Why does my dog have a skin infection?

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Did you know that dog's get skin infections more easily than we do? That's why it's important to consider what we use to wash our pets! Learn what causes skin infections in dog's and how we can treat help to treat them.

GroomingSkin and coat health

Dogs get skin infections more easily than humans. This is because they have different skin to us, they don’t have an acid mantle like we do, and their skin is thinner than ours. These are things we need to take into consideration when we think about what we use to wash our pets with as harsh surfactants can cause irritation, making our pets itch.

The reasons why dogs get skin infections are numerous, but most often the infection tends to be an indicator that there is something else wrong with the skin, as it tends to be a secondary event. In order to ensure that your dog does not get recurrent skin infections it is important to address any underlying causes. These can include fleas, other parasites such as mites, allergies to food or the environment, which can be caused by an impaired skin barrier.

As a result, when treating skin infections then it is also important to not only treat infection itself but to nourish and maintain the skin barrier because we know there is some underlying issue with the skin, reducing its ability to control the bacteria or yeast on the skin which results in an infection.

PAW MediDerm^® Gentle Medicated Shampoo is an effective low-irritant, antibacterial and antifungal shampoo that is gentle on the skin. Here are four reasons why PAW MediDerm^® Gentle Medicated Shampoo will soothe your itching pooch:

1. Safer

PAW MediDerm Shampoo containing the new veterinary active ingredient, Piroctone Olamine, is approved for use by the TGA¹ in humans and APVMA² in dogs.
PAW MediDerm Shampoo contains the new veterinary active ingredient Piroctone Olamine and pawDerm® sulphate free cleansers for a low-irritant shampoo that is gentle on a pet’s skin².
Piroctone Olamine does not require irritancy safety directions for human skin, or the use of gloves and goggles for the user.

2. Faster

Only a 5 minute contact time is required, allowing for a faster, more convenient dog washing time and improved treatment compliance.

3. Gentler

PAW MediDerm Shampoo is a low-irritant shampoo that uses pawDerm^® sulphate free technology to minimise the impact on skin barrier function.
This makes PAW MediDerm Shampoo ideal for long term management of recurrent skin infections.

4. Effective

PAW MediDerm Shampoo is clinically proven to effectively treat superficial dermatitis, pyoderma and seborrhoea, control Staphylococcus intermedius and Malassezia pachydermatis, and remove scaly skin and grease.

As you treat the skin infection, it's also important to ensure that their skin barrier is also nourished and maintained as well. Our PAW Infected Skin Duo Pack is a simple, easy to use and cost-effective way to aid in managing your dog's skin conditions.

This duo pack contains our PAW MediDerm® Gentle Medicated Shampoo along with our PAW Nutri-Derm® Replenishing Conditioner, which will moisturise and provide key nutrients to your dog's skin, leaving their coat silky smooth and fresh! Our conditioner provides unique pawDerm® skin care including:

Cerasine®, an innovative skin nutrient complex with ceramides and essential fatty acids (omega oils) to intensively moisturise the skin for optimal skin hydration and a healthy skin barrier.
Contains colloidal oatmeal, for a soothing effect.
Moisturising & detangling ingredients for a soft manageable coat.
No artificial fragrances for a natural fresh scent.

References: 1. ARTG Listed Active Ingredient. 2. APVMA Approval Number: 63479/45745.