Trixie dry shampoo, 200 g is a powder for caring for the coats of dogs, cats and other small animals without water. It is designed for pets that are afraid of water or for which bathing is not advisable for health reasons, and it is also handy for travel. According to the description, it deodorises and gently cleans the coat, cares for the skin and is suitable for regular use, especially in young animals — from 12 weeks. Ingredients: natural plant and mineral substances and fragrances. Used correctly, it is safe for people and animals.
How to use it
Apply the powder to a dry coat and rub it well into the skin and coat. Then remove the residue with a brush or comb. For the best result, the manufacturer recommends applying it in the evening, leaving it overnight and brushing it out in the morning. During this time the powder absorbs grease and odours, and the coat becomes noticeably cleaner.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | dry shampoo, powder |
| For | dogs, cats, small animals |
| Age | from 12 weeks |
| Ingredients | plant and mineral substances, fragrances |
| Action | cleans and deodorises the coat |
| Use | rub in, brush out; best left overnight |
| Weight | 200 g |
Pros
- No water. For pets that fear baths.
- When bathing is not possible. After surgery, during illness, in cold weather.
- For travel. Easy to take on trips.
- For young animals. From 12 weeks.
- Removes odour. Deodorises the coat.
- For different animals. Dogs, cats and small pets.
Cons and what to watch
- Vague ingredients. "Plant and mineral substances" without details.
- Fragrances. Not for pets with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies.
- Dust. Apply the powder outdoors or on a balcony, away from the face.
- Does not replace bathing. Heavy dirt will not come out with powder.
- Hard work with a thick undercoat. Thorough brushing is needed.
When dry shampoo makes sense
Dry shampoo helps when a dog or cat must not get wet: after surgery with stitches, during a cold, for senior and weak animals, and in winter after walks. It is handy for freshening the coat between baths, before a show or guests, and on trips. For cats that panic at the sight of water, it replaces washing for light dirt. How to bathe a cat when water cannot be avoided is covered in how to bathe a cat.
How to apply without dust
Pour a little powder into your palm and rub it into the coat against the direction of growth, starting with the back and sides. Avoid the eyes, nose and ears so the powder does not get into the airways. Small animals such as rodents need only a pinch. After brushing, go over the coat with a soft brush or damp cloth to remove any residue.
Brushing is essential
The effect of dry shampoo depends largely on brushing: grease, dust and dead hair leave the coat together with the powder. A brush suits smooth coats, while long and thick coats need a comb with wide and narrow teeth. Options are in our dog brushes and cat brushes collections. Home coat care tips are in caring for your dog's coat at home.
Other dry shampoos
Besides powder, there are foam dry shampoos such as Iv San Bernard Moussette, and ones with aloe, which we covered in Beaphar dry shampoo with aloe. A foam is better for spot cleaning, a powder for the whole coat.
Storage
Keep the tub tightly closed in a dry place: the powder absorbs moisture and can cake. The best-before date is on the pack.
Who it suits
The dry shampoo suits owners of dogs, cats and small animals that fear water or temporarily cannot be bathed, and is good for travel and freshening the coat between washes. Other products are in our dog shampoo collection.
Verdict
Trixie dry shampoo is a waterless powder for cleaning and deodorising the coats of dogs, cats and small animals from 12 weeks: rub it in, leave it overnight and brush it out. The downsides are the undisclosed ingredients, added fragrance, dust, and the fact that it cannot handle heavy dirt.
FAQ
How do I use it?
Rub it into a dry coat and brush it out; ideally leave it overnight.
From what age?
From 12 weeks.
Is it suitable for cats?
Yes, and for dogs and small animals.
What is in it?
Natural plant and mineral substances and fragrances.
Does it replace bathing?
For light dirt, yes; heavy dirt is better washed off with water.
Can it be used after surgery?
Yes, it is meant for animals that cannot be bathed; do not apply it to stitches.
What does it weigh?
200 g.
