First Aid

Horse Quencher for first aid

It is not just topical applications and dressings that should make up your equine first aid kit, keeping a sick or injured horse hydrated should be an essential consideration as almost every disease process has the potential to affect fluid balance. The simple fact is that when a horse does not feel well, there usually is a decrease in water consumption that often leads to some degree of dehydration.

Changes in drinking habits can be a subtle clue to sickness and optimal hydration is the front line of defense for beating illnesses. Water aids in temperature control, as a solvent it lubricates the joints, and acts as a cushion for the central nervous system. Injuries, especially those involving a loss of blood, dramatically increase the horse’s requirement for fluids, and a horse on box rest due to musculoskeletal injury including hospitalisation or restriction of exercise after surgery, can trigger colic. Water lubricates the gut and exercise keeps it moving, removing the excess digestive gases that build up during the day that can contribute to impactions. One study reported box rest was associated with 54% of impaction colic cases; another study found 62% of colon impactions occurred within two weeks of box rest. Significant orthopedic pain from hind limb injury or surgery is also a risk factor in developing an impaction, so a box rest diet needs to include plenty of water.

A horse’s body weight is made up of 60-70% water. In cases of severe diarrhea, in which the loss of water can be very rapid, dehydration can occur in a very short period of time --- just 20% loss of water can cause instant death. One of the early clinical signs of diarrhea is depression, which can further decrease water consumption and therefore worsen the dehydration. Illness, especially colic and stress (from box confinement) can also cause a high degree of sweating and extreme sweating can be a significant cause of dehydration. Foals with a ruptured bladder have varying degrees of dehydration and horses with choke cannot swallow and therefore cannot consume water, which can lead to dehydration. In addition, they cannot swallow their own saliva so that is an additional loss of water in the face of not being able to consume any.

But how do you get a sick or injured horse to drink? You know the old saying …. New product Horse Quencher entices your horse to drink. It is irresistible, even to the sickest horse. When you put the muesli-like mix into a bucket and fill it with water, horses drink up immediately.

Horse Quencher should be an essential item in every horse owner’s first aid box for preventing this delicate fluid-illness balance from being disturbed and for combating dehydration caused by stress, box rest, and fighting off colic and other diseases. With a two-year shelf life and with sachets costing just £3 each a tub measure just £1, Horse Quencher is inexpensive ‘health insurance’ to have on hand so you are ready when you need to get your horse to drink. It’s certainly a lot cheaper than a vet bill!

As well as casual and professional riders, Horse Quencher is becoming a staple with equine vets, rehab yards, and veterinary hospitals. David Scott, Senior Partner of Isle Veterinary Group, uses HQ in his practice. David says: “Excited and stressed horses do not usually choose to drink; as a veterinary surgeon and rider I usually find that this is when their fluid needs are at their highest, i.e., after strenuous exercise such as hunting or eventing; during long work such as endurance or long pleasure rides; after surgery, either under sedation or general anaesthetic; during and after recovery from colic of almost all causes; during any management change i.e., staying at shows or sales; low grade exercise in extremely hot weather. Encouraging drinking during these periods can be frustrating and failure to achieve reasonable hydration status during periods of increased need can have severe health consequences. I personally use Horse Quencher for my hunters before the long journey home, they would always refuse fluid before and then drink huge quantities at home; all surgical patients are introduced to it before surgery so that they will actively drink afterwards reducing the ‘bunging’ effect of surgery as fluid intake increases gut motility; for colic patients especially those with colonic impactions where one of the classic problems is their refusal to drink.

“This product can truly help in those situations where horses need fluid but for whatever reason will not drink.”

“Let your food be your first medicine” is an adage attributed to Hippocrates, the father of medicine. While he did not mention water, we know that water is essential to promote good health in horses. In fact, water – the often forgotten food – may be the “best medicine” for a number of specific ailments.

Available in mint, apple, butterscotch and root beer flavours, Horse Quencher can be purchased in inexpensive sachet-format or tubs of two sizes: a handy, portable 25-serving tub or a 144-serving tub for larger yards.

