Aquaphor and Vaseline are popular over-the-counter (OTC) moisturizers with various uses. They are often used to help heal and protect dry, itchy skin and to keep wounds moist while they heal. Both ...
USA Today: Yes, petroleum jelly is a good moisturizer, but beware before you use it on your face
Yes, petroleum jelly is a good moisturizer, but beware before you use it on your face
There are so many other natural remedies for things like hairballs - why can't we just come together on this? Vaseline is a petroleum product. It's good for a lot of things, BUT, not for ingesting. I googled Vaseline, "petroleum products ingesting" here's just some of the findings...
Vaseline does. But butter is added fat - whereas the molecules in vaseline are too large to be absorbed by kitty. But use of vaseline does need to be timed, especially if you're going to use it a few days in a row, or every few days regularly as maintenance. As Carolina already pointed out, ideally you give it two hours before/after any meal.
Okay lure makers what are your thoughts on mixing some poplar bud oil with Vaseline for a water resistant beaver lure? And if it is a workable option what ratio? Thanks in advance. Looking for something to try on my floats as a change up to castor.
Hey guys. My cat had surgery almost a week ago to remove a couple of mast cell tumors. He ended up pulling a single stitch out a couple of days ago. The vet recommended putting Polyporin or Vaseline on it to help the wound stay moist while it healed, since she deemed it unnecessary to put...