Articles :: Wound Healing

Foreword:
Vetsearch International used Oralmat wound healing spray to treat open wounds on a number of animals including horses, dogs and even a camel, where other treatments had failed to work. In all cases, the wounds were seen to heal following use of Oralmat wound healing spray. Healing was generally faster and with less scaring than with conventional treatments.

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CASE HISTORY REPORTS
Compiled by J.R. Kohnko B.V.Sc. RDA.
Technical Services Manager, Vetsearch International Pty Ltd. Sydney

BREED: Horse, Thoroughbred Foal 4months.
INJURY: 5cm laceration on outside of near side front fetlock caused by fencing wire.
PREVIOUS TREATMENT: Treated as open wound twice daily with antiseptic spray for 7 days. Wound healing slow, foal lame.
RESPONSE TO ORALMAT SPRAY: Oralmat Spray applied to open wound twice daily after cleaning. Rate of granulation increased, wound closed within 5 days. Skin wound healed over in 12 days with minimal scarring. Spray discontinued after 10 days. Owner commented that wound healed much more quickly and cleanly than similar past wounds.

BREED: S/bred racing horse, 4years.
INJURY: 3cm x 2cm wound on upper front leg from paddock injury.
PREVIOUS TREATMENT: Antiseptic spray applied twice daily for 4 days, Sero-sanguinous discharge developed and interrupted healing.
RESPONSE TO ORALMAT: Wound cleaned and packed with Oralmat on day 5 of injury. Treated daily with Oralmat for 3 days under bandage. Wound had almost closed over by day 6 of Oralmat treatment. Topical spray applied and wound healed by day 12 of treatment with minimal scarring. Hair growth well advanced. Accelerated rate of healing compared to other common antiseptic treatments.

BREED: Thoroughbred Horse, yearling.
INJURY: 5cm x 3cm wound on front of cannon bone below offside knee
PREVIOUS TREATMENT: Treated with antiseptic spray for 5 weeks. Large lump of granulation tissue formed and skin closure delayed. Wound was moist and necrotic around edges.
RESPONSE TO ORALMAT: Oralmat Spray applied twice daily. Owner reported increased rate of healing within 2-3 days. By day 10 of Oralmat treatment wound had closed over and hair regrowth well established. Owner considers Oralmat best wound healing preparation available in over 6 years of experience.

BREED: Camel, 6years.
INJURY: 10cm laceration under knee of near side front leg.
PREVIOUS TREATMENT: Wound sutured by vet, but swelling and devitalisation resulted in suture breakdown within 7 days. Treated as open wound with Oxytetracycline spray. Wound healing slowly.
RESPONSE TO ORALMAT: Wound cleaned and packed with Oralmat and covered with a light bandage. Wound retreated every second day, healing and closure completed by day 10. Supervising vet considers Oralmat accelerated healing over other commonly used medications.

BREED: German Shepherd dog, 10 years.
INJURY: Chronic suppurating wound over 3-4 weeks following skin melanoma removal on upper right metacarpal area.
PREVIOUS TREATMENT: Original surgical wound healed but re-opened. Dog continued to irritate wound. Corticosteroid antibiotic ointments applied by vet.
RESPONSE TO ORALMAT: Oralmat applied under bandage twice daily for 7 days. Discomfort and urge to bite bandages reduced by day 4 and by day 7 wound closed sufficiently to continue as open wound. Dog did not attempt to bite or lick wound. Healing accelerated.

BREED: X-breed dog, 6 years
INJURY: Chronic gingivitis over 2-month period. Recurring.
PREVIOUS TREATMENT: Teeth cleaned by vet-gums remained inflamed despite daily application of H2O2 50% with cotton bud for 2 weeks.
RESPONSE TO ORALMAT: Oralmat applied with cotton bud to gum tooth/margins. Inflammation reduced in 24 hrs, healthy gums within 3 days. Owner impressed. Dog regained appetite.