Why don't we ever put medicine on the wound? We have been advised by leading pinniped specialists that, unless we can keep the animal in a sanctuary for rehabilitation, we should avoid applying medicines to their wounds. Topical creams and ointments would wash off as soon as the fur seal goes in the water, while water-resistant sprays may lock in bacteria and aggravate their injuries. We see healthy recaptures every single day, proof that seawater acts as a very efficient wound cleaner and that Cape fur seals are extremely resilient animals. #ocn #Sealrescue #animalrescue #oceanconservationnamibia