Natural Oil Cream Shows Antimicrobial Promise Against Common Canine Skin Pathogens
A study published in Veterinarni Medicina evaluated the in vitro antimicrobial effects of a topical skin cream containing emu oil, jojoba oil, avocado oil, and tea tree oil against Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and Malassezia pachydermatis, two common pathogens involved in canine skin infections. The cream effectively inhibited and inactivated both pathogens, demonstrating potential as a substitute for conventional antimicrobial agents in treating superficial skin infections in dogs. Specifically, the skin cream's microbial inactivation time showed that it completely inhibited growth of both pathogens after 12 hours of incubation.
This study supports the potential of natural oil mixtures as alternatives to traditional antibiotics and antifungals in veterinary dermatology. The use of such products may be helpful in instances where long-term treatments are needed and may help reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance.
Link to the full & original article: https://www.agriculturejournals.cz/pdfs/vet/2015/04/05.pdf
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Acknowledgement: Han, J., Park, S., Kim, S., & Park, H. (2016). Antimicrobial effects of topical skin cream containing natural oil mixtures against Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and Malassezia pachydermatis. Veterinární Medicína, 60(No. 4), 202–207. https://doi.org/10.17221/8108-vetmed