Hartz Groomer's Best Oatmeal Shampoo, 18-Ounce Review

Our scorecard

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

['This Hartz shampoo uses oatmeal as its special ingredient and is formulated to be paraben free, positioning it as a soothing option for dogs dealing with irritated skin during a routine bath.', "It comes in an 18 fl oz bottle with a Fresh scent, in a liquid item form, and Hartz markets it under the Groomer's Best line, suggesting it's meant to compete with higher end grooming brands at a lower price point.", "At $11.13, it's one of the more affordable oatmeal shampoos in this lineup, and with 611 reviews and a 4.7 star average, it delivers a rating on par with pricier competitors."]

Specifications

Form

Liquid

Benefits

Soothing

Weight

0.57 Kilograms

Performance notes

The liquid formula centers on oatmeal, a common soothing ingredient for skin irritation, and the paraben free label addresses a common ingredient concern for owners reading fine print. At about 0.57 kilograms per bottle, it's a standard sized bottle meant for a handful of baths before a refill.

What buyers say

A 4.7 star average across 611 reviews and around 200 units bought in the past month suggests a smaller but loyal following, likely owners who found it as an affordable alternative to bigger name oatmeal shampoos.