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What to do about razor burn on my dog.
We gave Sandy a hair cut and she has razor burn
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Enchantedcameo

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Posted: 5:05:52 PM 6/14/2008

My husband and i gave our pom a hair cut with clippers. We where having a problem with fleas on her so I wanted to clip her so that i can tell if the fleas are improving. So we clipped her last night and gave her a bath with flea shampoo. We do use a topical flea treament that did not work. This morning her tummy has razor burn. What can I put on it to sooth it? And what should be on watch for? Such as skin infections. I put a shirt on her so that she can't lick it.

dusty082155

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Posted: 5:28:02 PM 6/14/2008

You can use Aloe Vera or Bag Baum. If you use Aloe Vera, just be sure that your dog doesnt lick the area. Cold compresses will help take the sting out of the burn. It wouldnt hurt to put a little Neosporin on it , if it is really bad and looks like it may becoming infected.

If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater, suggest that he wear a tail.

Enchantedcameo

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Posted: 5:34:58 PM 6/14/2008

Thanks for the quick reply. We are going out today to buy the things we need. Is it okay to keep a shirt on her so she can't lick it or do i need to keep it open to let it breath. Where do I get Bag Baum? Wal-mart or pet supply store?

dusty082155

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Posted: 5:46:16 PM 6/14/2008

You can buy it at Walmart, and most feed supply stores carry it. You can keep the shirt on over it. It should be fine unless it is rubbing back and forth against the skin, then you may want to remove the shirt or cover the area with gauze pads, with the shirt over that.

If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater, suggest that he wear a tail.

Pen2

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Posted: 6:25:19 PM 6/14/2008

I just wanted to add that you could also use zincofax, or another diaper rash cream, with zinc in it. All of Dusty's suggestions work too.

Enchantedcameo

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Posted: 11:51:27 PM 6/14/2008

I bought a bottle of aloe vera tonight and few t-shirts. Just simple cotton t-shirts. The poor baby look pitiful, she isn't fluffy like she usually is. It's only her stomach that has the razor burn on it. I don't think we will be clipping her ourselfs much any more. Thanks for all the quick replys

thelifeofriley

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Posted: 6:46:30 AM 6/15/2008

Just advice for next time... you need to buy cool lube and when the blade gets warm cool it down with that.

http://grooming.petedge.com/Andis-Cool-Care-Plus-AD12750.pro?parentCategoryId=190&categoryId=330&subCategoryId=395

http://www.ashleyspets.com
http://youtube.com/watch?v=fPJS8GenfXo

Enchantedcameo

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Posted: 11:21:59 AM 6/15/2008

My husband used a different kind of lub for the blade. Where can I get that Coollube can it be found at walmart or a specialty store?

Sandy is doing a lot better today. The poor thing really does not like wearing clothes very often so she is not enjoying that. But she looks like she is feeling better. Her tummy looks better also.

dusty082155

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Posted: 11:18:29 PM 6/15/2008

Glad to hear that your baby is on the mend. Burns are so painful, even small ones. My dogs do not like to wear clothes either. If i ever want them to be still as statues, all i would have to do is put a shirt on them and they would refuse to move. lol

If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater, suggest that he wear a tail.

ng13

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Posted: 1:28:58 AM 2/25/2010

FyI You should not use any type of ointment or thing with Zinc in it if there is a chance the dog can ingest it Zinc is toxic to dogs and you could have a much bigger problem on your hands.

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