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Adams Plus Sensitive Skin Formula Flea & Tick Foaming Cat Shampoo, 10-fl oz bottle

Adams Plus Sensitive Skin Formula Flea & Tick Foaming Cat Shampoo, 10-fl oz bottle

By Adams 10 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2025 95% confidence
1.7 /10
Quality
1.6
Value
1.2
Design
1.0
Function
1.4
Durability
1.0
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In a Nutshell

  • Highly effective flea & tick killer.
  • Contains highly toxic ingredients to cats.
  • Numerous severe adverse reactions reported.
  • Avoid purchasing due to significant health risks.

Quick Verdict

This flea & tick shampoo is highly effective but contains toxic ingredients that can be deadly to cats.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 10
Would Recommend 0%
Would Buy Again 0%
Avg Lifespan null

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

critical

The product contains pyrethrins, which are highly toxic to cats and can cause seizures, coma, and even death.

Prevention: Do not use this product on cats. Consider safer alternatives recommended by veterinarians.

critical

Reports of cats dying after being shampooed with this product.

Prevention: Do not use this product.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Effective flea control (2)

    This product can get rid of fleas and tics from cats.

Cons

  • Highly toxic to cats (8) critical

    The product contains ingredients that are extremely toxic to cats

  • Severe health risks reported (18) critical

    Users reported severe adverse reactions, including death in cats.

  • Bad odor (1) major

    The product has a very badly smelling smell.

Who Is This For?

✓ Best For

  • • Pet owners seeking potency — People looking to kill fleas fast from cats.

✗ Skip If

  • • Pet owners concerned about safety — The products contain toxic ingredients that are harmful to cats.
  • • Pet owners with young kittens — The toxicity of this product is especially harmful to young kittens, many users reported the negative effects on their kitten.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan null

Cleaning Methods

✓ Machine wash
✓ Hand wash
✓ Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

✓ Hardwood
✓ Tile
⚠️ Carpet
✓ Vinyl
✓ Laminate

Rating Distribution

1.0
10 reviews
5★
10%
4★
0%
3★
0%
2★
0%
1★
90%
Effective flea control (6) Highly toxic to cats (42) Severe health risks reported (18)

Common Questions

What are the side effects of this product?

May caused seizures, coma and maybe death if ingested by cats.

Is this product safe for cats?

No, reports of cats dying from this product exist. Contact your vet withing 3 days of applying with this product if symptoms pop up.

Highlighted Reviews

— Peggy

"I was amazed with how quickly my cat's fleas began to die. I was horrified to see hundreds of fleas getting scooped up with use of a flea comb. She is now able to sleep longer without the strong urge to scratch. I love this product!"

— Anonymous

"This product contains an ingredient that is HIGHLY TOXIC to cats; I'm not sure why it's still available for purchase anywhere. You're better off with dawn dish soap than this stuff"

Bottom Line

Given the significant health risks, avoid purchasing this product. Consider safer alternatives recommended by veterinarians for your pet.

1.7 /10
— Poor

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