I'm looking after a friend's dog and the dog has 2 red sore spots - 1 on its paw and one on its back. I'm looking for the exact names of products that would be safe to use on a dog that's a lab/chow mix who stands roughly 2 1/2 feet tall and weighs somewhere around 40-45, maybe even 50 poundsl that I can buy at either Kmart or Publix.
When my friend left me her dog to take care of for her for a week, she did not give me anything to use to treat this.
Also, is aloe vera gel safe to use on dogs?
2006-08-31 14:42:24 · 19 answers · asked by Blue Rose Thorn 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My vet approved antibiotic ointment for my dog. Any brand should do the trick, just don't let the dog lick it off.
Also, if the sores don't get any better after a few days, or seem to be getting worse, the dog should go to a vet. His sores could need oral antibiotics or could even be caused by something that antibiotics will not treat. For instance, if the sores are being caused by the dog scratching (due to fleas or allergies) antibiotic ointment isn't going to help.
If the antibiotic ointment doesn't help, you need to determine the root cause of the sores and have them treated accordingly.
2006-08-31 15:09:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are none. Did the sore spots occur after your friend left? The dog may be experiencing sepparation anxiety and licking sore spots on itself. If not, don't worry, they will heal on their own. My big dog had a problem with that. the best thing to do is leave it alone if it is self inflicted. If not, check to see if there is a lot of dander, which is dry skin flakes, if so, this can be taken care of with a product I had to use on my dogs dry spots. It helped very well, it is called HyLyt, by efa. It's a bath oil you spray onto dry spots to keep the skin moist. This should do the trick. If the situation has nothing to do with these two problems, then you need to take the dog to the vet. Save the receipt and give to your friend to pay you back. If she's coming home soon, don't worry about taking dog to vet, this is not a serious situation and can waite for her to come home and take dog to vet herself. GOOD LUCK!
2006-08-31 15:04:34 · answer #2 · answered by afafae25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neosporin is safe to use on dogs. Aloe vera should be fine also. If the dog had this before, the owner should have left instructions on how to care for the dog. Can you call the friend and ask if they had been treating her?
2006-08-31 15:12:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs have skin that is much more sensitive than human skin so most cremes for humans are not good for dogs. I think neosporan MAY be ok-ish to use but i would look up a number to a local vet and ask them first. It is always best to aska vet for avdvice before doing anything with a dog you are unsure of. Even people who sound like they know what they are talking about could maybe be wrong, a vet knows best!
2006-08-31 16:04:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can get in touch with the owner, ask what she used on the spots.
I don't think a little aloe vera will hurt the dog, just remember anything you put on it's paw, it's going to lick off.
2006-08-31 15:02:56 · answer #5 · answered by trusport 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you cannot get the dog to the vet then an antibiotic ointment should be ok to use as long as you can keep the dog from licking at the area for a little bit
2006-08-31 15:04:03 · answer #6 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cortaid Cooling Spray
It's an anti itch spray with hydrocortisone. It will help with healing and will stop him from scratching at the spot and spreading the infection. I like it much better than creams that you'll have to touch to him directly.
My vet recommended it for my doggie and it works wonders! However, as that is not your dog, be careful because it burns like a mofo on open skin and he may be royally po'd at you. If it's just spots like you say and there is no broken skin then it feels like a wonderful cooling mist! I know! I use it all the time too. ^_^
2006-08-31 15:21:00 · answer #7 · answered by Muffin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you dont know what caused the sores.. so putting anything on could be bad..
food allergies cuse some sores... if these sores were there before you started looking after the dog its probably food allergies.. or if you fed it something it usually doesnt eat this could cause new "hot spots"
ZINC lotion (for babies) is safe for use on pets...it wont cure the problem but is a barrier cream so will help keep infection from entering and will soothe the skin
we often used it on horses.
2006-08-31 15:09:59 · answer #8 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
CALL A VET AND TELL HIM ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THERE IS NO WAY TO SAY HOW TO TREAT THE DOG WITHOUT FINDING WHAT THE CAUSE IS. AFTER THE VET TREATS THE WOUNDS, GIVE THE BILL TO YOUR FRIEND WHEN THEY RETURN FOR THEIR DOG. YOU WILL BE DOING A SERVICE TO THAT POOR DOG. GOOD LUCK. IT'S GOOD TO KNOW THAT YOU TRULY CARE ENOUGH TO ASK HOW TO HELP THE ANIMAL. THE OWNER SHOULD HAVE DONE IT!
2006-08-31 15:07:06 · answer #9 · answered by niki-niki-tembo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bag Balm. It can be found at Wal-Mart or Kmart. Works good on animals and humans. It is original an animal product.
Aloe Vera is not good. See this link:
http://www.treshanley.com/cic/dangerousfoods.html
2006-08-31 15:08:57 · answer #10 · answered by wiazardofoz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