Veterinary FormulaFlea and Tick Shampoo for Dogs and Cats, 16 oz

This spray exceeded all my expectations. As soon as I applied it, the fleas started disappearing instantly. It doesn’t have a strong smell, doesn’t leave any greasy residue, and my dog tolerated it perfectly.The best part is that it protects for weeks and stops eggs and larvae from coming back. I also use it on his bedding and other areas, and it’s been key to keeping everything flea- and tick-free.Very easy to apply, affordable, and it really works. Highly recommended for anyone looking for real results without spending a fortune!

That was such a good shampoo. It was effective and getting rid of the fleas, but it didn’t have my dark scratching, and it didn’t smell like medicine. I felt comfortable that it wasn’t end during my dog’s life like getting rid of the fleas and I think part of that was because it didn’t have that offensive smell that some flea control shampoo have. It was a good quality for the money and I was happy with it. It worked most importantly

Works well by the 2nd time i washed the dogs could see the dead fleas have continued to purchase this product.

The media could not be loaded. I’m almost embarrassed that I had to order this. I had a slight flea infestation thanks to “Le Dog”. In 30 years of dog & cat ownership I have never had to deal with fleas and ticks. Fast forward to 2023, I’m now living adjacent to a dense wooded area. Stupid me, I thought those expensive monthly chew tablets prescribed by the vet for fleas & ticks took care of just that, fleas and ticks. As they say, ‘it’s complicated’! As a pet owner, I feel like I’ve let them down. Believe it or not, I never saw a flea on my dog, it was found on the indoor cat that never goes outside! My dog is a dachshund/beagle mix so he has a smooth, very dense, tight double undercoat of brown black fur to hide in, but the cat… he has a fine coat of light ginger colored fur so it couldn’t hide and got caught ‘sneaking’ about.Long story short, after a quick call to the vet, all the pets needed capstar administered which would kill fleas immediately BUT not the eggs. Unfortunately, we are talking about giving reluctant 20lb male cats a pill they would rather not have. With one dog and 4 cats in tow we headed to the vet to have the ‘flea killer’ pill administered. Meanwhile, pest control came to bomb the house & spray the yard while on our little day trip to the vet. The next step was washing/sanitizing all beddings & linen and vacuuming the floors with the dog bath last. Since I was already familiar with the Veterinary Formula product line and it being paraben free and no skin reactions on the dog, I ordered their Flea & Tick shampoo. The 16oz bottle guarantees l’ll get more than a couple of baths out of it. I also needed to strike a balance of a reliable brand that was effective in killing fleas, was not harmful or irritate my dog’s sensitivities, and was affordable. This was it. I needed it to kill any adult stragglers, immature fleas or newly hatched fleas that the pill did not. My first “sniff” impression is the shampoo does NOT have a strong chemical odor, but more of a mild citrusy scent (better than what I was expecting). It does a great job of lathering up making it easy to work into the undercoat and reach any fleas living there. There was no skin irritation, burning, or allergy to using the shampoo and it left no residue. It felt more like a sudsy conditioner. I waited closer to 8 minutes before rinsing out the shampoo. That stuff is fantastic! Oh-kay, he didn’t smell as sweet as his oatmeal shampoo BUT… he had “salon soft” and silky fur! It’s actually better than the conditioner I have been using. As for fleas? I may have seen a spec or two in the bathtub. In all likelihood, the dog was used as a flea taxi into the house & cats. Up until now, the indoor cats were not on any flea prevention, but that has changed as well as getting flea combed. As they say, ‘where there is one, there is many’. While the shampoo was effective in killing & removing current fleas on Lucky Lou, it had to be used in conjunction with the other flea prevention treatments above to get ahead of the flea-eggs crazy life-cycle. A second flea bath was given 10 days out as a precaution. Did you know one flea can lay 50 eggs? Worse, one female flea in 60 days can leave you with 20,000 if not treated. -The constant spray, wash, vacuum, of carpet, bedding & linens and the once monthly flea oral & topical treatments now has house & pets “flea-free” for 82 days! I’m also pretty sure the cooler weather has helped to control the yard population as well as planting plenty of mint about. Overall, 5 stars! Neither dog nor cats have fleas! This is my grail of flea shampoo!

Did not work.

I’m absolutely impressed with this flea shampoo! After just one wash, I noticed a huge difference , my dog stopped scratching almost immediately, and the fleas were visibly gone. The scent is pleasant and not overpowering, and it left my dog’s coat soft, shiny, and clean. What I love most is that it’s gentle on the skin but tough on pests. This shampoo exceeded my expectations and gave me peace of mind. Highly recommended for any dog owner dealing with fleas!

Works wonderful to kill the fleas

I wanted to review this product as a warning to cat owners like myself. I had a flea scare, and I saw on different websites, petco, petsmart, this specific brand, so I thought it would be a well rated shampoo to help relieve my cats discomfort until I can get him into his vet. I double checked the bottle, and sure enough on the front and back it states that this shampoo can be used on cats. I say this because there’s a spray that’s similar that is pointed out to be used ONLY on dogs. So I lather up my cat nice and good, rinse him off, dry him off. Thank goodness I got a pinch of anxiety afterwards! I was noting that my cat was licking himself after the bath and I just for easing my mind looked up within the product reviews if other people’s cats got sick after being shampooed with this stuff and licking some off. Oh my goodness to my absolute horror I see that some people have literally lost their cat after use of this and others their cats had horrific reactions to it like seizures. Panicking, I quickly swooped my cat up and grabbed the dawn dish soap the vet recommended, and washed him all over again and rinsed him again. Then I just watched him like a hawk because it can start to effect between minutes all the way up to 72hrs after exposure. He had a little tremor to him but I wasn’t sure if it was actually that or just him being wet and cold so I bundled him up and changed his litter to assess any changes in his habits. Filled water bowl to the top. Scariest 3 days of my life. The fact that this company advertises this product as being okay to use on cats is outrageous and truly an act of greed. DO NOT use this on your cat. I won’t ever be using it again, it’s trash. A word to the wise, a lot of flea treatments use this pyrethrin, so look out for it, it could save your cats life!