ProPythium Ear Cleaner for Dogs and Cats 10ml
A natural, soil-based biocontrol agent for the control of fungal and yeast infections in dogs, cats and horses.
Propythium is an effective, natural solution for a range of stubborn fungal conditions in dogs, cats and horses. When applied to the affected areas, this patented natural remedy deploys natural mycoparasitism to help remove any problem yeasts or fungi in the area. When combined with its natural antibacterial properties and pharmaceutical-grade oliver oil, Propythium ear cleaner will help to relieve your dog, cat, or horse of the itchy, irritating symptoms related to certain infections.
The key, patented component of this product is a harmless little microscopic algae called Pythium oligandum. It normally lives in the soil where it works via mycoparasitism, consuming other fungi and yeast for survival. It also has an antibacterial effect in the area while it is present. Once it has eaten all the fungi/yeast present it encapsulates and returns to the earth where it came from.
Useful for: Propythium ear cleaner combines the anti fungal and antibacterial properties of Pythium with pharmaceutical-grade olive oil. It will help relieve your dog, cat or horse of the symptoms of fungal or bacterial ear infections.
How Propyhtium works
Propythium contains an incredible microscopic, non-pathogenic (doesn’t harm plants or animals) algae-like organism that normally lives in the soil. There are over 50 species of it so far discovered but among the most useful are those discovered around the roots of many plants around the world, in particular Pythium oligandrum.
It works via mycoparasitism. In essence, it consumes other fungi for survival. It attacks those organisms, extracting nutrients such as nitrogen, carbon, and nutrients for reproduction, and killing the organism in the process. It then creates zoospores that actively seek out more of that fungi and it’s spores.
P. oligandum is also antibacterial. It secretes enzymes that curb bacterial growth in the area so it is not disturbed while it’s doing its thing. Better still, studies show that despite a reduction in any pathogenic bacteria present, it does not induce significant shifts in the hose bacterial flora in the process (Vallance et al. 2009 & 2012). Best of all, once resources (any yeast / fungi present) are depleted, P. oligandrum encapsulates and soon leaves its host to its natural environment, at which point all normal microflora returns activity can return to the area.
How do I know if this is a yeast issue?
The problem with fungal skin infections with symptoms such as irritated, itchy skin and ears is that they can look like bacterial infections to the untrained eye. Itchy feet, a class place for yeast issues to develop, are just as often caused by food intolerances or upset gut flora. So first, you should familiarise yourself with what the classic tell tale signs of a fungal skin infection are.
Once you suspect it’s fungal, you have two choices. If positive, pick up the appropriate Pythium product. However, if still unsure, you can pick up a quick home test kit here. Once the kit arrives you swab the affected area, post it off, the lab takes a look and in days you will know for sure. That way you’re not wasting your time buying the wrong products.
How to use Propythium Ear Cleaner
Uses: Propythium ear cleaner combines the anti fungal and antibacterial properties of Pythium with pharmaceutical-grade olive oil. It will help relieve your dog, cat or horse of the symptoms of fungal or bacterial ear infections.
Application: Propythium ear cleaner is applied directly into the ear canal for as long as symptoms persist (typically no more than five days). Thereafter the moisturising ear cleaner can be used when needed.
Instructions:
- Shake the contents of the bottle well (the sediment is not detrimental)
- Pump a few drops of the product into the ear
- Gently massage around the ear to ensure the product is well absorbed.
- Gently wipe the ear clean with gauze.
- Use as needed
Pythium is a non-pathogenic (doesn’t harm plants or animals), microscopic, yeast-like organism that normally lives in the soil.
There are over 50 species of it so far discovered but among the most useful are those discovered around the roots of many plants around the world, in particular Pythium oligandrum.
It works via mycoparasitism. In essence, it consumes other fungi for survival. It attacks those organisms, extracting nutrients such as nitrogen, carbon, and nutrients for reproduction, and killing the organism in the process. It then creates zoospores that actively seek out more of that fungi and it’s spores.
Beyond mycoparasitism, P. oligandum further secretes enzymes curb bacterial growth in the area so it is not disturbed while it’s doing its thing. Most importantly, studies show, asides a reduction of pathogenic bacteria present, it does not induce significant shifts in the hose bacterial flora in the process (Vallance et al. 2009 & 2012).
