Polysporin vs Neosporin

[PrettyHate]

I just got back from Walmart. I headed out there to pick up some cream for his dry skin (I got Udderly Smooth which is an udder cream for cows. I couldnt find the Bag Balm that Lauren had suggested), as well as a digital kitchen scale, and some Polysporin for his infected toe.

It was recommened by someone that I get Neosporin for his toe. However, they didnt have any of this there- only the Poly. I asked the pharmasist, and he said they are basically the same thing. But I want to check on here first before I use it. Is the Polysporin safe to use on Murdocs toe? And, will it be as effective as the Neosporin?

I just got the original kind. I was just reading the tube more closely now, and it says its best for moist seeping wounds...which his toe isnt. I hope this is still alright.

Someone help put my mind to rest?

[Kalandra]

To the best of my knowledge, the major difference between the two is that Neosporin contains neomycin and polysport doesn't. In humans you are more likely to have an allergic reaction to Neosporin than Polysporin. In my opinion, you should be ok with the polysporin.

I personally use Neosporin without painkiller for my hedgehogs, and haven't had any problems with it so far (knocking on wood). Just watch your hedgehog. I haven't had any try to lick it off, but I haven't put any one a hedgehog foot before either.

[CoquiMom]

I have not heard of the polysporin but I do know that the generic triple antibiotic over the counter creams are the same. No matter what do not use the ones with "pain-killers" or maximum strength. Always get the boring basic version. :)

[Nancy]

I always heard polysporin is the Canadian version of neosporin?

You would find bag balm in petstores or pet supply stores. At least that is where I have seen it.
Udder cream is basically the same thing but is sold for humans at Walmart which is the only place I have ever seen it.

What I always do when applying polysporin is to add a dab of vasaline after just to help keep the polysporin from being rubbed off as easily.

[CoquiMom]

Ok, I am in American so that is probably why I don't know polysporin.
The vaseline sounds like a good idea. :) Thanks for sharing.
Bag Balm is also found in feed stores and tack stores. :)

[Kalandra]

I've seen polysporin in stores before. I don't think its that common, but I've seen it.

If you have Pet Supplies Plus around, they carry bag balm (at least the ones I've been to in MI do).