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In late December, I noticed my cat's lip was swelling. It started as a small cut, which I think was caused by a turkey bone, and got bigger after I started putting stuff on it. I finally looked it up on the internet and saw it was a rodent ulcer. The first week into January she had irritated it to the point it was bleeding. I was snowed in and couldn't get to a vet, but I managed to keep her from licking it and making it worse. (Not an easy task.)
After seeing all the side effects that the steroid shots could cause, I was afraid to try it. Plus, I've read many posts where people said they don't work anyway. So, I searched for an alternative and found a post where someone said Oxyfresh Pet Gel was good for it. I bought some and it seemed like it was getting better. The infected area looked as if it was peeling away, the place was getting smaller and the puffiness was leaving her lip. And then, nearly two weeks ago, I came down with a horrible rash, which turned out to be a severe allergic reaction to aloe. (Even my lips and throat swelled. I'm still on medication.) So now I can't continue to use the product or if I do I can't be anywhere near the cat, which is impossible.
What else can I use? I saw posts about people using salmon oil capsules and Lysine. I've not heard of either. Could someone tell me what kind I need, link me to the product, or tell me something else that might work? I feel like giving up.
Also, what does the ulcer look like when its starting to heal?
After seeing all the side effects that the steroid shots could cause, I was afraid to try it. Plus, I've read many posts where people said they don't work anyway. So, I searched for an alternative and found a post where someone said Oxyfresh Pet Gel was good for it. I bought some and it seemed like it was getting better. The infected area looked as if it was peeling away, the place was getting smaller and the puffiness was leaving her lip. And then, nearly two weeks ago, I came down with a horrible rash, which turned out to be a severe allergic reaction to aloe. (Even my lips and throat swelled. I'm still on medication.) So now I can't continue to use the product or if I do I can't be anywhere near the cat, which is impossible.
What else can I use? I saw posts about people using salmon oil capsules and Lysine. I've not heard of either. Could someone tell me what kind I need, link me to the product, or tell me something else that might work? I feel like giving up.
Also, what does the ulcer look like when its starting to heal?