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Lily12481
Adult Weim
Joined: 13 Nov 2007
Posts: 263
Location: Gilbert,AZ
Fur Kids: Goose (short for Gustav)- weim
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 Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 9:52 pm Post subject: Scars... |
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| A few weeks ago, Goose either got bit by something or scraped his leg on something (maybe a bush/cactus) and he had a scab. Well, the scab has since healed but a scar has taken its place. He already has multiple scars on his legs, ears, stomach (suspecting abuse or improperly cared for by original owner) and hair does not cover these areas and are quite noticeable. Has anyone found that weims skin do not heal as well as other breeds? Is there something I can use to help make these scars less noticeable? Is neosporin safe to use on dogs? |
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amazonstarlight
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 29 Jan 2008
Posts: 1727
Location: Oklahoma
Fur Kids: Sadie the Rottweiler/Chow mix, Asia and Bella the kitties. Scooter (Scooter Booter) 4 yr old Weim boy. |
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| Scooter has some really gnarly scars from his previous life. He has a really bad scar on his hip where he gnawed out a BB, at least that's is the best figure the vets have seeing as he has two other BB's under the skin near by. I have been using bag balm to help moisten the skin and give it a little more elasticity, but his skin is very thin on that particular scar. I actually use Scarlex (it's a spray antiseptic made from scarlet oil and it's used for horses), it really works well to heal wounds and leaves little if any of a scar behind. As for neosporan, i don't think there is any problem to use it on a dog. I hope Goose heals quickly and the scar heals over. |
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ICARUS
Adult Weim
Joined: 31 Mar 2008
Posts: 408
Location: Grafton MA
Fur Kids: Icarus & Mindy - weims |
| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:14 am Post subject: |
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| well i think other dogs do get scars it's just that weim fur is so short that it shows easier. also i've used triple antibiotic on Icarus and have never had any problems. |
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wildlifecr13
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 26 Jul 2005
Posts: 1541
Location: Ohio
Fur Kids: Zoe & Riley |
| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:50 am Post subject: |
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i use neosporin on mine, never an issue.
i know vitamin e on your skin is supposed to help reduce scars. |
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Lily12481
Adult Weim
Joined: 13 Nov 2007
Posts: 263
Location: Gilbert,AZ
Fur Kids: Goose (short for Gustav)- weim
Baby- cat |
| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:25 am Post subject: |
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Sweet! Thank you all for the advice!  I've used bag balm on his nose before and it healed great (he had a ritual where he would rub his nose on the mat beneath his food dish before he ate. He did so much it made his nose bleed-- idiot  ). Have a great day you all! |
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freespiritmom
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 01 Apr 2008
Posts: 1429
Location: East Texas
Fur Kids: Silver Bullet, Sam Elliott & Duke |
| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:47 am Post subject: |
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| We use cocca butter. It is all natural, so it doesn't hurt them to lick it and they do! |
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