greytdecals Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 So, we need to take a fentanyl patch off of Maggie-Mae but it's pretty "stuck" to her skin. Any recommendations as to what to do to help aid in removing it without causing her any pain...or is like the band aid theory, the quicker you yank it off the better Didn't know if soaking it with warm water might loosen the adhesive or not? Thanks for any help! Quote Suzie Collins Owner/Artist Skinny Hound Designs Greyhound decals, magnets and signs. Fur kids: Isabelle and Petey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Have you tried mineral oil Suzie? Sometimes that works when taking of sticky bandages and such. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 It "should" be spent by now, but in case it isn't, I would not recommend using heat on it. I used baby oil and a Q tip to remove Bones' patch. I just started at the end, rubbed some oil on his skin, peeled a little bit more and so on. No way would I just rip it off of her. I had it off in about 3 minutes. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Mineral oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 (edited) I used cooking oil. work it under the patch a teeny bit at a time with your fingernail or a cuticle stick etc. Do not rip it off like a bandaid OW! do like Nancy said and don't get in a hurry. Work it under, leave it, repeat. Edited November 5, 2008 by Hubcitypam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytdecals Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 Thanks for the suggestions! Gonna have to go to the store to get some mineral oil or baby oil. We've got an entire medicine cabinet filled with "hound" medical stuff and not one bit of mineral oil or baby oil, wouldn't ya know it I used cooking oil. work it under the patch a teeny bit at a time with your fingernail or a cuticle stick etc. Do not rip it off like a bandaid OW! do like Nancy said and don't get in a hurry. Work it under, leave it, repeat. Ah, cooking oil I have...maybe we will try that first! Quote Suzie Collins Owner/Artist Skinny Hound Designs Greyhound decals, magnets and signs. Fur kids: Isabelle and Petey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longdogs Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 (edited) DON"T soak or use heat in case the patch still has active drugs. You don't want to release any residual drugs in a rush. I tried using various things to help peel it back. Skin cream (vitamin E), olive oil and 'gunk remover' helped. I lifted a corner and worked it in with a cotton bud, just doing a little at a time. Nugget's skin was very tender under the patch and ripping it off would have taken her skin with it. Edited November 5, 2008 by longdogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HeatherDemps Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Wear gloves. Use lots of baby oil to soak it good and then it should start coming off easier. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyDoodle Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 If you haven't gotten it off by now, you can just leave it for a few more days until the adhesive gives out. There shouldn't be much drug left in it, so it shouldn't hurt to leave it there. Oil is probably your best bet. Don't use alcohol, it can release more drug and/or help it go through the skin. DD Quote DonnaMolly the Border Collie & Poquita the American-born Podenga Bridge Babies: Daisy (Positive Delta) 8/7/2000 - 4/6/2115, Agnes--angel Sage's baby (Regall Rosario) 11/12/01 - 12/18/13, Lucky the mix (Found, w 10 puppies 8/96-Bridge 7/28/11, app. age 16) & CoCo (Cosmo Comet) 12/28/89-5/4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 yep oil (even cooking oil) always works. I usually Use a qtip soaked and just keep working at the edges. keep qtip soaked (not dripping just wet) yep oil (even cooking oil) always works. I usually Use a qtip soaked and just keep working at the edges. keep qtip soaked (not dripping just wet) Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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