 Gross questions -- what does it smell LIKE?
Sweet Bleu--waited all this time to get home and now this.
I just couldn't push it to the back of my mind without asking...Does the smell remind you of stinky socks/sweatpants, decaying tissue, or infection? Bleu isn't acting tired or running a fever is he? The wet laundry, stinky sock smell isn't too much of a worry, but you wouldn't want an infection to be festering under the cast. An incision covered by a cast that inevitably gets food and water on it could be a good place for any trapped bacteria to harbor. Just watch for signs of infection.
Does it help to use a damp cotton pad and wipe his chin whiskers? Maybe just a dab of something antibacterial in the water on the pad--like listerine? You have a wonderful support system, so I'm sure you will get more professional advice than this.
Bleu is so blessed to have you. |