Spins4me Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Flo scratched an itchy spot on her face and it has become infected. It's still itchy so she's still scratching and opening it up again. Como is licking it if he's not watched and stopped. She has antibiotics and the vet says it will scab over in a couple of days but it looks awful - almost like a burn. Presumably as she is still scratching the wound it is like a friction burn. I was wondering if Manuka honey would help. Has anyone used it for wounds. If so is there a best kind of honey, a particular way to use it or any other advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Grose Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Have you got any grapefruit seed extract because that is what I would use. Diluted in a little water and gently dabbed over the area two or three times a day, it will take down any inflammation and also help with the infection as it has an excellent anti-bacterial action. I used this on Chloe's tail when she got a horribly infected insect bite from her travels last summer, it cleared up beautifully within 3 or 4 days and all the fur grew back perfectly. Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spins4me Posted February 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Thanks, Anne. I've just been searching for it online or to see if I could get it locally. Think it will have to be online but I can get it by tomorrow and get started with it. Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Grose Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Yes I bought it on line and it arrived the next day. Wonderful stuff to keep in for any problems like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 You can get manuka honey in Tesco if that's any help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spins4me Posted February 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 You can get manuka honey in Tesco if that's any help Thank you! I'm going to give the grapefruit seed extract a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Grose Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hi Barbara how is Flo - did the GSE help at all?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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