4.4(1,786)Amazon rating$9.89900+ bought last month
Our verdict
PetArmor Plus is a budget flea and tick shampoo built around an oatmeal, ginger-based formula, and at under $10 for an 18 oz bottle it's one of the more affordable flea treatments on this list, backed by a 4.4 star average across nearly 1,800 reviews.
Owners who want an affordable, all-life-stages flea and tick shampoo they can use during regular bath time without buying a separate spot-on treatment.
Skip if
You need a shampoo formulated specifically for very young puppies, since this is labeled for all life stages generally rather than a puppy-specific gentle formula.
Form Stick
Weight 1.2 Pounds
Priced 42% below the category median ($16.99 across 131 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.4/5overall
Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 1,786 owner ratings
Popularity2.7/5
1,786 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 18 fluid ounce bottle from PetArmor is built on an oatmeal base with ginger listed as the active ingredient, finished in a Tropical Breeze scent. It's made by Sergeants Pet Care Products and labeled for all life stages, with a yam-free claim on the packaging.", "It's marketed to kill fleas and ticks as part of regular bathing, with the oatmeal base intended to keep skin comfortable while the wash works on pests, rather than requiring a separate spot-on treatment.", "Priced at $9.89, it's one of the cheaper flea and tick options in this category, ranking #92 in dog shampoos with 1,786 reviews averaging 4.4 stars and roughly 900 units bought in the past month."]
Pros
Ginger-based oatmeal formula combines flea and tick control with skin soothing
Labeled for all life stages
Very affordable at under $10 for 18 oz
4.4 star average across nearly 1,800 reviews
Cons
Smaller review base than the top sellers in this category
Lower purchase volume, about 900 bought last month, than the category leaders
No specific puppy age cutoff listed, so check with your vet before using on very young puppies
Specifications
Form
Stick
Weight
1.2 Pounds
Performance notes
The oatmeal base is paired with ginger as the active ingredient, and it's packaged in an 18 fluid ounce bottle scented Tropical Breeze. It's labeled for all life stages rather than split into puppy and adult versions, so the same bottle works across a mixed-age household.
What buyers say
At 1,786 reviews and a 4.4 star average, this shampoo has a smaller but still solid track record, and with about 900 units bought last month it reads as a steady budget pick rather than a runaway bestseller.
What's the active ingredient for flea and tick control?
Ginger is listed as the active ingredient in this formula, combined with an oatmeal base intended to soothe skin during the wash.
Can I use this on a puppy?
The label lists all life stages rather than a specific puppy cutoff age, but it's worth checking the packaging or asking your vet before using any flea shampoo on a very young puppy.
What scent does it come in?
This version comes in a Tropical Breeze scent, built into an oatmeal formula rather than a purely medicinal smell.
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