
Fight Dermatitis and Parasites Effectively
Product Description
Lime Sulfur Dip by Vet Basics for Dogs, Cats & Horses, 1 Gallon is a powerful antimicrobial and antiparasitic treatment designed to relieve non-specific dermatitis and combat external parasites. It helps calm irritated skin, lessen rashes, and manage fungal and bacterial infections. This formula promotes healthier skin by reducing itching, scratching, and discomfort caused by external parasites in animals.
Benefits
- Soothe Inflamed and Irritated Skin: Helps ease inflamed skin, lowering redness, irritation, and ongoing discomfort in affected animals.
- Fight Bacterial and Fungal Infections: Targets bacteria and fungi that contribute to different non-specific dermatitis conditions.
- Remove External Parasites: Acts against external parasites, helping decrease infestations that lead to itching and skin damage.
- Control Excessive Scratching: Helps reduce frequent scratching by addressing underlying infections and parasite-related skin issues.
- Promote Overall Skin Health: Supports healthier skin by managing common causes of dermatitis and irritation.
Ingredients
Active Ingredient
Sulfurated Lime Solution
Guaranteed Analysis
Ingredient |
Percentage |
Sulfurated Lime Solution |
97.8% |
Inert Ingredients |
2.2% |
How to Use
Directions for Use
- Shake Thoroughly Before Use: Shake the bottle well before each use to ensure the solution is evenly mixed.
- Mix the Dip Properly: Combine four ounces of the dip with one gallon of water to get it ready.
- Stir and Protect Your Hands: Mix the solution well and wear gloves while applying it.
- Clean Your Pet First: Give your pet a bath with shampoo and rinse completely before using the dip.
- Apply to the Skin: Put the diluted dip directly on the skin every five to seven days.
- Work It In Gently: Massage the dip into the affected areas so it reaches the skin and coat evenly.
- Let It Air Dry: Allow the coat to dry naturally and do not rinse after application.
- Prevent Licking Until Dry: Keep the animal from licking its coat until fully dry to avoid oral irritation.
- Reuse With Caution: The prepared solution may be reused once for chronic or resistant cases if necessary.
- Handling Precipitation: If sediment appears, place the sealed container in warm water for fifteen minutes, then shake thoroughly.
Additional Information
Precautions
- For External Use Only: Apply this product only to the skin and strictly follow the instructions on the label.
- Avoid Excessive Use: Do not go beyond the recommended dosage to prevent irritation or adverse effects.
- Minimize Skin Irritation: Improper or excessive use may lead to skin irritation.
- Stay Clear of Eyes and Sensitive Areas: Make sure the product doesn’t touch the eyes or other delicate spots to keep your pet safe and comfortable.
- Rinse Right Away if Contact Happens: If the product gets on eyes or skin, wash the area thoroughly with water for at least fifteen minutes.
- Prevent Accidental Ingestion: If swallowed, rinse the mouth and provide plenty of milk, eggs, or water.
- Do Not Induce Vomiting: Do not attempt to induce vomiting unless instructed by a veterinarian.
- Avoid Staining Surfaces: This product can permanently stain light surfaces, fabrics, cement, countertops, skin, and jewelry.
- Use in a Ventilated Area: Apply in a well-ventilated space to minimize exposure to strong odors.
Shipping & Return
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.
Note:This item cannot be shipped to California.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How does Vet Basics Lime Sulfur Dip for Dogs, Cats & Horses, 1 gallon help relieve dermatitis and fight external parasites?
Ans: This 1-gallon lime sulfur dip is a powerful antimicrobial and antiparasitic solution. It soothes inflamed skin, reduces rashes, combats bacterial and fungal infections, and helps minimize itching and scratching caused by external parasites in pets.
Q2: What skin problems can the 1-gallon lime sulfur dip for dogs, cats, and horses treat effectively?
Ans: The 1-gallon dip helps pets fight off skin problems, including dermatitis, fungal and bacterial infections, and pesky external parasites. It soothes irritated skin, and with regular use, it keeps your pet’s coat healthy, comfortable, and itch-free.
Q3: What are the main ingredients in the 1-gallon sulfurated lime solution for pets?
Ans: This 1-gallon dip is made with 97.8% Sulfurated Lime Solution and 2.2% other safe ingredients. It’s meant to be applied on the skin, helping pets fight infections and stay comfortable and healthy when used as directed.
Q4: How should I dilute and apply the 1-gallon lime sulfur dip for animals?
Ans: Shake the 1-gallon bottle well, then dilute four ounces in one gallon of water. Mix thoroughly, wear gloves, and bathe the animal before application. Apply every five to seven days and allow the coat to air dry fully.
Q5: Can the 1-gallon lime sulfur dip be reused for chronic or persistent skin cases?
Ans: The diluted 1-gallon dip can be used one more time for stubborn or long-lasting skin issues. Just stick to the directions, don’t overdo it, and keep your pet from licking the coat until it’s fully dry.
Q6: What safety precautions should I follow when using this 1-gallon lime sulfur treatment?
Ans: Use the 1-gallon dip only on the skin and don’t overdo it, so your pet stays comfortable. Keep it away from eyes and sensitive areas, rinse if it touches them, and use in a well-ventilated spot to keep the smell manageable.
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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