From:
daneedv
Date: 2002-01-02 13:47:00 UTC
Subject: Re: cracked bleeding tail (adrenal)
--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., Cecilia McNamara
<mcnamaras.band@s...> wrote:
> Hey there, what is Bag Balm?
>
> thanks
>
> Cecilia
>
> kath0524 wrote:
>
> > --- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., "mustelidmadam" <drodvelt@k...>
wrote:
> > > Any ideas on how to moisturize or clear up the ugly carrot tail
> > > syndrome would be appreciated (more by her than me, I'm
> > > sure
> >
> > Cedes skin got really dry and cracked also from his constant
> > scratching. I used Bag Balm on it and it was like a miracle! It
was
> > entirely cleared up after only two applications.
Bag Balm is an antiseptic ointment. I think it was originally
created for use on milk cows udders, to keep them from getting
irritated. When I was breeding ferrets, I used to put a small amount
on the nursing mother's tetes.
It can sometimes be hard to find in the city, but if you ask your
pharmacist, he can probably get it for you.
I still keep it on hand - it also works great on severely chapped
hands and lips.
Danee