Diarrhea often leaves a dirty bottom for cats and dogs. The animal might not be well enough or too old to look after it’s hygine itself leaving the owner to help in it’s care. Unclean bottom causes itchiness and the animal might scratch or rub the offending area risking skin breaking down and getting infected.

Horses can get diarrhea when changing the feeding e.g. from pasture to silage. The loose feces fall easily from buttocks to in between the thighs. The dried feces can cause friction between the thighs and cause friction and chafing,  which can get easily infected. Best course of action is to try and  find the reason for diarrhea and fixing the problem.

Cleaning and correct skin care are the basics for these skin problems regardless of the animal 1) wash and 2) when necessary soothing cream. Derma4 Gentle Shampoo can be used if the skin is not infected or inflamed. If the area is red and hot to touch, Derma1 Skin Care Shampoo provides relief. Dry skin well with clean towel. Horses are prone to get chaffing in their inner thighs which can be treated with Derma2 Calming Serum. More information about cuts/chafes and skin infections.

Good tip for cleaning the bottom of an animal is to spray Derma9 Luxury Shine & Care on surrounding area and to horses’ tail. This leaves a dirt protective layer on hair and skin and eases the cleaning next time. If the diarrhea is a constant problem, Derma10 Heel Balm can be applied on the bottom. This water free cream provides more lasting protection on skin against diarrhea than Derma9 Luxury Shine & Care.