Equine Mouth Ailments: Treating Oral Infections and Injuries Naturally

Equine Oral Health: A Key Issue

The horse's mouth is a particularly sensitive and complex area, constantly used for feeding, the bit, and interactions with its environment. Oral affections can quickly impact the horse's well-being, feeding, and performance, hence the importance of regular monitoring and appropriate care. Ozonetherapy offers an innovative and natural approach to treating these affections thanks to its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties.

Main Oral Affections in Horses

Bit-Related Injuries

Injuries to the commissures (poorly adjusted bit), tongue lesions, bar contusions, palate injuries.

Oral Infections

Gingivitis (gum inflammation), stomatitis (mucosal inflammation), dental abscesses, oral mycoses.

Dental Problems

Sharp points on molars (hooks), wolf teeth, dental caries and fractures, malocclusion.

Symptoms to Watch For

• Difficulty eating or abnormal chewing (quidding)
• Loss of appetite or refusal of certain foods
• Excessive salivation or foaming around the mouth
• Persistent bad breath
• Resistance to the bit, headshaking, head tossing
• Facial swelling or unilateral nasal discharge
• Presence of blood in the mouth or on the bit

Ozone: A Natural Solution for Oral Affections

Therapeutic ozone offers an innovative and natural approach to treating infections and injuries of the horse's mouth thanks to its unique properties: antibacterial and antifungal action (without creating resistance), anti-inflammatory and soothing action, stimulation of mucosal healing, safety of use (natural, harmless even if ingested).

How to Use Ozone for Oral Care

Application on Bit Injuries

OZONE SOIN INTENSIF is particularly suitable for treating lesions caused by the bit:

1. Gently rinse the mouth with clean water
2. Apply the ozone treatment directly to the commissures, tongue, or injured areas using a clean cotton pad or compress
3. Frequency: twice a day (morning and evening) until complete healing
4. If possible, let the horse rest or use a halter during healing

Treatment of Oral Infections

For gingivitis, stomatitis, and infections: clean the mouth, generously apply OZONE SOIN INTENSIF to the infected gums and mucous membranes, repeat 2-3 times a day depending on severity. Continue for a few days after symptoms disappear to prevent recurrence.

Preventive Care

Apply OZONE SOIN INTENSIF 1-2 times a week to the gums and mucous membranes, systematically after work sessions with the bit.

Essential Preventive Measures

• Adapted equipment: ensure the bit is adapted to your horse's morphology, clean it after each use
• Regular dental care: examination by an equine dentist at least once a year, rasping of sharp points if necessary
• Regular monitoring: examine the mouth at least once a week, pay attention to changes in feeding behavior

When to Consult a Veterinarian?

Deep or extensive injuries, significant bleeding, severe facial swelling, fever or general weakness, complete refusal to eat for more than 24 hours, suspicion of dental abscess or fracture, no improvement after 3-4 days of treatment.

Conclusion

Oral affections in horses require particular attention and adapted care. OZONE SOIN INTENSIF is a valuable ally in maintaining a healthy mouth, preventing infections, and promoting rapid healing of oral injuries. To learn more about the properties of ozone, consult our article on how ozone works.