Animal Supports - Instructions for Use
Back - Horses and Dogs
Most often the blankets are used overnight. If you notice that the animal is still experiencing some back problems in the morning, it is helpful to know that the animal's body, when moving, produces more heat for reflection. Therefore during the day we recommend using the saddle pad, loin sheet or the exercise sheet for this purpose. When the horse is wet after exercise the fleece cooler is a good choice.
It is generally recommended you do not to use liniments with Back on Track blankets and leg wraps. Please be aware, though if you do choose to apply a liniment that it's effec gets stronger if used in conjunction with Back on Track, so please use your own judgement.
As symptoms such as pain and swelling may diminish or vanish completely, we recommend that you occasionally (approximately every three weeks) suspend the use of the blanket for 5-7 days. This will permit observation of the back and its movement to see if any underlying problem prevails that may require veterinary attention. Another reason for pausing the treatment is that some horses get used to the effect of the product and since we cannot increase the dose the only way to maintain the best result prior to training and competition is not to use Back on Track continuously, so as to not cause the body to accommodate to the effect.
Leg - Horses and Dogs
Most often the leg wraps are used overnight. If you notice that the leg still has a little swelling in the morning it is good to know that the body, when moving, produces more heat for reflection. We therefore recommend using the Back on Track bandages (polo and exercise bandages) for this purpose since they stay in position during movement.
It is generally not recommended to use liniments with Back on Track bandage pads, but if you don't achieve the desired result, and choose to use a liniment under Back on Track products, please be aware that any liniment gets stronger if used in conjunction with Back on Track leg wraps. Please use your own judgement.
Hock and knee/carpal joints in horses are vulnerable to development of pressure sores with extended use of the braces. Do not over tighten or leave them too loose to slip down. watch the skin around the hock for evidence of scabs as an indication that a pressure area may be developing and stop use of the brace for about a week. Proper fitting of hock boots is essential to preventing this. Knee braces are very effective in managing knee swelling but the brace may slip down and to prevent this we recommend bandaging the leg which helps keel the knee brace in place.
As symptoms such as pain and swelling may diminish or vanish completely, we recommend that you occasionally (approximately every three weeks) suspend the use of the leg wraps for 5-7 days. This will permit observation of the joints and legs to see if any underlying problem prevails that may require veterinary attention. Another reason for pausing the treatment is that some horses get used to the effect of the product and since we cannot increase the dose the only way to maintain the best result prior to training and competition is not to use Back on Track continuously, to prevent the body from accommodating to the effect.