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What's the best shampoo for my kitten? Is baby shampoo safe?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 25 days old

Can I use baby shampoo to bathe my kitten?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 26th, 2016

Baby shampoo is fine to bathe your kitten, but a cat shampoo would be a better option for Stevie. It's also safe to use Dawn dish soap to bathe him. Just make sure to wash all the soap out, and to dry him completely after the bath.

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