Zymox Veterinary Strength Enzymatic Dog & Cat Leave-on Conditioner

My Havanese has classic pyoderma, probably due to allergies. We're eliminating food causes--chicken, every grain including rice, mold spores in dry dog food--and await allergy testing, but in the meantime, crusty, flaking, hot ,moist, itchy lesions show up on her legs especially along the joints about every six-eight weeks. Ten days of antibiotics, then we start all over again. Max Chlorhexadine shampoo with 4% chlorhexadine made a big difference--this infection blows through 2% shampoos like they're dish soap--and alternating that with Command shampoo which contains a small amount of bleach have helped extend the time between antibiotic rounds. Problem was, her hair coat (hypoallergenic breed My Havanese has classic pyoderma, probably due to allergies. We're eliminating food causes--chicken, every grain including rice, mold spores in dry dog food--and await allergy testing, but in the meantime, crusty, flaking, hot ,moist, itchy lesions show up on her legs especially along the joints about every six-eight weeks. Ten days of antibiotics, then we start all over again. Max Chlorhexadine shampoo with 4% chlorhexadine made a big difference--this infection blows through 2% shampoos like they're dish soap--and alternating that with Command shampoo which contains a small amount of bleach have helped extend the time between antibiotic rounds. Problem was, her hair coat (hypoallergenic breed) was losing color and drying even as other conditioners contributed to gunking up her skin and giving the pyoderma a foothold. What a mess. Poor patient little dog. Enter Zymox Veterinary Strength leave-in. First, since the poor animal has to tolerate staying in the bath for 10-20 minutes to let the shampoos work on her skin and loosen the lesions, I'm beyond grateful that I need rinse only once, lovingly massage in this great-smelling stuff, and haul her out of the bath at last. Second, unlike others, it does NOT appear to contribute to her problems. I don't know if it helps the pyoderma, but it definitely isn't worsening it. Third, her beautiful, glossy black hair coat is back, and everyone she meets comments on how gorgeous her coat is. Petting her is literally addictive. The scent is a light floral perfume and lingers about 3 days--in her case, nearly until time for the next bath, poor girl. I'm a total fan of this conditioner. I received no compensation whatsoever for this review. … more

Great product for hairless Chinese Crested. Helps to gently prevent/treat skin problems.

This says to leave on for best results to moisturize. Though it does smell nice, my dog is still itching! (I’ve left it on & rinsed it out- both ways my dog still itches) : (

Our dog has a compulsive licking habit, and some areas are far worse than others. We've tried hydrocortisone ointments, shampoos, conditioners; bitter sprays; witch hazel sprays; and verbal and physical (an inflatable Elizabethan collar) for months without any improvement. There did not seem to be a visible skin issue to examine, and we haven't been able to follow up with the vet due to Covid. I appreciate how this conditioner can go on dry as well as wet and minutes after application reduces the licking behavior immediately. Does not seem to last beyond the day, but at this point we're just glad to have something that works temporarily until we can explore permanent options. Smell is Our dog has a compulsive licking habit, and some areas are far worse than others. We've tried hydrocortisone ointments, shampoos, conditioners; bitter sprays; witch hazel sprays; and verbal and physical (an inflatable Elizabethan collar) for months without any improvement. There did not seem to be a visible skin issue to examine, and we haven't been able to follow up with the vet due to Covid. I appreciate how this conditioner can go on dry as well as wet and minutes after application reduces the licking behavior immediately. Does not seem to last beyond the day, but at this point we're just glad to have something that works temporarily until we can explore permanent options. Smell is decently strong but not at all unpleasant to us. … more

I've used other zymox products before and they worked great so when I saw they had a leave in conditioner which is what I was looking for, for my pup I didn't hesitate to buy it, however it hasn't done any good for my pup no improvement whatsoever.

I have bought many Zymox products and have been happy with them all. The condioner and shampoo smell fantastic!

We have a 7 year old 85 lb boxer who is in great health except crazy skin allergies. I cannot recommend this Leave-On Conditioner enough. It makes a HUGE difference almost immediately. I do a heavy coat after his weekly bath and then a light rinse. His skin shows immediate improvement with this!

this is my second bottle. Excellent product; makes my dog's hair shinny and fluffy

My 19 1/2 year young Dachshund has skin problems due to allergies. I used this conditioner after shampooing with the Zymox shampoo. The fragrance was lovely and seemed to calm Beatrice down. She enjoyed it. No more itching or chafing of her skin on her back. Love it!

This conditioner is great! Makes my long coat chihuahua's hair and skin so soft and smells really nice! Will continue to use it after each wash. You can also apply it on dry hair and skin as needed! Love this stuff!