
Antibacterial and Antifungal Medicated Wipes for Bacterial and Fungal Skin Conditions
Product Description
Dechra Mal-A-Ket Antimicrobial Wipes are pre-moistened medicated wipes formulated for dogs and cats with skin conditions responsive to ketoconazole and/or chlorhexidine. Each wipe delivers 2% chlorhexidine gluconate for broad-spectrum antibacterial action and 1% ketoconazole for antifungal coverage, making them ideal for targeted topical treatment of bacterial and fungal infections, including those in skin folds, on the face, and other hard-to-clean areas. Each canister contains 50 wipes.
Benefits
- Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Coverage: 2% chlorhexidine gluconate provides antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, with residual effects that remain active on skin after application.
- Antifungal Protection: 1% ketoconazole is a synthetic antifungal used to prevent and treat skin and fungal infections, including yeast, in dogs and cats.
- Targeted and Convenient Application: Pre-moistened wipes allow quick, targeted treatment of affected areas, including skin folds, face, lips, and anal areas, without the need for bathing.
- Acetic Acid Potentiation: Acetic acid potentiates and stabilizes ketoconazole while providing primary antimicrobial, antifungal, and cleansing action alongside the other active ingredients.
- Safe for Sensitive Areas: Mal-A-Ket Wipes can be used on all areas of the pet, including the face, lips, and other sensitive spots that are difficult to treat with shampoos.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate USP, 1% Ketoconazole USP, 2% Acetic Acid.
Inactive Ingredients: Purified Water, Propylene Glycol, PEG 5 Cocamide, Polyethylene Glycol 600, Benzyl Alcohol, Acetic Acid, OP-10, Fragrance.
How to Use
Directions for Use
- Apply to Affected Area: Apply the wipe directly to the affected area of the skin or coat as directed by your veterinarian.
- Gentle Wiping: Gently wipe the affected area, ensuring thorough coverage of the skin and surrounding fur.
- Allow to Dry: Allow the treated area to dry naturally; do not rinse off the solution after application.
- Frequency of Use: Use 1 to 2 times daily or as directed by your veterinarian based on the nature and severity of the condition.
- Close Container: Close the canister lid tightly after each use to prevent the wipes from drying out and to maintain effectiveness.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Topical Use Only: Mal-A-Ket Wipes are for external use on animals only; do not use on open wounds or deep cuts.
- Avoid Eye Contact: Keep the wipes away from your pet's eyes and mucous membranes during application.
- Pregnant or Nursing Animals: Use with caution in pregnant or nursing dogs; consult your veterinarian before use.
- Drug Interactions: Inform your veterinarian of any other medications, supplements, or topical therapies your pet is taking before using these wipes.
- Keep Out of Reach: Keep out of reach of children and pets; wash hands thoroughly after each use.
Possible Side Effects
- Skin Irritation: If skin irritation develops or increases after use, stop use immediately and contact your veterinarian.
- Chlorhexidine Allergy: Rare but serious allergic reactions have been reported with exposure to chlorhexidine gluconate; monitor your pet closely after first use and discontinue if any adverse reaction is observed.
Shipping & Returns
We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What are Dechra Mal-A-Ket Antimicrobial Wipes used for?
Ans: Mal-A-Ket Wipes are medicated wipes used for dogs and cats with skin conditions responsive to chlorhexidine and/or ketoconazole, including bacterial and fungal infections, skin fold irritations, and yeast-related conditions.
Q2: What are the active ingredients in Mal-A-Ket Antimicrobial Wipes?
Ans: The active ingredients are 2% chlorhexidine gluconate USP for broad-spectrum antibacterial activity, 1% ketoconazole USP for antifungal coverage, and 2% acetic acid which potentiates and stabilizes the other active ingredients.
Q3: How do I use Mal-A-Ket Antimicrobial Wipes on my pet?
Ans: Apply the wipe directly to the affected skin area, gently wiping to ensure thorough coverage. Allow the area to dry naturally without rinsing. Use 1 to 2 times daily or as directed by your veterinarian.
Q4: Can Mal-A-Ket Wipes be used on sensitive areas like the face or skin folds?
Ans: Yes. Mal-A-Ket Wipes are safe for use on all areas of the pet, including the face, lips, anal areas, and skin folds, making them particularly useful for targeted treatment in hard-to-clean locations.
Q5: How many wipes are included in each canister of Mal-A-Ket Wipes?
Ans: Each canister of Mal-A-Ket Antimicrobial Wipes contains 50 pre-moistened wipes, providing a substantial supply for ongoing daily or twice-daily treatment of bacterial and fungal skin conditions.
Q6: Are Mal-A-Ket Wipes safe for cats?
Ans: Yes. Mal-A-Ket Wipes are formulated for use in both dogs and cats. Always apply as directed by your veterinarian and monitor your cat for any signs of irritation or adverse reaction after use.
Q7: Can Mal-A-Ket Wipes be used on open wounds?
Ans: No. Mal-A-Ket Wipes should not be applied to open wounds or deep cuts. They are intended for topical use on intact skin affected by bacterial or fungal conditions. Consult your veterinarian for wound care guidance.
Q8: Do Mal-A-Ket Wipes need to be rinsed off after application?
Ans: No. Mal-A-Ket Wipes are designed as a leave-on treatment. After applying to the affected area, allow it to dry naturally. Rinsing may reduce the residual antimicrobial and antifungal effectiveness.
Q9: What should I do if my pet has an allergic reaction to Mal-A-Ket Wipes?
