Malaseb is an antibacterial, antifungal, and antipruritic shampoo for dogs and cats. Formulated to remove scale, degrease the skin, and kill micro-organisms, which are a major cause of dermatitis. Active ingredients: 20g/L Chlorhexidine Gluconate, 20g/L Miconazole Nitrate. Features: Topical keratolytic, antibacterial, antifungal and antipruritic shampoo for dogs and cats Kills micro-organisms, helping keep yeast and bacteria numbers at manageable levels Removes allergens such as pollens that can be trapped in fur or on skin, causing itching and irritation Contains Miconazole, an antifungal with potent activity against fungi and yeast Contains Chlorhexidine Gluconate, a proven antimicrobial agent effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria Malaseb is registered to treat Seborrhoeic Dermatitis and Dermatophytosis. Seborrhoeic Dermatitis is a skin infection involving bacteria (Staphylococcus) and yeast (Malassezia). Dermatophytosis is the scientific name for ringworm - a fungal infection, despite the name. It's normal for dogs to have low numbers of resident bacteria and yeast on the skin's surface. When there's a disruption to the skin's natural ecosystem, these bacteria and yeasts can overgrow, causing disease. Common causes of disruption include: Allergy, including to pollens, grasses, foods (meats), and fleas Parasites, such as fleas, mites and lice Hormonal problems Conformational issues, such as deep skin folds creating sweaty crevices How does Malaseb help? Kills micro-organisms, helping keep yeast and bacteria numbers at manageable levels Removes excess scale and oils, commonly produced when the skin is infected Removes allergens such as pollens that can become trapped in fur or on skin, causing irritation
