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Topic Dog Boards / Health / Other than Malseb shampoo for staphylococcus intermedius
- By chipmunk [gb] Date 08.01.21 14:00 UTC
I  was at my vets this morning with my Rottie who has staphylococcus intermedius, (and a/b resistant). I've been told to bath her in an antibacterial shampoo, but not Hibiscrub. My vet mentioned Malaseb, and another shampoo (which sadly I can't remember the name off),  but neglected to tell me when I was there that Malaseb (at least) is prescription only. I have messaged my vet but haven't had a reply yet, (and vets is an hour round trip).  I've tried a Google search but haven't found anything else, and thought you good people might know.
- By onetwothreefour Date 08.01.21 16:01 UTC Upvotes 1
If your vet can send you a prescription (email? fax? or even in the post) then you should be able to buy prescription products online from a vet pharmacy often much cheaper too. Give your vet a call and ask for them to send you a prescription.
- By MamaBas [gb] Date 08.01.21 17:20 UTC
As far as I'm aware, and I have been there with Malaseb, that's for the yeast condition - Malassezia.   When we had a staph infection in the chins of young puppies in a litter, my Canadian vet (out there) advised me to use neet Johnson Baby Shampoo on a Q-stick.  That worked like a treat.

Malaseb never worked well for our occasional skin conditions - way too harsh and the poor hound ended up with an even worse looking red skin.   I found DermOpt far better.
- By furriefriends Date 08.01.21 20:46 UTC
I belive malesab is antifungal and antibacterial  so would cover both staphylococcus and malessezia.
- By chipmunk [gb] Date 09.01.21 10:00 UTC
Sadly my vet charges £19 for a private prescription, with no repeats. Just for info the other non prescription shampoo is Coatex Medicated
- By chipmunk [gb] Date 09.01.21 12:00 UTC
Thank you for your reply. I've managed to find out the name of the other shampoo it's Coatex Medicated, and non prescription
- By chipmunk [gb] Date 09.01.21 12:01 UTC Upvotes 1
Yes, your right re Malaseb. I have found out the other shampoo, which is Coatex Medicated, and it's non prescription
- By furriefriends Date 09.01.21 12:16 UTC
So is the one mambas suggested for comparison.  Dont know which is easier to obtain or is cheaper
- By MamaBas [gb] Date 09.01.21 13:01 UTC
https://www.viovet.co.uk/DermOpt-Pet-Shampoo/c58976/?quick_find=333552&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiZvS6_OO7gIVNxkGAB1hIAFwEAQYASABEgLQ0fD_BwE

I use Viovet online a lot.   They have always been prompt and efficient - and reasonable!!

When needed my vet charged £18 for a Prescription - with no repeat.   I had to do this when I had Frankie on Metacam.   But it was still tons cheaper then buying direct from my vet.
Topic Dog Boards / Health / Other than Malseb shampoo for staphylococcus intermedius

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