Waterproofing legs???!

[Hels_Bells]

My very elderly horse has developed some bladder weakness so his back legs are getting quite wet. I've been applying udder cream every morning to provide a waterproof barrier and I cover his legs overnight for waterproofing and warmth.

Have just seen the post further down about pig oil and am wondering if it might be better than the udder cream? Would it waterproof his legs enough and would it need applying less often and be cheaper?

 

[MiJodsR2BlinkinTite]

Yes pig oil is good, BUT be aware that if you've got white legs/pink skin, the horse might be sensitive to it. I used it on mine and his legs got very red and hot!!

So I diluted the pig oil with some tea tree oil; much better and no redness! Works a treat.

 

[ofcourseyoucan]

as he is a boy doesnt he pee forward? or does he now have liquid pooh? if liquid pooh is the problem i would stick on a pre/pro biotic and grease him up! and clean daily!

 

[Hels_Bells]

No it's wee... because it's incontinence he doesn't pee forward, just smallish dribbles every so often.

 

[Ella19]

you could try vaseline

 

[Hels_Bells]

you could try vaseline

This has crossed my mind too, but I need to apply it to a large area of his back legs so it's quite a lot of vaseline.

 

[Faithkat]

You can buy unbranded petroleum jelly in big pots from the chemist - exactly the same as "Vaseline" but much, much cheaper.

 

[cm2581]

Vaseline just falls off - must have a melting temp lower than body temp!! Liquid paraffin is brilliant and stays on longer than pig oil. Or at least it does when I'm keeping mud at bay. Not sure about wee!

 

[Hels_Bells]

Ooooh thanks for the intel cm2581! I might get hold of some!

 

[Birker2020]

My very elderly horse has developed some bladder weakness so his back legs are getting quite wet. I've been applying udder cream every morning to provide a waterproof barrier and I cover his legs overnight for waterproofing and warmth.

Have just seen the post further down about pig oil and am wondering if it might be better than the udder cream? Would it waterproof his legs enough and would it need applying less often and be cheaper?

Years ago we used to use lard and 'flowers of sulphur ' mixed together. Flowers of sulphur from garden centres is a yellow powder which is antibacterial and antifungal. Mixed with lard it gives a waterproofing effect. We used to do our horses on a sunday afternoon and repeat the following sunday.
http://www.newrider.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-1263.html
http://www.arabianlines.com/forum1/topic_new.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=13254

 

[Portia QT]

ZINC & CASTER OIL!!!!!

Best thing ever, use on my mares white sock, she lives out and is prone to mud fever but never gets it now as i apply this once a week and NOTHING gets through.

Buy it from boots.