Hi Carol! Been real busy with the year coming to an end, and also my little old man. Thanks to your advice,I’ve gone on to buy desitin for my old man and so far all’s been good! No more coming home to find his body wet from pee. :yay: I used Desitin with zinc oxide with my dog who didn't lick and it...

thanks critters! No, he doesn’t lick. If that’s the case, should I go for one with zinc oxide? Thanks! If he licks, you'd want a zinc-free cream. Cavilon spray, which was invented for people with ostomies, is a good skin barrier for bare skin. I hear it's almost like glue if it gets mixed up with h...

critters wrote: ↑Fri Dec 06, 2019 12:42 pm

Hi Carol! Thanks for the advice! :) :) :) :) When I had a paralyzied rabbit a number of years ago, I learned that rabbits have especially delicate skin and the recommendation was that natural fabrics like 100% cotton are best for the skin. This meant that while I thought our carpet (it was nylon or ...

Hi! :newhere: Will appreciate some advice on how to care for my 18.5 year old small size dog who has severe ventral spondylosis. Ever since late September, he hasn’t been able to get up or walk due to weakness in his hind legs. He also has canine cognitive dysfunction, chronic pancreatitis, Seizures...

Hi there. My 18.5 year old little old man with severe ventral spondylosis has been given gabapentin as part of his treatment (together with anti-inflammatory medications) when he started whining and barking (he has been a quiet dog all his life so the vet suspected it was pain related). From what I...

Hi there. My 18.5 year old little old man with severe ventral spondylosis has been given gabapentin as part of his treatment (together with anti-inflammatory medications) when he started whining and barking (he has been a quiet dog all his life so the vet suspected it was pain related). From what I ...