{"product_id":"ceva-douxo-s3-calm-pads-dogs-cats","title":"Ceva DOUXO S3 Calm Soothing Pads for Dogs \u0026 Cats, 30 Pads","description":"\u003cp\u003eAtopic dermatitis — chronic allergic skin disease — is one of the most prevalent and frustrating conditions in veterinary practice. Dogs with atopy experience relentless itching, redness, and skin inflammation driven by an overactive immune response to environmental allergens like dust mites, pollen, and mould. The skin barrier in atopic animals is structurally compromised, allowing allergens to penetrate more easily and water to escape — creating a cycle of inflammation and barrier damage that perpetuates the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCeva DOUXO S3 Calm is a veterinary skincare line specifically developed for sensitive and atopic skin in dogs and cats. Unlike antiseptic or seborrhoeic formulas, the Calm line focuses on itch relief, skin barrier restoration, and immune modulation through a combination of Ophytrium, Ceramide NP, and Vitamin E. Available in shampoo (200 ml and 500 ml), mousse (150 ml), and soothing pads (30-pack).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Active Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOphytrium (Ophiopogon japonicus extract):\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceva's patented skin-supportive ingredient that modulates the inflammatory response, strengthens the skin microbiome, and reduces barrier permeability — addressing the root cause of atopic flares rather than just symptom relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeramide NP:\u003c\/strong\u003e A key lipid component of the skin barrier that is consistently depleted in atopic animals. Topical ceramide supplementation helps rebuild the barrier's structural integrity, reducing transepidermal water loss and allergen penetration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin E:\u003c\/strong\u003e An antioxidant that reduces oxidative stress in inflamed skin and supports healing of barrier-disrupted areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFormat Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShampoo 200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhole-body soothing baths, smaller dogs\/cats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShampoo 500 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger dogs or frequent bathing protocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMousse 150 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetween-bath spot treatment, areas difficult to rinse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePads 30\/pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaw wiping post-outdoors, skin fold care, targeted soothing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplement Advisor's Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDOUXO S3 Calm is most valuable as a topical adjunct to systemic atopy management — it does not replace allergen avoidance, immunotherapy, or pharmaceutical treatment in moderate-to-severe atopic dogs, but it meaningfully reduces flare frequency and severity when used consistently. Twice-weekly bathing with DOUXO S3 Calm is now part of the standard of care for atopic dogs in many veterinary dermatology practices, alongside oral omega-3 supplementation for additional barrier support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs DOUXO S3 Calm safe to use alongside apoquel or cytopoint?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. DOUXO S3 Calm is a topical skincare product with no systemic absorption and no known interactions with oclacitinib (Apoquel) or lokivetmab (Cytopoint). It can be used as a complement to these medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow often should I bathe my atopic dog with DOUXO S3 Calm?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring flares: 2–3 times per week. For maintenance: once weekly. Regular bathing helps remove surface allergens and provides ongoing barrier support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan the mousse and shampoo be used together?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — shampoo for full-body bathing and mousse for between-bath targeted application to hotspots or irritated areas is a common combination protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Ceva Animal Health","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46656576618681,"sku":"127831","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/2592\/7609\/files\/127831_0-XL.jpg?v=1773950003","url":"https:\/\/vivopet.ca\/products\/ceva-douxo-s3-calm-pads-dogs-cats","provider":"VivoPet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}