How To Treat A Horse Cut
Horses must be kept in areas devoid of sharp edges that may accidentally cause harm to them. However, we all know that accidents happen and even the most cautious horse owner can still end up with a horse that gets cut. Treating a cut on your horse as soon as it has occurred is important as the longer it is left the trickier it becomes to take care of it.
If your horse injured itself, the first step is to examine the damage. If the wound is deep or large in diagonal it is essential to call a vet. Fresh wounds can quickly be stitched up before infection sets in.
Immediate action should always be taken to heal your horse as quickly and safely as possible. You’ll first need to catch loose horses and get them locked down in a safe place. When a horse become injured, he or she may not act in the same manner as a healthy horse.
If possible, shave the hair surrounding the wound. This will prevent dirt and hair getting stuck in the wound and infecting it further.
Use an antiseptic and some clean water to wash the cut. Normal shampoo should be avoided as this will not disinfect the wound thoroughly enough.
Once the wound is clean, apply some antiseptic wound cream on top of it. It is advisable to ask your vet which product to use. Aloe Vera and tea tree oil is very commonly used on small shallow horse cuts. Natural creams are less likely to irritate a horse’s wounds.
Depending on the size and type of the cut it might be advisable to cover the wound. Veterinarian wraps along with cotton wool is the usual method for covering up large horse wounds.
Make sure you constantly change the wrap as well as continuously clean and treat the horse’s wound.
As with other health care issues, if you are unsure about treating a cut on your horse, always ask your vet for advice. Properly treated cuts heal faster and leave a smaller mark. Badly treated cuts can lead to a worse infection.