using Deep Heat on horses?

[eva]

sorry for the odd question, but:
does anyone use Deep Heat rub on their horses? smb told me it's good for stiff muscles but I'm not sure

 

[touchstone]

I don't think it would be harmful, but probably an expensive thing to use! Bottles of liniment would be much cheaper - Vetlin or Radiol muscle embrocation would do the job.

 

[lauradean]

Please DO NOT use it on your horse's back and then put on a saddle or blanket.
It is like creating a sunburn.

 

[skewbald_again]

sorry for the odd question, but:
does anyone use Deep Heat rub on their horses? smb told me it's good for stiff muscles but I'm not sure

I wouldn't, it's not made for horses, and they have bizarrely sensitive skin. Why not just use Radiol or one of the herbal linaments which are made for the job?

 

[angel7]

PLEASE DONT DO IT!!!!!!!!!

I used deep heat on a TB's back (under a rug) and after a few days all the skin peeled off and he was left very sore indeed!

I also tried Ibuprofen gel on another horses arthritic pasterns and the skin also peeled off.
So please don't even try. I didn't consider either of these horses as having sensitive skin either.