Horse Care, Proud Flesh, Horse Arthritis, hoof healing.

Ultimate Horse Care / Ultimate Pet Care

Animals suffer from the same type medical problems as people. No one likes to see his or her family pets suffer. Tripple G (after many requests) decided to get involved in the care of our loved pets and animals.

In the process of prototyping a 2 oz. Spray bottle, I accidentally treated one or our
dogs. The next morning I observed several dead ticks and was amazed with the results. After several applications of the Poly-Mono Emu Oil, I noticed marked results. The animal’s coat shined, and seemed dramatically improved. Several days later when the luster was still evident, I realized the dog was responding to the Oil the same as people. After a few trial attempts, the Ultimate Care product line was developed.

Mange / Red Mange

Mange is the common term for several mite infestations of mammals in which the mites burrow beneath the skin and lays eggs, causing irritation and often loss of hair. Some mite forms are species specific; others can be exchanged among several mammal species including humans. The latter forms include species of the mite genus Sarcoptes. In humans, sarcoptes mange is known as scabies. It is characterized by intense itching, as are chorioptic mange (caused by chorioptes species that typically infest the lower legs and feet of the animals) and ear mange (caused by Otodectes and psoroptes species). These infestations can spread rapidly in herd animals, but they are readily treated by a variety of chemicals.

Demodectic mange, or red mange, caused by demodex species of mites, is not serious in humans but can be fatal to dogs in its advanced stages. Although a normal inhabitant of hair follicles in many healthy dogs, D. canis causes severe problems in animals that apparently inherit or develop some for of immunodeficiency. Bald spots are a sign of the attack, but itching is not common. The disease is persistent and often responds poorly to treatment.

There is a lot of talk on the subject of Omega (essential fatty acids), and speculation to how much therapeutic effect it has on the overall health. Our pets are able to appreciate the same results, especially the old arthritic stricken animals. The analgesic effect has a long-term action, giving the animal hours of pain relief.

Horses suffer from tendon-related problems, as well as cuts, scrapes, scratches and hoof-related injuries. Proud flesh and hair, or sun damage (lighter skin colored animals), are a few of the problems Ultimate Horse Care was designed for. Essential fatty acids in the oil give the horse a boost, the same as humans receive from vitamins. For overall maintenance our horse care product is very beneficial to your horse.

Veterinary Use:

The use of Emu Oil in veterinary practice is growing. Its anti-inflammatory and penetrating characteristics make it a well suited in the treatment of many animal disorders and injuries.

Testimony from: Matthew S. Zimmer, DVM
2520 West U.S. Hwy. 20, Angola, Indiana 46703

I started applying the benefits of Emu Oil to veterinary medicine approximately one year ago. An Emu breeder informed me of the human application, i.e., moisturizer, anti-inflammatory and transport carrier for medicine. Considering these human applications it seemed reasonable to apply those benefits to the animal population.

Originally I considered the human application for anti-inflammatory properties and transport media and felt there would be application for horse wounds, especially lower leg wounds. Although anecdotal, when used in combination with other drugs, I found accelerated wound healing and decreased tendency toward production of proud flesh. Depending on the type of wound, I often combined Emu Oil with DMSO or Dexamethasone, or gentamicin for use in the management of wounds.

On distal leg wounds where there is decreased muscle, therefore decreased circulation and increased tendency for production of proud flesh, I found that when Emu Oil was combined with Dexamethasone and an antibiotic, usually gentocin, the animal was less likely to develop proud flesh. Management of non-suturable with twice daily application of Emu Oil and bandage, changes markedly reduced this same phenomenon. Epithiliazation of these wounds treated with Emu Oil preparation was faster and less scarring was noted. Likewise dehiscence of sutured wounds was less in Emu Oil treated equine patients.

Although I have not yet used Emu Oil in lame or arthritic horses, I am interested in combining the oil with NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) to control stiffness and pain in those affected joints. Based on claims of anti-inflammatory actions and transport carrier claims, it seems logical to apply these uses to this area of equine medicine.

I have combined preparations using Emu Oil in bovine medicine also. A frequent winter lesion seen in dairy cattle is frosted teat ends. The teat end freezes and skin around the teat sloughs. The Emu Oil has accelerated healing in these lesions and made it possible to continue milking the cow through the healing process. In this type of lesion, Emu Oil is used alone for reasons of milk residue. This is an area where even bacteriostatic claims apply as well as those previously mentioned. Similarly, in bovine practice, ringworm lesions in calves are seen commonly. When the Emu Oil was combined with fulvacin, and anti-fungal medication, these lesions resolved and at a faster rate than when using other conventional techniques, i.e. bleach, iodine preparations, etc.

Even in small animal practice I have found application for Emu Oil in wound management. One important area in which I have found application is a cast sore lesion. When a small animal wears the cast the cast often gets wet or causes pressure on bony prominent areas. Dermatitis or cast sores develop. When the cast is removed there are wounds which have to be managed. Emu Oil combinations have accelerated the healing process markedly. These oil applications used in my mixed animal veterinary practice are anecdotal. However, I frequently photograph lesions to determine the progress of healing, especially in wounds, which will require long term care.

I have slides (photos) for many Emu Oil treated patients. I have been satisfied with the effects the oil provides and I will continue to use preparations in my practice as well as to look for new applications of Emu Oil benefits.