Product info
Animalintex is an impregnated multi-layered poultice and wound dressing for the treatment of equine and canine wounds.
Clean any wound thoroughly using a saline solution and make sure that any debris or loose tissue has been removed. To apply, carefully open the sterile pouch and place the dark, smooth side of the dressing directly to the wound. It is important that the dressing is in contact with the wound surface and that nothing else has been applied to the wound to create a 'barrier' between the wound surface and the dressing.
Usage
One of the most versatile of all horse healthcare products, Animalintex can be applied either as a wet hot or cold poultice or as a dry dressing, depending on the needs of the particular situation.
Hot Poulticing
• Thoroughly clean area to be treated
• Cut Animalintex to the size required allowing generous excess around the area to be treated. Place the remainder back in the bag for later use
• Apply the Animalintex poultice with the plastic side uppermost in a shallow tray. (Do not use a bucket unless it has been very carefully cleansed first)
• Use boiled water that has been allowed to cool to 38C/100F and pour the water into the tray around the edges of the Animalintex. Do not submerge
• When saturated, take out and gently hand squeeze out more water so the poultice is damp rather than wet
• Place on the affected area with the plastic side on the outside, moulding Animalintex to the contours of the body
• Hold in place with a bandage making sure the poultice is completely covered.
Cold Poulticing
Follow the same procedure as above but using boiled water that has been allowed to cool thoroughly before pouring. When the Animalintex is saturated, squeeze our excess water and apply cold to the affected area.
Dry Dressing
After cleaning the area, apply the dressing directly then bandage. Used dry, Animalintex may be used several times and still retain its effectiveness.
Vet advice
Whilst serious wounds should always be attended by a veterinary surgeon, many horse owners have discovered the benefits of using Activate as a routine First Aid dressing to help prevent infection in minor wounds. As well as an integral layer of activated carbon to help cleanse bacteria from the wound, and absorb exudate, the dressing also has a low-adherent surface to prevent undue disruption of healing tissue.
Clean any wound thoroughly using a saline solution and make sure that any debris or loose tissue has been removed. To apply, carefully open the sterile pouch and place the dark, smooth side of the dressing directly to the wound. It is important that the dressing is in contact with the wound surface and that nothing else has been applied to the wound to create a 'barrier' between the wound surface and the dressing.
