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Muddy paws happen. Whether you’re hitting the beach for a day of sand and sun, your doggo lunges right for a mud puddle in your backyard, or you’ve been out walking on snowy and salty paths, it’s very handy to be able to wash and dry paws before your pup scrambles back into the car or pads on into the house. A dog paw cleaning cup can help remove debris from outdoor adventures—and even bacteria and allergens.
Dog paw cleaners come in a surprising variety of shapes and styles, from porch setups to portable car packs, cups with bristles, and waterless cleansers. We’ve rounded up the best the market has to offer.
- Best for Travel: Paw Plunger
- Best for Small Dogs: Tinioey Dog Paw Cleaner
- Best for Large Dogs: CHOOSEEN Dog Paw Cleaner
- Best for Removing Salt: bealy Dog Paw Cleaner
- Best No-Rinse Cleaner: PUPMATE No-Rinse Paw Cleaner
Best for Travel: Paw Plunger
The Paw Plunger is a good option for pet parents looking to take their paw cleaner on the road, since you can pre-fill it with water, snap the lid on, and tuck it in the car so it’s ready to clean your pup post-adventure before they get mud in the car.
The handle is also a nice touch, especially for the larger models, which would otherwise be tricky to operate one-handed.
Key Features:
- Available in three sizes: petite (3.5″ x 4″), medium (5.75″ x 6.25″), and large (6.5″ x 9.6″)
- Good for removing mud, dirt, snow, and salt
- Includes a lid so you can fill it up before heading out the door if taking it on a trip
Best for Small Dogs: Tinioey Dog Paw Cleaner
This dog paw cleaner cup comes in a mini size that’s just 4.4 inches tall and 3.5 inches wide, making it a good fit for paws two inches wide and smaller. The inside of the cup features a detachable silicone brush that helps to gently remove dirt and grime with a few spins of the cup. After, just wipe your pup’s paws with one of the included towels and let them be on their way.
Key Features:
- Also available in medium and large sized for bigger paws
- The inside brush is detachable and can be used for brushing dog’s coats
- Includes three absorbent towels to wipe paws off after using the cup
Best for Large Dogs: CHOOSEEN Dog Paw Cleaner
This two-in-one dog paw cleaner not only helps clean bigger paws with two large cup options, but the soft silicone top on both can also be removed and used as a grooming brush. With a full-circle cleaning design, users with large dogs, from Huskies to German Shepherds, say it easily fits their dogs’ paws to remove dirt and grime after a romp in the mud.
Helpful tip: Some reviewers mentioned it helped remove small stubborn ice bits when they filled it with room-temperature water.
Key Features:
- Available in two sizes: Large and X-Large
- Includes three removable parts: soft silicone top, silicone bristles, and clear cup with wristlet
- BPA-free
Best for Removing Salt: bealy Dog Paw Cleaner
Thanks in part to its easy disassembly, this dog paw cup is a popular choice among pet parents who are looking to remove salt or bacteria—or even treat fungal infections with medication that’s meant for soaking. The lid can be unscrewed, and the silicone bristles on the inside of the cup can be pulled out and unrolled into a mat for easy cleaning.
Key Features:
- Available in two sizes: Petite (fit for 1.5 inch to 2.3 inch paws) and large (fit for 2.5 inch to 3 inch paws)
- Designed with three removable pieces for easy cleaning
- Lid is not sealed
Best No-Water Cleaner: PUPMATE No-Rinse Paw Cleaner
This waterless paw cleaner is a quick and convenient option, popular among pet parents interested in getting their pups’ paws scrupulously clean before couch time or removing dirt and allergens after a romp in the yard. The foam cleaning solution and soft-bristled silicone brush help deodorize and remove bacteria from your dog’s paws without any rinsing required, making it an easy way to remove dirt when you don’t have water handy.
Key Features:
- Brush is removable
- Fresh rose scent
- Safe to use on dogs and cats
How We Chose
The dog paw cleaners featured here were selected based on a combination of our own hands-on testing and a comprehensive look at customer reviews across a wide variety of retail platforms. We prioritized cups with gentle, BPA-free bristles; multiple sizes for different breeds; easy cleaning; and convenience for pet parents. We’re also guided by the experience of living and playing alongside our own much-loved and strongly opinionated pups, who are never stingy with their feedback.