[Dailydrool] Socks and bassets--tips needed desperately

[Pam McQuade]

When I was at the vet's with Bel, he told me to use a sock on Bel's foot if 
he started licking the infected skin tag. I breezily agreed to do so, having 
no idea what I was in for.

Yesterday I took one of my shortest socks and a gauze pad and tape. I taped 
the pad on the bleeding area and covered it with the sock, taping it to the 
fur. Fine. Problem is, I kept having to retape the sock, since Bel kept 
getting it to slip. Sometimes he would step on it and nearly fall. My sock 
has been through mud and many other substances I really don't want to think 
about.

I know I must be doing this wrong. Can some Droolers who are more 
experienced give me some tips? Should I buy him some children's socks? If 
so, what size? (Bel is a bit under 60 pounds.) What kind of tape is best? I 
hesitate to use duct tape, but I'm doubting anything less will work.
Thanks,
Pam & the Dashing Bassets