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New Aloveen Starter Packs

Introducing Dermcare’s new Aloveen Starter Packs! Aloveen Oatmeal Shampoo and Aloveen Oatmeal Conditioner contain oatmeal extract and aloe vera. They are perfect for use on animals with normal or itchy, dry skin. Important features include: New recyclable cardboard packaging Bigger conditioner size, 200 mL instead of 100 mL Convenient step by step instructions for use […]

Why is Cytology Important?

Cytology may be recommended by your veterinarian when your pet presents with a skin or ear concern. Cytology is usually one of the first diagnostic tests your vet will recommend because it is quick and easy to perform, and they can gain valuable information during a short consultation. When your vet takes a sample for […]

Common Symptoms of Allergic Skin Disease

The early signs of allergic skin disease can often be overlooked which leads to progression of symptoms and the development of secondary complications like skin infections. Common early symptoms include: Scratching Redness Shaking head Licking feet Biting skin and fur Rubbing along the ground or other surfaces Recognising these signs and taking your pet to […]

Spring Has Sprung

🌸Spring has sprung, and while most of us look forward to enjoying springtime, for some pets that means allergies🌸 Shampoo therapy (bathing) helps to remove environmental allergens, often associated with skin disease, from the coat. 🌿Environment allergens include airborne substances such as pollen from grasses, weeds, trees, mould spores and dust🌿 If you suspect your […]

Otoflush Training Promotion Winner!

Congratulations Fitzroy Vet Hospital for winning our recent Otoflush Training Promotion! Fitzroy Vets are the lucky winners of a De’Longhi Magnifica Fully Automatic Coffee Machine! The Dermcare Territory Representatives have been very busy over the last few weeks training almost 500 veterinary professionals across Australia. We would like to thank all of the clinics who […]

Dermcare-Vet: how one Australian company protected their IP in China

Dermcare-Vet is a family owned Australian veterinary pharmaceutical company dedicated to creating innovative, research-based products for animal skin care. Specialising in medicated and non-medicated shampoos, conditioners, and skin treatments, Dermcare-Vet has built an international reputation for reliable products that treat various skin conditions in pets. One of their top products, Malaseb® medicated shampoo, is well known […]

Why is my dog licking its feet?

If your dog is excessively licking or chewing its feet, it could be a sign they are itchy. Itchy feet can be caused by a number of diseases, one of the most common reasons being allergies. Allergic skin diseases such as atopy, contact allergy or food allergy can cause itchy and irritated skin. These signs […]

Winter Bathing Tips

Often our pets require less bathing in winter, but if your dog likes to play in muddy puddles no matter the weather or temperature here are a few bathing tips to follow this winter! Ensure you have everything you need before starting the bath, that way your pet isn’t getting cold while you’re running around […]

Does My Pet Have a Food Allergy?

Pets, like people, can develop allergies to food. Food allergies are caused by an immune response commonly towards proteins in the food. The offending allergen is usually something that has been in the animal’s diet for a while, therefore, there does not have to be history of a recent diet change. The most common food […]

What is Ringworm?

Contrary to what the name suggests, ringworm or dermatophytosis is actually a contagious fungal infection which causes circular, hairless and sometimes itchy lesions on our pets. Transmission of fungal spores occurs through contact with affected animals and contaminated surfaces in the environment. Ringworm is zoonotic, meaning it can spread from pets to people. Particular care […]

How Often Should I Bath My Pet?

One of the most common questions we are asked is how often should I bath my pet? Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. It depends on the individual and if they have any underlying skin conditions which require management with shampoo therapy. If there is an active skin infection, your vet may […]

Dermcare Staff Pet Spotlight

Meet Ruby Roo! 10 year old female Kelpie X Doberman Ruby was an RSPCA rescue puppy. She was so skinny and tiny. We adopted her as an addition to our family and playmate to our big dog Jessie. Ruby got her name as our (then) preppy son told his class that he had a little […]

Why Is My Dog Itchy?

