Equine Ozone Therapy
What is Veterinary Ozone Therapy?
Veterinary ozone therapy is a complementary treatment in which a controlled mixture of ozone (O₃) and oxygen is administered. Ozone is a naturally occurring molecule composed of three oxygen atoms. In veterinary applications, it is used as an adjunct to standard veterinary care, always in conjunction with a complete veterinary evaluation.
How Does It Work?
Ozone therapy involves the careful introduction of ozone-oxygen gas mixtures in a controlled and safe manner. Administration can vary depending on the patient’s needs and assessment, and may include local application, injection, insufflation or infusion under strict veterinary protocols. The goal is to support normal physiological processes in the body while maintaining safety and veterinary oversight.
When Is Veterinary Ozone Used?
Ozone therapy may be considered as part of a broader treatment plan for animals with musculoskeletal issues, inflammatory conditions, or localized tissue concerns, when deemed appropriate by a veterinarian. The decision to use ozone therapy is made on a case-by-case basis following a full veterinary assessment, including a physical exam and review of medical history.
Veterinary ozone therapy is a complementary treatment in which a controlled mixture of ozone (O₃) and oxygen is administered. Ozone is a naturally occurring molecule composed of three oxygen atoms. In veterinary applications, it is used as an adjunct to standard veterinary care, always in conjunction with a complete veterinary evaluation.
How Does It Work?
Ozone therapy involves the careful introduction of ozone-oxygen gas mixtures in a controlled and safe manner. Administration can vary depending on the patient’s needs and assessment, and may include local application, injection, insufflation or infusion under strict veterinary protocols. The goal is to support normal physiological processes in the body while maintaining safety and veterinary oversight.
When Is Veterinary Ozone Used?
Ozone therapy may be considered as part of a broader treatment plan for animals with musculoskeletal issues, inflammatory conditions, or localized tissue concerns, when deemed appropriate by a veterinarian. The decision to use ozone therapy is made on a case-by-case basis following a full veterinary assessment, including a physical exam and review of medical history.
CASES
Eyes: corneal ulcer and uveitis
This 20 year old warmblood gelding was in and out of the hospital for over one year due to non-healing corneal ulcer fueled by leptosporosis induced uveitis. With traditional medicine, muscle testing, custom-tailored nutrition, acupuncture, antibiotics, immune support and multiple forms of administration of ozone (intravenous, ocularly and rectally), this horse has been able to avoid going back to the hospital and the eye issue, as well as many other issues, are improving.
Difficult and non-healing wounds
This 28 year old warmblood gelding had an open wound on his left hip bone-- an area that is not a candidate for sutures. He had low body weight, minimal fat and lack of muscling. Every time he would lay down, he would hit this hip bone and tear the skin open repeatedly. He was at risk for a bone infection. Antibiotics, Ozone, PRF Fibrin clots and keeping the wound meticulously covered with sterile bandaging were used to improve this wound.
Hoof infections, abscesses, laminitis etc.
Because ozone is a gas, it can travel to areas of the body that are difficult to reach. Vital Equine has seen ozone gas be helpful with conditions such as abscesses, white line, laminitis, and hoof wall resections when a limb bag is used.
