[QUOTE=Foxtrot’s;8710718]
The larger tube is much more economical per oz., but if you are just stocking it for occasional use the little spray bottle is super easy to apply the light liquid spray - there is absolutely no reaction from my horse when applied. I now have the larger tube for a larger injury.[/QUOTE]
Which product are you referring to?
The second link Casper referred to.
Well five days of the steroid and the wound is doing some funky things. I think it’s just dried blood, but I’m not really sure. At least it has stopped bleeding at the drop of a hat. Emailed the vet this pic, but of course it wasn’t until after hours.
Can you use a soft brush and some surgical soap and gently scrub the leg and the wound?
You need to see what is under the scab. And the rest of the leg could use a good cleaning.
I would most assuredly avoid scrubbing that.
I am trying not to wash it. I don’t want to disturb the cells as they are trying to heal. Some of the scab did come off on her bandage, and it appears to be pink skin under.
I’m telling ya, Equaide would do a bang-up job…
[QUOTE=Mosey_2003;8719178]
I’m telling ya, Equaide would do a bang-up job…[/QUOTE]
I can’t help but be a bit leery of any product which keeps its formulation a secret.
[QUOTE=Ghazzu;8719218]
I can’t help but be a bit leery of any product which keeps its formulation a secret.[/QUOTE]
The stuff works - that’s enough testament for me. It certainly saved my horse from a bullet. That aside - it looks a lot like wet wonder dust.
Lots and lots of stuff we use every day has a proprietary formula.
The stuff really, really works, and FAST.
[QUOTE=Mosey_2003;8719379]
Lots and lots of stuff we use every day has a proprietary formula.
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True enough, but there is often a generalized description of what’s in the proprietary formula.
Not trying to single out this particular product; I just tend to shy away from anyone who essentially says,“if we told you what was in it we’d have to kill you.”
[QUOTE=Ghazzu;8719676]
True enough, but there is often a generalized description of what’s in the proprietary formula.
Not trying to single out this particular product; I just tend to shy away from anyone who essentially says,“if we told you what was in it we’d have to kill you.”[/QUOTE]
Having had a horse have allergic reactions to relatively innocuous things-- I am also a little leery of anything with no general ingredient list.
[QUOTE=Draftmare;8718802]
I am trying not to wash it. I don’t want to disturb the cells as they are trying to heal. Some of the scab did come off on her bandage, and it appears to be pink skin under.[/QUOTE]
Personally I think it looks like it’s healing quite well. If the bandage is sticking to the scab get yourself some Adaptic https://www.amazon.com/SYSTAGENIX-WOUND-MNGMNT-Non-Adhering-Dressing/dp/B007AZ5IZU/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1466803730&sr=1-1&keywords=adaptic or other non-adherent oil emulsion dressing and lay that on the wound prior to putting on the cotton gauze.
I wouldn’t put anything on it other than what the vet has recommended. I would do dressing changes per veterinarian directions and just continue to monitor.
[QUOTE=Draftmare;8718802]
I am trying not to wash it. I don’t want to disturb the cells as they are trying to heal. Some of the scab did come off on her bandage, and it appears to be pink skin under.[/QUOTE]
Actually if you can keep the wound from scabbing over, it should heal faster. You want to use a non-stick dressing, like a Telfa pad on the wound itself then bandage it.
[QUOTE=Ghazzu;8719676]
True enough, but there is often a generalized description of what’s in the proprietary formula.
Not trying to single out this particular product; I just tend to shy away from anyone who essentially says,“if we told you what was in it we’d have to kill you.”[/QUOTE]
I have the same feelings. If I am going to put it in my body, or on my skin I want to have some idea of what it is in it. I mean, if hot sauce makers can give us a general idea of what is in their special sauce, I think that a medicine maker could do the same.
Update from tonight: https://goo.gl/photos/crLwRSR7qXuNcmx39
The valley that was down the middle is almost completely filled in. Super happy with that.
I have been slowly upping our ride time, and she feels amazing. Gone is my rather lazy western pleasure pony! I have something resembling the dressage horse I have been wanting all along.
[QUOTE=Mosey_2003;8719178]
I’m telling ya, Equaide would do a bang-up job…[/QUOTE]
Another fan of Equaide here. I’ve used it on some very stubborn wounds. I does exactly what they claim.
It looks like it is healing fairly well, but a wound like that needs two things: a nonirritating antibacterial and protection. The equine vet practice where I work uses Manuka honey on wounds like this. Bandage and wrap to keep it protected.
I may switch to the honey after the steroid is gone. We are getting pretty close to empty.
Here is where we are today, a little over a week after starting the steroid.
I see marked, marked improvement since you started using the steriod. That looks hugely better.
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