Delivery - 6 days (Price displayed includes VAT & delivery for the UK only)

PolDress is a highly absorbent, multi-layered and impregnated dressing making it the preferred choice of many veterinarians.

PolDress contains a mild anti-septic, Boric Acid, to minimise the risk of infection and promote the healing process. For maximum effect, the PolDress should be impregnated with water. This will activate the Tragacant, a poulticing agent, which will help draw out infected wounds.

Each PolDress poultice is wrapped individually to ensure a clean dressing is immediately available.

Delivery - 7 days (Price incl. VAT & delivery UK)

The PolDress Hoof Poultice is a highly absorbent, multi-layered and impregnated dressing, made in the same was as the PolDress Poultice Dressing.

PolDress Hoof Poultice contains a mildanti-septic, Boric Acid, to minimise the risk ofinfection and promote the healing process.For maximum effect, the PolDress should beimpregnated with water. This will activate theTragacanth, a poulticing agent, which will help draw out infected wounds.The PolDress Hoof Poultice is packed individually to ensure a clean dressing every time.

Application: PolDress Hoof Poultice Dressingis produced in the specific ‘horse shoe’shape for equine foot poulticing.

PolDressHoof Poultice can be applied hot, cold or dry directly to a wound as a low adherent absorbent dressing.

PolDress Hoof Poultice may be recommended for severe cases of mud fever to help remove the scabs. It is advisable to consult your veterinarian surgeon when mud fever is detected.

PolDress Hoof Poultice Dressing should be cut to the required size and secured with ElasTec or WrapTec cohesive bandage. To avoid pressure points, do not overlap or fold.

Delivery - 7 days (Price incl. VAT & delivery UK)

VetSet Cotton Wool is manufactured specifically for Veterinary use. Premium quality fibres are used to produce this highly absorbent veterinary quality cotton wool,which can be used for a variety of applications, including cleansing and padding.

Delivery - 7 days (Price incl. VAT & delivery UK)

ComBee V is a highly absorbent cotton padding covered in a low-adherent non-woven textile.

The ComBee V Padding is ideal for protection, insulation and absorbency.ComBee V is preferred by many veterinarians for the insulating properties which help provide cushioning and warmth to promote faster healing. The low-adherent surface avoids any wound disruption and prevents contamination from loose fibres.

Application: ComBee V can be applied over dressings prior to bandaging or cut to size to be used as a primary wound dressing. ComBee V is ideal for infected and discharging wounds. It Can be sterilized and used as a protective wound padding for all animals.

ComBee V should be cut to the required size and secured with ElasTec or WrapTec cohesive bandage. To avoid pressure points, do not overlap or fold.

Delivery - 7 days (Price incl. VAT & delivery UK)

TComBee T is a highly absorbent cotton padding covered in a gauze tissue.

Th eComBee T is the traditional medical gradecotton padding - ideal for protection,insulation and absorbency. ComBee T is known for its insulating properties which cushions and protects wounds from external trauma. The low-adherent surface avoids any wound disruption and prevents contamination from loose fibres or harmful particles.

Application: ComBee T can be applied over dressings prior to bandaging or cut to size to be used as a primary wound dressing.

ComBee T is ideal for infected and discharging wounds.Can be autoclave sterilized and used as a protective wound padding for all animals.

ComBee T should be cut to the required size and secured with ElasTec or WrapTec cohesivebandage. To avoid pressure points, do not overlap or fold.

Delivery - 7 days (Price incl. VAT & delivery UK)

SofTec is a synthetic protective padding that blends excellent conformability and goodcushioning. SofTec tears easily to allow for easier working around awkward contours,minimising point pressure from folds orcreases.

The SofTec padding can be autoclave sterilised and retains its shape evenwhen wet. SofTec has low moisture retentionand allows air circulation to reduce skin irritation and speed up the natural healingprocess.

Delivery - 7 days (Price incl. VAT & delivery UK)

The VetSet Crepe Bandage is a strong support bandage to provide firm directional support,particularly for tissue injury repair. Comfortable, permeable and absorbent the VetSet Crepe Bandage will aid the natural healing process. Can be autoclave sterilised or washed.Individually packed to avoid contamination and provide a clean bandage when required.

