Cats don’t like to take baths, and forcing them to take one can dry their skin and increase their anxiety level. Cleaning wipes can be a great way to keep your cat clean longer so you can avoid bath time longer. However, there are several brands to choose from, and there can be significant differences between them. If you would like to get cleaning wipes for your pet but aren’t sure which brand to use, you’ve come to the right place. We are about to review several different brands so we can tell you about the differences between them. We’ll give you the pros and cons for each one and tell you how well they clean. We’ve also included a short buyer’s guide where we take a closer look at what makes one brand better than the next to help you make an informed purchase.
Burt’s Bees for Cats Grooming Wipes and Dander Reducing Spray is our pick as the best overall cat cleaning wipes. These wipes contain aloe vera and oatmeal ingredients to help soothe and moisturize the skin to help keep it healthy and reduce dander. No sulfates, colorants, or fragrances are ingredients that might irritate your pet or cause an allergic reaction. This brand also includes a bottle of dander-reducing spray that can help people with allergies spend more time around their cats.
We like Burt’s Bees for Cats and use it regularly. The only negative thing we could say is that some cats will only let us clean their ears and don’t like the wipes moving over their bodies.
Petkin Dog & Cat Tushie Wipes are sold as being strong enough to wipe away stubborn stains and debris from your cat’s bottom, but they can be used to clean any area of your feline friend.
They are formulated using aloe vera, vitamin E, cleanser, and real Eau de Toilette to leave a more pleasant smell and a clean tushie. A pack contains 100 wipes and Petkin claims that they are extra strong to deal with even the most stubborn and difficult messes. The pack has a snap lid to keep the wipes moist and they are priced very low, so they are our choice as the best cat cleaning wipes for the money.
Although inexpensive and capable of cleaning all areas of the cat, the wipes are quite thin, which makes them a risk when cleaning around the bottom, which is their intended use, after all. Also, they are drier than expected from a wet wipe, which means that you may need two of them to provide a really good clean.
Duoxo S3 PYO Antiseptic Antifungal Dog & Cat Wipes contain ophytrium and other natural ingredients that act as antiseptic and antifungal agents. They are also free from soaps, sulfates, parabens, dyes, and nanoparticles. This combination means that the wipes are gentle enough for daily use but effective enough that they will soothe dry and itchy skin while also leaving your cat’s fur clean, shiny, and smelling naturally fresh. You do need to avoid using the wipes around the eyes, which can be a problem staining area for weepy cats, but they are otherwise safe for general wiping and cleaning.
Because of the medicated formula, Duoxo S3 PYO Antiseptic Antifungal Dog & Cat Wipes are expensive and the smell is too strong for cats with sensitive noses.
Pros
Antifungal and antiseptic properties
No soaps, sulfates, parabens, or dyes
Soothe itchy, flaky skin
Cons
Expensive
May not be suitable for cats with sensitive noses
4. Wet Ones Delicate Fresh Scent Kitten Wipes – Best for Kittens
Kittens have softer skin and a more delicate coat, which means that you need wipes that are more sympathetic to their delicate needs. But, they’re also inexperienced when it comes to using litter trays and are more likely to get themselves messy, so the wipes still need to clean properly.
Wet Ones Delicate Fresh Scent Kitten Wipes are designed for use on young kittens. They’re reasonably priced, include oatmeal which soothes the skin, and they are gentle enough that they can be used for everyday cleaning as well as for spot cleaning messes after a failed litter tray expedition. They are safe for use on all parts of the kitten, ensuring that you wipe from the back of the neck to the tail and then use a fresh wipe to deal with problem areas.
Because the wipes are designed to be gentle on your kitten’s skin and fur, they are not as strong as other wipes, so do not do as efficient a job at getting rid of crusty messes.
Pogi’s Grooming Wipes – Hypoallergenic Pet Wipes for Dogs & Cats have a gentle formula that won’t bother your pet’s skin. These cleaning wipes are larger than many of the other brands on this list at 8 x 9 inches. There is also 100 per pack, which is more than you get from most other brands. They construct the wipes using biodegradable bamboo, so it’s safer for the environment.
Pogi’s Grooming Wipes was a great brand to review, and we thought it worked well. The only thing we could complain about was that it had a strange smell we didn’t like. They are also stacked weirdly inside the package, and it’s hard to pull them out one at a time.
Furbliss Hygienic Pet Wipes for Dogs & Cats come in a large package, but they are not very wet, so it can take several to get your cat clean, and we found it hard to get the cat to sit while you use multiple wipes.
Inspire Naturals Pet Wipes are very large wipes that are eight inches wide by nine inches long. It uses a gentle formula that won’t bother your pet’s skin, and it contains natural antioxidants that help strengthen the skin and aloe vera that helps moisturize. These wipes are plant-based and entirely biodegradable, so they are safe to use and won’t harm the environment.
Unfortunately, Inspire Naturals Pet Wipes uses a very mild formula that requires you to use several wipes to get the cat clean, so we went through them quickly.
Pros
Large size
Gentle formula
Organic antioxidants
Plant-based wipes
Cons
Weak
Buyer’s Guide: Finding the Best Cleaning Wipes For All Needs
Ingredients
When choosing a brand of cat cleaning wipes, we recommend you start by looking at the ingredients list. Choosing a brand with a pleasant smell can be tempting, but it’s better to choose one without artificial fragrance since it can bother your cat. We also recommend looking for a brand containing aloe vera to help moisturize and soothe the skin. Other ingredients that can help nourish the skin include chamomile, oatmeal, Vitamin E, and more.
Size
The next thing most people look for when choosing a cat cleaning wipe is the size. Larger pads are easier to hold and control and can pick up more dirt and grime. All other things being equal, we recommend choosing the larger size wipe.
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Count
The more wipes you have in the package, the less frequently you will need to replace them. Most brands come in packs of 50, but several offers even more, and we tried to point them out on our list.
Eco-Friendly
Many brands are starting to come out with eco-friendly wipes based on plant material. These wipes are biodegradable, so you use them without worrying about damaging the environment.
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