Pyohex Medicated Conditioner 100ml

Description:

Pyohex conditioner is for the treatment of bacterial (Staphylococcal) skin infections in dogs. Pyohex is a topical antibacterial leave-on conditioner. The conditioner will help to achieve both the benefits of moisturising with higher antiseptic levels on the skin and coat along with an extended duration of activity.

• A topical antibacterial leave-on conditioner
• Active ingredient: 30g/L Chlorhexidine gluconate
• The Chlorhexidine binds to hair to remove bacteria in situ
• For use after shampoo washing as an aid in the treatment and the prevention of superficial dermatitis
• Chlorhexidine binds strongly to the skin and hair, resulting in up to 14 days of residual action
• For optimal results it is recommended to use the conditioner after washing your pet with Malaseb or Pyohex Shampoo

Reasons for bacterial skin infections

Bacterial skin infections on dogs can have a wide variety of symptoms or appearances and causes. Common appearances of bacterial infections:

• Pimples
• Circular rings of scale or redness (as larger pimples pop and leave ‘rings’ of skin damage)
• Moist areas of skin commonly referred to as hotspots

Sometimes there is just bad luck involved, although the majority of cases of skin infections in dogs can be tracked to underlying conditions which allow the low numbers of normal bacterial residents to overgrow and cause disease.

Underlying causes for bacterial infections:

• Allergy, pollen, grass, food (meats), fleas
• Hormonal problems (including Cushing’s disease and thyroid problems)
• Parasitic infestations such as demodex mites or Scabies.

How to use

Pyohex conditioner have the great benefit over creams and lotions in that they can be applied all over, regardless of the amount of fur coverage.

• The shampoo should be applied to a wet coat and lathered up.
• Leave on for 10 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.
• Distract the dog from licking during this period. Ingestion of foam can upset their stomach.
• After rinsing allow the dog to shake excess water from its coat and then rub the conditioner through the coat whilst still damp. This can be achieved by applying a small amount to your hands, lightly rubbing your hands together and then dabbing your hands over your dog’s coat. After the conditioner is roughly distributed give your dog a good rub to evenly distribute it throughout the coat.

How often should I use Pyohex Medicated Conditioner?

During periods of active infection the conditioner should be used twice per week. Once the infection has resolved, bathing once per week or fortnight is often enough to prevent recurrences. The time of year may influence the frequency of bathing - during spring and summer, dogs who suffer bad allergies may find they require more frequent bathing then they do in winter when their allergies are not as active.

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