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The best general topical product for wounds on a horse is a basic triple antibiotic ointment according to information presented at the 2006 AAEP meeting. It helps to prevent infection and provides a good environment for healing tissues. However, all leg wounds need to be assessed individually as some require more extensive medical care.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoMost people don't know that you can wrap a horse's legs the wrong way and could possibly bowe the tendens. As you wrap, tighten the bandage slightly on the front of the cannon bone, and less tight on the back of the cannon bone. It takes a little practice but it's a useful thing to know.
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∙ 13y agoFor an open wound clean the area, clip hair if needed, apply antibiotic or whatever topical medicine your using. Place a sterile gauze pad over the medicated wound the wrap the leg and gauze pad with a self-adhesive medical wrap such as Vet-Wrap. Make sure you change the bandage at least twice a day.
For an injury that does not involve an open wound clean the leg of dirt and/or stall shavings or straw. Once the leg is clean apply a soothing linament. My favorite is Farnams Mint Gel. This is a gently, soothing, non-burning linament that can go right onto the leg. My horses love this gel and it smells great. Whatever medicine or linament you use make sure it can be applied directly to the leg. Some are too strong and will actually burn your horse's leg. Now take your wrap, I use only Vet-Wrap, and starting at the front of the leg begin to wrap around to the back. When wrapping a leg you want to ease off when your on the back of the leg and can wrap a little snugger on the front. Many people don't know this and you can cause injury such as a bowed tendon from pulling the wrap too tight when wrapping the back part of the leg. If you don't have any Vet-Wrap on hand you can also use a polo wrap, same wrapping rules apply.
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∙ 13y agoBecause if you do not bandage a horses leg, your horse will most likely fly away. We wouln't want that would we?
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What are the advantages of travel bandages for horses?
Travel bandages are intended to protect horses from injury during travel. They are typically applied to the legs and often padded, although there are many types available.
What is the pad that goes under the horses exercise bandages?
its called gamgee
What did people in wars put on their wounds?
Bandages
What do you put on a cut?
You put bandages and ice on a cut but put on anisyeptic as well such as polysporin
What has the author Sue A Allen written?
Sue A. Allen has written: 'How to Use Leg Wraps, Bandages and Boots' -- subject(s): Wounds and injuries, Prevention, Care and hygiene, Leg, Foot, Horses, Bandages and bandaging
Can you use liquid bandage on warts?
no you cannot use bandages on warts because then, the bandage will have water on it and it will cause the wart to grow back most of the times.. so it is better not to put any bandages neither liquid bandages
Your horses leg is hot what do you do?
Hose it down with cold water then wrap it quite tightly with bandages but make sure the bandages aren't wrinkled or it will hurt your horse. Don't ride him until you have asked someone knowledgeable to check if he is lame
How many bandages are in a box?
Small bandages for cuts and scrapes aren't too important, so dont put very many in because they will take up space you could be using for something else.
How do you treat windgalls?
You have to wrap the horses legs in thick bandages soaked in cold water after work and this helps cool the swelling and reduce the inflamation
In a first kit the ratio of large bandages to small bandages is 3 to 2Based on this rati how many large bandages are in the kit if there are a total of 80 bandages?
There are 48 large bandages
What do you put on an electrical burn?
For an electrical burn, only put on dry, sterile bandages. Do not remove any clothing if it is stuck to the burn.
What side should you put a horses saddle on from?
You are supposed to put it on from the horses left side.
