The abundance of veterinary shampoos can make it difficult to decide which
to choose for a particular patient. Becoming familiar with individual shamp
oo ingredients can make the decision easier. The chances of obtaining posit
ive results from topical therapy are increased when tactile and visual find
ings, cytology results, and the primary concerns of owners are all consider
ed. In addition, patients may benefit from a combination of several differe
nt topical therapies.