Abstract: Aqueous film forming compositions are disclosed that are to be applied to the teats of dairy animals to form a protective film on the teats. The protective film may be applied as a dip or spray. The compositions comprise a polyethylene glycol-lanolin complex and an amide condensation product of monoethanolamine and an organic acid having a carbon chain length of from 2 to 4. The compositions can further include xanthan and a germicidal agent.