Malaseb Shampoo for Dogs & Cats
Malaseb is an antibacterial, antifungal and antipruritic shampoo for dogs and cats. Formulated to remove, scale, degrease the skin and kill micro-organisms which is a major cause of dermatitis.
- Active ingredients: 20g/L Chlorhexidine gluconate, 20g/L Miconazole nitrate
- Topical keratolytic, antibacterial antifungal and antipruritic shampoo for dogs and cats
- Formulated to remove, scale, degrease the skin and kill micro-organisms which is a major cause of dermatitis
- Kills the micro-organisms and helps to keep the numbers of yeasts and bacteria at manageable levels
- Eliminates allergens such as pollens which can be trapped in fur or on skin causing itching and irritation
- Contains Miconazole which is an antifungal with potent activity against fungi and year
- Contains Chlorhexidine Gluconate which is a proven antimicrobial agent that fights against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
Malaseb is registered to treat Seborrhoeic Dermatitis and Dermatophytosis. Seborrhoeic 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 skins surface. When there is a disruption to the skin’s natural ecosystem these bacteria and yeasts can overgrow causing disease. Reasons for disruption to the natural balance include:
- Allergy, including to pollens, grasses, foods (meats) and fleas.
- Parasites, such as fleas, mites and lice.
- Hormonal problems
- Conformational problems such as deep skin folds, making sweaty crevices.