Itchy skin is a common presenting complaint in veterinary medicine. It can be very frustrating to manage and can impact the human-animal bond. Persistent scratching can traumatise the skin leading to inflammation and an increased risk of secondary infections. Itching in dogs can present as scratching, chewing, licking and/or rubbing. There are many possible causes […]

Learn More About Sustainability at Dermcare

At Dermcare, we are committed to making a meaningful positive difference in everything we do. We strive to find more sustainable solutions to how we research, develop, manufacture and package our products while not compromising on quality and safety. To learn more about our sustainability strategy, visit www.dermcare.com.au/about/sustainability

Ear Cleaning Tips

Regular ear cleaning is very important particularly for dogs who are prone to ear infections. Otoflush® is a pH neutral ear flush solution which cleans the ear canal of wax and exudate and reduces microbial numbers (bacteria and yeast) within the ear. Its cleaning and antiseptic properties play an important role in the prevention of […]

Why does my dog have a skin infection?

Skin infections are a very common in dogs and account for a high number of vet visits. There are many differences between the skin of humans and the skin of dogs, with some of these characteristics potentially contributing to the prevalence of skin disease in dogs. Firstly, human skin is more acidic than dog skin. […]

Christmas Charity Donations

Every year, Dermcare gives a Christmas donation to a worthy cause that is close to our hearts. This year we have donated much needed funds to two charities who are doing great work in the veterinary industry. Sophie’s Legacy is a charity that helps raise awareness for mental health in the veterinary industry by launching the […]

Tips for Bathing Your New Puppy

Congratulations on becoming a pet parent! We all want to provide the best care for our pets, so here are a few tips for bathing your new puppy. Choose a gentle, hypoallergenic shampoo which is specifically designed for pets. Natural Shampoo is an ideal choice for puppies and kittens. It does not contain soap and […]

Tips for Bathing Your Cat

Let’s face it, most cats don’t love bath time. Here are a few tips we use at Dermcare to help improve the bathing experience for you and your cat. Cats often dislike running water. Bathing in a bucket of water or a bathtub is often better received. Place a mat or towel on the […]

Benefits of Bathing

We all know bathing cleans dirt from our pet’s skin and coat, but what are the other benefits of bathing? Bathing with a pH balanced, high quality veterinary shampoo will help to restore, protect and maintain our pet’s overall skin and coat health. Bathing is an important part of the multimodal management of skin conditions. […]

How to Pick the Right Shampoo

With so many options available, choosing the right shampoo for your pet can be overwhelming. Before choosing a shampoo, consider the following: Always choose a high quality, veterinary specific shampoo There are many differences between human and dog skin making human products inappropriate for use on animals. Firstly, the pH of your pet’s skin is […]

Why Does My Pet Get Ear Infections?

Ear infections, or otitis externa, can be very painful for our pets. Most of the time the infection is secondary to an underlying problem and if this problem is not addressed the infection may not resolve or could recur in the future. Symptoms commonly associated with ear infections include: Red and inflamed ears Head shaking […]

Christmas Donations

Every year, Dermcare gives a Christmas donation to a worthy cause that is close to our hearts. This year we have donated much needed funds to two charities who are doing great work in the veterinary industry. Love Your Pet Love Your Vet is a charity that helps raise awareness for mental health in the […]

5 Bathing Tips and Tricks

Bathing is important for keeping your pet’s coat clean and maintaining skin and coat health. We know sometimes bathing our furry family members can be challenging. Here are some tips and tricks you can use next time you are bathing your pet. Lick mats Lick mats filled with your pet’s favourite treat, such as […]

4 Common Allergies in Dogs

Allergies in dogs Dogs, like people, can suffer from allergies. Allergies develop due to a disorder of the immune system, causing an inflammatory reaction to environmental, food or parasitic allergens. Symptoms Dogs suffering from allergic skin disease may develop symptoms such as itchy, dry and/or inflamed skin. They can also develop skin infections secondary […]

Barazone® Promotion Winners!

