Dermatological application
The 'dermatological use' feature in dog food means that the food is specially formulated to support the health of your dog's skin and coat. Such foods often contain ingredients that help to alleviate or prevent skin problems, such as dry skin, itching or dandruff. These foods are often rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which come from fish oil or flaxseed, as well as vitamins and minerals such as zinc and biotin, which are important for healthy skin and a shiny coat. If your dog has skin problems, a food with "dermatological application" can help to improve them.
May have antibacterial properties
May have antioxidant properties
Chemistry
Dermatological application
May have antifungal properties
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Can support skin and coat health
Drug
Topical application
Azelaic acid
Exotic
May have antibacterial properties
May have antioxidant properties
Oil
Dermatological application
May have antifungal properties
Can support wound healing
Can support skin and coat health
Fat
Source of saturated fats
Source of healthy unsaturated fats
Rich in fatty acids
Babassu oil
Chemistry
Emulsifier
Hydrating agent
Preservative
Artificial additive
Plasticizer
Dermatological application
Topical application
Potential allergy trigger
Behenyl alcohol
Chemistry
Disinfectant
Preservative
Artificial additive
Cleaning agent
Antiseptic
Dermatological application
Drug
Topical application
Use in animal care
Not suitable for consumption by dogs
Potential source of danger
Benzalkonium chloride
May have antibacterial properties
Disinfectant
Antiseptic
Dermatological application
May have antifungal properties
Can support wound healing
May interact with medications
Topical application
Use in animal care
Not suitable for consumption by dogs
Benzethonium chloride
May have antibacterial properties
May have antioxidant properties
Natural source of phytochemicals
Aroma
Antiseptic
Calming effect
Dermatological application
May have antifungal properties
Can support wound healing
Topical application
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Potential allergy trigger
Compatibility unknown
Benzoin
Chemistry
Dermatological application
May have anti-inflammatory properties
May interact with medications
Drug
Emergency medicine
Topical application
Feeding toxic
Feeding not recommended
Potential source of danger
Betamethasone
Exotic
May have antibacterial properties
May have antioxidant properties
Natural source of antioxidants
Aroma
Disinfectant
Adaptogen
Antiseptic
Dermatological application
May have antifungal properties
May have antiviral properties
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Topical application
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Plant
Tree
Medicinal plant
Ornamental plant
conditionally compatible
Feeding toxic
Feeding not recommended
Potential source of danger
Compatibility unknown
Blue eucalyptus
May have antibacterial properties
May have antioxidant properties
Antiseptic
Dermatological application
May have antifungal properties
Can support the immune system
Can support wound healing
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Can support skin and coat health
Naturopathy
Topical application
Plant
Medicinal plant
Ornamental plant
Marigold
May have antibacterial properties
May have antioxidant properties
Natural source of antioxidants
Adaptogen
Antiseptic
Calming effect
Dermatological application
Homeopathy
May have antiviral properties
Can support the immune system
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Naturopathy
Topical application
Plant
Medicinal plant
Sunflower