Burns in horses can range from minor to more serious injuries, depending on the cause and severity of the damage. Whether it’s an accident in the barn or an accident while riding, it’s important to act quickly and effectively to promote your horse’s recovery. In this blog, we give you practical tips for caring for burns and tell you how you can help with the healing process.

How do you recognize a burn on your horse?

Burns can sometimes present themselves in subtle ways. It is not always clear when something is a burn. The symptoms can vary greatly. These are some of the characteristics by which you can recognize a burn:

• Redness;
• Swelling on or around the area;
• Blisters;
• Loss of skin tissue (in severe cases).

Do you notice your horse suddenly not walking well or behaving uncomfortably? If so, inspect the wounds and surrounding area carefully and, if necessary, consult a veterinarian to see if it is a burn. With 2nd degree burns, for example, the skin may have blisters and be sore. But even with less severe wounds, the animal may suffer from pain or discomfort.

How can you care for burns?

When treating burns, it is important to be careful. That way you can avoid infections or complications. Below are some important steps you should follow to treat your horse in the best way possible.

1. Clean the burn carefully

It is very important to clean the area to prevent infection. To do this, use lukewarm water and a mild antiseptic solution to clean the wound and the area around it. Make sure not to use harsh cleansers. This may in fact irritate the skin.

2. Apply burn ointment

After cleansing, you can apply burn ointment. These ointments moisturize the skin, improve recovery and can prevent infections. Just make sure you use an ointment specifically designed for animals.

3. Use bandages

Is the burn severe? Then it may be helpful to apply a sterile dressing. This protects the area from dirt. This will prevent infection and promote healing.

4. Treatment 2nd degree burns

2nd degree burns often manifest themselves in the form of blisters. This is usually painful for the animal. It is very important not to puncture these blisters yourself, as puncturing them causes the risk of infection. Consult a veterinarian if your horse has blisters. He or she can puncture the blisters or may switch to another method of treatment.

5. Red light therapy on the burn

Burns can also be treated with red light therapy. This form of red light promotes the healing process and can reduce pain. You can read more about red light therapy in treatment later in this article.

How long does recovery from a burn on a horse take?

The healing of a horse burn can vary. It depends on the severity of the injury and the treatment. In some cases, the wound may take a few months to close properly, but in most cases it does so more quickly. It is important to keep a close eye on the horse during the healing period. In addition, you must provide a hygienic environment and proper care for the animal.

When should red light therapy be used in horses?

Red light therapy is becoming an increasingly popular treatment method in horses. Especially in wound healing, but also in other complaints or conditions. Red light therapy works by stimulating blood flow and speeding up the healing process. It can help reduce inflammation and promote repair of damaged tissue.

Does red light therapy help against burns?

Yes, red light therapy can be very helpful in treating burns and other types of wounds. By shining red light on the area, pain and inflammation can be reduced. It also speeds up the healing process. It is a non-invasive and safe treatment.

Why should I choose PowerCure when treating burns?

PowerCure offers an efficient and safe way to care for burns and other complaints in horses. This is done through red light therapy. It helps with:

• Reducing inflammation;
• Accelerating the recovery process;
• Promoting the healing process of burns and other complaints or conditions.

In addition, it is possible to use PowerCure laser yourself. Thus, there is no need for a veterinarian to come on site for this. Look here for more information on how PowerCure can help your horse.

Burns in horses and low level laser therapy

Low level laser therapy can be a good tool for your horse. It is increasingly used as a (complementary) treatment for burns or other complaints. It can provide several benefits in wound treatment. For example, it can provide pain relief, anti-inflammation and promote the healing process. These are some of the ways laser therapy can help your horse:

• Pain relief through the release of endorphins;
• Anti-inflammatory effect;
• Improved blood circulation allowing better supply of nutrients and oxygen;
• Stimulation of cell regeneration, which accelerates the healing process.

Laser therapy treatment for horses or other animals can also be used as an adjunct to other treatments. In this way, it can provide a faster healing process and pain relief for your beloved pet.

Is there science behind red light therapy?

The use of low level laser therapy, also called red light therapy, is scientifically proven. This therapy uses laser devices with a special frequency of low-level laser light energy. This light creates interactions with the tissues in your body. This reduces pain, swelling, inflammation and various conditions. This therapy can be used in both humans and animals.