We share our favorite topicals for horses; the Critter of the Show is The Great Pyrenees; in Critter Nutrition we help you chose the best poultice for your horse; and in Coffee Klatch we ask about your favorite movie, tv, or cartoon dog!
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Guests and Links for Episode 177:
- Co-Hosts: Tigger Montague of BioStar US and Pati Pierucci of Pierucci Dressage
- Article: Choosing the Best Poultice for Your Horse
- Ask Hedwig
- Learn more about holistic supplements for your horse and dog at BioStar US
Poultices have been used for healing over thousands of years; in fact, we can consider poultices to be one of the earliest forms of topical medicine. They work by assisting the flow of debris out of an injured area, helping increase circulation, and removing excess fluid. This allows fresh tissue fluid to circulate into the area, bringing protective blood cells, nutrients, and oxygen to the site.
The ancient Egyptians used honey, tree resin, meat and lard for poultices. The early Chinese dynasties used herbs and foods like carrots, bran, mustard, capsicum, opium, and ginger. American Indians made poultices from clays, and added plants including onions, pumpkins, bloodroot and red clover. But the most popular poultice used throughout history? Mud. For hundreds of years, horse owners have used mud and clays as poultices for their horses’ legs and hooves…
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