Medicated shampoo should be applied to a clean wet coat, so start out by thoroughly rinsing your dog with lukewarm water. If your dog is visibly dirty, bathe him with an over-the-counter shampoo to remove dirt and debris.
How often should I use antifungal shampoo on my dog?
For dogs with bacterial, fungal or yeast infections, ringworm or mange, frequent bathing helps kill the infectious organisms and parasites. And for dogs with skin diseases, it's recommended that they be bathed every one to two days to get the problem under control, and several times per week until the skin has healed.
What does antiseptic shampoo do for dogs?
Your vet will likely recommend an antibacterial and antifungal shampoo such as Pet MD's antiseptic and antifungal dog, cat and horse shampoo. The chlorhexidine and ketoconazole ingredients can get rid of current skin infections and prevent new ones in pets who are susceptible to new ones.
How long does it take medicated dog shampoo to work?
Most medicated shampoos need contact time with the skin's surface to allow the active ingredients to do what they need to do. Standard recommendations for skin contact time range from 5 to 15 minutes for full therapeutic effect.
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