Banixx - Horse Wound & Hoof Care, for Dogs and Cats, Too!

1. Why is Banixx™ different from other products sold for aid with skin wounds?

When it is applied, Banixx™ does not sting or irritate the wound, nor does Banixx™ have an odor. The lack of pain and odor makes treating the horse easier for everyone concerned. The animal will not be traumatized. Banixx™ does not cauterize a wound so it heals on the surface as well as deeper into the wound.

2. How do I apply Banixx™ to a cut or wound?

If needed, flush the area with plain water and allow it to dry or pat the area dry with sterile gauze or a clean towel. Spray Banixx™ directly onto the wound (cut, tear, laceration, etc.) (Do not mix Banixx™ with other products; this will dilute or neutralize Banixx™.) Then, just let Banixx™ go to work. Banixx™ stays "active" for several hours so make no attempt to wipe or hose it off.

3. What are some of the skin conditions for which Banixx™ is helpful?

Anything where bacteria or fungus is indicated! There is a whole list:

rain-rot (also called rain sores)
greasy heel (also called scratches, mud fever, and cracked heels)
ring-worm
miscellaneous, mysterious bumps
after a fire-ant attack
any skin fungal problem

It may take several applications—morning and evening for 2-4 days—for a complete recovery in some cases. Apply Banixx liberally to the affected area, rub it into the skin against the grain of the hair to get it right down to the skin. Do not hose it off—just let Banixx go to work!

4. Why is Banixx™ different than other products sold for thrush, white-line disease and abscesses?

Many hoof products contain ingredients such as iodine which cauterize the infected area allowing surface problems to heal but sealing in the deeper infection. Banixx™ does not cauterize and thereby allows both surface healing and deep healing to progress.

5. Do I have to wear gloves when I apply Banixx™?

No, Banixx™ will not irritate your skin. Also, since it is colorless, it will not stain your hands or the barn aisle!.

6. Have you used Banixx™ with other animals, such as cats and dogs?

Yes, very successfully! Banixx™ supports healing of wounds and skin fungus/irritations not only on horses, but on all animals. Veterinarians have contacted us with many success stories using Banixx™ on horses, cats and dogs. Visit our Case Studies section to view results with cats and dogs.

7. Can I put Banixx™ in my animal's food or water?

No, Banixx™ is only recommended as a topical application.

8. Can I treat thrush by just spraying Banixx™ onto my horse's feet?

Not for best results. Thrush resides in the dark, warm, moist crevices that are deep in the horse's frog. Spraying Banixx™ onto the feet just doesn't reach those deepest places, so this method will not treat the root of the thrush infection. Banixx™ needs to make good contact with the bacterial infection to aid in its removal. This is one reason why we recommend using a medicine boot to treat thrush.

9. Why do I need a medicine boot when I treat my horse for Thrush, Abscess or White Line Disease?

With all three problems, the culprit is bacteria. Horses' feet by their very nature reside in dirt, mud, manure or a combination of all three! Once a horse's foot has been prepared by your farrier or veterinarian, you should keep it clean and away from bacteria. That's why it's better to use a properly fitted medicine boot to contain the Banixx™ than to allow his foot back into a contaminated environment.

10. What if my horse will not tolerate a medicine boot or if I cannot find one to fit him?

Some horses will not tolerate a medicine boot, particularly if it is used on a hind foot or if the horse is very young. Also, even though medicine boots come in various sizes, sometimes you cannot locate the proper size. An alternative approach may be to apply several layers of gauze pads, secured by duct tape and/or vet wrap, leaving a small opening where the Banixx™ solution can be inserted. A plastic curved-tip syringe is ideal for this purpose and can generally be obtained from your veterinarian or farrier. It is often available at your local feed or tack store as well. Whether you use a medicine boot or a homemade boot, it is vital that the affected area is awash in Banixx™ .

Some horse owners report the successful use of a very small baby diaper as a "medicine boot". Soak the inside of the baby diaper once it is on the foot. Secure it with duct tape, vet wrap or elastikon.

Other horse owners have reported good results using an empty 5-litre IV bag (obtained from their local veterinary clinic) as a substitute for a medicine boot. The "boot" is gently secured around the pastern with duct tape.

11. Does Banixx™ work with aerobic and anaerobic bacteria?

Yes, Banixx™ will work on most bacteria. See our laboratory report from BioVir Laboratories for more detail.

12. What is the correct spelling for "Banixx"?

Well, since you are reading this page, you probably already know the correct spelling for Banixx™ Wound and Hoof Care! Some customers have had some delays in finding us because they were searching alternate spellings: Bannix, Banix, Bannixx, Banex, Banexx, Bannex, Bandex, Bandix, Babbix, and the like.

13. Where can I find Banixx™ Wound and Hoof Care?

Banixx™ Wound and Hoof Care is available from your veterinarian, farrier, local tack store, and/or farm supply dealer. You can search our database to find the closest retailer. Please contact us if you cannot locate Banixx™.