Poo-Pourri's rinse-free dry shampoo is a plant based foam meant for quick deodorizing touch-ups between full baths, and its 4.3 star rating across 332 reviews shows it's a reasonably well liked option for owners who want a no-rinse solution.
Owners who need a quick, no-rinse deodorizing touch-up between full baths, or pets that don't tolerate water well.
Skip if
You need a deep clean or a treatment for a specific skin condition, since a rinse-free foam works best as a supplement to regular bathing, not a replacement.
Form Gel
Benefits Cleansing
Priced 42% below the category median ($16.99 across 131 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.3/5overall
Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 332 owner ratings
Popularity1.1/5
332 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 6 fluid ounce foam shampoo from Poo-Pourri is designed to be rinse-free, meaning it's applied and worked in without a follow-up water rinse, which makes it convenient for quick freshening between full baths. It's scented with a fresh air, jasmine, and pear fragrance blend and made with naturally derived, dye-free ingredients.", "The label describes it as moisturizing for the skin and coat, so beyond just masking odor it's meant to leave some conditioning benefit behind even without a rinse step. It's formulated for both dogs and cats, making it useful in multi-pet homes.", "At $9.82 for 6 ounces, it's priced as a convenience product rather than a primary shampoo, which fits its role as a between-bath option. With 332 reviews averaging 4.3 stars and about 600 units bought in the past month, it has a decent following among owners who value the no-rinse format."]
Pros
No-rinse formula makes quick touch-ups easy without a full bath
6 ounce size is small compared to standard rinse-out shampoos
Not a substitute for a full wash when a dog is genuinely dirty
Foam format may not fully address heavier odor or grime the way a rinsed shampoo would
Specifications
Form
Gel
Benefits
Cleansing
Performance notes
Because it's designed to be rinse-free, the foam has to work into the coat and dry down without leaving residue, which is why the formula leans on lighter, naturally derived ingredients rather than heavier conditioning agents that typically need a water rinse to fully clear. The moisturizing claim suggests the plant based ingredients are meant to leave the coat feeling soft rather than just covering odor with fragrance.
What buyers say
With 332 reviews at a 4.3 star average and roughly 600 purchases in the past month, this rinse-free shampoo has a steady base of repeat buyers who use it as a convenient between-bath freshener.
Do I need to rinse this shampoo off after applying it?
No, it's formulated as a rinse-free foam, so you work it into the coat and let it dry rather than washing it out with water.
Can I use this on cats as well as dogs?
Yes, the product is labeled for both dogs and cats, so it works as a shared option in multi-pet households.
Is this meant to replace regular bathing?
It's best used as a quick deodorizing touch-up between full baths rather than a full replacement for regular shampooing, since it's a smaller 6 ounce no-rinse formula.
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