Dermcare Malaseb Medicated Shampoo Questions & Answers

Is malaceb safe for a puppy with mites

Will using this product help my dog grow back hair that has been lost due to skin irritation?

I would ring the vet if you haven't already. It could be an unrelated skin infection. Other than that, did you wash off the Malaseb after ten minutes? Once your vet has ruled out other issues, the darkening might be a side effect of leaving the shampoo on all day, which the product says not to do.

You can. Easy enough online.

I haven't used this for years because I found it to be a waste of money, smells digusting & really dried out coats on the dogs I tried it on. I've found having a great homeopathic vet is far more cost effective & much better for my dogs health than using any of these types of products especially for skin issues. I now have 4 dogs & the only chemical products I use are heartworm & regular worming tablets.

Check with your vet but I don't think it would be.

It's more of a supplementary treatment. You need something like ivomec/ivomectin to treat the infestation. Once that is in place you can look at malaseb bathing.

Take him to the vet. Eye problems will cost more the worse they get. This is a chemical filled shampoo & should never be used anywhere near eyes.

Seek veterinarian help immediately with this as Malaseb should never be used around the face or eye area.

I agree and can you believe it states on the bottle to rub on around the lips !!! They can get breathing problems. If they lick it they can die. It must never be put anywhere on the face!!!!

Thank you all. He nearly died. Poor bugger has a big scar in his eye and now always struggling with breathing issues.

Wish I'd read this post before bathing my Westie, he was violently sick soon after bathing, both eyes almost fully closed, red and inflamed, and what really annoys me there are no warnings or cautions on the Malaseb bottle!!!! Irrigated with plenty tepid salty water, visit to vet in the morning Hopefully only a vet bill to pay and hopefully no lasting damage to Alfies eyes. Ticked off with manufacturers of Malaseb !!!!!!

I personally have only used Malaseb for dogs, however the product information on the bottle states it is for dogs and cats. I would be checking with a vet to determine if it is safe for 2 month old kittens. Avoiding the face area is advisable when washing animals and wrapping in a towel to stop licking 9and ingesting) the malaseb prior to rinsing it off the coat as it needs to be left on for 10 minutes to be effective.

You should be looking for a good vet if you have 2 month old kittens with skin issues. I wouldn't use this on my dogs ever as I've found in the past it is an expensive waste of money. Google homeopathic vets in your area. Find one with good reviews or ask pet owners you know if they can recommend someone.

I’m not sure. See your vet

Never use this on cats or kittens!!! Please take your kittens to the vet.

I only mentioned one shampoo

I'm sorry I am not a vet, perhaps you would be better asking a professional person about your cat. I have never bathed my cats.

I’m sorry I’m not a vet either.

This product was recommended to me for a kitten with ringworm. I had no problem with it. But leave on for10 mins and wrap in towel whilst u wait so cat cannot lick it then rinse well

You need to take your kitten back to your vet (or any vet) immediately. You made the solution too strong and you have poisoned your kitten. Malaseb acts as a neurotoxin and the reason your kitten is trembling is because the chemical is affecting your kittens nerves and brain. If you do not take your kttien to the vet (or any vet) immediately there is a very strong chance that your kitten will die! Your kitten needs urgent medical treatment! Ring an after hours vet and tell them what you have done and they will know what treatment to prescribe. If you wait, chances are your kitten will die. I am flabbergasted that ANY vet would recommend that you wash a Kitten in this chemical. The other brand name for Malaseb is AGENT ORANGE!!!! (yes it is the same chemical that the US used in Vietnam) Do not hesitate!!! Take your kitten straight to a VET NOW!

Thanks a lot for your reply. Actually that's what I did. I took him to the vet and she said he has a sore throat as he might have inhaled some of the shampoo. He was kept one day in the clinic for treatment and now He is quite well after having his last dose of antibiotic. I do not understand how vets would recommend such a fatal medication to kittens. I will never use it again.

I’m glad your kitten is better. Vets do give incorrect advise from time to time. Many kittens have died using this stuff kitten owners are saying. I have a retriever and I find the best advice on the retriever website when I’m in need..

Maybe there a kitten club you can get advice from?

I will definitely search for one. Thanks again ❤

Malaseb is an excellent treatment for ringworm but you must stay with the animal for the 10 minutes of treatment,if they lick it they will most likely vomit. I have used it on many cats/kittens in the last 5 years i've been with Rescue. I've never used gloves & never had a problem. Malaseb is NOT Agent Orange !!! Malaseb contains Chlorhexadine (anti-bacterial) & Miconazole (anti-fungal). Agent Orange is comprised of 2 herbicides, 2,4,5-T and 2,4-D.

I don't know this one? I suggest you take your dog to a vet. The Green Cross vets are quite cheap. If you google Green Cross Vets, you will find a Green Cross Vet in your location. Good luck.