This Zymox cream is labeled specifically as a Cat & Kitten Topical Cream with 0.5% hydrocortisone, not a dog product, so it's most useful for cat owners or multi-pet households, and its 4.5 star rating suggests it works well for that intended use.
Cat and kitten owners looking for a mild, lower-strength hydrocortisone cream for minor skin irritation, or multi-pet households that also have a dog and want a matching Zymox topical option.
Skip if
You only have a dog, since this specific formula's label is written for cats and kittens rather than canine use.
Weight 1.58 Ounces
Priced 30% below the category median ($22.99 across 71 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.4/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 215 owner ratings
Popularity1.4/5
215 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["This 1 ounce tube from Zymox, made by Pet King Brands, is formulated as a Cat & Kitten Topical Cream with 0.5% hydrocortisone, a lighter concentration aimed at smaller, more delicate skin than some dog-specific creams that run closer to 1%. It's worth being clear about that labeling since it appears here alongside dog-focused itch products.", 'The small tube size and cream format make it easy to apply a precise, small amount directly to an irritated spot rather than spraying a broader area. Its listing also ranks within general dog itch remedy rankings, which suggests some crossover appeal in households managing itching across more than one pet.', "At $15.99, it's an affordable option in this category. With 215 reviews and a 4.5 star average, plus about 600 bought in the past month, its review base is smaller than most of the dog-labeled products on this list, but the ratings that exist are strongly positive."]
Pros
Lighter 0.5% hydrocortisone strength suited to smaller or more sensitive pets
Labeled specifically for cats and kittens, not dogs
Smaller review base (215) than most dog-focused products in this category
Lower overall best sellers rank suggests a more niche audience
No detailed directions or full ingredient list available beyond the hydrocortisone percentage
Specifications
Weight
1.58 Ounces
Performance notes
At 0.5% hydrocortisone, this is a lighter strength topical than many dog-labeled itch creams, which fits its cat and kitten positioning. The tube format supports small, targeted applications rather than a broader spray-on approach.
What buyers say
A 4.5 star average from 215 reviews, with about 600 bought in the past month, points to a smaller but clearly positive following for a specialty topical rather than a mainstream best seller.
No. The label identifies it as a Cat & Kitten Topical Cream with 0.5% hydrocortisone. If you have a dog, ask your vet whether a dog-labeled Zymox cream or another itch remedy is a better fit.
What is the hydrocortisone strength?
0.5%, which is lighter than some 1% hydrocortisone creams marketed for dogs.
Can it be used for ongoing itching?
This isn't veterinary advice. For itching that persists or worsens in any pet, check with a vet rather than relying on an over the counter cream indefinitely.
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