Skout's Honor Flea and Tick Shampoo for Dogs - Natural Peppermint & Cedarwood Formula, Helps to Protect from and Against Fleas, Ticks, and Mosquitos, 16 oz Review
By Dr. Lena Ortiz · Canine wellness writer · Published 2026-05-29 · Updated 2026-06-23
Skout's Honor Flea and Tick Shampoo pairs a natural peppermint and cedarwood oil formula with a 16 oz size built for dogs 12 weeks and older, and its 4.4 star average across 247 reviews points to solid results for a smaller-batch flea and tick shampoo.
Owners who want a plant-oil based shampoo to help protect their dog from fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes between other treatments, and who prefer a scented, spa-like bath experience.
Skip if
Your dog is younger than 12 weeks, has known sensitivity to peppermint or cedarwood oil, or you need a heavier-duty prescription-strength flea treatment for an active infestation.
Form Liquid
Priced 18% above the category median ($16.99 across 131 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.3/5overall
Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 247 owner ratings
Popularity0.8/5
247 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 oz bottle from Skout's Honor is built around peppermint oil and cedarwood oil as the active ingredients, giving it a natural scent profile instead of harsher synthetic pesticides. It's labeled for dogs 12 weeks and older and is formulated to help protect against fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes during a regular bath routine.", "The formula is BPA-free and comes in a liquid form sized for a full bottle's worth of baths rather than a single-use treatment. At number 10 in Dog Flea Control Shampoos on Amazon's Best Sellers Rank, it sits in a competitive field of similar plant-oil based options.", "Priced at $19.99, it lands in the middle of the flea and tick shampoo category, and with 247 reviews averaging 4.4 stars plus about 400 bought in the past month, it's built a steady following among owners looking for a gentler, essential-oil based approach."]
Pros
Natural peppermint and cedarwood oil active ingredients
BPA-free liquid formula
Strong 4.4 star average across 247 reviews
Pleasant scent profile compared to medicated shampoos
Suitable for dogs as young as 12 weeks
Cons
Not labeled for puppies under 12 weeks
Essential oil scent may be too strong for scent-sensitive dogs
Lower review count than some bigger flea shampoo brands, so long-term consistency is less proven
A shampoo alone may not be enough for a heavy, active flea infestation
Specifications
Form
Liquid
Performance notes
The liquid form and peppermint and cedarwood oil blend suggest this is designed as a wash-in treatment rather than a leave-on repellent, meaning its flea and tick benefits are tied to the bath itself. The BPA-free labeling and natural ingredient list point to a formula aimed at owners who want to avoid harsher synthetic pesticide shampoos for routine use.
What buyers say
With 247 reviews averaging 4.4 stars and roughly 400 bought in the past month, this shampoo has a smaller but consistently positive buyer base, typical for a specialty natural pet care brand rather than a mass-market staple.
The label specifies it's meant for dogs 12 weeks and older, so it's not intended for younger puppies. Check with your vet before bathing a very young puppy with any flea and tick shampoo.
Will this shampoo get rid of an existing flea infestation on its own?
It's formulated to help protect against fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes as part of a bath, but the listing doesn't claim to resolve an active infestation by itself. For a heavy infestation, pairing it with a vet-recommended treatment plan is worth considering.
Does this shampoo have a strong scent?
Yes, it's scented with peppermint and cedarwood oil, which gives it a noticeably herbal fragrance compared to unscented or medicated shampoos. Owners who prefer fragrance-free options should factor this in.
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