My pet licks wound cream with cone on. Is it toxic? What to do?

You have two options: 1. Stop him from licking the leg so you can apply the cream. Either buy him a "cone" collar or you can make one like in this YouTube video. ( https://www.amazon.in/Pet-Wholesale-Elizabethan-Collar-Puppies/dp/B079CFD8XR/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=elizabethan+collar&qid=1564235275&s=gateway&sr=8-6 ) ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1A5tzFwRqk ) OR 2. Call your vet and get some oral antibiotics you can give him instead of treating it topically. This would be the appropriate antibiotic to use for this type of infection. It should be given with food. ( https://www.marshallspetzone.com/health-care/4978-7739-savavet-toxo-mox-500-110-tablets.html#/95-pack-1 )

It would be best if she doesn't like the wound at all as it will not heal if she keeps licking it. You should leave the collar on all the time if she is licking the wound. Otherwise, leave it on for about an hour after applying the cream to make sure it has had enough time to be absorbed into the skin.

The amount of steroid shouldn't be harmful to Sky. Use caution with the chloramphenicol though. It can cause bone marrow suppression in some dogs and aplastic anemia in some people. A safer option would be to use a shirt or recovery wear for pets. A bitter agent, such as Bitter Apple Spray or Fooey!, can be used around the site to deter licking.

You have discovered the biggest problem with using topical treatments in pets! While a small amount of ingested iodine is likely safe (although may cause irritation to the mouth or hypersalivation), you won't be doing any good putting the iodine on the wound since Khora will just lick it right off. If you want to continue putting topical treatments on the wound, then you will need to cover them with a bandage (that is changed frequently to stay clean) or have Khora wear an e-collar to prevent her from licking the ointments.

Thank you for contacting PetCoach with your question about Roxi. Oh no, that is bad! You definitely should call the vet in the morning, but until then, we have to stop the licking or it will make things worse. Put an Ecollar on her to keep her from licking it. You can get one at a pet store or make one at home. If you want to make one at home, I will put a link below on how to make it. Try to get her into a vet tomorrow. I hope this helps! http://dogsaholic.com/care/homemade-dog-cone.html

Hi, no she shouldn't be licking the wound nor the powder. The wound's healing can be delayed if she is licking it and it could get infected as well. The powder contains Zinc that can be toxic if ingested repeatedly. Are you able to put a buster collar or elizabethan collar on her at all ?

Hello, and thank you for your question. Ingesting a bit of the antibiotic cream may cause some temporary upset tummy symptoms (diarrhea or vomiting). If you notice this, try taking away his food for 8 hours, and then start offering small, frequent meals of a bland diet such as boiled chicken and white rice. If Snowy becomes lethargic or disinterested in food, I would recommend taking him to the vet in case he needs further medical attention. In the future, when applying the cream, try to keep Snowy occupied with toys and play for about 10 minutes before letting him lick his skin. This should be enough time for the product to absorb in the skin so any licking will not cause any significant ingestion. I hope this helps, and that Snowy does well!