Skin and Wound Care in Horses

Every horse owner has to deal with it at some point: A wound on your horse. This is obviously never nice to see, after all, a wound can cause a lot of pain and harm. That is why it is important to have the right wound care supplies at hand so you can prevent worse. If you take your horse out of the pasture or stable with a wound, it is always good to call in the vet for advice. Sometimes a wound can look small on the outside but be quite deep on the inside. Therefore, always consult with a veterinarian about the correct wound care at that time.

What to do in case of a wound?

Before the vet arrives, it doesn’t hurt to rinse the wound with lukewarm water. Be careful not to aim the jet directly on the wound but just above it. This way you can rinse the first dirt out of the wound. Do not apply anything on it before the vet gets there and absolutely no betadine. In fact, if you do this, it becomes almost impossible to stitch the wound, which can slow down the healing process. In this step-by-step plan for a wound will tell you in detail what to do and especially what not to do.

Wound ointment for horses

After consulting the veterinarian, you can discuss which wound ointment is suitable to support wound healing. Cavalor’s Lurax Cream is a wound ointment that reduces scarring, stimulates wound healing and ensures that the hair grows back to its natural colour faster. Cavalor Derma Spray can also be used to clean small wounds.

Buy Cavalor wound ointment

In our store locator, you can find the nearest Cavalor dealer in your area. Thanks to our many dealers, you never have to drive far! Would you like personal advice? Ask your question to one of our Cavalor nutritionists via our Consumer Line +32(0)9 220 25 25 or email info@cavalor.com.