10 Vet Info-H • May–Aug 2023 • Vol 11 • No. 3 Evaluation of Erina® Plus as a Coat Conditioner in Canines for medicinal uses such as in the treatment of scabies, herpes, leukoderma, and other cutaneous diseases. The flowers of H rosa-sinensis have emollient and refrigerant properties, which have stimulating and conditioning effects on the skin. Extracts of H rosa-sinensis prevent hair loss, dandruff, and scalp disorders. Thus, the synergistic effects of the herbs present in Erina Plus contribute to its efficacy. There were no reports of staining of hair coat or irritation in the dogs after application of Erina Plus. All the dog owners expressed complete satisfaction with Erina Plus with respect to its smell, lathering, and application. Conclusion Thus, Erina Plus is a safe and effective topical preparation as a coat cleanser, coat conditioner, and deodorant. Source: Srivastava PC, Bhagwat VG. Vet World. 2008;1(12.000):361–362. Research at Himalaya seen in 62.74% of the dogs, while there was a good and fair coat conditioning effect in 27.45% and 9.8% of the dogs, respectively. An excellent deodorant effect was seen in 48.3% of the dogs, while it was good in 29.6% and fair in 22.1% of the dogs. Erina Plus had an excellent coat cleansing effect in 78.43% of the dogs, and the coat cleansing effect was good in 15.68% and fair in 5.89% of the dogs. Discussion Erina Plus consists of distillates from herbs, mainly oils of Anethum sowa, Azadirachta indica, Rosmarinus officinalis, and Pongamia glabra and the extract of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. These herbs possess coat conditioning, coat cleansing, antidandruff, and deodorant properties. A indica possesses antibacterial, antifungal, and disinfectant properties. R officinalis possesses antimicrobial activity, and the extract is used in topical cleansing, conditioning, and cosmetic compositions. The seeds of P glabra are used in the management of skin diseases; its oil is well-known Erina Plus helps in cleansing dirt and dust on the skin, and its conditioning activity helps in improving the texture and shine of the coat. Objective To evaluate the conditioning, deodorant, and coat cleansing properties of Erina Plus in dogs of different breeds Materials and Methods The study included 51 dogs of different breeds and either sex, aged 1 to 10 years. The animals were divided into 2 groups: dogs in group 1 (26 animals) had a healthy coat, whereas dogs in group 2 (25 animals) had a rough hair coat, dandruff, and skin lesions. The owners of the dogs were instructed to bathe the dogs, at regular intervals, with Erina Plus, once or twice a week, for 3 to 4 weeks, with contact time of 15 to 20 minutes. Specific systemic therapy was given to dogs having skin lesions. The dogs were observed for any side effects locally or systemically. Results The coat conditioning, deodorizing, and coat cleansing properties of Erina Plus were observed every week, for 3 to 4 weeks. An excellent coat conditioning effect was Erina® Plus
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