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Products having such an effect but not having a license
are illegal, not to mention potentially dangerous
for your horse. The control is rather like the control
of drugs for people. Animalintex by Robinson Animal
Healthcare is a very well known and trusted product
which is licensed and has a reputation for being highly
effective.
Animalintex can be used to treat a wide variety of
ailments varying from infected wounds, abscesses and
embedded thorns to bruises, strains and sprains. The
instructions supplied with the product should be followed
carefully as these too are regulated by license.
Animalintex can be applied as a hot wet poultice,
a cold wet poultice or even as a dry wound dressing
– particularly in a first aid situation. The
technique used depends on the particular condition
to be treated.
Hot wet poulticing is used for abscesses, corns,
cracked heels, infected wounds, laminitis, mud fever,
punctured foot, seedy toe, thorns and thrush.
Cold wet poulticing is used for bruising, capped
elbow, capped hock, sore shins, sprains, strains and
splints.
To prepare a poultice, boil water and allow it to
cool to 38 degrees centigrade (so that it does not
burn the horse) immerse the poultice and squeeze out
excess water. Note that if infected pus is present,
the poultice needs to be damp (not wet) so that the
pus is absorbed into the poultice.
If a cold wet poultice is to be used, follow the
same procedure as above but simply allow the boiled
water to cool before application.
The poultice is applied to the horse after cleansing
and drying the affected area and then secured with
a bandage or poultice boot.
The poultice should be changed at least every 12
hours. The progress of the ailment can be checked
at the same time. If the horse does not respond to
treatment or is showing signs of distress, call your
vet.
Robinson Animal Healthcare has a wide range of products
for all your first aid requirements.
Animalintex is a must have item for any horse owner’s
first-aid kit and retails at around £5.50. For
more information contact Robinson Animal Healthcare
on 01909 735000 or visit www.robinsonhealthcare.com
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