Topical formulation for wound management in animals: A paradigm shifts from conventional to advance

Chronic wounds are a significant clinical problem for the healthcare system and require several intensive efforts to improve alternative drug delivery systems for wound care. Sometimes, this is insufficient to support the healing process. There are several obstacles to effective wound therapy, such as poor healing, off-targeting, non-compliance, and frequent dosage. Animal healthcare is a much-needed service for pet owners, farmers, and government agencies. However, the varied physiology of animals presents a challenge in producing effective medicines for animal health. To improve drug therapeutic performance, reduce animal stress, and minimize adverse effects, the industry focuses on current developments in technology for wound management in animals. The literature search utilized various reviews, research articles, clinical trials, case reports, etc. Search engines like Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect were used to retrieve data. Various keywords such as "wound dressing and animals", "antimicrobials and animal wounds", "wound healing and animals" etc. were used to search the literature. Different formulation avenues are being explored, including hydrogels, wafers, and nanoemulsions. Therefore, further research is necessary to explore wound healing techniques. Utilising various advanced drug delivery systems for veterinary medicine has significantly reduced adverse effects, the frequency of doses, and stress on animals, resulting in increased profits for the industry. However, this also requires investment in research to ensure the safety, quality, and effectiveness of drugs, and delivery systems. This article reviews the various phases involved in wound healing, multiple factors affecting wound healing, different wound healing approaches, clinical trials, and case studies.