Propythium contains Pythium oligandrum—a beneficial, non-pathogenic, algae-like microorganism that lives in soil and naturally targets yeast and fungi. It’s suitable for topical use on cats, dogs, and horses (skin, paws, hooves, claws).

P. oligandrum works via mycoparasitism—it consumes other fungi to survive. It attacks pathogenic fungi, extracts nutrients (nitrogen, carbon, and more) and kills them in the process, then produces zoospores that actively seek out further fungal targets and their spores.

P. oligandrum also secretes enzymes that curb bacterial growth locally while it works. Importantly, studies indicate that while it reduces pathogenic bacteria, it does not cause significant shifts in the host’s resident bacterial flora (Vallance et al. 2009 & 2012). When resources (yeast/fungi) are depleted, P. oligandrum encapsulates and leaves the host environment, allowing normal microflora activity to return.

Ingredients: Citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, sorbitol, silica, Panicum miliaceum, Pythium oligandrum, PEG 6000, sodium carbonate.

How to use:

Coat / Skin

1. Dissolve 1 tablet in 2 litres of lukewarm water (≈34 °C).

2. Allow to activate for 20–30 minutes.

3. Apply by bathing or by spraying directly onto the skin.

4. Let dry naturally.

5. Repeat 3 times weekly; repeat a second week if needed.

6. Use the solution within 24 hours.

7. For best results, apply the same solution to kennel, bed, etc.

2) Hooves / Claws

1. Dissolve 1 tablet in 2 litres of lukewarm water (≈34 °C).

2. Allow to activate for 20–30 minutes.

3. Place the foot in a basin/bucket, or spray and wrap the foot for ~20 minutes.

4. Allow to dry naturally thereafter.

5. Repeat 3 times weekly; repeat a second week if needed.

6. Use the solution within 24 hours.