The Benefits of Antimicrobial Activity in Wound Care
When you research different types of wound care products, you might come across the word ‘antimicrobial’. This is an important quality to look out for because antimicrobials help promote a better healing environment!
Antimicrobial practices have been used for thousands of years! Ancient cultures used specific plants, molds, and honey to help treat wounds and infections. Today, clinicians have proven many of these methods work through clinical studies.
We know that these types of properties are helpful in preventing infection, but what exactly is antimicrobial activity?
What is Antimicrobial Activity?
When something has antimicrobial activity, it means that it kills or prevents the growth of a broad range of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. These microorganisms can lead to infection which may worsen a wound can be difficult to treat and require may special care.
That’s why, when looking for a wound care product, choose one with antimicrobial properties! These types of products can help prevent infection and encourages wounds to progress through the healing process. A more successful healing process will have your pet back to playing in no time!
Our product, HoneyCure, is a natural veterinary wound care ointment with antimicrobial activity that supports better and faster healing. The main active ingredient is UMF 15+ Manuka honey, the only honey that naturally contains methylglyoxal (MGO), a compound that has antimicrobial activity.
It is important to remember that just because a product has antimicrobial activity does not mean it is a replacement for antibiotics! Certain wounds and infections may need medicine to help them heal, some that can only be prescribed by a veterinarian. Please consult your veterinarian for any serious wounds or infections.
It can be hard to find a wound care product that’s right for your pet! So, when choosing a wound care product, make sure to look out for ones with antimicrobial activity!
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