Muscle rub

[Queenie]

At whippet racing meetings I have noticed on many occasions that people rub stuff onto the dog's legs and massage them before they run. How useful is it . In fact ,what is it and where would I get it from? many thanks.

 

[Lydia]

Hi,

I suspect that they are massaging in a liniment (I've probably spelt it wrong!). It helps to "warm" up the dogs muscles, preventing a sprain/strain from the physical exertion of the race.I think it is also a good idea to massage your dog after the race as well, I think liniment is available from shops like Countrywide Stores, used to be called West Midlands Farmer. Check with someone more experienced than me though!

Lydia.

 

[Mark Roberts]

A lot of racers use Curaco & Alco Ectalin they are spirit based linaments that help warm the muscules before a race/course and is also good after a run to help relax the muscules.

there are several differant brands available for the job,

you can get them from the Greyhound Mega Store & from most good horse shops (tack shops)

 

[Vicky]

There is also a new rub which a lot of people have switched over to Trainers Choice.

 

[Vicky]

Whoops the site for the above seems to be down! Sorry

 

[Mark Roberts]

Hi Vicky

is that the one the Greyhound shop (Hindly) has got in, they recon they can't get curaco anymore?

 

[Nigel]

As far as I know Curaco has stoped being manufactured - within the last few months. So once existing stocks are exhausted there will be no more... :0

 

[Mark Roberts]

Our local greyhound shop has got some other stuff in (I think the Trainers Choice stuff) they recon it is exactly the same as curaco?.

oh well might as well give it a go?.

 

[Vicky]

I would have thought they'd have it in Mark, the site i gave is the makers so i would have thought it be a bit cheaper (if you could get on that is). It is like gel and dries on the dogs really quick where as Curacho took ages to rub dry(and i were never convinced it actually warmed the dogs up). Trainers Choice & Alco Ectolin both warm your hands so you know it works.

 

[Mark Roberts]

HI Vicky

Went to the toilet one day and forgot to wash my hands first after using Alco Ectalin? :0 never made the mistake again.

eyes still water when I think of it

 

[Vicky]

Ha, i can remember first getting it and giving all the dogs a good rub down one day, i must have touched my face and the next thing i looked like a beetroot and it didn't half sting, I wouldn't like to think how sore you were - Bet you liked it really !!

 

[Mark Roberts]

The sad thing was a mate had done it a few week earlyer and i'd taken the p# (micky) out of him,

Advice for anyone who accidently (?) does the same DO NOT put water on to cool things down as it makes the burning worse.

 

[NEILPEM]

how much of the oil do you think gets onto the dogs skin to keep em warm,not alot i dont think but still use it :b

 

[Mark Roberts]

Hi All

Thought i'd let everyone know that Curaco is still available from the Greyhound Mega Store 2L for £10.95 + P&P.