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Originally Posted by bellemarie  thanks!
i actually use coconut oil on my own girls- and kitty would do anything for a spoonful! but had though if his skin was inflamed and hot that oil would make him more uncomfortable?
i *think* the nappy creams are ok if ingested- my old vet used to tell me to use it on spay wounds etc if the prescribed cream ran out...
i may need to get one off the vets just to be safe! with any luck i'll be able to call up for some without a consult, but i'm not sure i'll get much more than the worst off his face while awake  |
That poor little baby, I bet he's going to feel so much better when that matted hair is gone...I really hope his skin isn't too bad.
I can't say with certainty that coconut oil is the best ointment for his skin, I've just noticed that it seems to reduce redness and inflammation along with itching. Hopefully the vet will be able to suggest a suitable cream if needed. Like your Kitty, Pebbles will do anything for a spoon of coconut oil, she just loves it!
I'm worried about the zinc oxide in sudocrem, I read that it's harmful to pets. I'll attach a link here so you can take a read.
Zinc: This Trace Mineral Could Be Fatal to Your Pet's Health
I hope all goes well for you and this little yorkie, it's really wonderful how you're helping him and his elderly owner out. Fingers and toes crossed here too that the vet is willing to sort out a payment plan with the owner and his little yorkie is soon comfortable again. Best wishes.