4.3(2,563)Amazon rating$14.99900+ bought last month
Our verdict
This Advantage shampoo is formulated specifically for cats and kittens rather than dogs, so despite appearing in a dog-focused search it's the right bottle to grab when the pet you're bathing is a cat.
Cat owners, including kittens 12 weeks and older and adult cats, who want a straightforward wash that kills fleas and ticks on contact.
Skip if
You need something for a dog. Advantage sells a separate dog-specific version with the same type of active ingredients dosed for dogs.
Form Liquid
Weight 0.5 Pounds
Priced 12% below the category median ($16.99 across 131 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.3/5overall
Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 2,563 owner ratings
Popularity3.3/5
2,563 owner reviews, more than most models here
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 is an 8 oz liquid shampoo built around a pyrethrin-based active ingredient blend, labeled specifically for cats and kittens 12 weeks and older rather than dogs. It's unscented, which tends to be gentler for cats that react to fragranced products.", 'The label also lists it as allergen free, and Elanco backs the formula as part of the broader Advantage line, a name most pet owners already recognize from flea prevention products.', 'At $14.99 for 8 oz, it sits in the middle of the price range for this category, and with 2,563 reviews averaging 4.3 stars plus around 900 bought in the past month, it has a solid track record among cat owners specifically.']
Pros
Kills fleas and ticks on contact using a pyrethrin-based active ingredient blend
Approved for kittens as young as 12 weeks
Unscented formula with no added fragrance to irritate cats
Solid 4.3 star average across 2,563 reviews
Nearly 900 bought in the past month shows steady demand
Cons
It's formulated and labeled for cats, so it's the wrong bottle if you're shampooing a dog
8 oz bottle is small if you bathe frequently or have multiple cats
As a shampoo it only treats fleas and ticks present at bath time, not ongoing prevention
Specifications
Form
Liquid
Weight
0.5 Pounds
Performance notes
The active ingredient blend, listed as 0.150% pyrethrins, 0.300% piperonyl butoxide, and 0.479% MGK 264, works by killing fleas and ticks on contact during the bath rather than repelling new ones afterward. The unscented, allergen-free labeling makes it a reasonable pick for cats prone to skin sensitivity, and the liquid form is easy to work into a lather on short or long coats.
What buyers say
A 4.3 star average across 2,563 reviews and about 900 units bought in the past month point to a well-established, frequently repurchased product in the Advantage line.
It's labeled specifically for cats and kittens 12 weeks and older. Advantage makes a separate dog-specific flea and tick shampoo with the same type of active ingredients dosed for dogs.
What age can kittens start using this?
The label lists 12 weeks and older, so it's not meant for very young kittens below that age.
Is it scented?
No, it's listed as unscented, which can be gentler for cats that react to fragranced shampoos.
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