Wahl Dry Skin & Itch Relief Oatmeal Shampoo vs FURminator deShedding Ultra Premium Shampoo
Side by side on specifications and purchase options, so you can judge which suits your dog.
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Wahl Dry Skin & Itch Relief Oatmeal Shampoo
$7.97 · ★ 4.6 (43,188)
vs
FURminator deShedding Ultra Premium Shampoo
$10.82 · ★ 4.5 (15,527)
74
Effectiveness
78
74
Ease of Use
72
74
Build Quality
72
87
Value
87
83
Owner Satisfaction
75
Differences only
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| Buy | ||
PawBench Scoremethodology → | Effectiveness 74 Ease of Use 74 Build Quality 74 Value 87 Owner Satisfaction 83 | Effectiveness 78 Ease of Use 72 Build Quality 72 Value 87 Owner Satisfaction 75 |
| Base | Oatmeal with aloe | — |
| Free from | Parabens, PEG-80, alcohol (manufacturer) | — |
| Use | Dry, itchy skin | — |
| Brand | Wahl USA | — |
| Size | — | 16 fl oz |
| Free Of | — | Parabens, chemical dyes (per maker) |
| Scent | — | Fresh |
| Best For | — | Heavy shedders, bath-day deshedding |
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Pros & cons
Wahl Dry Skin & Itch Relief Oatmeal Shampoo
Pros
- ✓One of the least expensive shampoos in this subcategory
- ✓Oatmeal and aloe base per Wahl, aimed at dry itchy skin
- ✓Wahl states no parabens, PEG-80 or alcohol
Cons
- ✗A cosmetic wash, not a medicated one — the Veterinary Formula pick is the antiseptic option
- ✗Persistent itching is a vet visit, not a shampoo problem
FURminator deShedding Ultra Premium Shampoo
Pros
- ✓Shampoo designed to go with a deshedding routine for heavy shedders
- ✓Made without parabens or chemical dyes (per maker)
- ✓16 oz bottle at a budget price
Cons
- ✗A shampoo loosens coat; it does not replace brushing with a deshedding tool
- ✗Fresh scent; not the pick for fragrance-sensitive dogs