Paizly's spay incision....

[Sevaede]

Cathy, my vet said that isnt true. I asked when I had to clean Puffs ear, and she said that that is a common misconception

She always used peroxide to clean wounds, abcesses, etc.

Also, the years I worked as a tech assistant, we ALWAYS used peroxide, because betadine stings, and that will make it unpleasant for the kitty.

It worked for Puff.

I think it is only true of deep open wounds, in which you would have to flush

Indeed, that was my impression as well. I have had at least three vets (all of which had been in practice for a long time as well) advise the use of peroxide (abcesses and some foot wounds). Who knows, though! Medicine makes many advances these days.

[Taz_Zoee]

Ok, so I woke Bruce up to help me administer the dosage this morning. Partly because the incision is looking icky again. It looks like it had leaked a slightly bloody discharge.
I've already got an email out to the vet for Taz when she gets back to me I'm going to mention Paizly.

All my life, growing up with MANY animals, my mom has always used peroxide on their wounds. They got better, so I have no idea what's right or wrong when it comes to peroxide. I think my vet has said not to use it. But I'm going to ask what to use to clean it.

Katie, as far as her not letting me pick her up. She lets me to a certain extent. But not like Taz who will lay his head back and look at the world upside down, ya know? LOL Yeah, I guess I'll just have to live with the Tortie-ness.

[cassiesmom]

All my life, growing up with MANY animals, my mom has always used peroxide on their wounds. They got better, so I have no idea what's right or wrong when it comes to peroxide. I think my vet has said not to use it. But I'm going to ask what to use to clean it.

just my $.02 (I'm a nurse) - dilute it 1:1 with warm water before you clean Paizly's incision with it.

[Husky_mom]

is oxigenated water same as peroxide?....

for human use I´ve heard/seen teh using of oxigenated water to disinfect wounds/scratches, etc.... not sure on animals... but it´s just water with a bit more oxigen h2o2 instead of h2o

[sirrahbed]

These comments were really good I think. I trying to give liquid meds and have never really figured out any best way to do it. I once had to medicate Emily for several weeks and felt like I was torturing her so I can relate to that part. My most successful way has just been to use a thick towel and make a quick and tight kitty burrito making sure to get those wiggly (and sharp!) back legs inside and use the rear of jaw squirt method - I did have one time I thought I had chokde them though Lizzie is my screamer wiggler - yet amazingly does not even run away when I am done with her

Hope Paiz is looking better today. I think the best cleaner is probably cat spit and yes, I would probably use the dilute peroxide too. Maybe you can dampen a warm washcloth and use it on Paizly's incision area and then on Taz to wipe up the sticky antibiotic

[Taz_Zoee]

Hope Paiz is looking better today. I think the best cleaner is probably cat spit and yes, I would probably use the dilute peroxide too. Maybe you can dampen a warm washcloth and use it on Paizly's incision area and then on Taz to wipe up the sticky antibiotic

LOL, I talked to the receptionist yesterday and she suggested the warm washcloth and a tiny bit of peroxide too. So that's what I'll be doing today. No more meds though. She still has diahrrea so I'm stopping it today. I haven't checked her incision yet. She's been playing with Taz !!

[jennielynn1970]

Just wanted to say that my guys loved when I used a warm washcloth as a compress. I think it just made them feel all loved and contented. It really was a bonding experience with me and Finae and Boris (even though Boris is standoffish now). They just relaxed and would lay in my arms while I did it. It just made me feel even more protective of them, and it ended up being something I enjoyed doing when they didn't feel well... just that motherly instinct, lol.

[Taz_Zoee]

Well, I never got a chance to "clean" it. And it is almost completely healed up now. Whew!!
Now I can focus more on Taz and his issue.