robinw Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 iker has a big scar around his neck from having been hanged in Spain. This past weekend I noticed that little spots around in scar were bleeding. Is it OK to use bag balm on it, or would something else be better?nothing seemed dry or flakey. I want to avoid any more bleeding. Thanks in advance Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 No idea why? Did he get sunburned? Bag balm is a benign enough ointment I can't see it doing any harm. It should soothe the irritated skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Manuka honey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Poor bug. I'd try the bag balm if you have some. 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...
IndyandHollyluv Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Oh, poor soul. Another option is "Animal Scents Ointment" made by Young Living. https://www.youngliving.com/en_US Essential oils salve. Similar in color, texture to Bag Balm. Just an option. Smells yummy. I've used it on many a hound boo-boo. For Ikers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHead Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Poor Iker I am sure Bag Balm would be fine. I also find that coconut oil heals things up very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Oh, I never knew that about Iker! Poor baby! Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Hanged ? Wow. Hope he heals quickly poor guy. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greytjoys Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I wonder if his collar irritated his scar, or if he's scratching it with his nails. If you don't already use a harness on him, I imagine you've considered or tried them. Iker is such a lucky boy to be alive, and living with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 {{Iker}} Vitamin E can be good, too. Just pierce a capsule and apply. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Ohh my word , poor Iker , sending this Boy Prayers and Mega Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 You've already gotten some good suggestions, so I'll just send Iker some lovin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Xavi, leave Iker's scar alone! <just kidding> I'd imagine that Bag Balm would help. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Burts Bees also makes a Hand Balm that is very nice. I bought it one time when I couldn't get Bag Balm. You could have a look at the ingredients and see what you thought. Hope something soothing clears this up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Just wanted to send some love to the boy! I am so grateful I got to meet him at he Festival. He is a very special guy. Hope his neck gets better pronto. :beatheart :beatheart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I also was thinking maybe vitamin e. It will moisten pretty naturally... poor boy. Greg has a teeny tiny scar on his head that opens occasionally, and I cannot imagine that happening with a scar like Iker's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Iker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chickenpotpie Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Poor Iker! Sorry to hear he's having some problems. Bag balm shouldn't be an issue as far as I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) I wonder if he's growing and it's a stretch mark that's caused the flare up in the original scar? Very interesting. I've never used bag balm, I always spray on some good ol' CS in these cases, but there is also a gel version that can stick on skin a bit better as well. Edited June 23, 2015 by XTRAWLD Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukasmom Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I would go with the honey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 You might also look into using some of the human products for decreasing scarring. Might help it some, in the long run. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatricksMom Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 You might also look into using some of the human products for decreasing scarring. Might help it some, in the long run. These have helped me with appearance of minor scars, but you aren't supposed to use them on broken skin. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MurphysMom Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Oh, Iker! That just breaks my heart, I want to cry. Healing kisses for Iker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) I can vouch for Vitamin E oil. I used it immediately following scabbing, actually I think I put it on while it was still fresh (the bottle itself says it can be used after surgery/procedures to aid in reducing skin scarring). It does wonders for healing. http://www1.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/health-and-pharmacy/personal-care/skin-and-acne-care/details/057800704133 It's a bit goopy and annoying but well worth it. Edited June 24, 2015 by XTRAWLD Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundlov Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 how is he doing? Quote Mary in Houston Everyone has a photographic memory, but not everyone has film. LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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