Medicated Dog Shampoo and Cat Shampoo
Malaseb Pet Shampoo is registered to treat Seborrhoeic Dermatitis and Dermatophytosis. Seborrheic Dermatitis is the scientific name for a skin infection involving bacteria (Staphylococcus) and yeast (Malassezia). Dermatophytosis is the scientific name for ringworm, a condition which is not due to worms (like the name suggests) but is in fact a fungal infection.
It is normal in dogs to have low numbers of resident bacteria and yeasts on the skin surface. When there is a disruption to the skin’s natural ecosystem these bacteria and yeasts can overgrow causing disease.
Why is the natural balance disrupted?
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Allergy, including to pollens, grasses, foods (meats) and fleas.
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Parasites, such as fleas, mites and lice.
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Hormonal problems
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Conformational problems such as deep skin folds, making sweaty crevices.
How does Malaseb Dog Shampoo and Cat Shampoo help?
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Kills the micro-organisms, helping to keep the numbers of yeasts and bacteria at manageable levels.
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Removes excess scale and oils, commonly produced when the skin is infected
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Removes allergens such as pollens which can be caught in fur or on skin causing irritation.