Scooting and licking tail

[Falcon]

Was she tested for worms or other parasites?

[GinnyC]

@falcon No, not yet.

[DebraDownSouth]

@ginnyc said in Scooting and licking tail:

@falcon No, not yet.

The rescue didn't run parasite test? Okay well, that's critically needed.

[GinnyC]

@debradownsouth Clarification - Rescue ran fecal test 2/14/2018: NO OVA OR PARASITES SEEN. No new fecal test since this issue appeared is what I meant.

[GinnyC]

@zande

[DebraDownSouth]

Unfortunately, a fecal test in Feb could have been too early to catch it... so hopefully the vet will run another test to be sure.

[GinnyC]

@debradownsouth Agreed. We’re trying Vaseline, Benadryl and trying to keep her from licking first and crossing fingers it heals. Fecal test next if no progress. She did seem to not lick as much yesterday with Benadryl so trying that again today. I’m keeping a close eye on her!

[Zande]

Cone or E-collar - there is a much better, cheaper alternative I have found can be made to fit ANY eventuality and stop a Basenji licking.

Tights. OK, panty-hose. You can use just the leg, or the top bit by the thigh, or the body bit, you can use the legs to tie the 'dressing' on or around - ANY part of the (now discarded by you) garment can be pressed into service. No kidding, you would not believe the wounds, scratches, surgery scars that I have contrived a protection with panty-hose. Light, expendable and the dog doesn't realise it is wearing something.

And I carry Pyriton (sp) with me for use of the doggies. Possibly same effect as Benadryl ??? Also if there is inflammation - junior aspirin can help. even half of one.

Get the vet to check her for parasites and get her wormed, pronto.

Good luck !

[Zande]

@ginnyc said in Scooting and licking tail:

@zande

But Ginny ! It doesn't have a curly tail !

[GinnyC]

@zande So, on the panty hose, would I stuff a leg with something soft and gently tie it around her neck, like a doughnut? I tried a thick, fluffy scarf yesterday but it didn’t stay on long. So, see, I WAS looking for alternatives. I want her as comfortable as possible!

[Zande]

Stuffing something soft into it might well do the trick. Using the whole leg and foot, you could locate the stuffing in place inside the stocking by tying a knot each side of it and then using as much of the leg as you need to fix it in place around her. I was thinking more about protecting the area she is attending to. But try anything - poor wee girl !