One of my dogs has a little sore patch on his back leg, and he's making it worse by constantly licking it.
We could put a lampshade bucket thingy on his collar, but it really wouldnt stop him due to the position of the sore on his back leg. He would still be able to reach it.
Is there a product available that we an apply to the fur surrounding the sore patch, which will make it taste unpleasant and so deter him from wanting to lick at it?
Something similar to the stuff you can put on childrens fingernails to stop them from biting their nails?
2007-01-12 23:31:58 · 26 answers · asked by Swampy_Bogtrotter 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Lots of folks have said toput a cone around his neck.
I've already said in the original question that a cone/bucket/lampshade is no use in this case because he can still reach the back leg with it on.
2007-01-12 23:40:56 · update #1
Time for a trip to the vets. It may be that your dog has picked up a flea and that the area is now reacting to the invasion! Dermatitis is a common side effect of a flea infestation and is constantly itchy and irritated (which may explain your dog's inability to leave the area alone)
The cone is one of the only ways to stop him reaching the area - if he can still reach with the one you have then get a larger one so he can't.
If this is the result of a flea infestation then your vet will be able to give him an injection to reduce the inflammation and irritation caused by it.
Good luck and I hope he is feeling better soon x
2007-01-12 23:46:08 · answer #1 · answered by Witchywoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your vet can determine that the patch is truly just a superficial skin wound (and not disease related), I have had very good luck getting dogs to stop obsessive licking or chewing behavior with plain old Vaseline petroleum jelly.
I had a Dane that was a nervous wreck whenever there was a thunderstorm, and he would chew on his front paws to comfort himself, often until he bled. Our vet recommended putting a big blob of vaseline on his front paws--it's non-toxic (unless he eats the entire blob every day for a year!), and the texture is so thick and nasty that it would deter him from going near it with his mouth. The only downside is that we had to watch him or put him in his crate, because he would sneak around trying to wipe it off on everything!
You can treat the skin would with Neosporin, but you must be certain that the dog won't chew it, as that will make him sick if he ingests it. Good luck!
2007-01-13 00:31:09 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok this sounds daft but works get a pair of kis p j bottoms and put them on the dog only removing when he goes out the garden or for his walks ir he manages to wriggle the leg up put sticky tape around the bottom of the p j leg on the fabric just tight enough so he cant push it up then the sore should heal anyway hope the dog gets better soon P.S take a photo of him to show all your friends good for a laugh and also the ahhh factor.
2007-01-13 00:11:00 · answer #3 · answered by dottydog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it's time for a trip to the vet. They may have to bandage the area and put him on some antibiotics to clear it up. Dog saliva does have some healing properties but it sounds like he's just aggravating the sore with the constant licking.
2007-01-12 23:37:52 · answer #4 · answered by Moon Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had this problem with my dog on numerous occasions. The vet always called them hot spots and gave medication, there is a spray that you can place on the spot as well but you have to buy it from the vet. Bite the bullet and call the vet if not the hot spot will keep growing and become a larger problem.
2007-01-13 01:44:37 · answer #5 · answered by shannon g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't think it is serious enough to visit the vet, and the sore is not infected then try putting some antiseptic powder on it, you can buy this from the pet shop, the powder will help dry the sore if it dose not clear up then you must see the vet. Hope this helps.
2007-01-13 00:11:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What caused the sore? Could be a hot spot. If it is, put antibiotic ointment on it and give the dog some benedryl (check with vet on how much to give him) for the itching.
2007-01-13 08:43:43 · answer #7 · answered by MANDYLBH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cone thing is an Elizabethan collar or a buster collar lol. try getting a large one of these and do try-as it may be big enough. Also see your vet. He/she may help.
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2016-04-23 10:05:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can buy a colour to put around its neck so it can not get to it while it heals .
depending on hoe big your dog is if you have an old lamp shade take the light fitting part out it will do the same trick
2007-01-15 08:59:53 · answer #10 · answered by nita 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