Topical application for relief of adverse skin condition for animals

摘要

This invention is a composition and a method for treating animal skin ailments by a topical application of the composition to the animal in which the composition is a liquid or gel having potassium formate, sodium formate, or cesium formate in water in an effective concentration. Typically, the skin ailments treated are those caused by pyotraumatic dermatitis, chronic itching, scratching and chewing, and flea and insect bites in dogs, cats, horses and other animals.