grizzer – Sep 23, 2011 12:00 AM

With the colder nights, we have decreased the use of oils on Grizzer's head. We have found that his hair can get quite matted, and we want to make sure it stays dry and has some insulating value. We had another suggestion from a member to try melatonin supplements. We are having our Veterinarians review the research periodical, and may try this oral supplement. I was able to comb his hair over the new skin, and can nearly cover the area. He usually gets a think growth of winter hair, which is developing quickly. We don't have a concern for cold weather, last winter when the wound was stitched, he generated a lot of heat on his head and had no skin issues in the cold.