Absorbine Hooflex Therapeutic Hoof Care Conditioner Ointment

Long-Lasting Hoof Conditioning Ointment for Horses

Product Description

Hooflex Therapeutic Conditioner Ointment delivers the essential conditioners needed to keep horse hooves flexible and healthy. Its unique, antibacterial and antifungal formula helps maintain long-lasting moisture balance for the frog, sole, heel, and coronary band. Trusted by farriers for over 75 years, this ointment comes in a convenient 25 oz jar for easy, at-home application and long-term hoof care between farrier visits.

Benefits

• Deep Conditioning: Regular application helps this ointment restore and maintain hoof flexibility.
• Protective Ingredients: Antibacterial and antifungal agents help prevent infections in the hoof wall and sole.
• Breathable Moisture Balance: With regular use, hooves stay flexible and resilient from the heel to the coronary band.

Variants

• 25 oz

Ingredients

Active Ingredients

Chloroxylenol (1.5%)

Inactive Ingredients

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lanolin, Neatsfoot Oil (Bubulum Oil), Paraffin, Petrolatum, Pinus Palustris Wood Tar, Rosin, Tallow, Turpentine

How to Use

Directions for Use

• Weekly Maintenance: After cleaning the hoof, apply a small amount of the ointment to the hoof wall and coronet.
• Repeat Weekly: Repeat this application weekly to help maintain a consistent, breathable moisture balance year-round in any climate or condition.
• Added Protection: For added protection, apply to the hoof sole and frog as well to restore breathable moisture balance fully.
• Cracked Or Chipped Hooves: Apply this ointment two or more times a week to the hoof wall and sole until it grows out.
• Check for Infections: Check for any infections that may be preventing the crack or chip from healing properly.

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label, and consult your veterinarian if you have any concerns about your horse's health.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Combustible Product: Keep this product away from open flames and heat sources, since it is combustible.
• External Use Only: This product is for external use only on horse hooves and related structures.
• Avoid Irritated Skin: Do not apply this product to skin that is already irritated or broken to help prevent further irritation.
• Discontinue If Irritated: If excessive irritation develops during use, discontinue treatment right away and consult your veterinarian if needed.
• Avoid Eyes And Mucous Membranes: Avoid getting this product into the eyes or on mucous membranes during application to prevent irritation.
• Keep Away From Children: Keep this product out of the reach of children at all times during storage and use.

Storage Information

• Room Temperature Storage: Store this ointment at room temperature to keep it easy to apply during each use.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is Hooflex Therapeutic Conditioner Ointment used for?

Ans: This antibacterial and antifungal ointment restores and maintains flexible, healthy hooves while supporting a breathable moisture balance for the frog, sole, heel, and coronary band. Farriers and horse owners have relied on it for over 75 years.

Q2: How often should I apply this hoof ointment?

Ans: Clean the hoof and apply a small amount weekly to the hoof wall and coronet for routine maintenance. For cracked or chipped hooves, apply this two or more times a week continuing treatment until the hoof grows out and any remaining symptoms have cleared.

Q3: What is the active ingredient in this hoof ointment?

Ans: According to the manufacturer's official label, the active ingredient is chloroxylenol at a concentration of 1.5 percent, which provides the antibacterial and antifungal properties that help protect the hoof from infection during regular use as part of a hoof care routine.

Q4: What ingredients are in Hooflex Therapeutic Conditioner Ointment?

Ans: The manufacturer's label lists several inactive ingredients, including aloe barbadensis leaf juice, lanolin, neatsfoot oil, paraffin, petrolatum, pinus palustris wood tar, rosin, tallow, and turpentine. Chloroxylenol, at 1.5 percent, is the active ingredient and provides antibacterial and antifungal protection.

Q5: How should I store this hoof ointment?

Ans: The manufacturer's label instructs owners to store Hooflex Conditioner at room temperature for easy application and to keep the product away from open flames or heat sources since it is combustible, so caution is advised during storage and handling at all times.

Q6: Is this product safe to use around the eyes?

Ans: No, the label warns against contact with the eyes or mucous membranes during application. If the horse's skin develops excessive irritation afterward, the label advises discontinuing use and consulting your veterinarian right away.

Q7: Can this ointment be used on cracked or chipped hooves?

Ans: Yes, the manufacturer's directions recommend applying it two or more times a week to the hoof wall and sole for cracked or chipped hooves, checking regularly for infections that may be preventing the crack from healing properly over the following weeks of treatment.

Q8: How is the ointment different from the Hooflex liquid conditioner?

Ans: Both the ointment and liquid share the same active ingredient, chloroxylenol, at 1.5 percent. The main differences are size and texture: the ointment is thicker and comes in a 25 oz jar, while the liquid comes in a 15 oz jar with a brush-in-cap applicator.