Dual-Active Chlorhexidine & Miconazole Shampoo for Dogs and Cats
CeraGuard™-MC Shampoo combines Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% and Miconazole 2% in a single medicated formula for dogs and cats, layered with CeraGuard™ skin-identical lipid technology to help maintain skin moisture through regular bathing. It's built for pets whose skin care routine calls for more than a single-active shampoo provides, as directed by a veterinarian.
Lather thoroughly, allow the directed contact time, then rinse completely, following your veterinarian's recommended bathing schedule.
What Is CeraGuard-MC Shampoo?
This is a dual-active medicated shampoo. Chlorhexidine and Miconazole are combined in one formula for broad, thorough cleansing that helps manage bacteria and yeast on the skin and coat, while CeraGuard™ technology is included to help support and restore the skin's natural barrier so repeated washing doesn't leave skin overly dry.
Why a Dual-Active Formula?
Some medicated shampoos rely on a single active ingredient. CeraGuard-MC is formulated with two, chlorhexidine and miconazole, together in one wash. This combination approach is often selected by veterinarians when a pet's skin and coat care plan calls for broader cleansing than a single-active shampoo alone provides.
How Chlorhexidine and Miconazole Work Together
Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Miconazole are combined for broad-spectrum cleansing, helping manage bacteria and yeast present on the skin and coat in one bathing step. This shampoo is intended for pets already on a veterinarian-directed skin and coat care routine, not as a stand-alone fix for a specific skin issue.
CeraGuard Technology: Skin Barrier Support
CeraGuard™ is a skin-identical lipid concentrate built from a proprietary blend of Ceramides, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, and Avenanthramides, the same types of lipids naturally found in healthy skin. It's included to help support and restore the skin barrier, help lock in moisture, and help maintain the skin's natural moisture balance even with frequent medicated washing.
Ingredient Profile
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2%: Included for broad-spectrum cleansing and to help manage bacteria on the skin
- Miconazole 2%: Included to help manage yeast on the skin
- CeraGuard™ (Ceramides, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Avenanthramides): Included to help support and restore the skin's natural barrier
Who This Shampoo Is For
This shampoo is formulated for dogs and cats whose veterinarian has recommended a dual-active medicated bathing routine, particularly pets whose skin care needs go beyond what a single-active antimicrobial shampoo typically addresses.
How to Use
Wet your pet's coat thoroughly, apply the shampoo, and massage into a full lather. Allow the directed contact time on the label, then rinse completely. Follow your veterinarian's guidance on how often to bathe your pet with this formula.
Available Sizes
CeraGuard™-MC Shampoo is available in 8 oz and 16 oz bottles, so you can choose the size that fits your pet's coat length and how often your veterinarian has recommended bathing.
CeraGuard-MC vs. Single-Active Medicated Shampoos
A single-active medicated shampoo targets one type of concern, either bacteria or yeast, on its own. CeraGuard-MC combines both actives in one formula, which is why it's typically chosen for routines that call for broader coverage in a single wash rather than switching between two separate products.
Fitting This Into a Veterinary Bathing Routine
Because this shampoo is designed for repeated use, the CeraGuard barrier-support ingredients are included specifically to offset the drying effects that frequent medicated bathing can have. Sticking to your veterinarian's recommended schedule helps the formula do both jobs consistently, supporting hygiene and supporting the skin barrier at the same time.
When to Ask a Veterinarian
This shampoo is intended for use as part of a veterinarian-directed skin care plan. If your pet's skin doesn't improve, if irritation develops, or if you're unsure how this dual-active formula fits into your pet's existing routine, check with your veterinarian before continuing use.
