Category AI Visibility Report
Pet Shampoos AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈5,291
Est. AI queries / month
7
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 7 buyer topics in Pet Shampoos across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 5,291 AI queries per month.
- Earthbath leads the AI shelf with 14.3% of brand mentions, followed by TropiClean (11.6%) and Burt's Bees (8.9%). The top three hold 34.8% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “deshedding pet shampoos” (top keyword “deshedding shampoo for dogs”, ~6,600 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on chewy.com most (22.6% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earthbath | 282 | 14.3% |
| 2 | TropiClean | 229 | 11.6% |
| 3 | Burt's Bees | 175 | 8.9% |
| 4 | Wahl | 122 | 6.2% |
| 5 | Veterinary Formula Clinical Care | 119 | 6% |
| 6 | Adams | 92 | 4.7% |
| 7 | Douxo | 75 | 3.8% |
| 8 | Vet’s Best | 54 | 2.7% |
| 9 | Bio-Groom | 54 | 2.7% |
| 10 | DOUXO S3 PYO | 50 | 2.5% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| deshedding pet shampoos | ≈5,291 | deshedding shampoo for dogs | 6,600 |
| medicated pet shampoos | — | medicated dog shampoo | 22,200 |
| pet shampoos for cats | — | cat safe shampoo | 6,600 |
| gentle oatmeal pet shampoos | — | oatmeal bath for dogs | 6,600 |
| pet shampoos for dogs | — | dog shampoo | 110,000 |
| pet shampoos for fleas and ticks | — | flea shampoo for dogs | 40,500 |
| dry pet shampoos | — | dry shampoo for dogs | 9,900 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| chewy.com | 86 | 22.6% |
| reddit.com | 55 | 14.4% |
| vcahospitals.com | 46 | 12.1% |
| petmd.com | 36 | 9.4% |
| vetstreet.com | 31 | 8.1% |
| thesprucepets.com | 21 | 5.5% |
| merckvetmanual.com | 17 | 4.5% |
| akc.org | 12 | 3.1% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for pet shampoos?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Earthbath (14.3%), TropiClean (11.6%), Burt's Bees (8.9%), Wahl (6.2%), Veterinary Formula Clinical Care (6%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about pet shampoos?
GEOly estimates ~5,291 AI queries per month in this category across 7 buyer topics, led by “deshedding pet shampoos”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for pet shampoos?
The most-cited domains are: chewy.com, reddit.com, vcahospitals.com, petmd.com, vetstreet.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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