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US brand names:Manuka Honey, MediHoney, TheraHoney
Provides moist wound environment. Osmotic action draws fluid from tissues. Low pH (3.2-4.5) inhibits bacteria. Hydrogen peroxide generated enzymatically. Methylglyoxal in Manuka provides additional antibacterial activity.
Use only medical-grade honey (gamma-irradiated). Non-medical honey may contain Clostridium spores. May cause transient stinging. Change dressings every 1-3 days.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | TOPICAL | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q24-72h at dressing changes | Moderate | Johnston M, McBride M, Dahiya D, Owusu-Apenten R, Nigam PS. Antibacterial activity of Manuka honey and its components: An overview. Aims Microbiol. 2018;4(4):655-664. doi:10.3934/microbiol.2018.4.655 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1458 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1430, Honey, Topical monograph spanning p.1430-1431; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
| Cat (Domestic) | TOPICAL | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q24-72h at dressing changes |
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| Johnston M, McBride M, Dahiya D, Owusu-Apenten R, Nigam PS. Antibacterial activity of Manuka honey and its components: An overview. Aims Microbiol. 2018;4(4):655-664. doi:10.3934/microbiol.2018.4.655 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1458 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1430, Honey, Topical monograph spanning p.1430-1431; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |