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If you have a horse, you're going to be dealing with small wounds that need taking care of. Sometimes, it's difficult to get wound dressing on a lesion because the horse objects to being touched in that area, or the area is difficult to get dressing to adhere to. Sometimes you don’t want a sticky dressing that dirt, insects and bacteria can adhere to. Areas that flex are hard to keep clean and can’t be covered to keep bugs and dirt at bay.

Stat! wound spray maybe the answer to many of the first-aid problems horse owners commonly encounter.

Stat! is a wound and skin care spray product which can be applied from a short distance from the animal if necessary. While it can be applied directly by adjusting the force of the sprayer,  if a horse is sensitive to being touched on its belly, legs, loins, or other typically touchy areas, Stat! can be sprayed from a short distance so the handler is out of easy kicking or nipping range.

In addition to being safe to apply via the spray bottle, the product is also formulated so that it is not sticky in any way. Stat! dries without being adhesive, and provides a sanitary and protective barrier to any wound. It promotes healing, allowing dead skin to slough off,  while keeping the skin from drying out.

Stat! is a cellulose based antimicrobial formula which helps prevent bacterial and fungal infections. It is effective on shallow lesions, abraded or inflamed skin. If your horse suffers from hot spots, sweet itch, allergic rashes, or other skin inflammation, Stat!

can help sooth protect, and heal the areas. It can also be used on areas of rain scald, or grease heel to help clear up these conditions. Rope or string burn on the lower legs can be treated with Stat! without the worry of dirt sticking to the wound.

The product contains eucalyptus oil, and has  a clean, almost medicinal smell. It doesn’t smell pretty, and while your horse probably won’t object to the fragrance, the bugs might be repelled by it. This makes it very useful for use when you’re worried about flies landing on a wound. Since natural oils tend to wear off quickly, the advantage to this may be short term. Stat! is made with some natural ingredients, but without common irritants such as tea tree oil, vinegar, alcohol or other potentially irritating products.

Stat! was formulated by a hospital pharmacist with 20 years experience in human burn and wound care. Her formulation became popular at her riding stable, and is now available for purchase. It’s safe enough that you can use it on your dogs and cats and pet owners report good results with its use. It is also safe for the environment and contains no harsh disinfectants.

Stat! comes in an 8 ounce spray bottle. It is priced at $19.98 USD (22-Jun-2015) and comes with a money back guarantee. If you are not happy with the product, your money will be refunded. That price is on par with many other wound dressings available that don’t offer a guarantee. The product is available directly from the company website at www.statspray.com or through Amazon.com.

I liked that the product did not discolor the horse’s coat in any way. After it dried, there was no greasy after-feel. The fragrance faded, which means its bug repelling qualities may be short lived.  I felt the product should be offered in a larger size for those of us with more than one horse, or perhaps a refill size so the small sprayer could be replenished. Overall, I think Stat! is a useful addition to your horse's first-aid kit.