Guest d0ggiem0mma Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Maggie *LOVES* the snow. She loves running around like a maniac out there!! Unfortunately she is banging her feet up something fierce. She cut her toe, just above the nail bed, and I cannot get her to leave it alone. The e-collar (cone style) is not an option and she can get her foot to her mouth with the blow-up collars. She's getting to be a pro at removing bandages while I'm at work and just goes to town licking it and getting it all inflamed. I've tried no-chew bitter vet wrap and no-lick strips which are spicy hot but neither deter her. While I'm home and can keep an eye on her a baby sock and some tape is working well, but I need to keep her away from it while I'm away. Any magic suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 A muzzle with a poop guard or duct tape work well for me. I use the duct tape and put it on the inside and outside of the muzzle over the holes her tongue would go out of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I second the muzzle, much as I would dislike to leave my dog with one on. Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest d0ggiem0mma Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 (edited) While that is a genius idea... I forgot to mention she has SA and might have a melt down if she can't use eat her Kong treats! Edited January 23, 2011 by d0ggiem0mma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyandHollyluv Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 No magic here. While sock and tape worked for me if Maggie is hell-bent on removing any barrier - well, it will be a challenge! My (angel) Indy used to lick between two toes on a back paw until the area was raw and bleeding. He had back issues and I suspect there was tingling in his toes. I used a longer white athletic and sometimes taped above and below the joint. I used paper first aid tape and purchased a lot of it! Admittedly, it was a pain taking the sock on and off when he went outside -- but it did work. Not sure if you're talking about a front or back paw -- but it's definitely easier to sock a back paw than a front. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryhndsr4us Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Atropine drops or ointment. Worked wonders to keep Sneakers from licking his foot. Just a couple of drops on each side of the sore. After the first try he wouldn't touch it. Gave me major stinkeye when I put it on everyday. You have to get it from your vet, it is actually eye medication,but it really tastes aweful. Quote Sue ,Sky and Dood, Bridge angels Clark, Gypsy, Dreamy and Sneakers, Oshkosh,WI Heartbound Greyhound Adoption<p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HHHounds Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 We have used the sock too - ladies or children's white athletic socks - we don't have snow much here, so I don't take them off to go outside! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sunset123 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Atropine drops or ointment. Worked wonders to keep Sneakers from licking his foot. Just a couple of drops on each side of the sore. After the first try he wouldn't touch it. Gave me major stinkeye when I put it on everyday. You have to get it from your vet, it is actually eye medication,but it really tastes aweful. Do vets prescribe this easily? I mean, if I ask for it will my vet thing I'm crazy? Arrisa has a bald spot that she's obsessed with, and nothing that I've bought at the store has helped her stop licking it. No magic here. While sock and tape worked for me if Maggie is hell-bent on removing any barrier - well, it will be a challenge! My (angel) Indy used to lick between two toes on a back paw until the area was raw and bleeding. He had back issues and I suspect there was tingling in his toes. I used a longer white athletic and sometimes taped above and below the joint. I used paper first aid tape and purchased a lot of it! Admittedly, it was a pain taking the sock on and off when he went outside -- but it did work. Not sure if you're talking about a front or back paw -- but it's definitely easier to sock a back paw than a front. Good luck! I'm doing the sock right now for a foot injury, and to avoid untaping before going outside I've been using glad press-n-seal wrap! Someone here recommended it, and it's a great trick. I just throw on a piece of plastic on the outside of the sock before I bring her out. Super easy. I've also been liking the fabric first-aid tape more than the paper kind because of the handy dispenser the fabric stuff comes in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lanielovesgreys Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 When this happens with Laika, I put her in her t-shirt jammies with a cut up athletic sock extending the leg that's the problem. Then roll up that sock when she goes outside. It's not perfect, but it prevents us from having to muzzle for long periods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiggysMom Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I recently dealt with as Twiggy had a nasty infaction after surgery. Used the muzzle with poop cup, but smeared a good-sized portion of the poop cup with peanut butter and then pressed in kibble all over the peanut butter. Works similarly to a stuffed Kong. (Looks like a kibble mosaic using peanut butter as mastic.) I only did the pb/kibble mosaic when leaving her. At night, she had the muzzle w/o treats. Not sure if this would be enough for your girl, but might be worth a try. Quote Wendy with Twiggy, fosterless while Twiggy's fighting the good fight, and Donnie & Aiden the kitties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ctomt Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Our method on all of our dogs & cats is to apply neosporin with pain reducer daily and leave the bandage off, the irritation is caused more by her removing the bandage than the cut. Dogs usually heal on their own without intervention. Watch for pus or bloody discharge meaning a vet visit. If we have to tape we have great luck with "Coban" tape. Apply neosporin to the cut, and cover it with a gauze pad, then wrap the entire foot with the coban tape, making sure it is not too tight as to cut off circulation. The coban usually stays in place, lets air in and healing begin. If it stays in place leave it for a couple of days or more. Time to take it off it usually needs to be cut off carefully using scissors, may need a muzzle for the dog so she doesn't nip when you are working around a sore toe. Snow is great fun, but dangerous too, We cut a few random paths with the snow blower (the neighbors think we are crazy!) clear area for the dogs to run in if possible so they don't get hurt. They DO like that fresh snow for a quick run & roll !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryhndsr4us Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I read about the Atropine drops here on GT. My vet had no probem giving me a small bottle. You only need 2 to 4 drops, so a bottle lasts a long time, still have some left. Quote Sue ,Sky and Dood, Bridge angels Clark, Gypsy, Dreamy and Sneakers, Oshkosh,WI Heartbound Greyhound Adoption<p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest d0ggiem0mma Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I talked to several vets today, both general practice and ophthalmologists, and they all agreed at the atropine is a BAD idea. Between the possibility of the atropine being absorbed through the wound and whatever is absorbed orally, it would be very easy for the dog to get too much systemically and get sick. One of the ophthalmologists suggested a product they use with horses called "raplast." It is a very potent capsaicine (hot spicy) based product. It's not for use directly on the skin, but can be used on bandages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoanBelleIsle Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 For what its worth... I found that atropine was the only thing that worked for getting my old boy to stop licking the granulomas he had created on his legs. Tried all the other suggestions. None of them worked. I would not be too concerned about the dog getting sick from ingesting the stuff. You need only a couple of drops every two to three days until the behavior changes. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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