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Rapigel is one such product. Another that clearly fills the bill is a first rate antiseptic and insecticidal cream for general wound and health care. It is called Septicide.</div> <bR> <div> Septicide is a beauty and should be a compulsory addition to the medical kit of all greyhound people. Why is this so? The reason is simple. Septicide is an effective, affordable, easy to use preparation for general use on horses and dogs. The antiseptic in it aids healing by preventing the development of infection and sepsis (the putrefactive destruction of infection of tissues by disease-causing bacteria or their toxins).</div> <bR> <div> Septicide cream also prevents wounds from drying out, further aiding the healing process. However, there is more, as the insecticidal components in Septicide repel and kill annoying insects, making it ideal for applying to dog’s ears, minor cuts and abrasions where fly strike may be a problem.</div> <bR> <div> <B>DIRECTIONS FOR USE</B></div> <div> Septicide is easy to use. Clean the wound gently with warm water to remove any debris or exudate. Apply Septicide liberally over infected area daily until healing is effected. Just squeeze from tube and apply with no mess or fuss. In my opinion there are four powerful reasons to use Septicide:</div> <bR> <div> 1.     The antiseptics aid in the healing process and prevent the development of infection.</div> <div> 2.     The insecticides kill and repel insects and prevent further infection and irritation</div> <div>   from insect bites.</div> <div> 3.     Septicide is safe and can be used with confidence, even if a dog licks it.</div> <div> 4.     Septicide is a soothing cream and does not sting when applied.</div> <bR> <div> To sum up: Septicide is inexpensive and readily available in 100 gram tubes.</div> <div> As a general rule when it is applied it is not necessary to use other medications to treat minor cuts, abrasions and wounds as Septicide usually does the job. However, if the condition does not improve, they you should consult your veterinarian.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>CAREFUL WITH THE ELECTROLYTES – DON’T OVERDO IT!</B></I></div> <bR> <div> A tendency of many trainers is to inadvertently double up the dose of electrolytes they give to their animals. This practice is expensive, unnecessary and may be harmful to the greyhounds system as they work to get rid of any excess.</div> <bR> <div> If trainers are uncertain whether the above applies to them they should check the additives they feed to their dogs.</div> <bR> <div> In general, common greyhounds diets may not contain sufficient electrolytes (body salts) to meet the needs of racing greyhounds. Training, traveling and panting deplete electrolytes each day, particularly during the hotter months. A daily electrolyte supplement such as Beta-cel added to feed can prevent electrolyte deficiencies that may lead to dehydration, cramping, poor performance and nervousness.</div> <bR> <div> So, the answer is simple. Select a balanced electrolyte formulation specifically designed for greyhounds. In this regard, Beta cel, is without peer and is the leader in this field. Formulated by experienced greyhound veterinarian, Dr. John Kohnke, Beta-cel is just what the Doctor ordered to meet the electrolyte needs of the canine athlete.</div> <bR> <div> On no account should electrolyte formulations designed for other animals (eg horses) be used in the greyhound. If you do this, you are asking for trouble. </div> <div> Horse formulations contain too much salt for greyhounds that do not sweat like horses. In discussion with Dr. Kohnke just recently, we spoke extensively about this practice and the consequences to be expected if trainers use inappropriate electrolytes.</div> <bR> <div> As a general rule there is enough salt in dogs food where it is added for taste or as a preservative, so extra is not required. Overdoing it with salt can have many unwanted effects including dehydration, which causes increased thirst, then excessive urination. When the latter happens, out goes water and along with it, potassium, and the next thing you know is the dog performs poorly. Another effect too much salt can cause is dry and scaly skin.</div> <bR> <div> So, the message is clear. Stick to a specialty electrolyte (Beta-cel) and follow directions. For nervy and excitable dogs, give 2 x Beta K tablets over the tongue about 4 hours before racing as potassium (K), the ingredient in Beta-K tablets is the electrolyte most likely to become depleted by hard exercise, traveling, panting and barking. Adequate levels of K are vital for normal nerve and muscle function.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>AN EXTRA POINT ABOUT POTASSIUM</B></I></div> <bR> <div> It is also wise to stick to a potassium product specifically formulated for greyhound use. Beta-K is the only such product I am aware of. It has a coated shell, not too hard, designed to gradually disintegrate releasing potassium for maximum absorption.</div> <bR> <div> A human product similar to Beta-K at first glance is just not the same. It has a harder shell designed for a slower passage through the longer human gut and so is most ineffective for greyhounds. Many years ago x-ray tests showed how effective Beta-K was compared to the human counterpart. While Beta K was shown to disintegrate slowly over a period ensuring K availability to the body the human product passed through the smaller gut of the dog and was excreted out the back end of the dog largely intact.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Allan Brown is a technical Journalist, </B></div> <div> <B>Director of Performance Print and the Publisher of “The Greyhound Update”</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#000066 HEIGHT= 39 WIDTH="461"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="39" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="461" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#663300><NOBR><div> <A HREF="caretips.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Greyhound Training Health Tips"><U><B><IMG SRC="17764210.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="33" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=42 BGCOLOR="#660000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> All views expressed on this web site are those of the Owners and Trainers and not necessarily those of the </div> <div> Queensland Greyhound Breeders, Owners & Trainers Association Inc.</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>