Compressions or stockings can (also) be used perfectly with, for example, "normal" stable legs, so where poorer blood circulation rise.
However, we would not use them ourselves when swelling in one leg by new wounds. You run the risk that the leg will swell even further and that there may be too much pressure/compression. Is it already a somewhat "older" wound that is already healing and, and therefore perhaps some swelling, but not swelling that is still developing, we would dare to apply compression.
With mug we would rather give the leg as much air as possible, so that the bacterium that causes mug is not wrapped too much and can nestle comfortably in/on the horse bone :-) But here too, with an acute attack with a lot of swelling, then we do not opt for compression therapy, but rather to do well with the föhns with the föhns with the föhns with the föhnings with the fiber. (for example mrs or zinc ointment). And of course, with temperature increase or a lot of swelling, first advice and treatment of the DA.
With both wounds and big mugs you also have to keep in mind that the leg can be very painful, and a compression stocking may reinforce the feeling of pain, especially with wounds. With mug it is a bit horse-dependent, some horses are very sensitive on their mug legs and then do not like compression.
In those cases it is better to opt for, for example, the Circulation Hoofsocks of IncrediWear. These are not based on compression, only on circulation and also have a slightly cooling effect. Often more comfortable for the horse in these cases :-)
So in short:
- Stal legs: Yes
- New wounds/lots of swelling: no
- Severe mug with a lot of inflammation and swelling: no
- mug with limited swelling and inflammation: yes
- Lymphatic problems in the legs (e.g. Einschuss :) Yes
Remember: This info blog is based on our (the people behind Equinics) personal experience, both in terms of the problems, products, therapies and gadgets that are discussed, but also in terms of our horse experience in general. 😃 We would like to emphasize that we think you should always ask your vet for advice if your horse needs help.😊