External Medicine for Skin Use

29.3 External Medicine for Skin Use SOAP  For cleaning wounds and washing hands.

MAGGOCIDE CREAM

 Used for all animals to prevent infection and maggot infestation.

 After cleaning wounds, apply a little around the wound.

GENTIAN VIOLET

 For all animals, use a 2% solution as a disinfectant. After cleaning wounds, apply around wound as required. Use daily until wound heals. Good for helping to dry out wounds.

IODINE

 It is used as a disinfectant for fresh wounds. It is can cause irritation.

POVODINE-IODINE (Betadine)

 It is a disinfectant, use at 0.5% - 2% for cleaning wounds SULFUR POWDER  For mange on all animals, mix with animal fat, vegetable oil, or petroleum jelly (Vaseline). One part sulphur and 10 parts animal fat, vegetable fat, or Vaseline. Rub the affected area once a week for 3-6 weeks. (Wounds should be cleaned first).

BENZYL BENZOATE

 For Rabbit ear mange: scaly wounds, blood and pus inside ears. Put 1/2 teaspoonful inside the ear and rub gently. Apply once a week for 4 weeks.

ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT

 For surface wounds on all animals; 2-3 time daily, after cleaning.

MALATHION POWDER

 For all animals, for external parasites. Mix powder with ashes: 1 part Malathion (dust) for 10 part ashes. Rub into hair and skin, all over body if needed. Use once a week for 3-6 weeks.

TURPENTINE

 Used for maggots. Use as much as needed (burns badly).

CAMPHOR BALLS (Mothballs)

 Crush and mix with water for maggots.

POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE

 To stop bleeding (use crystals).

 1:1000 for washing wounds HYDROGEN PEROXIDE  For cleaning ears and wounds. Use weak concentration.