Dear Terri,
Except in cases involving covered areas
(e.g. under the tail, mane, bandages, etc)., ---on horses---it is not
necessary to shave the area so long as the DMSO concentration is no
greater than around 60%. However, this DOES NOT hold for winter
conditions, when the animals have developed their cold-season coat.
Sincerely, Brooks Bradley.
p.s. I am an OLD horseman of many years ( since childhood); only
keeping thoroughbred pensioners from earlier years now......however.
[email protected] wrote:
>
>
>> Additionally, because of this characteristic, it
>> > adviseable never to use concentrated DMSO (above 50%) directly
>> upon the
>> > hair-covered surfaces of domestic pets (especially where hair
>> covering
>> > is dense). If higher concentrations (above 50%) are indicated,
>> it is
>> > adviseable to shave (if possible) the area of proposed treatment.
>> > Sincerely, Brooks Bradley.
>
> Brooks,
> Many years ago, when I had horses, I remember using DMSO on my horse's
> leg.
> I also remember the caution that DMSO takes in everything with it, the
> area
> should be thoroughly clean. Problem is, I don't remember shaving my
> horses
> leg before I applied... never dawned on me or any of the others that
> used it.
> Good information to pass on about shaving. DMSO could be found
> anywhere then,
> really cheap. After getting some on my hands, and within seconds being
> able
> to taste it in my mouth, I wore gloves after that.
> I was in the health food store the other day and saw DMSO in varying
> size
> containers and strengths along with a salve. Was suprised to see it
> there.
> The bottle I have now, I got from my vet.
> Terri L.
