%0 Journal Article
%T Performance of Chlorhexidine and Ophytrium-Containing Shampoo and Mousse in Dogs with Cutaneous Yeast Imbalance
%A Nad&#232
%A ge Savelli
%A Alicia C&#243
%A zar
%A Marion Abdesselam
%A Elodie Ollivier
%A Marina Gatellet
%A Emmanuelle Ilgart
%A Felix Pradies
%A Pierre Fiora
%A Vincent Viard
%A Corinne Piault
%A Jean-Fran&#231
%A ois Jamet
%A Emmanuelle Carri&#233
%A Ga&#235
%A lle Pagny
%A Laetitia Silva
%A Thomas Blondel
%A Xavier de Jaeger
%J Open Journal of Veterinary Medicine
%P 321-335
%@ 2165-3364
%D 2024
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojvm.2024.1412020
%X Superficial microbiota disturbances are common in dogs, with <i>Malassezia </i><i>pachydermatis</i> 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&#8217; and owners&#8217; overall assessments were collected. <i>Malassezia </i><i>pachydermatis</i> counts decreased at D7 (57.3% vs D0, <i>p </i>&lt; 0.05) and at D21 (79.9% vs D0, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). Mean pruritus also decreased at D7 vs D0 (58.3%, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.05) and at D21 vs D0 (75%, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). Efficacy was described by all veterinarians from good to excellent, and the proposed procedures were evaluated as efficient and practical by the owners in 91.7% of the cases. The protocol using chlorhexidine and Ophytrium shampoo and mousse could be a useful option in dogs presenting imbalances in yeast cutaneous microbiota.
%K Chlorhexidine
%K Ophytrium
%K <i>Malassezia </i><i>pachydermatis</i>
%K Topical
%K Shampoo
%K Mousse
%K Dog
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=140048