Product Review: Vicks Vaporub?

Joan

September 23, 20080 found this helpful

Another use I have had for Vicks Vaporub and that was to put a very thin skim of it on the corner of my wooden couch arm that pup thought was great 'chewing material'. Have also used it to discourage dogs licking their feet til raw, and discourage the 'amorous' young pup who 'loves' an older female dog who could care less!!! A tiny speck [about the size of a regular pin head] on either side of female's tail workd wonders.

vicki

September 23, 20080 found this helpful

It also works really well for toe nail fungus! Takes a few weeks, but it will take care of it. Just rub it over toe nail nightly.

Harlean
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September 23, 20080 found this helpful

I cleared up a very bad case of Psoriasis of the scalp last year with Vicks. I avoided a trip to the dermatologist with this remedy. It was so bad that my hair was falling out. I just rubbed it into my scalp and covered it with a shower cap for several hours, then shampooed it out. Of course the regular vicks with petroleum base was very hard to get out of my hair. To solve that problem, I rubbed baby powder into my hair, and it removed the vicks.

My brothers swear they didn't get hair on their chests because of all the Vicks my mother rubbed on their chests when they were young. :)

We have farmers all around us. Once a year you can count on someone spreading manure with the wind in the wrong direction! I put a little Vicks at the tip of my nose and then all I smell is the Vicks and not the manure!

If you get poison ivy or other itching problems use Vick's Vapor Rub. Instant cool relief and no itching.

I too have found alternative uses for Vicks Vaporub. Unfortunately I have Sjogrens Syndrome and it causes my nasal membranes to become very dry and brittle. When applied lightly to both nostrils with a Q-tip it allows my mucous membranes to stay most and comfortable and also leaves a pleasant smell.

Leigh Sasser

October 1, 20080 found this helpful

It's also great for a cough; used on your feet! Rub it on the bottoms of your feet at bedtime and cover with socks. I don't know why this works, but it completely stops a nighttime cough.

I use Vick's Vaporub to stop my cats scratching on the windows & doors as they don't like the smell...citronella oil works well for this too. I find the best natural relief for back pain is using thermal supports from www.thermomedic.com/therapy_garments.html Vicks is also good used as an inhalation if you have a cold.

I tried the Vicks for the Bulldog who licks her feet all the time... worked like a charm. Also, I have Eczema & work in the food industry. My hands are constantly dry & cracking. 4 nights of slathering Vicks Vapo-Rub on my hands & covering with cotton gloves, my dry skin is a thing of the past.

abi.something

September 8, 20230 found this helpful

For the dog mom's and dad's out there who may not know, when your pup goes after their paws, they have a yeast infection and you need to take care of it immediately. You know that "Frito chip" smell? Yup, that's a yeast infection! Your fur kid isn't going to like this, but you've got to wash their feet with a good dose of Dr. Bronner's Castile soap (it's incredibly gentle and I used it full strength). Really get your fingers into all of the crevices, minding your nails if you have them!

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Then I used vasoline to moisturize their paws; don't go nuts, just a dab to seal the moisture in. Do this every night for a week and they won't stink of Fritos or go after their paws, however, you may get the old "stink-eye" treatment by the third night when you prep the bathroom with towels and vasoline! My girls were always wary when mom and dad both wanted to "cuddle" after dinner (I needed backup since the younger girl was a handful).