philospher77 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Hi! Katie has been diagnosed with a histiocytoma on one of her back feet. It's not that major, and apparently is likely to resolve in 3-6 months on its own. BUT… she is licking it. And that makes it irritated. Which makes her lick it more. I've been told to try and stop that, and the vet recommended a cone. But I just can't see having her coned (or muzzled) for the next 3 months! What have other people done in this situation? Anything topical I could use? Thanks! Quote My blog about helping Katie learn to be a more normal dog: http://katies-journey-philospher77.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Baby sock. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 (edited) Sometimes it's beneficial to use a topical corticosteroid. Also, there is an off label lick deterrent that you can try--applying ophthalmic atropine ointment around (not directly on) the affected area work incredibly well--it's is hands down the most bitter tasting medication. You need to ask your vet for a tube-even if it's expired--the tiniest dap goes a long way (just make sure you wash our hands thoughly after use). If your vet is not willing to dispense the atropine you can purchase a Medipaw boot to keep the area covered. Edited December 25, 2013 by tbhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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