As much as you adore your pets, you have to admit that they can get a little stinky sometimes. Or maybe you just need to spot clean parts of their body, or get rid of eye crusties from time to time. When you're between grooming appointments but don't want to give your buddy a full-on bath, it's time to grab the pet wipes. Pet wipes can quickly get rid of that doggy (or kitty) smell while conditioning the skin and fur. From extra-strength rear-end wipes to gentle puppy-safe formulas, we found the best pet wipes for dogs and cats that'll keep your little one smelling fresh.
Our Top Picks
Best Overall Wipes:
Best Pet Supplies Calming Lavender Pet Wipes
($9.99 at Amazon)
With a gentle formula, excellent price, and subtle lavender scent, these are our top choice for pet wipes. Read more.
Best Medicated Pet Wipes:
Douxo S3 PYO Pads
($17.90)
These medicated pads help fight infections between your dog's skin folds, toes, and belly. Read more.
Best Smelling Pet Wipes:
Pet Head Paw & Body Wipes
($6.99 at Amazon)
Pet Head's "orangelicious" scented wipes will leave your dog smelling good enough to eat. Read more.
Best Wipes for Puppies:
Arm & Hammer Gentle Puppy Pet Wipes
($8.76 at Amazon)
These gentle wipes are specifically formulated for puppies as young as 8 weeks old. Read more.
Best Wipes for Cats:
Burt’s Bees Dander Reducing Wipes for Cats
($10.99 at Amazon)
Dander-reducing wipes are a great way to keep your cat clean while minimizing your allergies. Read more.
Best On-the-Go Wipes:
Silver Paw Compressed Disinfectant Towelettes
Compressed pet wipes are a great option for travel or on-the-go cleanup. Read more.
Cooshpets created one of the only pet wipes that's as good for the environment as they are for your pet. Their extra-large pet wipes are flushable and start to break down as soon as you toss them in the toilet. And yes, we said extra-large; the size is something most users love because they can handle big dogs, fluffy dogs, and extremely messy dogs. Cooshpets wipes are so gentle you can use the same wipes on yourself in a pinch.
If you have a wrinkly dog or cat who needs their skin folds wiped, Douxo medicated pads are a godsend. They contain antiseptic ingredients that fight skin infections while supporting the skin's barrier.
Use them on the folds of the face, belly, armpits, between the toes, or anywhere else your dog is prone to skin infections. The only downside is that the pads are small, so you might need a few if you're going to wipe several different areas.
At-home grooming can be a challenge for some pets because they're wiggly or don't like being wiped down. If that's the case with your little one, you'll definitely want HICC PET's glove wipes.
That's right; they made their nourishing wipes into a handy (pun intended) glove you can just slip right on. Your mischievous pet will think they're getting petted while you can enjoy peace of mind that the durable wipe is deodorizing their fur and skin.
If finding a great-smelling pet wipe is your goal, look no further than Pet Head's Paw & Body Wipes. Their "Orangelicious" scent smells unbelievable on the wipe and on your dog after their wipe down. The great thing about them is that, unlike a lot of other scented wipes, they're actually hypoallergenic, which means they work for sensitive dogs. Score!
Puppies are notoriously messy little creatures, which means they need frequent cleanups. Unfortunately, a lot of wipes aren't formulated for young puppies. We love Arm & Hammer's Gentle Puppy wipes because you can use them on puppies as young as 8 weeks old.
That's because they're made with natural ingredients like coconut water. These wipes won't irritate your little one's skin; in fact, they'll actually help relieve any itching and leave them smelling like a pina colada.
Do you have cat allergies? Pet wipes can help. We love Burt's Bees Dander Reducing Wipes for this exact purpose. Just give your cat a once-over with one of their wipes to remove all that allergy-triggering dander from their fur and skin.
Meanwhile, the oatmeal and aloe in the wipe will moisturize your cat's skin to keep it healthy. That sounds like a win-win to us!
Dry shampoo for dogs and cats? Yes, please! That's essentially what Best Pet Supplies' wipes are. They help refresh and deodorize your pet's smelly parts (feet, fur, bottom, and wherever else) with gentle and soothing ingredients. What we love most is that one wipe goes a long way, so you won't have to worry about going through them too quickly.
Rear-end messes are the worst type of messes, and we can all agree they need an extra-strength wipe. Glandex Rear-End Wipes do just the trick. In fact, they're the exact same wipes veterinary staff and groomers use to deodorize dogs' backsides after emptying their anal glands.
That type of odor control speaks for itself. But these wipes aren't packed with chemicals as you might think; they use a natural enzymatic deodorizer (called Deoplex), plus aloe, vitamin E, and other good stuff, with your pet's health in mind.
A lot of wipes aren't safe to use around your pet's eyes, but we love these because they're safe for your pet's face. John Paul Pet Ear & Eye Pet Wipes are specifically designed for this area, so you can use them around their eyes, nose, and even ears. They'll wipe away any buildup or crusties while moisturizing the skin and absorbing odor.
Stop toting a pack of wipes with you to the dog park or on a camping trip and grab a compressed pet wipe instead. Siler Paw's compressed towelettes are dry tablets not much bigger than the size of a quarter.
These tablet wipes are super convenient! Just add a bit of water to saturate and expand the towelette, then wipe your pet down while on the go or wherever you are.
Pet Wipes Are a Must for All Pet Parents
As a pet owner, you can never have too many pet wipes. Seriously. Maybe you'll find you like to use one type for your dog's chest after a messy snack and another for anal gland accidents. Try out a few different brands and see which ones work for you and your pets. You'll probably go through them faster than you think!