Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Gel with ethanol and triclosan reduces bacteria and yeast in dog paw
By Ortalda, C et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2016·Servizi Dermatologici Veterinari, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Efficacy of an ethanol/guar/triclosan/glycerine gel on bacteria and yeast loads in canine pododermatitis: a pilot study.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 20 dogs with smelly, red, and greasy paws due to pododermatitis (a skin condition affecting the paws) were treated with a special gel containing ingredients like guar and triclosan. After using the gel, the number of yeast and bacteria on their paws significantly decreased, with some dogs showing no signs of infection at all. This gel appears to be effective in reducing the discomfort and infection associated with this condition, making it a helpful option for dogs suffering from chronic paw issues.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To assess efficacy of a gel compound containing guar, glycerine, triclosan and ethanol (Pawcare®, JOKER Technologies, Kerzers, Switzerland) in decreasing bacterial and yeast loads on the paws of dogs with erythematous, greasy and/or malodorous pododermatitis. METHODS: In 20 dogs, each with at least two affected paws, semiquantitative Malassezia species counts were performed on 10 oil-immersion fields (range: 0 to 30) from acetate tapes pressed on the palmar/plantar surface of one paw. Half of the area was sampled before and the other half immediately after the application of Pawcare(®) . With a similar procedure, swab samples were collected from the other paw for bacterial culture, identification and evaluation of colony-forming units before and immediately after treatment. Statistical evaluation of pre- and posttreatment counts was performed with the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. RESULTS: Nine dogs were positive for Malassezia species Mean acetate tape preparation counts decreased significantly from 8·78 (±8·03) to 5·668 (±6·65) (P=0·0039) after treatment. Twenty-five bacterial isolates of 11 different species were cultured in 19 dogs. Posttreatment cultures were sterile in 8 dogs that had an initial zero or low number (1 to 2 log counts) of colony-forming units. In cases with a higher pre-treatment number of colony forming units (2 to 6 log counts), there was a significant decrease - by a mean of 1·16 log counts (pre 3·12 ±1·69, post 1·96 ±1·57) (P=0·0002). CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The findings of the present study support the use of PawCare® gel to decrease bacterial and yeast loads in dogs affected by chronic diseases involving the inter-digital spaces.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26878826/