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Teddy's EC has flared up again, with vengeance :cry: Peeing all over the place and wet rear end.

Took Teddy to the vets where he spent the day being clipped, in stages - rather than be sadated.

A couple of the vets had mentioned F10 and I asked them to apply some before I took him home. They have applied F10 spray on his fur at the back, not around the urine scald. I am wondering if they used the most appropriate F10 product? Should it have been the barrier cream?

This spray cost £23 from the vets (around £10 online). I believe it can repel Flys but not sure it was if it was the intended version of F10?
 
cara said:
Teddy's EC has flared up again, with vengeance :cry: Peeing all over the place and wet rear end.

Took Teddy to the vets where he spent the day being clipped, in stages - rather than be sadated.

A couple of the vets had mentioned F10 and I asked them to apply some before I took him home. They have applied F10 spray on his fur at the back, not around the urine scald. I am wondering if they used the most appropriate F10 product? Should it have been the barrier cream?

This spray cost £23 from the vets (around £10 online). I believe it can repel Flys but not sure it was if it was the intended version of F10?
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Sorry to hear about Teddy :(

You already know my views on F10! :)
 
Is it the wound spray with insecticide? It should be OK to use on the urine scald area once it has been cleaned and dried. I've used it on open wounds from jaw abscess surgery. Just be careful if there are cats around - it's toxic to them (just the insecticidal products).

There are various barrier creams available - most of the usual nappy creams are OK, and I'm sure other people can recommend different creams, including F10.

I would carry on with what you have started and see how it goes. Urine scald normally heals up within a few days if the area is kept clean and dry. Creams can sometimes just make it messier if it is applied on fur rather than shaved areas. The F10 insecticidal wound spray is easy to apply and will help prevent flystrike.
 
MightyMax said:
Sorry to hear about Teddy :(

You already know my views on F10! :)
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Hi MightyMax :wave:

Do you know, I have utter brain fog. The entire situation, in conjunction with other stuff has left me frazzled.

So, will look back, but guessing you are not a fan!

I was swayed because I had thought it was a barrier cream, healing, repellent and a spray to easier to apply. In any event, I guess I have ended up with an insect repellent.

I always appreciate your advice. I will look back to see exactly what you said. Meanwhile I have left a message at the vets so will see what they come back with.
 
Shimmer said:
Is it the wound spray with insecticide? It should be OK to use on the urine scald area once it has been cleaned and dried. I've used it on open wounds from jaw abscess surgery. Just be careful if there are cats around - it's toxic to them (just the insecticidal products).

There are various barrier creams available - most of the usual nappy creams are OK, and I'm sure other people can recommend different creams, including F10.

I would carry on with what you have started and see how it goes. Urine scald normally heals up within a few days if the area is kept clean and dry. Creams can sometimes just make it messier if it is applied on fur rather than shaved areas. The F10 insecticidal wound spray is easy to apply and will help prevent flystrike.
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Thanks for your reply Shimmer :)

Yes, it is the spray. The vet nurse didn't spray on the wound, but on his fur. Is this how it should be used?

just taken a look at the F10 problems and the opinions are so conflicting. Your experience is much more positive than Mightmax for instance.
 
Ok, have had a long telephone discussion with vet who first started using F10 on the advice of Molly (expert vet). Her experience is positive. I mentioned the conflicting views and she did point out that with any adverse reaction, discontinue use and get back in touch with vets. She also feels it is appropriate as she is wary of Teddy getting a skin infection in addition to his urine scald.

Having said that, as she instructed, I applied some on his sore areas after a rear-end wash this evening. Is it co-incidence that Teddy has since been 'shifting from foot to foot'? Almost like a wobble? I am going to post re this on another thread I think. I am feeling very apprehensive :(
 
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