TropiClean Max Strength Flea and Tick Dog Shampoo 20 oz
- Item Form: Liquid
- Target Species: Dog
- Scent Name: Max Strength
- Allergen Information: Gluten Free
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Sesame oil stands in for a synthetic pesticide in this flea and tick wash, a reasonable pick for treating an active infestation rather than long-term prevention.
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ASIN: B01EUMTKLSCategory: Dog Shampoos
Overview
TropiClean's max-strength flea and tick shampoo comes in a 20 ounce, made-in-USA bottle built around sesame oil as its active ingredient. Formulated for large and small dogs at any life stage.
TropiClean pitches this as a natural defense product rather than a pesticide-based treatment, built around a plant-derived active ingredient instead of synthetic pyrethroids common in flea shampoos. That trade-off usually means gentler use on skin but a treatment, not a months-long preventive like a topical or collar. The gluten-free note on the label matters mainly for owners managing a dog's broader ingredient sensitivities, not for flea efficacy itself.
- 20 fluid ounce bottle, made in USA
- Active ingredient: Sesamum indicum (sesame oil)
- Ranked #3 in Dog Flea Control Shampoos
- Gluten free formula for all life stages
Who it's for
Owners bathing a dog that already has fleas or ticks, wanting a natural-ingredient wash rather than a chemical dip, are the fit here. Households wanting month-long prevention should look elsewhere, since a shampoo's protection ends once the coat dries.
Pros and cons
- Made in the USA with a plant-derived active ingredient
- Formulated for large and small dogs, all life stages
- 20 oz bottle sized for repeat baths
- Protection ends once the dog is rinsed and dried
- No stated duration of flea or tick knockdown
Performance notes
The active ingredient is Sesamum indicum, sesame oil, rather than a synthetic pesticide, and the shampoo is described as gluten free with a max-strength scent formula. As a wash-off product, its effect is tied to the bath itself; it does not leave a residual barrier the way a spot-on treatment or collar does.
Specifications
| Brand | TropiClean |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.5 poundshigher than 84% of 90 dog shampoos |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Volume | 20 fl oz |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 20 fl oz |
| Included Components | TropiClean Natural* Flea & Tick Maximum Strength Shampoo For Dogs, 20oz |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | We partner with retailers regarding all returns in accordance with each retailer’s return policy. If you wish to return your product(s), please bring the remaining product(s) along with your receipt to the retailer you purchased it from for return consideration. |
| Other details | |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Target Species | Dog |
| Scent Name | Max Strength |
| Allergen Information | Gluten Free |
| Asin | B01EUMTKLS |
| Manufacturer | Cosmos Corporation |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,036 In Pet Supplies (See Top 100 In Pet Supplies) #3 In Dog Flea Control Shampoos |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FTMXSH20Z |
| Model Number | FTMXSH20Z |
| Upc | 645095202573 |
| Item Type Name | TropiClean Natural* Flea & Tick Maximum Strength Shampoo For Dogs, 20oz - Made In USA |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '6,657', 'stars': '4.5'} |
| Active Ingredients | Sesamum Indicum |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the active ingredient in TropiClean's max strength flea shampoo?
Sesamum indicum, or sesame oil, is the listed active ingredient rather than a synthetic pesticide.
Is this shampoo suitable for puppies?
The listing covers all life stages, but check the label's age guidance before bathing a very young puppy.
Does this shampoo prevent fleas long-term?
No, it is a wash-off treatment; the label does not claim residual prevention after the bath.