Congratulations Greencross Vets Winmalee for winning our September 2022 clinic Barazone® promotion! The prize included a brand new microscope, dermatology textbook and an essential dermatology kit. We hope you enjoy your prize!

Otoflush® available in 250mL!

Otoflush® is a neutral ear flush formulated to clean the ear canal, reduce microbial numbers, and as a pretreatment to improve the penetration of prescribed ear medication in dogs. Otoflush® is now available in a NEW larger size, 250mL, in addition to the existing size, 125mL.

Our Anticounterfeiting Measures

Dermcare are committed to providing quality and safe products to animals with skin disease. We support an exclusive supply chain and group of approved distributors in Australia, and overseas. Dermcare’s authorised distributor in China uses anticounterfeiting technology to ensure authenticity of our products.

2 Minute Gram Stain Technique

What is the benefit of using Gram Stain for cytology in clinic? While Diff Quick is useful for identifying Malassezia and white blood cell types, it stains all bacteria the same colour – purple! Therefore, it can be hard to distinguish short rod shaped bacteria (bacilli) from round bacteria (cocci), as they will be the […]

Welcome to Winter

❄️Welcome to Winter! Brrrr it’s cold outside!❄️ Did you know… Aloveen Intensive Conditioner can be applied to a dry coat? It’s perfect to use during these cold winter months, keeping your pet smelling fresh between baths! Aloveen Intensive Conditioner is specifically designed to be left on the coat, so no rinsing is required! Not only […]

Dermcare Pet

In recent months we’ve found ourselves spending more time at home – with our beloved pets! Last month Dermcare ran a short competition to acknowledge the joy that pets bring to our life and how they have ‘helped’ us during COVID19 restrictions. We had many fantastic entries, but our Dermcare Pet winner is Bosley – […]

Winner of VNCA 2020 trip!

Recently Dermcare ran a competition for veterinary nurses to win a trip to the 2020 VNCA conference being held in Melbourne. The entrants where required to answer questions on their role in helping owners understand allergies, which can be complex! We received an incredible amount of entries but after much consideration our winner is KATIE LYONS […]

Dermcare voted Best Stand at ASAV Conference

Last week Dermcare exhibited at the 2019 Australian Small Animal Veterinary Conference on the Gold Coast. Once again it was a fantastic event run by the Australian Veterinary Association, and attended by over 300 Veterinarians. The Dermcare team spoke about Canine Otitis, on the Otoflush Liquid Gold stand and had vets testing their skills to […]

Norman’s Coronation Party

What better time than International Cat Day to celebrate the coronation of our 2019 Clinic Cat of the Year Champion! Eariler this week Dermcare joined Park Ridge Veterinary Hospital in celebrating our 2019 Champion, Norman. The team at Park Ridge held a spectacular high tea, with staff, friends, family and the community joining in the […]

Dermcare wins best stand at VNCA Conference

Dermcare, a gold sponsor of the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia National Conference, has won best trade stand for 2019. The team had an amazing time interacting with the nurses, sharing their knowledge of dermatology and Dermcare product use, and hearing about some interesting cases from the field. We are quite sure that the animals […]

Hotspot competition winners

Thank you to all vets and nurses who entered our Hotspot Quiz! We received over 500 entries and were thrilled to see so many thoughtful answers about treating this painful and irritating condition. We are pleased to announce our two winners: Arielle Bridges Familypet Vet McLaren Vale and Coromandel Kellie Whitechurch St Albans Veterinary Clinic […]

Nurse Photo Competition Winners!

The staff at Dermcare Vet and Dechra NZ have had an IMPOSSIBLE task this week in sorting through the amazing photos for this competition! We were overwhelmed by the effort that everyone put in to their pictures, impressed by the knowledge of shampoo therapy and its importance in managing skin disease, and of course wowed […]

Winner of Dermcare’s Competition!

