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Malaseb is a shampoo containing chlorhexidine and miconazole. It is used to treat skin conditions in dogs where an overgrowth of bacteria or yeasts are present. This can happen in a variety of different skin conditions. On some occasions a course of treatment can provide a complete cure, but often regular periodic treatment is needed to prevent recurrence. It is important to apply Malaseb correctly to gain full effect. Firstly water should be applied to wet the coat, then Malaseb is added and worked into a lather over the skin. This should the be gently worked into the skin to ensure good contact is achieved. Particular importance should be attached to the skin near the lips, under the tail and between the toes. The lather then needs to be left to soak on the skin for a full 10 minutes. After this the Malaseb should be rinsed off using lots of luke-warm water. The dog should then be kept in a warm place until the coat has dried.
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It's easy to use
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Using Malaseb shampoo really helps my dogs problem
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Vet prescribed for weekly baths for a beagle with yeasty skin. I do prewash dog with baby shampoo . Then I find it you put the malaseb shampoo in a sink with hot water for a while it comes out more runny so I seem to use less. Keeps dogs skin clear so well worth the price. I get a written prescription from the vet then buy online as this is a cheaper way to buy . Been using product for over five years and my 13.5 year old beagle id fluffy and happy.
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Keeps our pets sensitive skin in check
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Although it does not cure the skin problem, it is a great help to aleviate it.
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Below are some recent questions we've received regarding Malaseb Dog Shampoo, including answers from our team.
Sara
Can this be used on horses as part of treatment for ringworm?
Malaseb Dog Shampoo can be used on horses for the treatment of ringworm (dermatophytosis), but only under veterinary guidance. It contains miconazole (an antifungal) and chlorhexidine (an antibacterial), which are effective against the fungi that cause ringworm, such as Trichophyton and Microsporum species.
Avril
Does the shampoo need diluting?
Yes this shampoo should be lathered onto the skin with water. The datasheet states the following:
Wet
the animal thoroughly with clean water and apply Malaseb shampoo to the
animal at several points and massage into the coat. Use a sufficient
amount of the shampoo to raise a lather on the coat and skin. Ensure
that the shampoo is applied around the lips, under the tail and between
the toes. Allow the animal to stand for 10 minutes, then rinse off with
clean water and leave to dry naturally in a warm, draught-free
environment.
The 250 ml
bottle, for example, provides approximately 8-16 treatments for a 15 kg
dog, or 5-10 treatments for a 25 kg dog or 25 cat treatments, depending
on coat thickness.
Susie Ferran
I need malaseb shampoo but don't have prescription, how do I go about getting it ? X
You need to ask your vet to write a prescription for you, then send us a copy of the prescription. We cannot supply you without that.
anon
Does this shampoo work on mites?
This shampoo is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal but it has no direct effect on mites. These days mites are more easily controlled with appropriate spot-on treatments. (Most itchy dogs do not have mites though and your vet will be able to advise you on suitable treatments.)
Joan Downes
does it cure it
Malaseb is usually used to help clear bacterial or fungal infections of the skin. Repeated use is normally needed, and sometimes antibiotic tablets care give too. It is certainly possible for the infection to be cleared completely and to never come back. However there are lots of other factors involved with skin infection and irritation. Depending on the individual patient, recovery may be partial or temporary. It is very likely that the situation will be much improved by using Malaseb, whatever else is going on, if a complete cure is not possible. It depends largely on the cause in the first place.
