Pyohex

Why does my dog get these skin infections?

Superficial bacterial infections are quite common in dogs with skin disease. It is usually a secondary infection – there is an underlying condition which allows the normal resident bacteria of the skin to overgrow and cause an active infection. Primary infection – infection without an underlying cause, can also occur but is less common.

Underlying causes for secondary bacterial infections can include:

• Allergy – pollen, grass, food (protein), fleas
• Hormonal or endocrine diseases
• Parasitic infestations such as fleas, mites or lice.

It is important to treat the secondary infection as well as the underlying condition for optimal management of the skin disease

Bacterial skin infections in dogs can have a wide variety of symptoms or appearances.
Common appearances of bacterial infections include:

• Pustules
• Circular rings of scale or redness (epidermal collarettes)
• Inflamed and exudative areas of skin commonly referred to as hotspots

How does Dermcare Pyohex Medicated Shampoo and Conditioner help my pet?

Chlorhexidine gluconate, the active ingredient in Pyohex shampoo and conditioner, has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against most bacteria that are commonly found in cases of superficial bacterial dermatitis. Studies show that the antibacterial activity of chlorhexidine gluconate is optimised at 3%, which is the concentration found in both Pyohex shampoo and conditioner.