lifestage

Adult, All Lifestages

Top Ingredients

Water, Mild Cleanser, Hydrolyzed Plant Protein, Odor Neutralizer, Organic Blend of (White Plum Extract

Health Feature

Skin & Coat Health
7
Soos Pets Waterless Pet Bath Mousse, 5.4-fl oz bottle
Soos Pets Waterless Pet Bath Mousse, 5.4-fl oz bottle
Soos Pets Waterless Pet Bath Mousse, 5.4-fl oz bottle
Soos Pets Waterless Pet Bath Mousse, 5.4-fl oz bottle
Soos Pets Waterless Pet Bath Mousse, 5.4-fl oz bottle
Soos Pets Waterless Pet Bath Mousse, 5.4-fl oz bottle

Soos Pets Waterless Pet Bath Mousse, 5.4-fl oz bottle

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
4
$17.95Chewy Price
($3.33/fl oz)
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Our ratings

Ease of Use

4.7/5
Excellent

Effectiveness

4.6/5
Excellent

Ingredients

4.7/5
Excellent

Scent

4.5/5
Great

Is this dry shampoo right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Dead Sea Minerals, Chamomile, Sweet Marjoram Extract, Soapwort, Vitamin C

Small Pet Type

Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Chinchilla, Gerbil...