Ever noticed how much work it takes to keep your Maltese dog healthy and shiny cleaning the white, long, and silky fur?
To get the perfect health of your Maltese’s coat, nothing is as important as a great shampoo, and not just great, but the right shampoo.
And doing that could be a tad difficult as there are a ton of shampoos and conditioners in the market.
Sometimes, your Maltese hair would tangle and mat and get allergies plus maintaining his white fur or making it free of dirty stains can become a drag especially if your dog is quite outgoing.
In this post, I’ll be providing you with all you need to know about the best shampoos and conditioners, carefully selected, for your Maltese.
I’ve used some on my own Maltese and they worked great! Others are recommendations.
That’s not all, I am also going to share a simple buying guide to help you decide what you should look out for in a shampoo and conditioner.
Now, get yourself a smoothie, and let’s get cracking.
Top Maltese Shampoos and Conditioners Reviews
1. Earthbath Oatmeal and Aloe Dog Shampoo/Conditioner
This is actually one of the best shampoos out there and is one of the first picks on my shelf. Picked this up top because it is soap-free and contains organic aloe with oatmeal.
Both ingredients leave your dog’s coat smooth and shiny and are super gentle on your dog’s skin so there’s no skin irritation at all.
What’s more? The Earth Oatmeal and Aloe Dog Shampoo/ Conditioner is a superb option if your dog suffers from dry and cracked skin which most Maltese dogs are prone to.
You might be battling with Maltese’s itching problems and this shampoo is great for relieving your Maltese as it does mine.
As if that’s not enough, Earthbath’s formula is 100% biodegradable and has no parabens, phosphates, sulfates, or artificial dyes.
It’s completely all-natural and the combination of elements does wonders on your long-haired Maltese. Plus, Earthbath offers a refund if you are not satisfied for any reason, but I am sure you and your Maltese won’t be.
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Key Features
- All-natural ingredients
- Great for cracked skin and allergies
- Not suitable for puppies under 6 weeks
2. Cloud Star Buddy Wash Dog Shampoo (and Conditioner)
The Cloud Star Buddy Wash shampoo is an amazing two-in-one product that cleans and moisturizes Maltese skin and coat.
Picked this product because it not only contains lavender and fresh mint scent, but it also has natural herbs and oils that are medically proven to moisturize and rejuvenate your Maltese coat keeping it healthy, and extra soft with a shiny look.
It is a soap-free shampoo and conditioner made with pure botanical extracts and natural conditioners like sage, Aloe Vera, green tea, and chamomile.
Unlike the Earthbath Oatmeal and Aloe Dog Shampoo/ Conditioner, the Cloudstar Buddy Wash contains Lavender, a natural flea repellent as well as an anti-inflammatory for your Maltese skin.
And it only gets better!
This shampoo/conditioner contains Rosemary extract, a sweet-smelling antioxidant with anti-inflammatory qualities that soothes Maltese dry scalps and stimulates hair growth.
If your Maltese has a bad smell, this is one shampoo that will actually keep your dog smelling fresh for longer than a week.
No, I kid you not!
Trust me, this is a lifesaver.
Key Features
- Free of alcohol and harsh chemicals
- Contains Lavender essence which has antiseptic and antifungal properties
- Safe for frequent use even on puppies
3. 4legger Organic Dog Shampoo (Hypoallergenic With Aloe)
The 4legger Organic Dog Shampoo is a smooth cleaning, conditioning, and moisturizing shampoo that leaves your dog’s coat extra shiny, healthy, and soft without stripping its natural skin and coat oils.
This shampoo really impressed me with its effective all-natural nontoxic ingredients using plant-based vegan ingredients like Saponified organic coconut oil, olive, jojoba, a natural essential oil blend of rosemary and organic lemongrass essential oil which is a natural flea preventive extract.
What makes it among the top on the shelf is the Aloe Vera extract which has softening and healing properties.
Aloe Vera works perfectly for a light burn or bug bite on the skin, so your Maltese’s rough skin will stay healed.
And not just that! The 4-Legger Organic Shampoo is very reliable as a hypoallergenic shampoo for normal, dry, itchy, allergic, or sensitive Maltese skin.
