Dog Shampoo

Benzoyl peroxide shampoo for dogs is often used if the dog has contracted a skin disease or ailment such as primary and secondary seborrhea, pyotraumatic dermatitis as well as Demodectic mange (otherwise called puppy mange, follicular mange or red mange).

Benzoyl Peroxide Plus from Dermapet is one example of a popular approved benzoyl peroxide shampoo for dogs. Benzoyl peroxide is also used in many human topical treatments such as acne creams. This is because benzoyl peroxide is an anti-bacterial substance which is also able to degrease the skin. Degreasing the skin on a dog helps to treat conditions that result in oily skin such as seborrhea oleosa.

Benzoyl peroxide shampoo for dogs flushes the hair follicles which prevents them from becoming infected by bacteria.

Are there side effects to using benzoyl peroxide shampoo for dogs?

There are certain products that have been identified as causing a side effect on irritation. Benzoyl peroxide shampoo specifically formulated for pets should generally not cause redness or pain. These side effects can occur when a human formula of BP is used instead of the pet specific product. This should obviously be avoided at all times.

How often should I use benzoyl peroxide shampoo for dogs?

Because Benzoyl peroxide dries out the dog's coat, do not use it in a full body wash more than once per week. Frequency of use of a BP shampoo should be determined by the condition that the dog is suffering from. With that said however, once per week is generally enough for a full body benzoyl peroxide wash. Local hot spots and lesions however can be treated everyday.

To treat Demodectic mange (a disease caused by a mite which lives on the body of most adult dogs) purchase a gel made of 5% benzoyl peroxide which should be applied locally everyday. This gel, coupled with a weekly Benzoyl peroxide shampoo and a good diet should ensure the lesions caused by the mite will heal without any other form of treatment.

Benzoyl peroxide shampoo for dogs is a highly effective way to treat skin conditions and lesions, as long as you adhere to not using it as a full body shampoo too often then your dog will enjoy all the benefits of this excellent skin treatment.