A Topical Approach to Managing Skin Disease

Choosing the right products to treat your pet's skin conditions can sometimes be a tricky process, but it doesn't have to be. The conditions of the skin will vary from normal and dirty to oozy, bacterial pyoderma skin. Dogs with allergies start with normal skin, and as scratching increases, skin problems will also travel through all of these stages. There are a variety of products available to care for these problems, and Revival^® has a great selection with its Doc Roy's^® and Vet Basics lines.

Regular Skin Care

Weekly bath: Vet Basics Hypoallergenic Shampoo or Puppy & Kitten Care Shampoo will give you basic cleaning to keep your pet comfortable with a healthy, pleasant-smelling coat. It is also a good preventative to always clean the ears before the bath is given.

When you need to brighten or whiten the color of a dog's coat, use Vet Basics White & Bright Shampoo. No matter what color your dog is, you will see a difference in their coats' appearance.

Dogs with Allergies

Sometimes the allergy dog itches all over and they just need relief. Shampoos will get the allergen off the skin and a medicated spray is needed for relief between bathing. Target the worst spots with Vet Basics Pramoxine Spray daily until they are healed, and bathe once or twice a week with Vet Basics Pramoxine Anti-Itch Shampoo to slow down the itch/scratch cycle that causes skin trauma. This is also a good treatment for a dog that went out for a run and suddenly cannot stop itching.

Starting to See Skin Problems?

Mild skin irritation, flakes and redness can be controlled with Doc Roy's^® Medicated Shampoo. It decreases bacteria numbers and removes the scale and crusts, while soothing the itchy skin. You should also use a spot treatment of Vet Basics Pramoxine Spray to stop itching in its tracks.

Plugged follicles and pores: Vet Basics Sebo 322 shampoo provides deep cleaning with a soothing effect on the skin. This product is especially helpful on the blackhead plugged pores that some dogs will get. The skin is less oily and itchy, but it's also unhealthy until the pores are cleared and the open pores can breathe again. Many cats have this issue, especially under the chin, which leads to acne.

Pyoderma (oozy, not-so-itchy skin) needs antibacterial help. The good bacteria on the skin have become overwhelmed and the skin will be greasy and oozy. These pets often smell and have a very strong dog odor. Vet Basics Chlor 4 Shampoo is used to get the bacteria in check and restore the normal flora to the skin.

Bacterial dermatitis and ringworm: With the added antifungal effect, Vet Basics ChlorConazole shampoo will prevent secondary ringworm from moving in behind their oozy skin. Cats have a high incidence of ringworm with skin disease, and this is a good choice for cats with skin issues. These pets often have the same issue in the ears, so use Vet Basics Medicated Ear Flush to stay ahead of the ear irritation before bathing. Continue with daily treatment until the ears are normal color and not smelly.

Skin problems often reoccur year after year, so remember when and what type of skin issue your pet had last year. Pick the product that best fits your pet's previous skin conditions, and start before the problem is out of control. No product will fit all your pet's needs, but by combining shampoos with a topical spray, we can control the issue and relieve your pet from irritation.

The materials, information and answers provided through this website are not intended to replace the medical advice or services of a qualified veterinarian or other pet health care professional. Consult your own veterinarian for answers to specific medical questions, including diagnosis, treatment, therapy or medical attention.

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