Diaper rash cream okay to use on dogs???

15 years ago

My furbaby has a rash on her tummy that she won't stop licking. It looks like a yeast infection, which diaper rash cream cures quite well---but of course, she'll continue to lick it. Will the cream hurt her if she swallows it? It's mostly zinc oxide.

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dabunch

15 years ago

Ok, here's the deal. It is a weekend and your baby needs help.

Can you post a pic?

Rashes can be mysterious. If it's not better after the following suggestions, you need to take her to see the vet:
What I would do is take a T-shirt-size to fit. Either cut out the middle part in the back and take the 2 longer bottom pieces & tie them on top of her back so the t-shirt is closer to the belly and she won't step on it. Figure it out. If she's a small breed you can get some baby clothes from a second hand store. That's what I do.

Anyway, anything that the dog licks is not good for them. The T-shirt should protect her from licking. You may have to re-apply the cream more often, because it may get rubbed off. Just make sure the t-shirt is not too close to her rash. It can hang down a couple of inches from the belly.

Now, for the treatment."IF" it's just a rash,you can try your remedy. It shouldn't hurt her, providing she wears the t-shirt over the area. I've used baby powders which contain Zinc Oxide. My dog was fine. There also is Clotrimazole Cream 1% over the counter-for yeast and fungus. It's used for people and pets. If the rash gets worse, wash it off.

If it's a dry , or an irritated type of a rash, you can try Aveeno SHOWER and BATH OIL (blue top bottle ONLY). That particular one works the best out of all Aveeno products.It's an oatmeal based wash, which soothes dry or irritated skin. It won't hurt them. Wash for 5 min, rubbing it in a bit. Rinse most of it (not all of it).

That's the best you can do over the weekend. Good luck. Let us know how she does.

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trinigemini
15 years ago
Yes it is dangerous if the pup can lick it. I use diaper rash for my bullies face folds but she can't lick it. I believe my vet says its poison if they lick it. I would use an antibacterial or antifungal flush, such as malaseb. This way there won't be much for her to lick.
Elly_NJ
15 years ago
Time to go to the vet to see what sort of infection it really is, so you can get the proper treatment.
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Natural balance is mid-way, grains cause the issues you are discribing, GRAIN FREE if possible.

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What grains are in Natural Balance?
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msbatt
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For those who want to know---my vet okayed the use of diaper-rash cream, and she was fine the next AM. One application was all it took, and 2-3 days later you'd never know she'd had a rash.
gabro14
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My dog recently had bad skin irritation on her belly and the inside of her hind legs (very dry and flaky, and also red and raw). I first tried A&D ointment, but that only helped a tad. Then I took her to the vet and he gave me a special shampoo which worked wonders. If anyone wants to know the name, I'll be happy to write it here when I get home. Anyway, it's some sort of shampoo for excema (sp?) type conditions. He thinks she got it from some type of irritation (she leaks urine on herself occasionally and also drags her back end due to paresis, so it's probably from that).

My main point is that he also said to use a light cream such as Cetaphil or Eucerin. And it is not bad for them to lick it.

She's 100% better now. So if anyone is having dry skin or irritated skin issues with their dog (especially with this cold weather), try Cetaphil or Eucerin.
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Could you tell me the name of the shampoo the vet gave you. My sweet Molly having the same problem. Thanks!
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You can use 100% Virgin coconut oil Doesn't matter if they lick it
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"Grain Free" was the rage for a few years - still clinging on.

Perhaps "Grain-inclusive recipe without corn, wheat or soy" will be the next choice .

Many nutritional gurus seem to be lining up on the side of grains not being the cause of everything.

Can we say, "gluten free" as a human analogy? lol
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" Raw MEAT as nature intended for them..." lol

Dogs have always had grains as a part of their diet in nature. I hope you don't harm your dog - or other peoples' dogs with your advice!
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Dogs were made to eat meat. Hold a piece of raw meat in one hand and some grain in the other and watch. If you still have any doubts open their mouth and take a look of their teeth.
Stax
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Kind of like holding out an apple in one hand and a Hershey's Kiss. The choice is not based on which is required nutrition. lol

Grains are part of all canines' diets - in the ruminant, in the bones, in the flesh, etc,

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