Three year old English Mastiff develops an infection in the tail. The analysis shows that it is caused by a multi-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius – necrotizing fasciitis, also commonly called flesh-eating bacteria. Amputation is recommended, but the owner wants to try to save his dog's tail. SertaSil is sent…
A 4 month old Border Collie puppy had an inch of his tail removed after it was shut in a door. Following surgery, he developed an infection, the stitches broke and the wound deteriorated to the point of exposing the cartilage and bone on one side. The tip…
See publication The purpose was to evaluate the ability of MPPT to reduce the time to reaching a clean wound and to achieve wound closure in a pre-clinical wound model. A wound was induced in the rat by administering 1 ml 10% calcium chloride solution into the subcutaneous…
The horse had re-traumatised a partly healed open wound with the cannon bone exposed. Suturing was not possible. SertaSil was used to remove the wound infection and to prevent further infection and support healing. Responsible vet, Tim Mair stated: “The wound healed remarkably well.” Tim Mair is clinical…
A puncture wound on the knee of a horse was treated for 3-4 months with every available type of antibiotics. However, it failed to heal. The horse was referred to Dr. Knapp, who first tried surgical debridement. However, the stitches broke and the wound did not heal. Next,…
- 9 year 10 month old female neutered Labrador retriever had a dermal lump on her lateral right stifle. Cytology of needle aspirate indicated a mast cell tumour. No thoracic metastases were identified. No abnormal finding in liver and spleen. Mild liver enzyme elevation. The mass was surgically…
A protective rug had caused an abscess on the withers of a horse. It had been on-going for a long time and the abscess had become deep, infected and "nasty". Surgical debridement was performed (photo left) and was immediately followed by daily applications of SertaSil. The abscess healed…
A horse had a severe wire wound with extensive soft tissue damage to the foot. The wound had been treated with manuka honey for several weeks. It granulated well and decreased in size. However, healing slowed down and finally stopped contracting in spite of continued use of honey,…
The horse had suffered a laceration on the lower hind leg. The owner had treated him for 3 weeks with different products, including “Purple Spray” (0.5 % Gentian Violet), but the wound did not heal. The owner contacted the clinic and SertaSil treatment was initiated. Wound cleansing and…
A kick had caused a superficial wound to the lateral aspect of a foal's hock. The wound would not heal and over a 3 week period topical honey, a 50:50 fuciderm/intrasite mix and a course of oral TMPS (antibiotic) were tried, but without inducing healing. SertaSil application was started on…