Key Features
- Has a natural flea-prevention extract
- Pleasant lemongrass and Aloe Vera smell
- Certified to USDA Organic Standards
- Great for Maltese with dry, itchy and allergy-sensitive skin
4. Veterinary Formula Solutions Snow White Shampoo
This product is one of the best whitening shampoos for Maltese and in general white dogs. It’s in a class of its own.
It contains patented optical brighteners that remove any yellow appearance, stain, and dirty coat while bringing out your Maltese’s natural bright white coat.
Alongside brightening your Maltese coat, it has Vitamin E and tea oil that gives your Maltese soft, beautiful, and shiny skin.
So no matter how dirty your dog becomes, trust that this shampoo has got you covered!
The good thing is it’s got no bleach or peroxide and it’s super good for Maltese coat. It has a long-lasting blue coral fragrance to give your Maltese long hours of that great fragrance.
On the flip side, unlike the 4-legger Organic Dog Shampoo, this shampoo contains quite a few artificial fragrances and dyes.
Key Features
Cleans dirty and yellowish coatsDoesn’t wash off topical flea and tick treatments great for sensitive skin
5. Sofee And Co Natural Oatmeal Shampoo (great for Maltese puppies)
The Sofee & Co natural Oatmeal dog shampoo is perfectly suited for Maltese with long hair as it is very mild and gentle on the coat and skin.
It is great for stopping mattes and detangling your Maltese’s hair.
The shampoo is also great for dry, itchy, and flaky skin and is good for dogs with sensitive skin.
The best thing about it is that it’s completely free of phthalates, sulfates, parabens, mineral oils, and synthetic dyes and is harmless and mild for puppies and adult dogs.
Oatmeal is particularly great for Maltese with dry, irritated flaky, and allergy-sensitive skin. The Oatmeal gently soothes, moisturizes, and conditions the skin properly.
It’s White Tea and Ginger smell amazing and it definitely makes your Maltese smell sweet everywhere he goes.
Key Features
- Safe for puppies and adult dogs
- Deodorize and detangle hair
- It has a light scent
6. Petpost Dog Whitening Shampoo
I list this as arguably one of the best whitening shampoos for Maltese with white fur. It is specially made to bleach stubborn and unpleasant dirt and stain that makes Maltese look unappealing and untidy.
It has extracts from coconut oil and Aloe Vera that whiten your Maltese coat after use which makes it super effective when compared to other whitening shampoos.
Both extracts also soothe dry, irritated, and flaky skin as well as itchy dry, and hot areas.
The shampoo has all safe and natural ingredients without harsh feeling on your Maltese’s skin and coat such as oat and wheat protein.
In fact, it doesn’t just whiten the coat, but it is powerful enough to exfoliate the skin and soften the fur.
Moreover, the shampoo has a sweet watermelon scent that announces your Maltese wherever he goes.
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Key Features
- Effectively removes stains and keeps fur clean
- Powerful whitening formula
- Delightful watermelon scent
- Recyclable packaging
7 Lilian Ruff Dog Shampoo And Conditioner
This product from Lilian Ruff helps moisturize, soften, and smoothen your Maltese coats particularly if it’s white.
The shampoo adds a healthy shine to the coat while helping with tangling and matting hair.
Not just that! It restores and enhances the whiteness of your Maltese coat by reducing stains and removing dirt.
On the other hand, the Oatmeal Conditioner ensures your Maltese’s skin is extra nourished and formulated with Aloe Vera, an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ingredient that helps soothe your Maltese’s hot spots.
The shampoo is great for Maltese with dry skin, allergies, dandruff, paw pads, and other skin irritations or rashes, or if your Maltese reeks terribly of too many outdoor explorations.
The shampoo and conditioner have essential oils like lavender and coconut oil which are very effective in repelling fleas and ticks.
Key Features
- Natural Flea and tick-repellent
- Formulated with Aloe Vera
- Tear-free
- Gluten, Paraben, and Sulfate Free
- pH balance for Maltese skin and hair
- 30 day Risk-Free 100% refund guarantee
8 Perfect Coat White Pearl Shampoo
The Perfect Coat White Pearl Shampoo is one great choice.
It contains special cleansing agents that give a brilliant shine to your Maltese’s white coat.
Plus, it has got a Coconut fragrance that’s pretty long-lasting on your Maltese.
Moreover, it has an easy-to-rinse formula that washes off the lather fast thereby reducing the time you spend bathing your Maltese.
