marcandalysse 0 #1 August 26, 2007 Does anyone have a remedy for irritated spot on dog's leg....I thot it was from a red ant bite, but whatever the cause, dog was licking it and it got irritated, now I have a bandage over it so she doesn't lick anymore. Websites mention stinging type remedies like bactine, listerine, epson salts soak, but also powders like desenex and gold powder whatever they are.... "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porpoishead 5 #2 August 26, 2007 steroid shot, otherwise it will chew it's leg off.if you want a friend feed any animal Perry Farrell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayruss 0 #3 August 26, 2007 QuoteDoes anyone have a remedy for irritated spot on dog's leg....I thot it was from a red ant bite, but whatever the cause, dog was licking it and it got irritated, now I have a bandage over it so she doesn't lick anymore. Websites mention stinging type remedies like bactine, listerine, epson salts soak, but also powders like desenex and gold powder whatever they are.... A cone around his neck, you can get them at any pet store. __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porpoishead 5 #4 August 26, 2007 all bullshit aside every now and again I put neosporin on my dog and he stops. I use advantage every three weeks in the heat of summer, cut back to about every five weeks in the winter. every couple of years though that fucker will just begin to chew holes in himself, nothing topical will stop his chewing NOTHING. I give him a shot of prednazone. then he snaps out of it. I beleive he chews sometimes due to some form of sepparation anxiety, self mutilation thing. got to hang out with those fuckers theyre pack animals.if you want a friend feed any animal Perry Farrell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #5 August 26, 2007 QuoteDoes anyone have a remedy for irritated spot on dog's leg....I thot it was from a red ant bite, but whatever the cause, dog was licking it and it got irritated, now I have a bandage over it so she doesn't lick anymore. Websites mention stinging type remedies like bactine, listerine, epson salts soak, but also powders like desenex and gold powder whatever they are.... My friend's dog was doing that during LP this year (and prior to LP). According to her vet, it's a nervous condition. She licked the skin RAW on her paw. Vet said to keep it covered whenever possible (she put a boot on her foot) until it healed. If it doesn't heal, they'll keep licking at it. The bandage seems like a good idea but make sure it gets some air every now and then. Good luck with her!'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aprilcat 0 #6 August 26, 2007 all bullshit aside every now and again I put neosporin on my dog and he stops. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Question...do you have to put a cone on after the neosporin? My dog would lick that off, I believe.~~April Camelot II, the Electric Boogaloo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sd-slider 0 #7 August 26, 2007 Bag Balm CLICKEY! I mix it with red pepper and lemon to keep her from chewin/licking it off. Put a cone on a 70+lb dog and someone is going to get hurt! Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #8 August 26, 2007 not sure if this really works but I keep hearing about it. It may be worth a try, it may be a crock of shit.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #9 August 26, 2007 we do a few things- we have an antibiotic spray called gentomicin (or something close to that) that we use. Also we spray the area with "Fooey" a nasty tasting spray that deters licking/chewing. If the wound is open, you may want the vet to look at it- if it is infected they will prescribe an oral antibiotic and may clean it out a little bit. If you tape, do not tape over the wound. Tape around it with Vet Tape- it won't pull hair off or stick when removed. Covering the wound will just keep it moist and dark and make yucky things grow in it. Gizmo has pretty bad allergies a few times a year (seems to be May and August). We have a script of Toperol (?) a mild steroid to give her when things flare up if we can't seem to manage them any other way. Make sure the dog is on a flea preventative (Frontline, Advantix, Advantage). Try to figure out what changed that made the dog get an itchy reaction. A lot of times it's a food allergy. We have one allergic to dairy and another that we're thinking it might be grain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #10 August 26, 2007 thanks for the suggestions everyone! the ace bandage we put on kept her from licking it more and its healing up fast! I used golden bond powder to dry it too. Stacy, see you at the dog park sometime? Alysse and Bianca started the dog obedience class at the school you recommended. marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #11 August 26, 2007 Sulfadene, an old product that works very well, also stops them from chewing and licking it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
