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Hibiscrub - how to use?

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TheRealMaudOHara · 12/08/2014 21:49

I wondered if anyone has used hibiscrub? My poor hound had a bit an allergic reaction to some grass seed, I thought it had cleared up but it seems to have gone a bit crusty and I'm worried it's developing into a staph infection.

If it's not cleared up by the weekend we'll have to take him to the vet but I thought I'd try using hibiscrub in the mean time. Problem is the bottle is scary and I can't work out exactly how to use it - do you add a cap to the bath like bubble bath? Or rub it on neat like shampoo and rinse well? Any experiences would be great!

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SpicyBear · 12/08/2014 22:27

My vet instructed us to dilute it to one part in ten and use it to cleanse the specific area.

GetYourFingersOutOfThere · 12/08/2014 22:40

I was advised on a raw feeing page to dilute the same way as spicy

Can I ask where you bought it from? I've been told boots do it and it is highly recommended.

noddingoff · 12/08/2014 23:09

I have heard it recommended (by a posher vet than me) to dilute it to the colour of the Financial Times. I don't usually happen to have a copy of the FT available to use a colour chart though!

Floralnomad · 12/08/2014 23:14

We use it on my mums cat ,who gets a stress related skin issue , and we dilute the same as spicy . Works a treat but you do have to rub to get the scabs off .

Lukat · 12/08/2014 23:16

I work at a vets and you dilute it with water to a very very pale pink colour, don't use it neat.
Also, ensure you dry the area well.
Grin

TheRealMaudOHara · 13/08/2014 06:53

Brilliant thanks very much everyone! Will slosh him this morning and hope it works. fingers, I got it from Amazon a while ago but not used yet. Fingers crossed it works!

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Lonecatwithkitten · 13/08/2014 07:39

Dilute it as previously described, and after cleaning use just wet cotton wool to remove any residue and then dry.

TheRealMaudOHara · 13/08/2014 09:58

Thanks everyone! Have him his first hibibath this morning and used an exfoliating mitt to gently bring off the loose scabs. Looks much better already so hopeful a few more days will sort him out. Appreciate the advice!

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