Thank you to all vets who entered our competition on MRSP and topical shampoo therapy. It was great to receive so many entries and to such a high standard. We are pleased to announce that the winner of the hydrobath is: Happy Paws Veterinary Clinic in Coombabah, QLD We will arrange delivery of their prize […]

And Australia’s BEST Dermcare Dog is…

Last December, Dermcare began the search for a new canine companion to be a fresh face on the website. We were searching for the dog with a cute face, a love for being washed with Dermcare shampoo and a dog with a great story. With over 50 fantastic nominees, the decision was not an easy […]

The Dermcare team visits Soi Dog

Last week a team of seven nurses and one vet from Dermcare flew to Thailand to visit Soi Dog Foundation. The foundation is based in Phuket, but has mobile units throughout Thailand, and rescue many pets from the dog meat trade in north Thailand. The team took over donations for the animal hospital, and were […]

Do you have Australia’s best Dermcare Dog?

Dermcare Vet is 100% Australian owned, and has been used by generations of pets living in Australia. Dermcare Vet is on the lookout for a Australia’s best Dermcare Dog! Do you use Dermcare shampoos at home? We are looking for a new face to feature on our website- if you think your pet is the […]

North QLD Otoflush Raffle

Dermcare would like to present the winners of the North QLD Otoflush Raffle: 1st prize which was a Heine Otoscope went to: -Cairns Veterinary Clinic Runners up prizes which were Littman Stethoscopes went to: -Mackay Veterinary Hospital -Kuranda Vet Clinic -North West Veterinary Clinic We would like to thanks everyone who participated […]

The Dermcare team head to New Zealand!

Dermcare is 100% Australian owned, but our products are distributed in countries all over the world. One of those countries includes New Zealand, where our products are distributed by RxVet. Our rep team recently headed to Lake Taupo, New Zealand, to further their skills and knowledge together with the RxVet team. Three days of training […]

Come and check us out at WA AVA!

WA Territory Representative Emma Vickers with our Clinic Cat of the Year winner and WA local- Oliver! Heading along to the WA AVA conference this weekend? Come and chat with team Emma about the latest product updates for Dermcare at stand 39. They will be there Friday and Saturday to answer any questions you might […]

Dermcare at ASAVA 2016

From the 8th August until the 12th August 2016, ASAVA Conference was underway at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. The ASAVA conference is an annual, national veterinary conference focussed on small animals, and was attended by vets from all around Australia! This year, Dermcare hosted the first annual ‘Scrub Run’. Just over 30 […]

Meet two members of Team Pomeranian!

Meet Yogi and Gizmo. They are part of Team Pomeranian, and two of the faces of Dermcare. Team Pomeranian live with one of the Dermcare team, our clinical nurse Jacki, and are some of the best trained pomeranians in Australia. If you have picked up an Aloveen brochure from your local veterinary clinic, you may […]

Harvey’s 10th Birthday Party!

Harvey from Flinders View Veterinary Surgery (QLD), is one of our Clinic Cat of the Year 2016 nominees. He loves his food, his heat mat, his team of vets/ vet nurses, his food and his bed! Today, Flinders View Veterinary Surgery invited friends, family and clients to come in and celebrate Harvey’s 10th Birthday! Harvey was adopted by Dr […]

Allpets Caboolture Animal Hospital Open Day

This Saturday, the 11th June 2016, two of the Dermcare team attended and helped out at the Allpets Caboolture Animal Hospital Open Day! The day was a great success for the team, with over 500 people attending the day (plus a few three and four legged friends)!! The day was an opportunity for clients, […]

Dermcare’s Cat Cafe at the AVA National Conference

This week the Dermcare team has been in Adelaide at the AVA National Conference. Our stand is the Dermcare Cat Cafe, with plenty of cats to pat and some great barista coffee to enjoy. Basil, our 2015 South Australian Clinic Cat of the Year winner stopped by on Monday for a visit, with everyone keen […]

How to wash your dog

Bathing your dog in a hydrobath or outside in the yard should be a fun experience for you both! There are a few tips and tricks to make sure you get the most out of bathing you dog, demonstrated in these Dermcare videos.

