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Topical First Aid Spray for Dogs, Cats & Horses, 8 oz
Topical First Aid Spray for Dogs, Cats & Horses, 8 oz
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Ranch Remedy Topical First Aid is an all-purpose spray for minor cuts, scrapes, rashes, insect bites, stings, and itchy, dry, or irritated skin on dogs, cats, horses, and other animals. Apply it twice a day for 7 to 10 days. This plant-based formula has been in use for over 40 years.
What it is for
Keep a bottle in the house, the truck, and the barn for the everyday skin troubles animals run into:
- Minor cuts, scrapes, and abrasions
- Rashes and itchy, irritated skin
- Insect bites and stings
- Minor burns
- Hot spot irritation
- Dry, flaky patches of skin
- Dry, cracked paw pads, including paws irritated by winter salt and de-icers
- Skin around healing post-surgery incisions, once your vet has cleared it
- Cracked heels, shoeing sores and other skin trouble in horses
How to use it
- Clean the area. Rinse away dirt with clean water and gently pat dry. On long-haired animals, trimming the hair around the spot makes it easier to reach the skin.
- Apply. Spray directly onto the skin, or spray onto a cotton ball and dab it on. The cotton ball works well for faces, small spots, and animals that are nervous about the sound of a spray bottle. On dry or cracked paw pads, gently massage it in.
- Let it dry. Keep your animal from licking or rubbing the area until it has dried.
- Repeat twice a day. Apply in the morning and the evening, and continue for 7 to 10 days to see improvement.
If the area is getting worse instead of better after a few days, stop and call your veterinarian.
For dogs, cats, and horses
Dogs. Active dogs pick up scrapes, bites, and sore patches all the time, especially on trails, in the field, and around the ranch. A quick spray after cleaning is an easy part of the routine. In winter, it helps soothe and moisturize paw pads that have been dried out by salted sidewalks and roads.
Cats. Many cat owners find the cotton ball method easiest. Cats that dislike being sprayed usually tolerate being dabbed.
Horses. Horse owners and farriers use Ranch Remedy for abrasions, cracked heels, shoeing sores, scratches, rain rot, and insect bites. Farriers like that it is gentle on the skin and does not burn or cauterize tissue the way some iodine-based products can, which means a calmer horse while they work.
What makes Ranch Remedy different
- A 40-year-old formula. This signature blend of natural plant extracts has been in use for over four decades.
- Tested on people first. We used it on ourselves before we ever used it on our animals.
- Formulated to lock in moisture. It soothes dry, flaky and cracked skin as well as everyday scrapes and bites.
- Gentle and no mess. It goes on as a light spray, with no greasy ointment for your animal to lick off or spread on the furniture.
- One bottle for every animal. Dogs, cats, horses, and more, so you do not need a separate product for each one.
- 8 oz (237 mL) spray bottle.
- Made in the USA.
See it in action
A family with three active adopted dogs shares why they keep Ranch Remedy on hand.
Ranch Remedy customer video: a family with three adopted dogs https://www.youtube.com/embed/1GI5yVBSjqE
And a look at Ranch Remedy from our horse care article:
Ranch Remedy Topical First Aid for horses
https://www.youtube.com/embed/pNt2W97eUKU
When to see your vet instead
A first aid spray is for minor, everyday problems. Please take your animal to a veterinarian if you see:
- A deep cut, a puncture wound, or any bite from another animal
- Bleeding that does not stop after a few minutes of gentle pressure
- Swelling, heat, pus, or a bad smell coming from a wound
- A hot spot or rash that is spreading quickly or is very painful
- Hair loss, crusting, or itching that keeps coming back
- Skin lesions or sores along with tiredness, loss of appetite, vomiting or diarrhea
- Anything near the eyes
- A wound that is not improving after a few days
Frequently asked questions
What is Ranch Remedy Topical First Aid used for?
It is an all-purpose first aid spray for minor cuts, scrapes, rashes, insect bites, stings, minor burns, and itchy, dry, or irritated skin. It is made for dogs, cats, horses, and other animals, so one bottle covers the everyday skin troubles of every animal in the house or on the ranch.
How often should I apply it?
Apply it twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, and continue for 7 to 10 days to see improvement. Clean the area first, then spray or dab it on. If the area is getting worse, or is not improving after a few days, stop and check with your veterinarian.
How do I apply it?
Clean the area with water and pat it dry. Spray directly onto the skin, or spray onto a cotton ball and dab it on. On dry or cracked paw pads, gently massage it in. Keep your animal from licking the spot until it dries, then repeat twice a day.
Can I use it on my cat?
Yes, it is made for cats as well as dogs and horses. Many cat owners find it easiest to spray it onto a cotton ball and dab it on, since cats often dislike the sound of a spray bottle. If your cat has an ongoing skin problem, have your veterinarian take a look first.
Can I use it on my horse?
Yes. Horse owners and farriers use it for abrasions, cracked heels, shoeing sores, scratches, rain rot and insect bites. It is gentle on the skin and does not burn or cauterize tissue the way some iodine-based products can, which helps keep a horse calm while it is applied.
Can I use it on dry, cracked paw pads?
Yes. It is formulated to lock in moisture, which makes it useful for paw pads dried out by winter salt, de-icers or rough ground. Gently massage it into the dry or cracked areas twice a day. If a paw pad is bleeding, swollen or your dog is limping, have your vet check it.
Does it sting?
Ranch Remedy is formulated to be gentle. It does not burn or cauterize the skin the way some iodine-based products do, which is one reason farriers and horse owners like it. Most animals accept it easily, and the cotton ball method helps with animals that are nervous about being sprayed.
Can I use it in my pet's ears?
Yes. Spray Ranch Remedy onto a Q-tip or cotton ball and dab it inside the ear gently. This will kill fleas, mites and any insects in and around the ears, or make them vacate the ears.
What is in it?
It is a proprietary blend of natural plant extracts. The formula has been in use for over 40 years, it was tested on people before it was used on animals, and it is made in the USA. Each bottle holds 8 oz (237 mL) of light spray, not a greasy ointment, so it goes on without mess.
Can I use it on hot spots?
Yes, it can be used on hot spot irritation as part of everyday care. Hot spots can spread quickly, though, so if one is large, growing fast, very painful, or oozing, take your dog to the vet. Hot spots that keep coming back usually have an underlying cause worth investigating.
How quickly will I see a difference?
Our directions call for twice-daily use for 7 to 10 days to see improvement, and customers have reported a scrape looking significantly better the next day. Every animal and every problem is different. If an area is getting worse, or is not improving after a few days, check with your veterinarian.
When should I see a vet instead of using a first aid spray?
See your vet for deep cuts, punctures, animal bites, bleeding that will not stop, swelling, heat, pus or a bad smell, anything near the eyes, and any wound that is not improving after a few days. A first aid spray is for minor, everyday problems.
Why keep a bottle in my pet first aid kit?
Scrapes, bites, and itchy patches tend to show up at inconvenient times, on a trail, at the barn, or late at night. Having a bottle on hand means you can clean and care for minor problems right away. Many customers keep one at home and one in the barn or truck.