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Zoey Zendaya · 11-06-2013, 06:10 AM

Anyone put neosporin on it?
Think it'd be ok?
Just got my fur baby spayed yesterday.

xmasbaby75 · 11-06-2013, 06:13 AM

My vet says "a little neosporin never hurt anything", so I don't see why not.

kjc · 11-06-2013, 06:17 AM

I wouldn't.... may make the stitches dissolve sooner than they should.

Zoey Zendaya · 11-06-2013, 06:24 AM

Might be a vet question, huh

kjc · 11-06-2013, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoey Zandaya

Might be a vet question, huh

Yes, he would know what kind of suture material he used... best to check with him first...

Zoey Zendaya · 11-06-2013, 09:24 AM

Vet said she is afraid Zoey Could get a lick at that neosporin and suggested 100% Aloe Vera gel .... Ahhhhhh!

She is licky so on went the onesy...
Thanks for the suggestions!

smartpuppiepets · 11-09-2013, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoey Zandaya

Anyone put neosporin on it?
Think it'd be ok?
Just got my fur baby spayed yesterday.

It is totally safe to use plain Vaseline, or the generic form Petroleum jelly .
That is what we use when we have c-sections or when regular spay is done ( per our vet order). They can lick and no harm will be done from ingesting it. It also helps the healing process. Of course it has to be a sensible amount.
Have a great blessed day.
XOXO

Maximo · 11-10-2013, 07:06 AM

I'm just seeing your thread. Very happy to hear Zoey's spay went well and that she is recovering nicely.

I agree with your vet about the Neosporin. The risk of licking is why I have never used it or cortisone cream on my pups. We use organic coconut oil instead. It has healing and anti-bacterial properties.

If something more serious is required, then I would use an e-collar to prevent licking.

Rhetts_mama · 11-10-2013, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by smartpuppiepets

It is totally safe to use plain Vaseline, or the generic form Petroleum jelly .
That is what we use when we have c-sections or when regular spay is done ( per our vet order). They can lick and no harm will be done from ingesting it. It also helps the healing process. Of course it has to be a sensible amount.
Have a great blessed day.
XOXO

Vaseline can cause diarrhea when ingested. Just something to be on the look out for.

Ellie May · 11-10-2013, 07:55 AM

As long as there is no concern ovet the cream getting the area wet as KJC said, then Neosporin is fine. But as the vet said, licking is not good. Have to prevent it...

I use topicals all the time. We just cover it woth clothes or an ecollar. They have licked the meds before. Not a good thing but they lived.

Just be careful.

smartpuppiepets · 11-10-2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

Vaseline can cause diarrhea when ingested. Just something to be on the look out for.

We have used Vaseline at the incisions for both surgery and c-sections and never had any diarrhea. That is why I mentioned 'sensibly' . It keeps it clean, prevents any lint to dry and stick to the incision, safe for the newborns when nursing. I imagine it must take a 'non sensible ' amount of Vaseline to be ingested and cause diarrhea ... But thanks for the reminder, someone may interpret it wrong, now it is clear.
Xoxox

Rhetts_mama · 11-10-2013, 03:02 PM

I'm glad you didn't have an problems with the vaseline. Rhett wasn't as lucky. Just a few licks of the vaseline off of his leg resulted in a very messy night. I guess some dogs are more sensitive than others.

Island Girl · 11-11-2013, 11:49 PM

Hope your baby is doing ok after her spay! When Sachi got spayed, our vet said it was unnecessary to put any topical ointments. As long as you keep the area clean and keep them from licking the area, it should be ok. Our vet did a wonderful job and you can't even see any scarring now. The hardest part was keeping her activity at a minimum for 7-10 days!

Zoey Zendaya · 11-12-2013, 04:48 AM

Much appreciated. Ya just have to try a little something. And see how it goes huh....I left it alone for first 2 days when incision was new then she slept less and was more concerned what that was down there.....that's when vet said tried aloe Vera gel and I remember how soothing that is on irritated skin and it really helped her so ii stuck with that....she is healing nicely and the sweet little thing so appreciates the TLC don't they?
Today is day 7 and she wonders why we have all her hyper toys put up and why we are no fun to play with anymore....

