Anyone heard of Dermoscent?

[spiritdog6]

O/T but I wondered if anyone of you use or have heard of Dermoscent Spot on 6 for dogs?

I had to take Side to a Dermatology Specialist due to skin issues. Seems he has a bacterial infection all over due to his Cushings. Now I understand using medicated shampoo and creme rinse, I understand antibiotics for a month, but this Dermoscent has me puzzled (I didn't buy it). I looked it up, and the feeling I get is that it is just a "skin" supplement for lack of a better word. Or a type of holistic thing.

I'd like to hear from anyone who has used it, researched it, or formed an opinion about it.

I feel Side is past the supplement stage due to all his illnesses, and I know vets do like to sell you things that are "supplements" but not really proven to be effective.

[Patty]

Re: Anyone heard of Dermoscent?

I hadn't heard of it and had to look it up as well...

Essential 6® spot-on is formulated with 100% natural plant sourced active ingredients. Hemp seed and neem seed oils provide a high concentration of essential fatty acids with an optimal omega 6 to 3 ratio of 4:1. These vegetable oils along with ten essential oils (rosemary, lavender, melaleuca, cedar, oregano, clove, camphor, wintergreen, peppermint and curcuma) and with vitamin E are scientifically blended in this patented formula.

Essential 6® spot-on is designed to replenish the hydro-lipidic film, hydrate the skin, deodorize, and help maintain a lustrous healthy hair coat for cats and dogs.

Veterinarian controlled clinical trials on 210 dogs & 79 cats demonstrated a significant improvement in coat and skin condition in more than 95% of tested animals after just 4 weeks of use.
http://vetrxdirect.naccvp.com/index....uct_basic_view

Seems like its a natural ingredient variation of something like Virbac's Allerderm Spot-On http://www.virbacvet.com/products/de...-lipid-complex

http://www.virbacvet.com/pdf/product...x_Brochure.pdf

Both are supposed to help a dog with a compromised skin barrier to keep external allergens and pathogens out and keep water/moisture in.

I used the Allerderm a few times with Ali for allergies. Not really sure how much it helped. She was still pretty itchy, but I believe she also was dealing with inhalant allergens like ragweed.

[spiritdog6]

Re: Anyone heard of Dermoscent?

Yes Patty I have read all about it, and I am not sure it does anything, maybe for a healthy dog, but Side has so many issues/illnesses that I am not sure this is worth it.

btw the vet wanted $35 for it, online it is $14.....which of course makes me wonder how much of this is snake oil.......ya know?

Thanks for your response.

[SandyL]

Re: Anyone heard of Dermoscent?

I used it a couple of years ago on Tiggy and it didn't do a darn thing. Just made her greasy feeling but she was still itching like crazy


Sandy

[spiritdog6]

Re: Anyone heard of Dermoscent?

Thank you for responding Sandy. There aren't many reviews about it, and the few that are just glow with amazing results, which make me skeptical.

I think I'll forgo it for now, and if I want to try it, I'll buy it online.