Both dogs and cats often fall victim to minor cuts, scrapes, bites and stings- especially those with outdoor lifestyles and adventurous natures! Cuts and scrapes, abrasions, insect bites, and other mishaps are often a common occurrence, especially in active pets.
Most of these little injuries heal fairly quickly on their own and without long-term adverse effects, especially in healthy pets with strong immune systems. However, it is important to care for these wounds appropriately and this is where nature has all the answers!
Because of the risk of infection, pet wounds are often treated with antibiotics - taken internally or applied as a cream to the skin. They may also be treated with topical corticosteroid creams. While these can be effective in the short term, many holistic vets believe that they may also compromise your pet’s health by affecting immune functioning. Topical antibiotic, corticosteroid and antiseptic creams are also often licked off by pets and can contain substances that may not be good for them to ingest.
Certain herbs are excellent for soothing pain and reducing swelling of wounds, bites, insect stings and other minor injuries and skin allergies. Gentle promotion of natural healing, as well as prevention of infection- without antibiotics- has been practised by herbalists for thousands of years and can be of great benefit to your pet.
What is PetAlive Wound Dr.?
PetAlive has brought together the best of herbal and homoeopathic ingredients - known for their effectiveness in treating abrasions, cuts, burns, bites, insect stings and skin allergies.
Wound Dr. contains a blend of natural ingredients in a soothing herbal cream especially formulated to support skin health and soothe the skin. Wound Dr is formulated to be quickly absorbed into the skin and surrounding area, meaning that it can get to work quickly – before your pet licks it off!
"My little Jack Russell, Smokey, is always getting cut and scraped running through bushes etc. in our yard. He has a very energetic and adventurous personality which I love but he certainly pays the price with all his injuries. Your PetAlive Wound Dr. has become a standard in our medicine cabinet as it always helps Smokey’s cuts and injuries to heal faster and seems to help with the pain and swelling too. Thought I’d let you know how much we love your product. " J Genevieve
"I bought Wound Dr. for my new puppies who were a bit rough with each other and didn’t always know their own strength. It was great for soothing cuts and scratches from their rough and tumble games. Yesterday one of them was stung by a bee on the nose and was clearly in a lot of pain. A dab of Wound Dr. calmed the redness and swelling and Sammy’s crying stopped within minutes! We love this cream- thank you!" Casey D.
"I purchased this product for my daughter's boxer ……..and within a few days Wound Dr. did the trick. I am amazed it worked so quickly……. Thank You for a great product."—Mary, MA, USA
Disclaimer: Testimonials may have been edited to comply with FDA regulations. While positive results are likely, the testimonials used are general results and are not intended to represent or guarantee that anyone will achieve the same or similar results – individual results may vary.
Wound Dr. contains the following 100% natural, herbal ingredients in an aqueous cream base:
Althaea officinalis root (marshmallow)
is an excellent and well known remedy for soothing the skin – it contains flavonoids which support healthy skin. (Gudej J. “Flavonoids, phenolic acids and coumarins from the roots of Althaea officinalis.” Planta Med 1991;57:284-285).
Melaleuca alternifolia
is also known as Tea Tree Oil and is used externally for promoting skin health and keeping the skin clean. It has been studied for its ability to support skin health and supporting healthy skin flora. (Hammer KA, Carson CF, Riley TV. “Susceptibility of transient and commensal skin flora to the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil).” Am J Infect Control 1996;24(3):186-189)
Plantago lanceolata
has long been considered a useful remedy for inflamed skin, burns, bites and small wounds. This herb has soothing and healing properties and acts as a mild astringent when used topically.
Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)
is well-known as an excellent skin tonic. A study has shown rosemary to support skin health. (Huang, M. T., Ho, C. T., Wang, Z. Y., Ferraro, T., Lou, Y. R., Stauber, K., Ma, W., Georgiadis, C., Laskin, J. D., and Conney, A. H. “Inhibition of skin tumorigenesis by rosemary and its constituents carnosol and ursolic acid.” Cancer Res 2-1-1994;54(3):701-708.)
Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola)
is used topically to support local circulation and skin health. One of its constituents, Asiaticoside , has been shown to support skin health in particular. (Boiteau P and Batsimamanga AR. “Asiaticoside extracted from Centella asiatica, and its therapeutic uses in the healing of experimental refractory wounds, leprosy, skin tuberculosis and lupus.” Therapie 1950;11:125-149.) (O'Keeffe, P. “A trial of asiaticoside on skin graft donor areas.” Br J Plast.Surg 1974;27(2):194-195)
Ledum 6X
is a natural remedy well known for its beneficial effect on the skin.
Apis 30C
has excellent soothing properties and is particularly useful in soothing the skin after common minor insect stings.
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Our products contain no animal products, gluten, artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, are suitable for lacto-vegetarians and are not tested on animals. This product contains absolutely no parabens, sodium laurel sulfate (SLS) or harmful petrochemicals. Individual ingredients are well-researched and are natural, safe and effective.
Cleanse the area and apply Wound Dr. to affected area three times daily. Cleansing with Clenzor™ is recommended.
Note:
For external use only. May be used together with Immunity and Liver Support™ for an excellent tonic effect on the immune system.
Caution:
In the case of insect stings or contact with poison ivy, please seek medical treatment if there is any swelling of the mouth or tongue or if your pet appears to have any difficulty breathing.
How long until we see results?
Wound Dr. gets to work quickly to soothe and comfort the skin.
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