15g Betafuse Gel for Dogs
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Betafuse Gel for Dogs
Betafuse Gel for Dogs is a prescription-only topical treatment used to manage certain bacterial skin infections in dogs, particularly when these are associated with dermatitis and intertrigo. It is designed for local application to affected areas of skin, where it helps reduce infection, inflammation, redness, and discomfort.
Betafuse Gel contains two active ingredients. The first is an antibiotic, which targets susceptible bacteria on the skin surface. The second is a corticosteroid, which reduces inflammation. Used together under veterinary direction, these components provide both antimicrobial action and anti-inflammatory relief in one preparation.
How Betafuse Gel works
The antibiotic component in Betafuse Gel acts on bacteria commonly involved in canine skin infections. It works by interfering with essential bacterial processes, helping to reduce the number of bacteria at the site of infection. This is important in areas where the skin barrier has been compromised by scratching, moisture, or friction.
The corticosteroid component is an anti-inflammatory medicine. In inflamed skin it helps to:
- Reduce redness and swelling
- Decrease itching and irritation
- Limit further self-trauma from scratching, licking, or biting
By combining these actions, Betafuse Gel supports the skin while it heals. The gel formulation allows a thin, even layer to be applied directly where it is needed, which is particularly useful in folds of skin or small, localised lesions.
Betafuse Gel should only be used as directed by a veterinary surgeon. The vet will determine whether the dog’s skin problem is suitable for topical treatment and will advise how much and how often the gel should be applied.
VETERINARY PRESCRIPTION REQUIRED
Product Features
- Pack Size: - 15g Tube
- Target Animal: - Dog (Canine)
- Related Condition: - Pyoderma in Dogs
- Pet Prescription Required?: - Yes
- Active Ingredient: - Betamethasone Valerate & Fusidic Acid
- Product Name: - Betafuse 1 mg/g + 5 mg/g Gel for Dogs
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Description
Dermatitis in dogs
Dermatitis is a broad term that simply means inflammation of the skin. In dogs, dermatitis can have many underlying causes, including allergies, parasites, environmental irritants, hormonal problems, and secondary bacterial or yeast infections.
Typical signs of dermatitis in dogs may include:
- Red, inflamed skin
- Itching, scratching, licking, or chewing
- Small bumps, papules, or pustules
- Crusts, scabs, or oozing areas
- Hair loss around affected regions
When the skin becomes inflamed and damaged, it is easier for bacteria to multiply. This can lead to a localised bacterial infection on top of the original problem. In such cases, a product like Betafuse Gel may be prescribed to control the bacterial component and reduce inflammation in a defined area of skin.
It is important to understand that Betafuse Gel treats the local infection and inflammation, but the underlying cause of the dermatitis may also need separate management, such as flea control, allergy work-up, dietary changes, or other systemic medication.
Intertrigo (skin fold dermatitis) in dogs
Intertrigo is a specific form of dermatitis that occurs in skin folds. It is seen in dogs with prominent folds of skin, such as around the face, lips, neck, armpits, groin, tail base, vulval area, or between toes. In these folded areas, skin surfaces rub together and trap heat and moisture.
The warm, moist environment in a skin fold provides ideal conditions for bacteria and yeasts to grow. Friction further irritates the skin. Over time, this can lead to:
- Redness and soreness within the fold
- A noticeable odour
- Moist, sticky, or greasy skin
- Brownish or yellowish discharge
- The dog scratching at, rubbing, or licking the area
Betafuse Gel is often used in cases where the vet has identified a bacterial infection in these folds. The antibiotic tackles the bacteria while the corticosteroid helps to reduce inflammation and discomfort. At the same time, long-term management usually involves weight control if appropriate, regular cleaning and drying of folds, and sometimes changes to the dog’s environment or grooming routine.
Betafuse Gel should be applied exactly as prescribed by the veterinary surgeon. In general, a thin layer is placed directly onto the affected area after any cleaning recommended by the vet. Care is taken to avoid the dog licking the gel off immediately after application; the use of an Elizabethan collar or other protective device may be advised.
Owners should avoid applying Betafuse Gel:
- In or around the eyes
- Deep inside the ear canal unless specifically instructed
- On large areas of damaged or ulcerated skin unless advised by a vet
- On skin lesions that may be caused by fungal or parasitic disease unless these have been appropriately addressed
Because Betafuse Gel contains a corticosteroid, prolonged or inappropriate use can potentially thin the skin or affect healing. This is why treatment duration is usually limited and monitored by the vet. If there is no improvement, or if the skin worsens, develops open sores, or the dog becomes unwell, the practice should be contacted promptly.
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