PET BALD SPOT REMEDY HITS MARKET
Prevents Itchy Skin Disorders That Cause Hair Loss


Marina Del Rey, CA — 06/14/2004 — An estimated 40-50 million dogs and cats across America suffer from a condition the human male can relate to: "bald spots". A recent University of Illinois report found that many domestic pets suffer from hair loss (alopecia) due to itchy skin irritation or disease. A California company, Petkin Inc., makers of a wide range of pet health and grooming products, has developed 3 products to help pets grow lost fur and prevent further loss by treating the underlying itchy skin disorders including ItchStick, ItchStop Wipes and Itch Stop Swabs.

"Over 75% of my cases are dogs that scratch excessively which causes hair loss" says University of Illinois veterinarian Dr. Kinga Gortel, who conducted the research. When the skin is unhealthy, fur loss or bald patches usually result. Left untreated, fur loss caused by follicle-inhibiting skin diseases such as eczema, bacterial infections, hot spots and lick sores, continues and can even become life threatening. By promoting healing of the diseased skin and hair follicles under the skin's surface, Petkin products help fur to grow back within a few weeks.

Says Nancy Lindquist, a Marina del Rey, California florist who used one of the products on 'Jimmy', her 14-year-old Maltese, "He used to chew off his fur until it bled. After about three weeks with the ItchStick, the fur is already growing back, and it's stopped him from chewing on his bald spots. He's in better mental health and more frisky. They have a better mental attitude when they know they're well cared for."

Key ingredients in the daily rub-on, wipe-on and swab-on formulas are Witch Hazel, Salicylic Acid, Oatmeal and a blend of vitamins and herbal extracts. The remedies have been proven safe and effective on both male and female dogs and cats with no reported side effects. ItchStick, Itch Stop Wipes and Itch Stop Swabs are all available at Petsmart and Petco stores for about $7.99 each and online at www.petkin.com or by calling 1-800-738-5461.



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