Well the same unique healing properties that are good for people, are also beneficial on animals. Though it should be pointed out that the majority of research around this honey has focused on humans, and so it tends to be anecdotal evidence and customer stories that support its use for your pets or other animals.
The most common enquiries are for using it on animal wounds, whether horses, dogs, cats, even rabbits.
Helping heal wounds is a particular strength of manuka honey, in all types of animals as well as people. Just like with people though, it must be emphasised that we are referring to correctly produced medical grade manuka honey here. There are products available containing medical grade honey that has been sterilised, whether in tubes ready to use, or in dressing format.
Genuine Manuka's special additional antibacterial property helps against any bacterial infection in the wound. The honey keeps it moist, which aids in healing and helps to reduce scarring, and as skin tries to re-grow over an area and can 'feed' from the nutrients in the honey. Its use also provides a kind of barrier to help stop new infections from entering the wound too.
The downside is really one of a practical nature, mainly that being honey it is sticky. So it is often suggested where possible to dress the area after application, especially with an animal in the home.
Depending on just where the wound is located, many animals may try to lick the honey off. This is not an issue in itself - but if it has been licked off then it is no longer on the wound to help with the healing. Where this is likely, then using a covering dressing is again suggested.
Here is an example of a dog who has recently had a wound healed with the help of a tube of Medical Manuka Honey.
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