It may stain a white hair coat. Tar is contraindicated in cats . Synergism with salicylic acid is proposed. It is not a good degreaser. It can be used on cats.
Salicylic acid is keratolytic, keratoplastic, antipruritic, and bacteriostatic.
It can be irritating and drying. It should not be used in cats Benzoyl peroxide is keratolytic, antimicrobial, degreasing, and very useful in severe cases of greasy seborrhea. It reduces sebaceous glands secretions and has a flushing activity on the bacteria in the hair follicles. Human products should not be used because they are irritating. If the seborrhea is dry, then Humectants and emollients are indicated.