Horse

Sprains/Arthritis

Uses:
To rub onto any aching muscles/joints.

Ingredients:
10mls Arnica
40mls Almond
5 drops Lavender
5 drops Juniper
10 drops Rosemary
(you can get away with only using 2 of the above essential oils - just keep the total number of drops to 20)

Application:
Massage regularly onto trouble spots. Don't use repetitively for more than 10 days. Stops for 2-3 days and then commence again.

Or use our Pet Vet - Pain Relief Cooling Oil Liniment.

 

Ear Infection

Uses:
To help clear the deep wax out of the ear and clear infections.

Ingredients:
15mls Almond
5 drops Lavender
7 drops Bergamot
2 drops Chamomile

Application:
Drop 1-2 drops into ear, massage external ear area.

Or use our Pet Vet Massage Oil with Lavender and Chamomile

 

Fearful Horse

Uses:
When travelling, going to shows, new home, separation from other horses, etc…

Ingredients:
Lavender
Chamomile
Geranium
Basil

Application:
Vaporise these oils in the stables if practical, wipe them over surfaces in the truck or stable or simply let them smell them straight from the bottle.

Or use our Pet Vet Stress Less ready to use product.

 

Ticks

Uses:
To deter and get rid of ticks

Ingredients:
Lemongrass
Peppermint
Citronella
Lavender for once tick is removed

Application:
Add 20 drops of the above essential oil(s) to 40mls horse shampoo if badly infected all over their body.
Add 20 drops of the above essential oil(s) to 50mls of water and spray the horse to deter ticks.
Apply Lavender neat to the area where the tick was once you have removed it to ensure there is no infection.

Or use our Pet Vet Bugs Away Oil as a ready to use roll on product.

 

Flies

Uses:
To help deter them from annoying your horse

Ingredients:
20 drops Citronella
30 drops Lavender  
100mls Water

Application:
Mix the ingredients into a bottle, shake well and spray and/or wipe over the horse.  Can also spray around stables, truck, etc…

Or use our Pet Vet Bugs Away Oil as a ready to use roll on product.

 

Hoof Rot

Uses:
To help heal hoof rot by killing the bacteria.

Ingredients:
NZ Manuka
10mls Calendula
40mls Almond
15 drops Lavender
10 drops Chamomile
5-7 drops Thyme

Application:
The animal must be isolated as this can be highly contagious. Clean the wound thoroughly with a mix of NZ Manuka and Water.
Mix the other ingredients, apply to hoof, cover if possible and leave on overnight. Reapply as needed day and night.

Or use our new Pet Vet Hoof Oil as a ready to use product.

 

Wounds/Abscesses

Ingredients:
Lavender
NZ Manuka
Calendula, Jojoba, and/or Almond

Application:
Wash wound with water and NZ Manuka, and then apply 7 drops NZ Manuka to 10mls Almond and/or Calendula. Once the wound has started to heal/is not infected use 7 drops Lavender in 10mls Calendula and/or Almond to help healing and hair growth.

Or use our NEW Pet Vet Wound Care as a ready to use product.