Irritated body face folds

[10muddypaws]

I use a little powder after a good dry for the skin folds that show some irritated red down in the fold. I think some owners don't pay attention. I advise them on using a little powder and keeping an eye on it, go to vet etc. Anyone else do something else?

[blingwithfur]

Talcum powder here too. If the owner occasionally bathes the dog tell them about drying them right. That is often the cause.

[Naturally Furry]

In a salon I use to work for she use to use medicated gold bond powder. I know ther a times when I have used this on my self and get a weird burning sensation. It wasn't painful, just uncomfortable for a minute or so. I assume pet's would have the same sdensation. Do think it's ok to use the medicated one, or just stick to the plain?

[Nitewalk]

I like the idea, but is there a pet specific product on the market? I wonder if Terrier Chalk would do the same trick. I would also like to start using it when I have to clip out severely matted testicle areas.

[blingwithfur]

I have heard on humans or pets not to use a cornstarch based one. If it is a fungal problem the cornstarch actually might at first soothe but the cornstarch feeds the fungus.

[blingwithfur]

True that some medicated ones do use the cornstarch "food" but the medication counters it, but let me ask, does that make any sense? Find a simple non food based powder, that's all they need, something to reduce the moisture and let the air take care of the problem. HOWEVER I do recommend NOT to dry the fold areas WITH HEAT. Use nonheated air. It seems when you use heated air it can actually warm the area and maintain the moisture too.

[violet2]

I have heard that before too, makes sense.

[petstimes2]

I avoid scented too, sometimes the perfumes aggravate.