Ketoconazole 1% and Chlorhexidine 2% Topical Spray for Dogs, Cats and Horses
Stratford Keto-C® Spray is an alcohol-free medicated topical spray formulated with Ketoconazole 1% and Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2%. Designed for dogs, cats, and horses, the spray provides a convenient way to apply an antiseptic antibacterial and antifungal formula directly to targeted skin areas without requiring a full bath.
Keto-C® Spray is intended for animals with dermatological conditions that are responsive to chlorhexidine and ketoconazole. Its leave-on spray format makes it particularly useful when localized skin areas need attention between normal bathing sessions. The formula also contains Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and has a Cucumber Melon scent.
Because this is a medicated topical product rather than a routine grooming spray, correct application matters. Stratford directs users to spray the product directly onto affected areas up to three times daily, or as directed by a veterinarian, and to prevent the animal from licking the treated area until it has dried.
Keto-C® Chlorhexidine and Ketoconazole Formula
The defining feature of Keto-C® Spray is its combination of two active ingredients: Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% and Ketoconazole 1%. Stratford identifies the product as an antiseptic formulation with antibacterial and antifungal properties for dermatological conditions that are responsive to these ingredients.
Clearly identifying both ingredients and their concentrations is important when comparing medicated pet skin products. Topical sprays can use very different active ingredients, strengths, and delivery systems even when they are marketed within the same general dermatology category. Keto-C® Spray should therefore be understood specifically as a chlorhexidine 2% and ketoconazole 1% topical spray, rather than as a generic skin or grooming spray.
This ingredient combination also separates Keto-C® from Stratford products that use only chlorhexidine, only ketoconazole, or different active formulas. Pet owners following a veterinarian's recommendation should verify the active ingredients and concentrations rather than assuming every medicated Stratford product can be substituted for another.
Ketoconazole 1% in a Targeted Topical Spray
Keto-C® Spray contains Ketoconazole 1% as one of its active ingredients. The spray format allows the formula to be directed toward specific skin areas, making it different from a ketoconazole shampoo that is normally distributed throughout the coat during a full bath.
This distinction is especially useful for understanding searches such as ketoconazole spray for dogs or ketoconazole skin spray. Keto-C® is not simply a liquid version of a grooming shampoo. It is formulated as a leave-on topical product with instructions that are specific to direct skin application.
For owners comparing formulas, concentration is also important. Keto-C® Spray provides ketoconazole at 1%, so the exact percentage should remain part of the product identity when discussing or comparing it with other topical products.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% for Medicated Skin Care
The second active ingredient is Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2%. Together with Ketoconazole 1%, it forms the core antiseptic formula behind Keto-C® Spray.
Stratford carries other products containing chlorhexidine, but those formulas may have different concentrations, additional actives, or different application formats. For example, a chlorhexidine shampoo is used during bathing, while a medicated wipe is physically applied to targeted areas. Keto-C® Spray is differentiated by combining chlorhexidine with ketoconazole in an alcohol-free leave-on spray.
Keeping that distinction clear helps both shoppers and search engines understand when this product is relevant. The strongest product identity is not simply "chlorhexidine spray" but chlorhexidine and ketoconazole spray for dogs, cats, and horses.
Alcohol-Free Leave-On Spray Format
Keto-C® Spray uses an alcohol-free formulation. That feature is part of Stratford's verified positioning and is especially relevant because the product remains on the treated area after application rather than being immediately rinsed away.
The spray format offers a practical alternative when a full medicated bath is unnecessary or inconvenient. Instead of wetting the entire animal and applying shampoo throughout the coat, Keto-C® Spray can be directed toward localized areas according to the label instructions.
This makes the product suitable for between-bath topical care while keeping its purpose distinct from general grooming sprays. It should still be used according to the product directions rather than applied as an ordinary coat freshener.
Aloe Leaf Juice and the Inactive Ingredient Profile
In addition to its two active ingredients, Keto-C® Spray contains Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice. The complete verified inactive ingredient list includes Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Lactic Acid, PEG-75 Lanolin, Sodium Lactate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Fragrance, and Methylisothiazolinone.
Ingredient transparency is particularly useful with medicated topical products because pets may be using several grooming or dermatology items as part of one care routine. Checking the full formula helps owners distinguish Keto-C® from sprays, wipes, mousses, or shampoos that may have similar product names but different ingredient systems.
The spray also has a Cucumber Melon scent, providing a defined fragrance profile while the primary purpose remains its medicated topical formulation.
For Dogs, Cats and Horses
Stratford labels Keto-C® Spray for dogs, cats, and horses. This broad species designation is useful because some products within the Stratford dermatology range have more limited species labeling.
Owners should always verify the individual product rather than assuming every Keto-C® format has identical directions or species information. For this specific spray, the current label and Stratford product information consistently identify all three species.
