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Pastimes : Don't Ask Rambi

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To: Gauguin who wrote (51774)6/6/2000 10:35:00 AM
From: Edwarda  Read Replies (1) of 71178
 
I had the same problem with one of my cats. We were poking gentian violet into the holes with Q-tips, which was supposed to keep the holes open as well as help with the healing process. Because the stuff stains so badly, we'd take the cat into the bathroom and strip down before working on him. Oddly, he seemed to understand that this was necessary; he hated it and it was painful, but he didn't fight.

Since then, I have also found that soaking with warm water and hydrogen peroxide does work very well. The main thing is, keep those holes open! Don't let them cake up if you can help it. BTW, those white protectors they use for dogs are available for cats, but cats tend to fight them with astounding ferocity.

Good luck!
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