It has Aloe Vera which can help fight off skin infections and other conditioners that nourish your Maltese’s coat and skin, keeping it healthy, silky, soft, clean, and fresh.
- Contains Pearlescent whitener
- Easy to rinse
- Shines and freshens your Maltese’s coat
- Not tear-free
9. Chris Christensen White On White Shampoo
Now, here is a shampoo that prides itself on being rated the best shampoo for white-coated Maltese and other dog coats, and with very good reason by dog handlers.
The Chris Christensen White on White Shampoo is a treatment shampoo with super-whitening qualities.
It is an optic-intensifying treatment within a shampoo made to do more than just clean your Maltese coat but also whiten it.
The shampoo effectively washes out dirt, yellow, and dark colors from your Maltese’s coat thus making it super pure white especially if your Maltese rolls around a lot of steps in his own urine.
It contains no bleaching agents or caustic chemicals which means it’s very safe to use.
There is more to this shampoo! Its whiteness and brightness will last for up to 3 weeks on your Maltese’s coat so you don’t have to fret about bathing your Maltese frequently.
Key Features
- Safe for all coat colors, but specially designed for white fur
- Optical intensification formula that enhances whites
- Acid balance that amplifies tones and gloss
- Has no bleaching agents, harsh chemicals, or softening agents
- Very soft fragrance
- Good for dogs of all ages
Buying Guide: Choosing The Best Maltese Shampoo Shampoo/Conditioner
So, you have finally decided to get your Maltese a shampoo/conditioner to keep his coat and skin clean, shiny, white, healthy, and fresh. You will be troubled by which shampoo is actually the best choice for your dog/puppy.
Don’t worry, I have selected the most important criteria you need to consider before choosing an organic shampoo and conditioner to make grooming more enjoyable.
1. Dematting
Maltese have long coats that can get knotted easily. A good de-matting shampoo and conditioner can help untangle a Maltese’s coat and bring out its beauty.
Look out for these natural ingredients in your dog’s shampoo; Oatmeal and Aloe Vera which make the coat smooth and silky.
Some shampoos that make claims to fight tangles are the shampoos you want to stay away from. Trust me! They often contain artificial ingredients that will dry out your dog’s coat thus making it brittle.
2. Whitening
White Maltese particularly can get dirty and stained as time goes by over and over the coat and can take on a yellowish hue which makes them look muddled and unattractive.
That is why Whitening Shampoos is one very good way to battle such and restore or improve your Maltese’s coat. From my own experience, keep away from bleaching shampoos as it can be harsh on your Maltese’s coat and skin.
3. Hypoallergenic
Maltese’s skin could get easily irritated as their single-layer coat doesn’t provide much protection from the sun and other environmental elements.
Hypoallergenic[1] shampoos protect your Maltese’s skin from being itchy and irritated. As if that is not enough, Maltese can get skin discoloration, flaking and/or scaling of the skin, and ringworm among others.
Avoid shampoos with sulfate as it can be irritating to your Maltese’s dry skin.
4. Conditioner
Top-quality conditioners make your Maltese’s skin and coat softer, shinier, and healthier. Conditioners close the hair cuticle and restore hydration, moisture, and elasticity.
Moreover, good conditioners with sweet scents that won’t irritate your dog’s nose should be used as well countries that make the conditioners; generally, conditioners made in the USA are safer and more effective than those made in countries with poor quality standards.
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FINAL THOUGHTS: Best Shampoos And Conditioners
Shampoos and conditioners used on your Maltese’s single coat of smooth hair should be gentle and mild, contain natural ingredients, and at the same time, be very effective in keeping your Maltese fresh, squeaky clean, super white, radiant, and healthy.
All the shampoos and conditioners listed above are well-used by dog handlers and so are favored in the market.
Don’t forget to take into account the condition of Maltese skin so you can pick out the best one to get the job done without any hassle.
The product that got our 5-star rating is the Earthbath Oatmeal and Aloe Dog Shampoo/ Conditioner because it is very gentle on the skin of your pet, has all-natural ingredients, is pH balanced, and works well for Maltese with sensitive skin and allergies.
Of course, the remaining products are wonderful and do just as advertised too as testified by users. But you know it is the only one that can really suit you and your adorable Maltese.
To sum it up, your Maltese needs the best shampoo and conditioners you can get.
I bet it is been a great read. Now, good luck, and let me know which shampoo did the trick for you and your Maltese in the comments below.
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