Rhetts_mama · 11-12-2013, 06:07 AM

You are in the home stretch. Unfortunately the last few days before the stitches come out are also the hardest because they feel good and don't want to take it easy.

11-06-2013, 06:10 AM	#1
Zoey Zendaya Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,220	Spay incision Anyone put neosporin on it? Think it'd be ok? Just got my fur baby spayed yesterday.

11-06-2013, 06:13 AM	#2
xmasbaby75 YT Graphic Artist Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 9,607 Blog Entries: 2	My vet says "a little neosporin never hurt anything", so I don't see why not. __________________ Shadow Dancer (RIP) , Gellica, Li'l Sapphire, Phantom, & Brandi Blu (RIP)

11-06-2013, 06:17 AM	#3
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,865	I wouldn't.... may make the stitches dissolve sooner than they should. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

11-06-2013, 06:24 AM	#4
Zoey Zendaya Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,220	Hmmmmm Might be a vet question, huh

11-06-2013, 09:24 AM	#6
Zoey Zendaya Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,220	Ok did that Vet said she is afraid Zoey Could get a lick at that neosporin and suggested 100% Aloe Vera gel .... Ahhhhhh! She is licky so on went the onesy... Thanks for the suggestions!

11-10-2013, 07:06 AM	#8
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,041	I'm just seeing your thread. Very happy to hear Zoey's spay went well and that she is recovering nicely. I agree with your vet about the Neosporin. The risk of licking is why I have never used it or cortisone cream on my pups. We use organic coconut oil instead. It has healing and anti-bacterial properties. If something more serious is required, then I would use an e-collar to prevent licking. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

11-10-2013, 07:55 AM	#10
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	As long as there is no concern ovet the cream getting the area wet as KJC said, then Neosporin is fine. But as the vet said, licking is not good. Have to prevent it... I use topicals all the time. We just cover it woth clothes or an ecollar. They have licked the meds before. Not a good thing but they lived. Just be careful. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

11-10-2013, 03:02 PM	#12
Rhetts_mama Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,959 Blog Entries: 1	I'm glad you didn't have an problems with the vaseline. Rhett wasn't as lucky. Just a few licks of the vaseline off of his leg resulted in a very messy night. I guess some dogs are more sensitive than others. __________________ Don't get your knickers in a knot. Nothing is solved and it just makes you walk funny.

11-11-2013, 11:49 PM	#13
Island Girl Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Hawaii Posts: 239	Hope your baby is doing ok after her spay! When Sachi got spayed, our vet said it was unnecessary to put any topical ointments. As long as you keep the area clean and keep them from licking the area, it should be ok. Our vet did a wonderful job and you can't even see any scarring now. The hardest part was keeping her activity at a minimum for 7-10 days! __________________ Love my Babies! Munchkin Sachi Choo Choo R.I.P. Instagram : Sachi_Hawaii

11-12-2013, 04:48 AM	#14
Zoey Zendaya Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,220	Thanks for all the comments Much appreciated. Ya just have to try a little something. And see how it goes huh....I left it alone for first 2 days when incision was new then she slept less and was more concerned what that was down there.....that's when vet said tried aloe Vera gel and I remember how soothing that is on irritated skin and it really helped her so ii stuck with that....she is healing nicely and the sweet little thing so appreciates the TLC don't they? Today is day 7 and she wonders why we have all her hyper toys put up and why we are no fun to play with anymore....

11-12-2013, 06:07 AM	#15
Rhetts_mama Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,959 Blog Entries: 1	You are in the home stretch. Unfortunately the last few days before the stitches come out are also the hardest because they feel good and don't want to take it easy. __________________ Don't get your knickers in a knot. Nothing is solved and it just makes you walk funny.