TITLE:
Performance of Chlorhexidine and Ophytrium-Containing Shampoo and Mousse in Dogs with Cutaneous Yeast Imbalance
AUTHORS:
Nadège Savelli, Alicia Cózar, Marion Abdesselam, Elodie Ollivier, Marina Gatellet, Emmanuelle Ilgart, Felix Pradies, Pierre Fiora, Vincent Viard, Corinne Piault, Jean-François Jamet, Emmanuelle Carrié, Gaëlle Pagny, Laetitia Silva, Thomas Blondel, Xavier de Jaeger
KEYWORDS:
Chlorhexidine, Ophytrium, Malassezia pachydermatis, Topical, Shampoo, Mousse, Dog
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Veterinary Medicine,
Vol.14 No.12,
December
31,
2024
ABSTRACT: Superficial microbiota disturbances are common in dogs, with Malassezia pachydermatis yeasts often being involved. Topical products are recommended as a first-line management strategy; however, literature regarding specific topical protocols is still scarce. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of a protocol combining chlorhexidine and Ophytrium-containing products in reducing yeast counts in dogs with microscopic evidence of yeast imbalance and dermatological signs. Dogs were shampooed on Day 0 (D0) and then received eight mousse applications at two to three-day intervals. Followed-up parameters on D0, Day 7 (D7), and Day 21 (D21) were microscopic yeast counting, pruritus, and skin irritation scores. At D21, veterinarians’ and owners’ overall assessments were collected. Malassezia pachydermatis counts decreased at D7 (57.3% vs D0, p p p p