Blue Lotion

SaddleHappy · 06-02-2004, 05:33 PM

I've been to the store now about half-a-dozen times to get some antiseptic or antibiotic or something for cuts and other wounds. Each time I get overwhelmed about what to get and wind up getting nothing. Then this morning, Midnight turned up with 2 big gashes on her leg. Apparently she was rather frustrated at the new pasture arrangements, which involved Buck and the other two mares being in a separate pasture from her and Dante, so she made different arrangements by tearing down the fence and inviting Buck to come over. At least this is what we have deduced must have happened, since she's all cut up and Buck has no injuries. So I went back to the feed store and this time I just had to make a decision. I got something called Blue Lotion. Is that good?

spyro1 · 06-02-2004, 05:34 PM

It is ok, but it burns like h*ll, so watch yourself when putting it on

I like SWAT or calm coat.
http://www.calmcoat.com

SaddleHappy · 06-02-2004, 05:40 PM

Seriously??? I stood right there in the store and asked the lady if she was sure it didn't sting and she said absolutely not.

spyro1 · 06-02-2004, 05:41 PM

She fibbed to you

I used it on myself once after using it on my horse, I know, I should have tried it first!!! Anyway, burns like fire!!! Heals the cut nicely, after you wipe your tears away!!!

SaddleHappy · 06-02-2004, 05:45 PM

That woman told me she put it all over her dog when he got beat up by another dog and that it didn't burn a bit! I knew I should have gone with one where the label actually SAID it doesn't sting, but none of them looked like the best as far as the antiseptic properties. I should have asked her what to get before I bought. OK, so is she likely to kick me or anything when I put this stuff on her? Anything special I should know as far as technique?

MissBandit · 06-02-2004, 09:53 PM

If your worried about a kick reflex, stay as close to her flank as possible. If she kicks out she won't have any puch behind the kick when you are that close. Worst thing she can do in that position is push you with the leg.

spyro1 · 06-03-2004, 04:00 AM

Can you hold her leg while you apply it, just to see what her reaction will be? Also, a lil birdie (doc) tole me that it may not sting the horses/dogs like it would humans because we have more sensitive skin, which I never even thought about to be honest!!!
Did you get the one with the lil dauber on the end? Oh, and it will stain your fingers/clothes too

SaddleHappy · 06-03-2004, 05:34 AM

Yeah, I got the one with the dauber at the end. Maybe I'll enlist the farrier to help when he gets here. I'll let you know how it goes!

SaddleHappy · 06-03-2004, 07:26 AM

OK, it seems that Blue Lotion doesn't sting the horses, or at least not very much. The only reaction we noticed was that her flesh involuntarily quivered for a few seconds after the first application. My daughters and I, however, seem to have suffered the worst effects, as we and our clothing are all purple. What a mess! You were definitely right about that part.

Oh, and the farrier didn't show up!

Craig · 06-03-2004, 10:30 AM

it doesn't sting or burn the horse. it is also great for speedy healing.

obviously, it will sting if you decide to use something intended for animals on your own skin.... ain't that right spyro? lol

hope it heals nicely

06-02-2004, 05:33 PM	#1
SaddleHappy Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: GA Posts: 1,021 Images: 41	Blue Lotion-- update below! I've been to the store now about half-a-dozen times to get some antiseptic or antibiotic or something for cuts and other wounds. Each time I get overwhelmed about what to get and wind up getting nothing. Then this morning, Midnight turned up with 2 big gashes on her leg. Apparently she was rather frustrated at the new pasture arrangements, which involved Buck and the other two mares being in a separate pasture from her and Dante, so she made different arrangements by tearing down the fence and inviting Buck to come over. At least this is what we have deduced must have happened, since she's all cut up and Buck has no injuries. So I went back to the feed store and this time I just had to make a decision. I got something called Blue Lotion. Is that good? Last edited by SaddleHappy; 06-03-2004 at 07:27 AM. Reason: update

06-02-2004, 05:34 PM	#2
spyro1 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Swamp..Home of The SEC Champs~Go Gators Posts: 6,881 Images: 62 Blog Entries: 21	It is ok, but it burns like h*ll, so watch yourself when putting it on I like SWAT or calm coat. http://www.calmcoat.com __________________ I used to have a handle on life, but it broke off. Do unto others......

06-02-2004, 05:41 PM	#4
spyro1 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Swamp..Home of The SEC Champs~Go Gators Posts: 6,881 Images: 62 Blog Entries: 21	She fibbed to you I used it on myself once after using it on my horse, I know, I should have tried it first!!! Anyway, burns like fire!!! Heals the cut nicely, after you wipe your tears away!!! __________________ I used to have a handle on life, but it broke off. Do unto others......

06-02-2004, 09:53 PM	#6
MissBandit Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 13,218 Images: 300 Blog Entries: 43	If your worried about a kick reflex, stay as close to her flank as possible. If she kicks out she won't have any puch behind the kick when you are that close. Worst thing she can do in that position is push you with the leg. __________________ Founder is the #2 killer of horses. Learn how to prevent, spot and treat this deadly disease. Emergency Treatment http://www.laminitisclinic.org

06-03-2004, 04:00 AM	#7
spyro1 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Swamp..Home of The SEC Champs~Go Gators Posts: 6,881 Images: 62 Blog Entries: 21	Can you hold her leg while you apply it, just to see what her reaction will be? Also, a lil birdie (doc) tole me that it may not sting the horses/dogs like it would humans because we have more sensitive skin, which I never even thought about to be honest!!! Did you get the one with the lil dauber on the end? Oh, and it will stain your fingers/clothes too __________________ I used to have a handle on life, but it broke off. Do unto others......

06-02-2004, 05:40 PM	#3
SaddleHappy Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: GA Posts: 1,021 Images: 41	Seriously??? I stood right there in the store and asked the lady if she was sure it didn't sting and she said absolutely not.

06-02-2004, 05:45 PM	#5
SaddleHappy Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: GA Posts: 1,021 Images: 41	That woman told me she put it all over her dog when he got beat up by another dog and that it didn't burn a bit! I knew I should have gone with one where the label actually SAID it doesn't sting, but none of them looked like the best as far as the antiseptic properties. I should have asked her what to get before I bought. OK, so is she likely to kick me or anything when I put this stuff on her? Anything special I should know as far as technique?

06-03-2004, 05:34 AM	#8
SaddleHappy Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: GA Posts: 1,021 Images: 41	Yeah, I got the one with the dauber at the end. Maybe I'll enlist the farrier to help when he gets here. I'll let you know how it goes!

06-03-2004, 07:26 AM	#9
SaddleHappy Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: GA Posts: 1,021 Images: 41	OK, it seems that Blue Lotion doesn't sting the horses, or at least not very much. The only reaction we noticed was that her flesh involuntarily quivered for a few seconds after the first application. My daughters and I, however, seem to have suffered the worst effects, as we and our clothing are all purple. What a mess! You were definitely right about that part. Oh, and the farrier didn't show up!

06-03-2004, 10:30 AM	#10
Craig Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 272	it doesn't sting or burn the horse. it is also great for speedy healing. obviously, it will sting if you decide to use something intended for animals on your own skin.... ain't that right spyro? lol hope it heals nicely __________________ Yesterday, I was a Vet! Today, I'm a Vet! Tomorrow, I'll probably still be a Vet! So little room for improvement! "GREEN BEER, LOTS OF CHEER, SLAINTE!"

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