neosporin type cream/ointment. i look at at every time i take him/her out to handle. the only real problem is sometimes if it touch it he/she will flintch a little but other than that no puss swelling or smell. i think i will try to get some betadine or should i get iodine solution and soak it when i get him/her out. i will also try and get another shot of the tail straight down it can be hard sometimes for me to touch it or hold it down