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Neosporin on cuts

Post by DogNewbie » Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:04 am

Hello,

I went out and got Briar some booties for some sores on his feet and am wondering if it's alright to use neosporin as well? Anything I should watch out for?

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Re: Neosporin on cuts

Post by Karen » Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:08 am

Neosporin is fine, but where did the sores come from?
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Re: Neosporin on cuts

Post by DogNewbie » Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:14 am

They came from him pulling at the leash. That issue has been solved with starting to heel train, but the sores aren't healing up because of some behavior in the kennel. Not entirely sure what he's doing (licking, clawing the bars, digging the bottom, all of the above) but whatever it is they keep opening up. Thanks for the reply,

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Re: Neosporin on cuts

Post by Cajun Casey » Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:29 am

Try Boudreaux's Butt Paste on the feet.
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Re: Neosporin on cuts

Post by Karen » Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:30 am

Well, if you don't see marked improvement within a couple days of the boots and neosporin, a trip to the vet is probably warranted. Sometimes a cut can turn into a hot spot and requires an antibiotic to help clear up.
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Re: Neosporin on cuts

Post by DogNewbie » Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:31 am

Cajun Casey wrote:Try Boudreaux's Butt Paste on the feet.
Lets try to keep this PG :lol: Sounds like something Rex Ryan might be into...

What does the paste do? Antibiotic?

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Re: Neosporin on cuts

Post by DogNewbie » Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:33 am

Karen wrote:Well, if you don't see marked improvement within a couple days of the boots and neosporin, a trip to the vet is probably warranted. Sometimes a cut can turn into a hot spot and requires an antibiotic to help clear up.
He's on an antibiotic right now. The vet had told me to put gold bond on his foot to help dry it out, but now it's just a dry indent of a sore rather than a scab that will heel over. Hoping the neosporin will soften the tissue up a bit as well so it can scab over.

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Post by kninebirddog » Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:34 am

Only thing I do not care for with neosporin it you are trying to use the ointment it does more to attract dirt which can get messy

On the pads I just like to keep area clean and use a spray type antiseptic which adsorbs in
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Re: Neosporin on cuts

Post by Cajun Casey » Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:13 am

DogNewbie wrote:
Cajun Casey wrote:Try Boudreaux's Butt Paste on the feet.
Lets try to keep this PG :lol: Sounds like something Rex Ryan might be into...

What does the paste do? Antibiotic?

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It's diaper rash ointment. Has castor oil and zinc to protect the skin as it heals. Find it in the baby stuff aisle.
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Re: Neosporin on cuts

Post by Luisia02 » Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:53 am

I have had a few experiences with torn up feet (JOHNNY) and I would recommend EMT ointment. It is very thick and sticky and does not come off once it dries. I use it for all cuts :) http://emtgel.com/whatitis/index.php

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Re: Neosporin on cuts

Post by DogNewbie » Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:59 am

Luisia02 wrote:I have had a few experiences with torn up feet (JOHNNY) and I would recommend EMT ointment. It is very thick and sticky and does not come off once it dries. I use it for all cuts :) http://emtgel.com/whatitis/index.php
Where do you pick it up...just any old pet store?

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Re: Neosporin on cuts

Post by Vonzeppelinkennels » Wed Sep 28, 2011 10:56 am

Feed stores,TSC,petstores,all carry it or online. :D
Also comes in a spray!

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Re: Neosporin on cuts

Post by quackaddict » Wed Sep 28, 2011 11:42 am

You could also try Granulex spray or Blue Lotion. Both of those things do wonders to heal up stuff.
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Re: Neosporin on cuts

Post by Ken Lynch » Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:15 pm

Approching this problem from a different direction. What kind of floor do you have in the kennel?
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