tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post3650204570764360465..comments2024-01-06T02:00:05.220-07:00Comments on SprinklerBandits: Teach Me Tuesday: OinmentSprinklerBandithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-57489254629846868152014-08-24T17:47:16.803-06:002014-08-24T17:47:16.803-06:00I usually use a little bit of Castor oil for hairl...I usually use a little bit of Castor oil for hairless scrapes - to encourage good hair regrowth, and maybe a bit of Savlon, a mild anti-bac cream that isn't that goopy - it's a people one - on a cut/wound to keep it from cracking. If it's deep, a wash with Betadine to get out dirt and yuck, and some Savlon on top. <br /><br />Really I follow the Benign Neglect path, I try to just keep an eye on it and leave it alone as much a possible. Horses do tend to heal fine by themselves! I can't count the number of hoof abscesses my boy has blown out and healed from without my even knowing they where there until they were out and done. <br /><br />bonita of <a href="http://www.aridinghabit.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow">A Riding Habit</a>Lavender and Twillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-44812332100162739962014-08-20T10:57:08.478-06:002014-08-20T10:57:08.478-06:00I like a collagen ointment to support healing with...I like a collagen ointment to support healing with less granulation. People are delicate; most animals have a serious immune system in comparison. Muppethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17442210791638198757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-71941820862012246502014-08-20T10:23:22.920-06:002014-08-20T10:23:22.920-06:00Years ago, when I was a vet tech, I learned about ...Years ago, when I was a vet tech, I learned about the practice of Benign Neglect. Benign Neglect is the practice of monitoring a wound for signs of infection, but otherwise allowing the body to do its job. The body does a great job of cleaning wounds itself through bleeding and other secretions, the ones humans are always trying to staunch and cover up. All that yucky oozing is actually good, it's flushing bacteria and dirt out of the wound and promoting healing by bringing nutrients and healing factors via blood and lymph to the injury. When you apply ointments, bandages or anything else that closes off a wound, you're actually promoting infection by stopping the body from doing its job. You're also irritating the injury by manipulating the tissue and promoting inflammation. <br /><br />Now, obviously, if the bleeding is life-threatening, infection is evident, or the wound needs stitches to heal on its own, then it needs medical intervention. But, otherwise, leave it alone!A Work In Progresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076863943914879567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-13672153766108041962014-08-19T21:26:01.984-06:002014-08-19T21:26:01.984-06:00Scarlex all the way!!!! My vet hates corona. :0) ...Scarlex all the way!!!! My vet hates corona. :0) My vet recommends Scarlex because it is antibacterial/fungicidal, adds some oil to prevent cracking, but at the same time, it's NOT goopy and adding excessive moisture.<br /><br />I generally spray wounds because it is so DRY here that they tend to crack right away. Scarlex helps with that. I don't even own any ointments. :0)Bakersfield Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571487914424695283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-59583169836383129922014-08-19T19:42:42.423-06:002014-08-19T19:42:42.423-06:00My go to is Vetericyn spray... For absolutely ever...My go to is Vetericyn spray... For absolutely everything. But other than that, I don't worry too much about it. I like the classic SWAT for flies... But other than that I'm not a huge ointment fan. I do use Bag Balm for B's old scars and they've been healing up nicely. But Vetericyn... Always. Love it.Madeline C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14246076712179468308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-79977009313278220672014-08-19T19:17:41.130-06:002014-08-19T19:17:41.130-06:00YES re the reasons for applying stuff - around her...YES re the reasons for applying stuff - around here flies getting into a small problem can turn it into a big one really quick.<br /><br />I also swear by holy water (Veterycin), for my horse and me. Pricy but reliable. Speedy, effective, tidy healing.Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-12881867159112432042014-08-19T18:18:19.516-06:002014-08-19T18:18:19.516-06:00I tend to use Silver Spray versus the gooey stuff!...I tend to use Silver Spray versus the gooey stuff!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-37683987794863270632014-08-19T17:15:19.195-06:002014-08-19T17:15:19.195-06:00Well maybe I'm different because I DO put goop...Well maybe I'm different because I DO put goop on myself when I get a cut. I neosporin that thing up! For the dogs and the horses I use Vetericyn. That stuff is amazing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-47233958890456539612014-08-19T15:12:36.302-06:002014-08-19T15:12:36.302-06:00AluSpray for all wounds. Maybe swat in summer. But...AluSpray for all wounds. Maybe swat in summer. But only if its on top of AluSpray.AnEnglishRiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999878298171714712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-31981812216090589912014-08-19T14:48:28.313-06:002014-08-19T14:48:28.313-06:00And it lasts like 10 years in your med kits, lol, ...And it lasts like 10 years in your med kits, lol, right?! I have a seriously ancient tub in mine and I've used like 1/200th of it.Nicku Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07006911603623063201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-18319858217512287802014-08-19T14:47:50.097-06:002014-08-19T14:47:50.097-06:00My words exactly! I recently got a sample of Bani...My words exactly! I recently got a sample of Banixx wound spray in my Horsebox and that cleared up a weird fungus on Pongo in like 2 applications, so I'm sold on it!Nicku Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07006911603623063201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-45888807483957177982014-08-19T14:24:18.496-06:002014-08-19T14:24:18.496-06:00blue coat - to seal it and keep bugs out. Furazon...blue coat - to seal it and keep bugs out. Furazone only for deeper wounds that are still bloody!Boss Mare Eventinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039910692009593158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-25250428124053851122014-08-19T12:48:37.265-06:002014-08-19T12:48:37.265-06:00I like Vetricin initially (love that shit) and the...I like Vetricin initially (love that shit) and then will use Corona after it has scabbed over, if it needs it.Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16560432669562291616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-18453273067669468552014-08-19T12:16:41.745-06:002014-08-19T12:16:41.745-06:00We used both Swat and Corona on one poor mare one ...We used both Swat and Corona on one poor mare one summer that was getting eaten alive along her stomach by some sort of small bug. One layer of Corona to protect and sooth, one layer of Swat to keep the freaking bugs off.<br /><br />FYI, pink Swat? TOTALLY blends in if you're wearing an old splatter-paint t-shirt.Sarah Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08085093380428847252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-8812649385630658752014-08-19T11:28:57.173-06:002014-08-19T11:28:57.173-06:00Bag Balm, cures everythingBag Balm, cures everythingCarolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-71773243188515792432014-08-19T10:44:25.617-06:002014-08-19T10:44:25.617-06:00Zephyr's Garden's "Anti-Fly Healing S...Zephyr's Garden's "Anti-Fly Healing Salve" gets put on all scrapes and I use it on ears and around eyes all the time for fly repellent. I usually let just about any minor scrape (so long as it's not an open wound) go untreated except during the summer since the flies are so bad. SarahWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16182449850066338574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-2693017713142518912014-08-19T10:23:05.091-06:002014-08-19T10:23:05.091-06:00I tend to use wound powder to help a cut dry out a...I tend to use wound powder to help a cut dry out and scab over, but I'll use corona or similar to cover a wound while riding to prevent dirt and flies from getting in there.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15925650148327532110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-48916296919640430242014-08-19T10:17:54.679-06:002014-08-19T10:17:54.679-06:00I pretty much SWAT all the things because it's...I pretty much SWAT all the things because it's pink. Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17308477892024999793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-48570204169587076382014-08-19T09:25:26.310-06:002014-08-19T09:25:26.310-06:00I use Corona or triple antibiotic ointment, depend...I use Corona or triple antibiotic ointment, depending on where and how bad the cut or scrape is. I see ointment as providing a protective barrier from flies or dirt. Even if it's a minor injury, I like to stay on top of it, clean it daily, and keep ointment on it to keep it from drying out and cracking, or developing out of control proud flesh (although that's unlikely in a minor cut that doesn't need stitches but I'm paranoid). And I do use ointment on myself. The triple antibiotic I use also has an analgesic effect, so if the cut's ouchie, the ointment can make it less so, even if only for a bit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-73833841141534751542014-08-19T09:00:11.713-06:002014-08-19T09:00:11.713-06:00I use Corona, as mentioned above, for the way it e...I use Corona, as mentioned above, for the way it encourage soft skin while healing and as a barrier against dirt and bugs. Early on in my horse ownership, Tris got a pretty bad cut on his pastern and I mostly left it alone and flushed it. It scarred pretty badly; there is an ugly lump there that I can still feel every time I run my hands down his legs. I feel rotten and guilty about it. So I don't hesitate to slather on Corona now. The stuff lasts forever, so why not?Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16071037752920853786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-9576969213819363252014-08-19T08:57:06.002-06:002014-08-19T08:57:06.002-06:00I will use Silver Spray to seal up the wound, and ...I will use Silver Spray to seal up the wound, and if it's a scrape I'll use SWAT ointment. Keeps the bugs off and helps things from getting infected since horses are traditionally covered in feces.Lauren @ She Moved To Texashttp://www.shemovedtotexas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-49634010263735162852014-08-19T08:42:53.435-06:002014-08-19T08:42:53.435-06:00The only goo I use is silver sulfadiazine, which i...The only goo I use is silver sulfadiazine, which is human-grade burn cream. It keeps the bugs off, has anti-bacterial properties, and helps the hair grow back. It also doesn't run or get goopy. Sure, it's pricey, but if a cut or scrape is bad enough to merit attention, that's the stuff I put on it.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-71442768463562574552014-08-19T07:56:41.786-06:002014-08-19T07:56:41.786-06:00I'm pretty minimalist, too! I spray some Scarl...I'm pretty minimalist, too! I spray some Scarlex on a cut for anti-bacterial, and will use wound powder if it's deep and need staunching. But that's only for serious cuts, I let everything minor heal on its own. After there's a scab, I'll sometimes use Corona to keep the scab soft (hastens the healing process since the horse won't be ripping the scab off all the time). <br /><br />The only time I use antibacterial ointment or anything like is for deep punctures. It's hard to keep those from getting infected otherwise.Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-45054274370984871612014-08-19T07:51:08.967-06:002014-08-19T07:51:08.967-06:00I use ointment to keep flies away or to moisten a ...I use ointment to keep flies away or to moisten a cut to get the scab to slough off if I catch the cut a few days late. That way I can clean it more effectively. But normally I just depend on saline solution to rinse the cut out and then a wound spray - Blue Wound or Silver powder, etc.Hawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303236534507171227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-38221439030414536892014-08-19T07:46:27.123-06:002014-08-19T07:46:27.123-06:00I use ointment to help speed healing. If the abra...I use ointment to help speed healing. If the abrasion gets dry and cracks then it will be worse than it started out. Ointment can prevent infection, moisturize, keep bugs out, provide a barrier under which new skin can grow undisturbed, etc. I'm a bit of a granola hippie when it comes to what I use, I like a simple herbal type solution for normal day to day cuts. When proudflesh shows up though I go thermonuclear and use all the chemicals, burn that stuff away! If a cut looks like it is getting the funk than the triple antibiotic comes out (yep same stuff that is sold for people) or one of a few concoctions I have from the vet. I've also had great luck with silver sulfadiazine cream on massive injuries.redheadlinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06736154763329900177noreply@blogger.com