WINTER WORRIES
BE PREPARED THIS WINTER
T
he winter months bring with it awhole new set of ailments and increased risk
of injury as the temperature drops and we are faced with adverse weather conditions. In order for treatment to be
effective, it is vital that you have access to a well-stocked first aid kit both at home on the yard and when away at competitions. Regardless of the type of injury,
time is always a key factor in the speed of recovery - the quicker you discover it the quicker it can be treated. In winter, rugs should be removed, mud brushed off and hooves picked out regularly to allow any injuries to be found, especially when horses come in from the field. When it comes to first aid you
don’t need to have a massive kit crammed with lotions and potions for every known ailment, but it is important that you do have the basics and keep your first aid kit fully stocked. Products should be replaced immediately after they have been used or if they go out of date.
ESSENTIALS WOUND DRESSINGS –to protect a wound and promote healing, first aid kits should contain a good selection of various size dressings. Skintact® is a low-adherent dressing ideal for most wounds, as it offers protection and absorbs any exudates. For infected wounds, Activate® dressing contains carbon to naturally cleanse and improves the normal healing process.
POULTICES -Animalintex®can be used to treat a wide variety of ailments varying from infected wounds, abscesses and embedded thorns to bruises, strains and sprains and is licensed by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate.
COLD THERAPY-cold therapy is commonly used in the treatment of inflammation and soft tissue injuries and is a natural, drug- free way to help treat injuries and reduce pain. For immediate dry cold therapy, Koolpak® from Robinson Animal Healthcare is ideal.
BASIC FIRST AID
Animalintex is a must have item in any first aid kit
be stored in a heated room to prevent certain products from freezing. Robinson Animal Healthcare
has a wide range of products for all your first aid requirements.
Formoreinformation contactRobinson AnimalHealthcareon
01909735000orvisitwww.
robinsonanimalhealthcare.com
BANDAGES - you may apply a bandage to help support and provide protection for tendons and ligaments, reduce swelling, secure dressings and assist in the healing process of injuries.
VETERINARY GAMGEE® -an absorbent high quality cotton wool enclosed in a non-woven or gauze cover used to promote wound healing by insulating, cushioning and protecting wounds from external trauma.
SCISSORS –adecent pair of blunt ended scissors is essential for cutting bandages and dressings to the required size and also for safe and easy removal of bandages.
THERMOMETER -a slight change in temperature may indicate there is an underlying problem with your horse so make sure you have a good quality thermometer in your first aid kit. It is essential that your first aid
kit is stored in a suitable container that is rodent proof and kept in a prominent position on the yard that is accessible to everyone. During winter, the kit may need to
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Blunt ended scissors are essential for safe removal of bandages.
The licensed veterinary poultice from Robinson Animal Healthcare
Cold therapy can be used to treat inflammation and soft tissue injuries.
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