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