Winners of our Dermcare Club Competition Announced

Thank you to all vets who entered our competition for October to December Dermcare Club. We had a great response, with over 360 entries from vets all over Australia, who answered questions on treatment of otitis externa in dogs. Congratulations to our Major Winner, Dr Roslyn Fitzgerald of Shaws Veterinary Hospital, Ballina, NSW. Roslyn will […]

Behind the scenes with our Dermcare Dogs

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH DERMCARE DOGS Ever wondered where we find our fur models for our posters and brochures? Many of the pets seen in our brochures and posters are part of our Dermcare family, either owned by staff and their friends, or patients of our Dermatology clinic. Although our pets are perfectly behaved at […]

Winners of the Pyohex Challenge

Thank you to all vets who recently took part in our Pyohex Challenge, and used Pyohex Medicated Conditioner in conjunction with medicated shampoo for their dermatology cases. Pyohex Medicated Conditioner not only provides moisturisation to the skin and fur after bathing, but provides antibacterial action on the fur for 14 days. Vets who had not previously used […]

Vets! Win great prizes for your clinic.

Vets – here is your chance to test out your knowledge on Dermcare’s otitis products. You can win either an Olympus CX-31 Microscope OR a video otoscope pack with Firefly Global wireless camera – your choice! This great equipment can help in the day to day management of your dermatology cases. The quiz is open […]

Dermcare’s Evening Seminar in Brisbane

Last night just under 100 Brisbane vets got together for a night of continuing education with Dermcare, The topic of the evening was Canine Cushing’s Diease and Feline Hyperthyroidism. These are two of the leading endocrine disorders of the dog and the cat. Dermcare’s wonderful Technical Veterinarian Dr Susan Dwyer presented lots of information to the vets; including […]

AVA Pan Pacific Conference 2015

AVA PAN PACIFIC CONFERENCE BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND. MAY 24th – 29th 2015 Each year, the AVA holds an annual national conference in one of our capital cities. Every five years, the AVA and the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) come together for the Pan Pacific Veterinary Conference. This year, the Pan Pacific Conference took place […]

Whisper’s Weekend Wash

Here at Dermcare, we love our pets, and that’s why we use Dermcare products! This is Whisper, a 7 year old Australian Cattle Dog owned by our Technical Vet Susan. Whisper’s dad Ed is seen here washing her with Aloveen Oatmeal Shampoo and after rinsing her thoroughly, he applied Aloveen Intensive Conditioner to keep her coat […]

Dermcare visits Thailand for WSAVA 2015

Our technical veterinarian and Sales and Marketing manager, Susan, has just returned from a trip to Bangkok, Thailand. She attended the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Congress held at the Bangkok Convention Centre from May 15th to 18th. In Thailand, Dermcare products are distributed through Zoetis, so Susan was able to meet the Zoetis […]

Merja’s Science Radio Show

Our very talented Scientific Director, Merja Ruutu, has been hosting radio shows in Finnish language in the past; and had this Monday launched a brand new science show, VORTEX, on radio 4EB. Tune in to listen to a variety of science topics weekly. To listen in, head to http://vortexss.net/ and follow the instructions to stream the show […]

Girraween Veterinary Hospital (NT) and Reynella Veterinary Clinic (SA) are our Otoflush competition winners!!

