Aloe Vera has long been a topic in veterinary medicine

As early as the 18th century, "horse aloe" was successfully used to treat various animal ailments. In 1840, Skevington and Day, both farriers, reported on their experiences with aloe vera. They treated mud fever, psoriasis, allergic skin diseases and wrote of very positive experiences with problems in the gastrointestinal system and with illnesses of parasitic origin.

In 1850, a veterinary journal published for the first time about the antibacterial effect of aloe vera.

The milestone was reached in 1975: The American Dr. Robert T. Northway was able to complete the first clinical study on the purely internal use of aloe vera. He had investigated the effect of orally administered aloe vera on dogs, cats and horses over a period of 6 years and found anti-inflammatory effects on chronic and acute infections. In all cases, good or better results were achieved than in classic therapies, and this without side effects or interactions.

Aloe Vera was even used successfully for a disease that was still unknown at the time: in 1996, the English veterinarian Dr. Peter Green treated horses suffering from PVLS (Post Viral Lethargy Syndrome). This was described as a chronic state of exhaustion; the symptoms were not clear. By using Aloe Vera internally, both Green and the veterinarian David Urch were able to achieve astonishing success with PVLS and achieved a healing effect in 83% of the cases treated. The use of conventional medicine, on the other hand, only led to an alleviation of symptoms in 40% of cases. (Urch has documented his many years of experience with Aloe Vera in veterinary medicine and extremely astonishing healing successes in domestic and farm animals in book form 1)

The areas of application in the veterinary field are transferable from human medicine. The medicinal plant can be used for everything from coat care to diarrhea, for example. It is effective for skin problems, digestive problems and respiratory problems, and for problems in the musculoskeletal system and the urinary tract.

Above all, the use of Aloe Vera has proven effective for:

- Diseases of the intestine

- Eczema

- Joint problems, cartilage, tendons and ligaments (improvement of connective tissue structures)

- Allergies

When applied externally, the following effects can be observed:

- Moisturizing

- Decongestant

- Antipruritic

- Effective against bacteria, viruses and fungi

- Coat care (shine and combability)

Practical application in animals

Many of the above-mentioned complaints in animals can be alleviated by simply adding an aloin-free aloe drink as a feed additive. This can not only be used to treat existing illnesses, but can also be included in the feed plan as a food to prevent illnesses.

It is therefore often used for prevention and aftercare.

It is always important to ensure that all products are aloin-free and consist of at least (>95%) pure aloe vera.

This is 100% guaranteed with Vegas Aloe Drinks. If you are active in sports with your horse, you should know that the administration of Aloe Vera is relevant to doping.

From practice (S. Steinhauser, horse physiotherapist with a focus on animal homeopathy)2)

"I spent a long time looking for a sustainable solution to my horse's diarrhea problem and finally came across aloe vera. I prescribed an intestinal rebuilding treatment with pure aloe vera. The effect was very good: within a very short time, the diarrhea became less and less until it disappeared completely.

Since our animals, like us humans, suffer from the problems of civilization (poor nutrition and exposure to harmful environmental toxins), the corresponding diseases, such as skin problems, are becoming more and more common in animals. Aloe Vera is used successfully here. I have also observed an extremely positive effect on the metabolism of the muscles and also use Aloe Vera on horses that are in the building phase. In all cases in which I have treated with it, the owners have reported that their horses have become more efficient, stronger and more enduring as a result of the treatment.

Conclusion:

Aloe Vera is a gift from nature to us humans and our animals. The interaction of the numerous active ingredients makes it more special than almost any other plant in the world. It can be used in many areas.

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