Aloe Vera and Veterinary Medicine

Since the 18th century people successfully used Aloe Vera to treat various horse ailments; hence the name 'horse Aloe' was born based on these positive results. 

Two blacksmiths named George Skevington and F.D. Day went on to publish these findings in 1840, which lists their successes of Aloe Vera treatments for horse illnesses like psora, mallenders, summer eczema, allergic skin conditions as well as significant healing effects on parasitic diseases and gastrointestinal tracts. 

It wasn't until 1950 when a well known veterinary medical magazine first reported the health benefits of Aloe Vera in animals. A further milestone in healing animals with Aloe Vera was achieved in 1975, when Dr Robert T Northway from California, USA conducted the first official clinical study on internal application of Aloe Vera. The study went over a period of 6 years and involved 4 horses, 42 dogs and 25 cats. 

Dr. Northway discovered that Aloe Vera's anti-inflammatory properties were able to combat acute, chronic and bacterial infections. Furthermore, the study has shown that it alleviates  most yeast fungi ailments like Candida as well as the staphylococcus, streptococcus and corynebacterium in animals. The result showed that from a total of 71 cases, 67 animals were recorded to have positive results that were either comparable or superior to traditional therapy and the greatest plus was that none of the animals suffered any side effects! 

An English Vet, Dr. P Green also conducted a study in 1996, in which he successfully tested the use of Aloe Vera to treat PVLS (Post Viral Lethargy Syndrome) in horses, a condition that was relatively unknown at that time. PVLS is a chronic state of exhaustion. 

Another English Vet, Dr. David Urch, also noted overwhelming success rates of 83% on horses suffering from PVLS after internal treatment of Aloe Vera during his year-long study. The results of the study were published in Dr. Urch's 1999 book "Aloe Vera - Nature's Gift. Aloe Vera in Veterinary Practice"

The properties of Aloe Vera offer just a small insight into the potential healing power of this 'magical' plant,

• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti bacterial
• Anti fungal
• Anti viral
• supports wound healing
• enhances blood circulation 
• moisturizes
• cools and acts as a decongestant
• eases pain
• stops bleeding and irritation
• moderately controls parasites such as mosquitoes, flees and ticks
• vitalizes fur/coat and soothes skin

Thanks to these dedicated veterinarians who have recognized these amazing properties of Aloe Vera and who believe in natural products, as well as to the extensive research and advances of companies such as Aloeride, these products are now available on the market.

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