Things You'll Need
- Elizabethan collar
- Gauze bandage
- Bitter apple spray
Instructions
Remove excess ointment by dabbing it gently with a cotton ball after applying it. This will reduce irritation, making the cat less likely to lick and scratch.
Place an Elizabethan collar around the cat̵7;s neck. If you are administering the ointment to treat an allergy or skin condition rather than a wound, try removing the collar when the ointment is absorbed into the cat̵7;s skin.
Apply a gauze bandage to the affected area underneath the cat̵7;s chin if it doesn̵7;t tolerate an Elizabethan collar. Do this after administering the ointment. Roll the gauze around and under its chin loosely but firmly and then tie a double knot at the side of its neck.
Treat the condition with bitter apple spray. It is non-toxic and stops pets chewing and licking. Spray directly onto the fur before applying the ointment or directly on the gauze bandage. If applying an antibiotic ointment to treat a wound, spray the bitter apple on the suture line. You can buy bitter apple spray from pet stores and online retailers.
Dab some lemon juice under the cat's chin. Its bitter taste and scent may act as a deterrent, but don't apply it directly onto a wound.