At Hyperdrug we know how important your animals welfare is and here in the equine health section we have a range of supplies to keep your horse in top condition.

If your horse is suffering from a ringworm infection then look no further than Imaverol. Designed to be diluted and applied to the lesions directly, Imaverol is an easy way to treat ringworm infections.

For swellings and pain in joints then the traditionally kaolin has been used. Kaolin Poultice clay is produced by a number of manufacturers but a particularly good value one is the K/L One Minute poultice which can be applied to the surface of the skin after exercise to help alleviate any aches or pains.

For more specialist wound dressings and preparations then Intrasite Gel is an ideal way of cleansing wounds. Intrasite is a sterile hydro-gel dressing which comes in a handy one-application dispenser. Dermisol Multicleanse solution provides an excellent value alternative in a larger bottle size. Dermisol also offer an effective skin cream. Dermisol Skin Cream is designed for the removal of necrotic tissue from wounds and ears.

For a general-purpose barrier cream then Protocon Ointment provides a disinfectant barrier for wounds and lesions. For a traditional alternative why not try Zinc Ointment which includes antiseptic properties.

VetGold is an all-natural Dead Sea product specially designed to promote the natural healing of dry, damaged and irritated itchy skin. VetGold is enriched with natural oils, plant extracts and minerals to promote natural healing.

There are numerous wound dressings which will aid healing, including:
Jelonet Dressings– a fine gauze impregnated with sterile soft paraffin to prevent bandages adhering to the wound.

Skintact are similar to Jelonet in that they do not adhere to the wound but without the paraffin. Skintact are also sterile and come in a sealed packet to ensure sterility.

For the treatment of local inflammatory swellings and bruising, including tendonitis, tenosynovitis, bursitis and other acute inflammatory conditions of the muscular-skeletal system in the horse, then Tensolvet offers the ideal solution. Tensolvet also promotes the early re-absorption of haematoma and oedematous swelling resulting from such conditions. Tensolvet has been shown to increase the blood flow through the underlying skin.

For a good general purpose bandage then the ever-popular Vetrap offers and excellent solution. Adhering only to itself, Vetrap offers a particularly good solution to leg injuries. As a cheaper alternative why not try Easitape which works in exactly the same way as Vetrap but at a much lower cost.