Try tetracycline in the drinking water, and leave the nose alone except maybe
swab with saline. Sounds like in this case the ointment is doing more harm
than good since it just makes her scratch more. I had this happen with one
of mine, except it started as an allergic reaction that got infected because
she kept digging at it. The vet suggested leaving the nose alone and using
tetracycline, and it worked. Of course I had to remove the stuff she was
allergic to as well. :)
Kathryn Skegg wrote:
> My gerbil was cut on the nose when she was kicked by my other gerbil
> accidently. Since then we have tried everything to make it heal, however
> when we put cream on she scratches and scratches to get rid of the smelly
> cream, making it bleed more. I really am at Witts End over this!
>
> Kathryn
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