Although current search demand is especially strong for terms such as ketoconazole spray for dogs and Keto-C® spray for dogs, the product should not be written as canine-only. Cats and horses are also part of its verified intended species coverage.
Targeted Application Between Full Baths
One of the main advantages of a medicated spray format is targeted application. Keto-C® Spray can be applied directly where topical care is needed without completing a full-body bath each time.
This can make the spray useful as part of a broader dermatology routine when localized areas need attention between scheduled shampooing. Owners who already use a medicated shampoo may find that a spray provides a different application method for days when full bathing is not part of the routine.
The product should still be treated as a medicated formula. Use it on the areas identified for application and follow veterinary guidance when the product is being incorporated into a larger skin-care plan.
How to Apply Keto-C® Spray Correctly
Stratford's label directs users to spray Keto-C® directly onto the affected area up to three times daily, or as directed by a veterinarian. Apply enough product to cover the intended skin area according to the directions.
After application, allow the treated area to dry. Do not allow the dog, cat, or horse to lick the treated area until it is dry, since the label specifically identifies this step as necessary to help prevent ingestion.
Do not automatically increase application frequency because an area appears unchanged after one use. The verified maximum routine frequency is up to three times daily unless a veterinarian gives different instructions.
When a veterinarian has provided a specific topical-care schedule, that professional direction should take priority over creating a separate routine based only on general online information.
Keto-C® Spray Compared With Keto-C® Shampoo
Keto-C® Spray and Keto-C® Shampoo belong to the same Stratford dermatology family and use the same core active concentrations of Ketoconazole 1% and Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2%, but their application formats are different.
The shampoo is intended for bathing and broader cleansing through the coat, while the spray is a leave-on topical product for targeted application. Someone looking specifically for a ketoconazole spray should therefore remain on this product page rather than treating the shampoo and spray as interchangeable.
For full-bath care, explore Stratford's medicated and routine pet shampoos. The spray may fit into a different part of the same general skin-care routine depending on veterinary recommendations.
Keto-C® Spray Compared With Medicated Wipes
Stratford also offers Keto-C® XL Wipes containing Ketoconazole 1% and Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2%. The primary difference is the delivery method.
A wipe allows direct physical contact with a small accessible area and can be useful for localized or hard-to-reach spots. The spray distributes the liquid formula without requiring the same wiping motion and may be more convenient for certain areas of the coat or skin.
Neither format should automatically replace the other. The best option depends on where the product needs to be applied, the animal's tolerance for handling, and any directions provided by a veterinarian.
Regular Keto-C® Spray and CeraGuard™ Formulas
Stratford also carries a separate Keto-C® Spray with CeraGuard™. That product contains the same primary actives, Chlorhexidine 2% and Ketoconazole 1%, but adds CeraGuard™ skin-barrier technology with a proprietary lipid system.
The regular Keto-C® Spray on this page is the more straightforward chlorhexidine and ketoconazole topical spray. Customers specifically looking for ceramides, phytosphingosine, cholesterol, avenanthramides, or additional skin-barrier support should review the CeraGuard™ formula rather than assuming the two sprays are identical.
This distinction is particularly important when comparing related Stratford products because similar active ingredients do not always mean the complete formulations serve exactly the same role.
Choosing the Right Keto-C® Format
The Keto-C® family gives pet owners several delivery formats built around dermatological skin care. Choosing among a spray, shampoo, or wipe should start with how and where the product will be used.
Keto-C® Spray is suited to targeted leave-on application. Keto-C® Shampoo is intended for full bathing and more widespread coat coverage. Keto-C® Wipes provide direct wipe-based application for localized areas.
Using clear format-specific roles is also helpful when following a veterinarian's plan. If a veterinarian recommends a spray, substituting a shampoo or wipe simply because the active ingredients look similar may change how the product is applied and how long it remains on the skin.
8 oz Cucumber Melon Scented Spray
Keto-C® Spray is available in an 8 oz topical spray format and has a Cucumber Melon scent. The bottle format is convenient for keeping with other pet dermatology supplies and makes targeted application straightforward.
Store the product at controlled room temperature according to the label and keep it in its original container so the directions, ingredient concentrations, cautions, and species information remain available when needed.
Veterinary Guidance and Product Safety
Keto-C® Spray is for topical animal use. If undue skin irritation develops or increases, discontinue use and consult a veterinarian. Prevent the animal from licking treated areas until the spray is dry, and follow all cautions provided on the product label.
Veterinary evaluation is appropriate when skin concerns are persistent, recurrent, spreading, painful, accompanied by unusual discharge or odor, or do not respond as expected to the care plan already provided. Different dermatological conditions can appear similar, so selecting a medicated product solely from visible symptoms may not identify the appropriate topical approach.
Used according to its label, Stratford Keto-C® Spray provides a clearly defined combination of Ketoconazole 1%, Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2%, alcohol-free topical application, and targeted between-bath use for dogs, cats, and horses.
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