Delivery - 7 days (Price incl. VAT & delivery UK)

The VetSet WrapTec is a self-adhering bandage, ideal for holding dressings and providing support during strenuous exercise.Care must be taken when used over padding to avoid restriction to blood flow. Easy to tear,WrapTec will conform to hold dressings securely, allowing movement without slippage.

Individually packed to avoid contaminationand available in a variety of colours.Rolls110

Delivery - 7 days (Price incl. VAT & delivery UK)

The VetSet ElasTec Bandage is an elastic adhesive bandage that provides strong compression and long-lasting support. The zinc oxide adhesive helps the ElasTec Bandage remain in place for extended periods, while water-repellent material protects from soaking and soiling. ElasTecBandage is also permeable to air to aid the healing process. Individually wrapped to avoid contamination and provide a clean bandage.

Delivery - 7 days (Price incl. VAT & delivery UK)

Effective wound care is all about how quickly you can respond,

The VetSet Kit is assembled with both the veterinarian and stable yard in mind. With a wide range of essential bandages,padding, and poultices to the ready, you will be able to react faster, reducing the risk ofinfection and prolonged recovery. In a sturdy plastic carry case, the VetSet Kit is easilytransportable making it ideal for use around the yard, at shows and events

EachVetSet Kit Box has a Curved lid for comfortable sitting position - guaranteed to 120kg is Padlockable, has a Heavy Duty Clip, a Moveable Tray, Non Slip Feet

The Kit Contains:

2 x Crepe 10cm

3x ElasTec 7.5cm

2 x PolDress

2 x PolDress Hoof

3 x SofTec 10cm

4 x WrapTec 10cm

1 x ComBee V 45cm

1 x ComBee V 30cm

1 x Cotton Wool

1 x Bandage Scissors

1 x VetSet Kit

Delivery - 7 days (Price incl. VAT & delivery UK)

VetSet Bandage Scissors

essential for every veterinarian and First Aid Kit, the VetSet Bandage Scissors are specifically designed for cutting bandages & poultices safely. The blunt ended lower blade ensures easy cutting whilst not presenting risk of harm to the animal.

Delivery - 7 days (Price incl. VAT & delivery UK)

VetSet Sealing Tape is a heavy duty,reinforced tape, designed for holding bandages and poultices in position for prolonged periods. Ideal for use on awkward to access areas and hooves.Individually wrapped, 7.5cm wide ,50m long,the VetSet Sealing Tape is very economical in use.

Delivery - 7 days (Price incl. VAT & delivery UK)

VetSet Bucket

Made of high grade stainless steel, the VetSetBucket is easy to clean and disinfect with both detergents and autoclave. Unique removable lid gives additional versatility making the VetSet Bucket very popular for adiverse range of applications.

Delivery - 7 days (Price incl. VAT & delivery UK)

VetSet Kit Box

Produced from only the purest polypropylene,the VetSet Veterinary Kit Box is heavy duty to ensure long lasting service and reliability.The sturdy hinged lid of this Kit Box is guaranteed to take up to 120kgs, meaning it can be used as a ‘step up’ or mountingblock. With large capacity, rugged handle and quality securing clips, this Kit Box can be used for carrying anything from wound care and first aid veterinary products to grooming and clipping products.

Delivery - 7 days (Price incl. VAT & delivery UK)

Travelling with horses poses numerous risks, from breakdowns to accidents. Equestrian Support Services (ESS) have introduced a new Emergency Road Safety Pack, containing everything you may need should the worst ever happen.

For riders travelling with their horses in horseboxes or trailers it contains essential emergency equipment, including:

1 x Equine First Aid Kit

1 x Human First Aid Kit

1 x Multifunction torch

2 x High-visibility Jackets

2 x Warning Triangles

1 x In-Cab Telephone Charger

1 x Tyre Pressure Gauge

Designed for easy storage in your vehicle, this compact and comprehensive pack provides all the necessary equipment in case of breakdown or injury ensuring you are prepared for any eventuality on the road.