Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of a 3% Chlorhexidine/Ophytrium Mousse and Shampoo in 18 Healthy Dogs.

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A 3% Chlorhexidine/Ophytrium mousse and shampoo effectively inhibit the growth of various bacterial isolates in vitro, with the mousse demonstrating residual antimicrobial activity for at least 4 days. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Matt L. McHale; Sonya Bettenay; Gavin K. Paterson; T. J. Nuttall; Victoria Robinson

doi:10.1111/vde.70057

February 27, 2026

Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of a 3% Chlorhexidine/Ophytrium Mousse and Shampoo in 18 Healthy Dogs.

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Key Points

To evaluate the antimicrobial activity of a 3% chlorhexidine/Ophytrium mousse and shampoo in healthy dogs.
In vitro testing against various bacterial isolates.
Comparison of 3-minute and 10-minute contact time for shampoo.
Assessment of residual activity of mousse over time.
Both shampoo and mousse inhibited growth of all tested isolates.
3-minute contact time for shampoo was as effective as 10 minutes.
Mousse demonstrated residual activity for at least 4 days against several bacterial strains.

Implication

Evaluates antimicrobial effects of chlorhexidine shampoo and mousse in healthy dogs, indicating effective long-lasting protection.

Abstract

Hairs exposed to the shampoo and mousse inhibited growth of all the isolates in vitro. A 3 min contact time was noninferior to 10 min for the shampoo. The mousse showed residual activity for ≥ 4 days for MSSP, MRSP, EC, PA and MP.

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Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of a 3% Chlorhexidine/Ophytrium Mousse and Shampoo in 18 Healthy Dogs.

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