The effects of four acidifying sprays, vinegar, and water on canine cutaneous pH levels.
This study determined the extent and duration of cutaneous acidification caused by a single application of four acidifying sprays, vinegar, and water. Multivariate repeated measures analysis of variance revealed a significant difference between the six sprays (F = 15.3; P < or = 0.001). Linear contrast tests showed that the effects of the acidifying sprays were significantly different from vinegar and water (F = 6.0; P < or = 0.001), and vinegar was significantly different from water (F = 13.8; P < or = 0.001). The acidifying sprays decreased cutaneous pH to < 6.0 for a mean range of 50 to 65 hours, while vinegar did so for a mean of 12 hours.
Matousek
Jennifer L
JL
Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, 1008 West Hazelwood Drive, Urbana, Illinois 61802, USA.
Campbell
Karen L
KL
Kakoma
Ibulaimu
I
Schaeffer
David J
DJ
D019342:Acetic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000818:Animals; D019343:Citric Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration / Q000187:drug effects; D008297:Male; D012016:Reference Values; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena / Q000187:drug effects*; D014867:Water / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D014867:Water; D019343:Citric Acid; D019342:Acetic Acid