I have 2 brittanies. Lou (female,12 years old) has a small warty like growth on her head. Buck (male, 3 years old) is worried to death about it. He follows her around constantly trying to lick it. Lou does not like it, the wart is getting red and both are getting irritated.
I have an appointment at the vet tommorow afternoon. In the meantime, I have sprayed the spot with some first aid stuff that is supposed to make it taste so bad they won’t lick their wounds. Buck doesn’t seem to mind it. Then again he is adverse to the taste of dog ass either.
Does anyone have any suggestions for some sort of home remedy that will not harm Lou. I’m afraid I’m going to have to keep them separated if this doesn’t stop.
I have tried scolding Buck for pestering Lou and ordering him to “Just stay away from her dammit”, but he is willing to risk a scolding. He seems to think it is his * job * to lick the damn thing.
I am no vet but I am pretty sure the vet will take care of it with 1. remove the wart and have the dog wear a cone til its healed. or 2. decide to let the “thing” heal by giving it a chance with a cone.
Either way I would buy a cone from a pet store or elsewhere cause the vet will charge you triple!!!
p.s. I know this from lickin’ chickens
Perhaps you could put a foul-tasting (or foul-smelling) substance around, but not on, the wart. That would stop both Buck and Lou trying to irritate the wart further.
At the very least, it will stop Buck from eating Band-Aids.
Try to put some “Bitter Apple” around the wart area. It is the spray stuff that you use to keep your pets from chewing on furniture, wires, etc. One of my dogs was continually nipping at the other until I used the stuff. She hasn’t nipped since.
Ha Ha. I knew the band-aid suggestion would be a bust. Any good dog would eat one in five seconds flat. Dogzilla (IRL) wouldn’t even bother to chew a band aid, provided she could get one off her own head – she’d probably ask one of the cats for help.
I echo the spray stuff suggestions, but am a little worried about that. Those things are designed to spray on your shoes or your couch… inanimate objects. I’m not so sure it would be a great idea to spray on the other dog. At least check the label first, but I’d call the vet’s office and see if they have any suggestions before your appointment. I guess Enos’ dogs lived, so it must be okay. I would never give a dog cayenne pepper - too strong and would damage the delicate tissues in their noses. Don’t want to burn their noses off, do we?
And I think your dog will love the cone-head thing. Dogzilla’s cousin had one recently and we called him “Satellite” for a while… Just tell your dog she’s helping you get better TV reception; she won’t mind if you tune in to Animal Planet when a cat show is on!
I’m hijacking to ask another question. To all other owners of neurotic dogs: How do I get Dogzilla (IRL) to stop licking in general? She licks her paws, my paws, the couch, the cats… anything she can get her tongue on, all the time. Seems to be worse when she’s upset. Do I have to spray my entire house – and both cats – with bitter apple? I’m thinking this is a behavioral issue and actual training would be more effective than spraying shit everywhere. Ideas? Suggestions?
This stuff is beyond vile. I accidentaly got a tiny little bit on my tongue once and was near vomiting for hours. The sensation in my mouth was indescribable-- Not bitter, not hot, just vile!
No, I was not licking my dog
Don’t apply this to the dogs skin, bandage the area first. And don’t even taste just a tiny little bit to see what it’s like. Really. Take my word for it.
Well it turns out that the thing on Lou’s head was a benign tumor, but, after exam by a vet, it seems Lou had multiple breast cancers. She had surgery yesterday to remove 6 growths. She is unfazed. Didn’t even seem to mind it. She is now laying on the couch curled up under an afgan. Tough life, Huh.
We chose not to pursue much further treatment. No biopsies or such. She is too old to undergo chemo or radiation treatment at 12 years old. We will just watch her closely and get more frequent check-ups.
Since after the surgery Buck has left the wounds alone. I guess it was the bleeding and drainage that was bugging him. He doesn’t seem to notice the incisions and stitches. Go figure.
Dude…I just tuned into the thread. I’m really sorry…having that surgery on your dog. I don’t have a dog of my own, or anything…but this must be hard. Anyway i just thought i’d say something. And I hope everything turns out well w/ Lou.
Just tell your dog she’s helping you get better TV reception; she won’t mind if you tune in to Animal Planet when a cat show is on!