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Perfect Poultice
An abscess may come on suddenly , leaving your horse in considerable discomfort , even the most minor wound can become infected in just a few hours , so prompt treatment is vital .
To treat an abscess or an infected wound , you will need to apply a hot , wet poultice , so there are a few essential items that you will always need to keep in your first aid kit to form a capsule poultice kit .
What to include in a poultice kit
• A licensed poultice such as Animalintex ® which contains an antiseptic to clean and prevent re-infection and natural poulticing
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agent , Tragacanth , which , when it reacts with water , draws out any infection and creates a clean wound area for the wound to heal .
• Veterinary Gamgee ® to use as padding on top of the Animalintex ®.
• A cohesive bandage such as Equiwrap ® to hold everything in place .
• A clean container , such as a shallow tray to soak the Animalintex ® in . Do not use a bucket unless it has been sterilised first .
• A hygienic sponge and salt to clean the hoof or wound thoroughly prior to poulticing . A mix of a level teaspoon of salt per pint of previously boiled water will help prevent further infection .
• Duct tape to help keep everything in place when poulticing a hoof to help stop the shoe breaking through the bandage and keep it dry .
Keeping all of these important items together in one place as a poultice kit will save time and stress when faced with an injured horse or one that refuses to put weight on their foot due to the agony of an abscess .
Remember to regularly check the use-bydate on the packaging of a licensed poultice and replace when necessary .
Animalintex ® can also be used to treat a wide range of conditions .
Robinson Animal Healthcare has a wide range of products for all your first aid requirements including the market leading Animalintex ®, which is the only VMD licensed multi-layered absorbent poultice available in the UK and the legendary Veterinary Gamgee ®.
Always contact your vet if you have any concerns about a wound or abscess . For more information contact Robinson Animal Healthcare on 01909 735000 or visit www . robinsonhealthcare . com
EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : MAY 2021 • 47