My yorkie, Rucker, is 2 1/2 years old, and was groomed on Friday. He got a REALLY short cut, and has what appears to be "razor burn" on his underneath and backside. I feel so sorry for him because it is bothering him so much. I called the after-hours vet, and she suggested putting silvadene ointment for burns, but I was hesitant because he is licking his "wound" so much. I called my pharmacist, and she told me not to put the silvadene ointment on him because he doesn't need to lick it off. HE WON'T STOP LICKING THE AREA. I have heard that aquaphor ointment is ok to put on him because it is safe if he licks it, so I put some on him. The problem is he just licked it right off. What do I do? He is constantly either licking the area or scooting his backside across the carpet. I don't know what to do. Help!