The latest Dermcare Club promotion was a great opportunity for those clinics in Australia that use Otoflush to win a video otoscope pack. Video Otoscopes provide great feedback to vets and clients about patient’s ear health and responses to treatment, and can record images to monitor the progress of treatments. Often, they are an expensive and out of reach […]

For Vet Clinics: January – March 2015 Dermcare Club Promotion

Does your clinic use Malaseb shampoo? Malaseb is a medicated shampoo for both cats and dogs. It is a registered product for the treatment of Seborrhoeic Dermatitis and an aid in the control of Dermatophytosis. It is available in a 250ml, 500ml and 1L bottle, or in a combo pack with Pyohex Medicated Conditioner. From […]

Using Natural Shampoo on your Puppy!

What shampoo can I use on my puppy? Christmas time is an exciting time for many, but can be especially exciting for those who choose now to add a furry, four-legged baby to the family! Owning a puppy is a fun challenge; one which often brings an overwhelming amount of advice from everyone and everyone. […]

Dermcare Supports Greyhound Adoption

Greyhounds make very loyal and loving pets! There are many available for adoption around Australia. The Greyhound Rehoming Centre Inc (GRC) is a not for profit organisation based in Brisbane and on the Tweed coast. Dermcare supports the adoption of greyhounds surrendered to the GRC by performing dental scale and polishes on these pets before […]

Dog of the Week: Flloyd the Malaseb mascot

Flloyd, the handsome Bull Mastiff, is the star of our new Malaseb brochures. He is right at home in front of the camera! Flloyd lives in Lismore, NSW, with his family Mat, Tarra, Texas and Rafferty. In the hot Northern Rivers weather on Sunday, he got to enjoy a bath with his favourite Dermcare shampoo, with all his young […]

Attention Vets and Nurses! Win a video otoscope with Otoflush!

Dermcare-Vet has created a revolutionary new ear flush, OTOFLUSH; using TrisEDTA technology synergised with PHMB. The pH neutral solution can be used in conjunction with antimicrobial preparations, as it increases their penetration; but also as an effective weekly maintenance cleaner to keep those chronic ears under control. FINAL WEEKS TO WIN YOUR CLINIC A VIDEO OTOSCOPY […]

Merry Christmas from the Dermcare Family!

Dermcare Head Office is getting excited about Christmas- by dressing up their pets! Professor Ken Mason’s furry best friend, and makeshift reindeer, ‘Jazzy’ is pictured below with Technical Veterinarian Dr Susan. Nurse Jacki cuddles her newest four-legged family member ‘Rebel’. From the whole team at Dermcare, we hope you all have a very merry Christmas, and […]

Merja’s radio show

Our staff here at Dermcare are a multi-talented group. Our Scientific Director, Merja Ruutu, hosts a fortnightly radio show in her native language of Finnish. The show airs every second Wednesday on 4EB (98.1FM) and covers a range of topics from women’s equality issues in the developing world, to relationships and immigrant homesickness. 4EB is a […]

Brave dog of the week

There was some drama in the Dermcare family earlier this week when our clinic manager Jacki’s dog was involved in an altercation. Gizmo, a tri-coloured Pomeranian, was minding his own business at Jacki’s property when he was attacked by… a rat. Poor Gizmo, weighing in at 3kg (and most of this is fur) received two […]

AVA Annual Conference

Our WA and Victorian rep Elle and our technical vet Susan have just returned from a successful week at the AVA Annual Conference in Perth and would like to thank the AVA for such a well organised conference. We received a large number of entries in our online quiz from vets attending. The winners of […]

AVA Conference

Dermcare-Vet will be at the Australian Veterinary Association National Conference May 25th – 30th at the Perth Convention Centre Vets and nurses, please come and visit Elle and Susan at Stand 108 to discuss any of our products and to view our newest ear product, Otoflush.

Photo Shoot

Dermcare-Vet recently spent two days with the very talented photographer Mike Curtain (www.mcphoto.com.au). We photographed 23 dogs, some of whom will become the stars of our future product literature and promotions. Here we have Yogi Bear, a Pomeranian who is a qualified agility dog and will be the new face of Aloveen Shampoo and Conditioner; […]