Vet Recommended Waterless Cat Shampoo Foaming Mouse
- Cat Shampoo
- 8 fl oz
- 8
- Detergent Free, Alcohol Free
A gentle, no-rinse option for cats that resist bathing, though recent buying activity on this listing is essentially flat.
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How it ranks among the 38 cat shampoos we track
4.3★ across 239 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
239 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 38 cat shampoos we track - how the scorecard works · full cat shampoos data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A no-rinse foaming mousse cat shampoo in Strawberry Patch scent, formulated without detergent or alcohol for cats with sensitive skin, applied dry rather than washed off with water.
Waterless mousse shampoos exist for cats specifically because most cats resist a full water bath, and this one pairs a no-rinse format with a detergent-free, alcohol-free ingredient list aimed at sensitive skin. Zero recorded purchases in the past month suggests current demand on this listing is thin, so treat the popularity signal, not the formula, as the caveat here.
- 8 oz / 240 ml foaming mousse
- No-rinse, waterless application
- Detergent-free and alcohol-free
- Strawberry Patch scent
Who it's for
Suits cat owners who need to clean a cat without a bath, including cats that tolerate grooming poorly or senior cats that shouldn't be wetted down. Not a substitute for a full bath when a cat needs deep cleaning of a heavy coat.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- No-rinse format suits bath-averse cats
- Detergent and alcohol free
- Made in USA
- Not built for deep or heavy soil cleaning
- Recent purchase volume on this listing is low
Performance notes
Being detergent-free and alcohol-free matters most for cats, since both ingredient classes are common triggers for dry, flaky or reactive skin, and the mousse format lets it be worked in and towel-buffed rather than rinsed, which is gentler for cats sensitive to handling.
Specifications
| Brand | Vet |
|---|---|
| Model | 9899522 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Liquid Volume | 8 fl oz |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type Free | Detergent Free, Alcohol Free |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 8 |
| Other details | |
| Asin | B01NC3F62E |
| Special Ingredients | Mild surfactant blend, no alcohol, no animal by-products, natural |
| Manufacturer | Vet Recommended |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Conditioning, Deodorizing, Hydrating, Moisturizing, Nourishing |
| Best Sellers Rank | #157,304 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #182 in Cat Shampoos |
| Item Form | Mousse |
| Upc | 712038505654 |
| Scent Name | Strawberry |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 9899522 |
| Target Species | Cat |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '239', 'stars': '4.3'} |
| Product Benefits | No-Rinse, Alcohol-Free, Gentle Cleaning |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in cat shampoos.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vet Recommended Waterless Cat Shampoo Foaming MouseThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 239 | 3.6 / 5 |
| Burt's Bees for Pets Hypoallergenic Cat Shampoo with Shea Butter and HoneyBURT'S | 4.5 / 5 | 11,600 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Arm & Hammer 2-in-1 Deodorizing & Dander Reducing Shampoo for CatsARM | 4.6 / 5 | 3,500 | 4.4 / 5 |
| TropiClean OxyMed Dog Shampoo for Allergies and ItchingTropiClean | 4.6 / 5 | 3,900 | 4.4 / 5 |
| earthbath, Hypoallergenic Cat Shampoo - Fragrance Free Cat Shampoo for Allergies and…earthbath | 4.8 / 5 | 610 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Vet 9899522
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Do I need to rinse this off after applying?
No, it's a waterless mousse meant to be worked in and toweled off without rinsing.
Is this shampoo scented?
Yes, it comes in a Strawberry Patch scent.
Is it formulated for sensitive skin?
Yes, it's detergent free and alcohol free, which the listing positions for sensitive-skin cats.