Bowel diversion surgery allows stool to safely leave the body when (because of disease or injury) the large intestine is removed or needs time to heal. Bowel is a general term for any part of the small or large intestine.
A topical medication is a medication that is applied to a particular place on or in the body, as opposed to systemically.
Summary. Topical (skin) preparations can contain a variety of ingredients and generally need to be applied several times a day. Keep the pet from licking the area for at least 15 minutes. Do NOT use a topical ointment in the eye; only use products labeled for 'ophthalmic' use in the eye.