Vet’s Best Hypo-Allergenic Dog Shampoo

Vet’s Best Hypo-Allergenic Dog Shampoo is a mild everyday shampoo that the brand says is carefully formulated to gently condition and cleanse sensitive skin, with aloe vera, provitamin B5, allantoin and vitamin E, and no parabens or sulphates.

Who it suits

Owners who want a mild, sulphate free shampoo with a short published ingredient list. If your dog has a skin problem, ask your vet which shampoo to use; Vet’s Best itself says dogs with skin issues or allergies should see a veterinarian.

Key facts

• Aloe vera, provitamin B5, allantoin and vitamin E (Vet’s Best)
• Paraben and sulphate free formula (Vet’s Best)
• Suitable for dogs from 12 weeks of age (Vet’s Best)
• Full ingredient list on the brand page; no added fragrance listed (Vet’s Best)

What reviewers say

PetsRadar picked it for sensitive skin in a buying guide and notes that the consistency is rather watery, so you may need to use more, and that it has subtle hints of tea tree. We found no documented hands-on test of this shampoo.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Paraben and sulphate free
• Pro: Short ingredient list published by the brand
• Pro: For dogs from 12 weeks
• Con: Watery, so you may use more (PetsRadar)
• Con: Not fragrance free: PetsRadar notes a subtle tea tree scent
• Con: No documented hands-on test found

Cautions

• Vet’s Best also sells medicated and itch relief shampoos; this is the plain Hypo-Allergenic one.
• Keep shampoo out of your dog’s eyes, ears and nose, and rinse until no suds remain; leftover shampoo can irritate the skin, PetMD notes.
• This is an everyday cleansing shampoo, not a treatment. If your dog is itchy, has red, flaky or smelly skin, or the skin does not improve, see your vet, who may recommend a medicated shampoo.