Malaseb Medicated Shampoo

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.

How does Malaseb help?

Kills the micro-organisms, helping to keep the numbers of yeasts and bacteria at manageable levels.
Removes excess scale and oils, commonly produced when the skin is infected
Removes allergens such as pollens which can be caught in fur or on skin causing irritation

HOT TIPS

Leave the shampoo on for the full 10 minutes wherever possible.
Always make sure the coat is thoroughly wet before applying Malaseb, this will make lathering and spreading easier.
Using a sponge can help to spread the shampoo well. The sponge also holds water which again helps to ensure the coat is adequately wet during application.
A damp cloth, with a little diluted foam can be used to clean the face of both cats and dogs.
Whilst bathing cats is never easy, many will tolerate water better if it is not running. Using a 3 bucket technique, where all buckets are filled with warm water can help. The cat is dunked (not including head) into the first bucket and shampoo applied, then wrapped in a towel for the 10 minutes to stay warm and prevent licking foam. Once the 10 minutes is up the cat is sequentially dunked into the first, then second then remaining buckets to rinse the coat.