Dr Conor Brady- Dogsfirst
Pythium was first discovered by researchers investigating how roots protected themselves in the soil. It’s a microscopic algae that works via mycoparasitism. In essence, it consumes other fungi for sustenance and survival, killing that organism in the process. It then creates zoospores that actively seek out more of that fungi and its spores. Once it’s eaten everything it drops off the body and back into the soil where it lived.
I’ve tried this on many dogs now for many issues, and it’s highly effective. I tried it on my dandruff – instant fix. And on my friend’s athletes food. Done! I even had this rough patch of dry, red skin between my shoulder blades for years. Now gone too.
First developed by Czech scientists, Propythium is a patented formula containing Pythium oligandrum (there are many types, some cause disease, P. oligandrum eats them too!) that is suitable for dogs, cats and horses.
It is available in 3 forms – effervescent tablets, a moisturising oil and an ear cleaner (click each to download the product info, these are included in each box).
PROPYTHIUM TABLETS
Ingredients: Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sorbitol, Silica, Panicum miliaceum, Pythium oligandrum, PEG 6000, Sodium Carbonate
Uses: for the treatment of topical yeast and fungal issues on cats, dogs and horses (skin, paw, hoof, claw).
1. For coat/skin
- Dissolve 1 tablet in 2 litres of lukewarm water (34 °C) Allow to activate for 20-30 mins
- Apply by bathing or direct spray onto skin
- Allow drying naturally.
- Repeat 3 times weekly. Repeat second week if needed. Solution to be used within 24 hours.
- For best results, apply same solution to kennel, bed, etc.
2. For hooves/claws
- Dissolve 1 tablet in 2 litres of lukewarm water (34 °C)
- Allow to activate for 20-30 mins
- Place foot in basin/bucket or spray and wrap foot for 20mins Allow natural drying thereafter
- Repeat 3 times weekly. Repeat second week if needed. Solution to be used within 24 hours.
PROPYTHIUM EAR
Ingredients: Olea europea fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Zea mays substrate, Pythium oligandrum, tocopherol.
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 itchy, irritating symptoms of a great variety of infections. It is suitable for dry, sensitive, chapped or eczema-prone skin. Also suitable for those suffering atopic skin conditions or allergies.
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.