Once resources deplete, P. oligandrum encapsulates and soon leaves its host to its natural environment, at which point all normal microflora returns activity can return to the area.
Other cool ingredients include medicinal grade oliver oil, vitamin E and silica, all of which work to repair the damaged skin area.
Olea europea fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Zea mays substrate, Pythium oligandrum, tocopherols.
Caution: Do not mix with other anti-fungal treatments.
Storage: Keep dry at 15-25°C. Avoid contact with other substances.
Warning: For veterinary use only. Keep away from children. Not for oral use. Do not use internally. Do not use in cases of damage to the eardrum or any other disease of the auditory organ.
An Overview of Delivery Options (Please note that the delivery times are from the point of dispatch)
We always aim to dipatch orders as quickly as possible. Orders received before 3.30pm (1.30pm cut off for Courier deliveries) will be dispatched the same day. An overview of our shipping options with typical delivery timescales are detailed below. Please be mindful that during peak times delays may occur. We also cannot accept responsibility for late deliveries due to unforseen circumstances outside of our control.
Please note that we do not send orders addressed to a HOTEL address or POST OFFICE address, unless prior arrangement has been made with us.
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Standard UK Delivery (orders under 4kg) Includes Northern Ireland. |
Options of Royal Mail Tracked 48 (typically 2-3 working days) and Tracked 24 (typically 1-2 working days). Free Delivery on orders over £48.99. Orders over 4kg will need to be sent with APC. | £3.45-4.29 |
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Next Day Delivery - APC Excludes Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland). For further details of the postcodes in these areas can be found HERE. |
Next day Courier service (standard deliveries Monday to Saturday inclusive) with APC. You will receive a text on morning of your delivery with a 2 hour delivery window (plus ability to track driver location). |
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Orders over £48.99 |
Orders over £48.99 (weighing less than 4kg) are sent on a Royal Mail Tracked 48 service. There is however the option to upgrade your shipping at checkout as follows:
Orders over £200 will be shipped on a priority service and detailed at checkout. Orders weighing more than 4kg will need to be sent via APC at an increased cost. |
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| Click & Collect | Collection from 12 Dalby Court, Gadbrook Business Centre, Northwich, CW9 7TN. View in Google Maps. Orders will be available to collect Monday to Friday. 8.00am to 4.30pm. We will email you to let you know when your order is ready to collect. Orders not collected within 14 days will be refunded | FREE |
Please note:
- We do not work at weekends, so orders received after the cut off times on Friday will not be dispatched until Monday (There will be special arrangements for Public Holidays when orders will be dispatched on the next working day).
- Please double check your delivery address in your order confirmation email and contact us straight away if this needs to be changed.
- Once we have received an order it will not be possible to cancel your order, however please contact us and we will see what we can do.
- If in the unusual situation there is a problem with your order, such as a stock error or an issue with delivery, we will make contact with you to discuss options.
- For full details of our shipping options, please see our Delivery & Returns section of the website.
An Overview of Returns and Refunds
Unless faulty, you can only return a product if unopened, unused and with the original seals, packaging or tags intact. Unfortunately, it is also not possible to issue a refund for a supplement that your pet doesn't like or doesnt agree with them. All animals are unique with their own likes and dislikes.
You can return an unwanted item for a full refund (including minimum postage costs you could have chosen when placing your order) within 14 days of receiving it. You must notify us of your intention to cancel the order and you must return the item to us within 14 days of notifying us.
When returning an item, please ensure you take reasonable care as any damage in transit will result in us being unable to refund part or all of the money that you have paid. You are responsible for the cost of returning an unwanted item to us. Using Royal Mail “Send and Item with Click & Drop” is an option, as this enables you to have your order collected from your house. Further details can be found here: https://send.royalmail.com/
Our return address is: Returns Dept., Healthful Pets, 12 Dalby Court, Gadbrook Business Centre, CW9 7TN.
Refunds are typically processed within 2 days of receipt of a returned item, but under certain circumstances, such as busy /holiday periods, your refund may take longer to process. The 14- day limit to request a refund does not apply to any item which is faulty, unfit for purpose, or not as described at the time you placed the order. For damaged and faulty items, you have 30 days to contact us. We will cover the cost of these returns and once received will process a full refund.
