Alternating disinfectants is more effective than using a single agent. For instance, an iodophore scrub can be alternated three times with an alcohol, followed by a final soaking with a disinfectant solution. Alcohol, by itself, is not an adequate skin disinfectant. The evaporation of alcohol or alcohol-based products (e.g., Alcar, etc.) can induce hypothermia in small animals.

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