Ans: If your pet shows signs of an allergic reaction, such as increased redness, swelling, or itching, discontinue use immediately and contact your veterinarian promptly for appropriate guidance and alternative treatment options.
This Shipping Policy explains how orders are processed, shipped, tracked, and delivered.
1. Shipping Origin and Fulfillment
Orders are dispatched from our U.S.-based fulfillment center. We deliver to eligible addresses within the United States and to eligible international destinations shown at checkout.
If a destination, shipping service, or product is not eligible for delivery, checkout will not offer that shipping option.
2. Order Processing Time
Orders are generally processed within 1–5 business days before shipment. Processing time is separate from carrier transit time.
Our order cut-off time is 6:00 PM Pacific Time (PT). Orders placed after the cut-off time, on weekends, or on applicable holidays begin processing on the next business day.
Processing may include order verification and preparation for shipment.
3. U.S. Shipping Methods, Costs, and Transit Times
For eligible U.S. addresses, our current shipping options are:
- Priority Shipping: $5.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 1–2 business days after shipment.
- Standard Shipping: $2.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 3–6 business days after shipment.
- Free Shipping: $0 — estimated carrier transit time of 5–8 business days after shipment.
Total estimated delivery time includes both the 1–5 business day processing period and the applicable carrier transit time. The shipping service, cost, and delivery estimate available for your order are shown at checkout before payment.
4. International Shipping
We ship to eligible international destinations. Available international shipping services, shipping charges, and estimated delivery times vary by destination and are displayed at checkout.
For eligible international orders, applicable import duties and taxes are calculated and collected at checkout where required. When these charges apply, the order is shipped on a duties-and-taxes-paid basis so that the same import charges should not be collected again at delivery.
International delivery estimates may be affected by carrier operations, customs processing, local holidays, weather, or other events outside normal transit conditions.
5. Tracking
When tracking is available, you will receive shipment confirmation with tracking information after the order has shipped. Please allow up to 48 hours for tracking information to become active after the carrier receives the shipment.
6. Address Accuracy and Changes
Please review your shipping address carefully before submitting an order. If you notice an address error, contact us as soon as possible. We will try to help before shipment, but an address change cannot be guaranteed once fulfillment or carrier processing has begun.
Additional carrier or re-delivery charges resulting from an incorrect or incomplete address may be the customer's responsibility where permitted by law.
7. Delayed or Lost Shipments
If your shipment has not arrived within the estimated delivery timeframe, please contact us. We will review the tracking information, work with the carrier when necessary, and assist with an appropriate resolution based on the circumstances.
Delivery estimates are not guarantees and may be affected by carrier delays, weather, public holidays, customs processing, or other transportation disruptions.
8. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Deliveries
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Please include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
Approved cases are handled under our Return & Refund Policy, including return-shipping assistance when the issue is our responsibility.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Shipping Policy when our shipping services or operating requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about shipping or an order in transit, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
This Return & Refund Policy explains when a return is eligible, how to send an item back, who pays return shipping, and how approved refunds are processed.
1. Return Window
You may request an eligible return within 30 days after confirmed delivery. Return requests submitted after the 30-day period are not accepted unless applicable law requires otherwise.
2. Return Eligibility
To qualify for a standard return, the item must generally be:
- Unused, unwashed, and in its original condition.
- Returned with the original packaging, tags, accessories, manuals, and other included components, when applicable.
- Not specifically identified as final sale or non-returnable before purchase.
Products that show use, alteration, avoidable damage, missing components, or other conditions outside the eligibility requirements may be ineligible for a refund.
3. Product-Specific Non-Returnable Items
Some products may be non-returnable for hygiene, safety, customization, final-sale, or other product-specific reasons. Any such restriction will be disclosed on the product page or before purchase when applicable.
4. No Direct Exchanges
We do not provide direct exchange service. If you want a different item, size, color, model, or version, return the eligible original item under this Policy and place a new order separately.
5. How to Start a Return
Returns are handled by mail. Before sending an item back, contact our customer support team through the Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer. Please provide:
- Your order number.
- The item or items you want to return.
- The reason for the return.
Returns sent without required return authorization may be delayed or refused.
6. Prepaid Return Label and Return Shipping Cost
For eligible mail returns, a prepaid return label is included in the package.
For a standard return made for customer-choice reasons, the actual carrier postage charged for use of the prepaid return label will be deducted from the approved refund. We do not charge a separate restocking fee.
If the return is required because the item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect and the claim is approved, we cover the return-label cost.
If you choose not to use the provided label when an alternative return method is authorized, use a trackable shipping service and keep your shipping receipt until the return is completed.
7. Original Shipping Charges
Original outbound shipping charges are non-refundable for standard customer-choice returns, except where required by law. If the return results from an approved damaged, defective, or incorrect item, applicable shipping charges will be handled as part of the resolution.
8. Refund Review and Processing
After the returned item is received, we inspect it and notify you whether the refund is approved.
If approved, the refund is issued to the original payment method. We generally process an approved refund within 1–3 business days. After the refund is issued, your bank or card provider may require an additional 5–10 business days to post the funds to your account.
9. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
After review, we will provide an appropriate resolution. When a return is required for an approved claim, we cover the return shipping cost.
10. Refused or Undeliverable Shipments
If a shipment is refused or returned because of incorrect or incomplete customer-provided shipping information, actual carrier return, re-delivery, or related shipping charges may be deducted from an otherwise eligible refund where permitted by law.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Return & Refund Policy when our return procedures or legal requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you need help with a return or refund, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
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