Virbac EPI-SOOTHE is a fragrance free, glycerin based cream shampoo aimed at dry and sensitive skin in dogs, cats, and horses, and its 4.6 star average across 839 reviews reflects steady trust from owners dealing with chronic dry skin issues.
Owners of dogs with diagnosed dry or sensitive skin who want an unscented, veterinary style cream shampoo without added fragrance.
Skip if
You want a shampoo with a pleasant scent, since this formula is specifically labeled as no scent and focused on function over fragrance.
Form Cream
Benefits Cleansing, Soothing
Weight 1.16 Pounds
Priced 10% above the category median ($16.99 across 131 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.6/5overall
Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 839 owner ratings
Popularity2.0/5
839 owner reviews, fewer 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 16 ounce cream shampoo is built around glycerin and is marketed to provide relief from dry, itchy skin. Unlike many pet shampoos, it's labeled as unscented, which suits dogs whose skin issues are made worse by fragrance, and it's also toxic free according to the brand's material listing.", "Virbac markets EPI-SOOTHE for use across multiple species, including dogs, cats, horses, and small animals, which points to a straightforward, function first formula rather than one built around scent or styling extras. The cream texture is a different feel from a typical liquid shampoo, and it's meant to cleanse gently while soothing irritated skin.", "At $18.71, this is one of the more affordable options in the category, and with 839 reviews and a 4.6 star average plus roughly 500 bought in the past month, it's clearly a trusted repeat purchase for owners managing ongoing dry skin concerns."]
Pros
Unscented cream formula for dogs sensitive to added fragrance
Glycerin based to help soothe dry, itchy skin
Labeled toxic free by the brand
Works across multiple species including dogs, cats, and horses
Affordable price with a strong 500 bought last month figure
Cons
No scent means it won't leave a pleasant fragrance after bathing
Cream texture may take some getting used to compared to liquid shampoos
Marketed as a soothing formula rather than a deep cleaning or whitening shampoo
Specifications
Form
Cream
Benefits
Cleansing, Soothing
Weight
1.16 Pounds
Performance notes
The cream texture combined with glycerin is designed to cling to the coat longer than a thin liquid shampoo, giving the soothing ingredients more contact time with dry or irritated skin before rinsing.
What buyers say
With 839 reviews averaging 4.6 stars and about 500 bought in the past month, this shampoo has a strong, steady following typical of a veterinary style product used for ongoing skin management.
No, it's labeled with no scent, which makes it a good option for dogs whose dry or sensitive skin is aggravated by fragranced grooming products.
Can this shampoo be used on animals other than dogs?
Yes, Virbac markets EPI-SOOTHE for use on dogs, cats, horses, and small animals, so it works well in households with more than one type of pet.
What is this shampoo mainly formulated to help with?
It's built around glycerin and marketed to provide relief from dry, itchy skin, making it best suited to dogs with ongoing dryness rather than general all purpose washing.
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