ADAMS Plus combines a foaming wash with the insect growth regulator methoprene, aimed at killing fleas, ticks, flea eggs, and lice while cleaning the coat.
Cats and kittens (labeled for all life stages) dealing with an active flea or tick problem who need a wash that also targets eggs and lice.
Skip if
You want a purely cosmetic or moisturizing shampoo without flea and tick active ingredients.
Form Liquid
Weight 10.69 Ounces
Our scorecard
4.3/5overall
Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 913 owner ratings
Popularity3.6/5
913 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
['ADAMS Plus Flea & Tick Foaming Shampoo & Wash is built around methoprene, an insect growth regulator, and is labeled to kill fleas, ticks, flea eggs, and lice while cleaning and conditioning the coat.', "It's a liquid, foaming formula in a Light Fresh scent, labeled for all life stages including kittens, in a 10 fluid ounce bottle. The allergen information field marks it yam free.", 'Priced at $17.99, it carries a 4.3 star rating across 913 reviews, one of the largest review bases among the cat shampoos covered here.']
Pros
Contains methoprene, an insect growth regulator that targets flea eggs as well as adult fleas
Labeled for all life stages, including kittens
913 reviews at a 4.3 star average, the largest review base in this roundup
Foaming formula also cleans and conditions the coat
Cons
Flea and tick actives mean it's not a gentle, everyday cosmetic shampoo
10 fl oz bottle is on the smaller side
Labeled yam free but no broader ingredient list is provided
Specifications
Form
Liquid
Weight
10.69 Ounces
Performance notes
The active ingredient is methoprene, an insect growth regulator, formulated here to kill fleas, ticks, flea eggs, and lice while cleaning and conditioning the coat. It's a liquid, foaming shampoo in a Light Fresh scent, labeled for all life stages including kittens, in a 10 fluid ounce bottle.
What buyers say
With 913 reviews and a 4.3 out of 5 average, it has one of the largest and steadiest review bases among the cat shampoos in this category.
Methoprene is an insect growth regulator, meaning it works by disrupting the flea life cycle including eggs, rather than only killing adult fleas.
Is it safe for kittens?
The listing's age range is marked as all life stages, but always check the current label directions and check with a veterinarian before using any flea and tick product on very young kittens.
Does it also clean the coat, or just treat fleas?
It's a foaming shampoo and wash, so it cleans and conditions the coat while the methoprene targets fleas, ticks, eggs, and lice.
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