Thank You
You may have noticed we have the option to leave a charity donation on the front of website for Prince Fluffy Kareem, but what is this charity and how are we helping?
Firstly Supplement Solutions wants to say a massive thank you to all of our partner brands who have recently donated to this amazing cause. We have been absolutely blown away by their generosity and thoughtfulness in what they have provided for this charity.
Prince Fluffy Kareem, otherwise known as PFK is a UK Registered Charity who help horses, donkeys, camels, dogs and many other animals who are in need, based in the Pyramid area of Cairo, Egypt. They buy a lot of their health supplies through Supplement Solutions, such as foal milk, antiseptic creams, lotions, washes and more. Supplement Solutions continually support the work of PFK by offering a charity discount and donating items where possible.
Why do these animals need help?
Most of the animals PFK work with are kept by low-income owners. These owners are often sold underweight, injured or sick horses. The owners are then often forced to work these horses in order to pay off their debts. Access to veterinary care, farriers and quality feed is extremely restricted due to the owner's low income. This is where PFK step in to help.
PFK help by offering support and educating owners about the correct diet and care for their animals, working with these owners without judgement. Medical care is offered to horses free of charge at PFK's base, known as Fluffyland. This means owners can feel safe to ask for help and get their horse's the treatment they need. Horses and donkeys can stay for as long as they need, and are returned to their owners when healthy. Their owners can also bring them back at any time and ask for further help. Some horses are bought by PFK and retired at Fluffyland if they are not suitable to go back to being a working animal.
How have our partners been helping?
As previously mentioned we are so thankful to our partner brands for their donations to this amazing charity. Lets take a look at what they donated and why it is beneficial to PFK:
NAF have generously donated some much needed first aid supplies to help the horses who may have wounds or sores. Their hamper included the following products from their NaturalintX first aid range:
- MSM Ointment - this ointment provides a protective barrier to minor wounds and helps support the skin's natural healing process.
- EquiCleanse - a powerful but natural, skin cleanser for use on superficial skin irritations.
- Cotton Wool - 100% natural cotton fibres for maximum absorbency, a compulsory item in all first aid kits.
- Dressing - A soft, cushioned dressing to help support wound management.
- Purple Spray - a gentle pump spray to support the healing of broken or chaffed skin, minor cuts and abrasions whilst helping discourage flies from open wounds.
- Arnica Gel - to help soothe and cool minor strains, sprains and bruising.
- Teatree Oil Shampoo - a natural, cleansing formula ideal for frequent use.
- Wound Cream - to support the healing of minor cuts and wounds.
Leovet have helped by providing a hamper of essentials, covering from head to hoof!
- Bio-Skin Oil - containing active plant ingredients this skin-oil is effective for helping soothe skin irritations and itching.
- Tea-Tree Body Wash - a soothing wash to help reduce itchiness, whilst having a sebum regulating effect to help protect from blocked pores.
- FrogAde - a brush on formula to help remove rotted horn and stimulate circulation within the frog whilst helping prevent problems such as thrush.
- Silver Salve - containing pure silver this antiseptic salve is ideal for helping infections to subside and allow the skin to calm and regenerate.
- Med Wash Lotion - pH neutral and perfume free, this wash is suitable for cleaning superficial wounds along with cracked, sensitive and irritated areas of skin.
- Hoof Lab Natural Oil Balm - to help nourish dry hooves, this creamy balm penetrates deep into the horn to promote elasticity.
- Power Phaser Roll On - containing the highly concentrated Power Phaser formula, this roll on is ideal for use around sensitive areas, allowing a fly repellent to easily be used directly where required and not near any broken or sore skin.
- Bucket - a new, clean bucket is ideal for use with the washes
Cavalor have kindly donated some Colostra, this is much needed gold dust for PFK as they often have foals who need the additional support. Colostra is essential for helping foal's to healthily grow. Colostra provides vital colostrum for newborn foals when this cannot be supplied by the mare or the foal receives an insufficient amount. Colostra helps increase the level of immunoglobulins in the blood, to help strengthen the foal's defenses against pathogens such as viruses and bacteria during its first week of life. A solid start is essential to helping foals grow and develop, especially those brought to or born at Fluffyland.
NutriScience have helped by providing Gut Gold, a pre and probiotic supplement containing live yeast. The formula helps to achieve gut health but is also great for PFK as a lot of the horse's are malnourished, Gut Gold is suitable for all horses and will help them to get the most out of the feed they are being given.
BETTALIFE have donated a generous amount of PharmaTRAC, this supplement helps to target the foregut and hindgut whilst helping to maintain an optimal gastric environment, making it an ideal choice for horses on medication which may upset their digestive tract.
Audevard have provided Flymax Derm, a soothing skin lotion which will help to reduce itching caused by a reaction to flies or biting insects. As many of the horses have open wounds, management is key to helping keep flies away and allowing the wound to heal without becoming more inflamed from itching or rubbing.
Protexin have sent a very generous supply of Quick Fix syringes. These are an ideal choice for many of the horses who come into PFKs care as this will help to protect the good gut bacteria during times of change such as, medication, worming, change in feed or environment.
Hilton Herbs have kindly given the horse's a sweet treat by providing some Herballs, these are a great treat as they are the most natural way to treat your horse and are completely free of molasses, artificial sugars and flavorings! All horses deserve a treat and this is a great option for those in the care of PFK. They have also provided some Phytobalm cream, made from a soothing shea butter base this cream is ideal for use on minor wounds and skin irritations due to the the anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.
Premier Performance have donated a generous amount of Gut Ease Cookies, these easy to feed cookies are a great addition as they can easily be fed from the hand and help support the good bacteria in the horse's gut which help to maintain appetite and aid digestion.
Prince Fluffy Kareem and Supplement Solutions are so grateful to each and every one of our partners for their support and kind donations. All these products above were packed up and sent to PFK as a surprise alongside their normal order with our regular donations from Supplement Solutions included. Following receiving the parcel we heard back from PFK who were shocked and incredibly thankful at the generosity and thought from all the brands who kindly donated.
You too can help support this amazing charity by leaving a donation through our website. All donations are given in full to PFK towards their next big order of supplies!
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