Zeke's elbows

DAWNMERIE

Active member
I've always know that elbows can become an issue because of all the up's and lay downs and floors. I'm just curious about what other's have done in regards to any type's of flair ups. Zeke's one elbow has been giving me a problem (twice now) get's swollen and opens and get's raw for a little bit. I've in the past used bag balm to help but with the last 2 episodes I've had to revert to an antibiotic cream to heal it up. Any thoughts or suggestions?
 

NinaA

New member
It's the hard floors. I had a Lab that had this problem for years before she came to live with us. I took a heavy sock, cut it up so it would slip over the elbow and tied it to her collar. It gave her enough cushion for the elbow to heal and it never acted up again while she lived with us.
 

wrknnwf

Active member
The sock idea is great. They also make hygroma sleeves for dogs. You could google those. Vet wrap might work too.
 

DAWNMERIE

Active member
Good Idea Nina! And I just found the sleeves yesterday and ordered one for him. Thank You Ladies for your reply!
 
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