Abstract: The protective cover differs from known bandages and puttees by the fact that it has a therapeutic effect. The therapeutic effect results from the type and structure of the textile fabric which completely encloses the padding of the cover, as well as from the nature of the padding. The textile fabric consists of an electrostatically active synthetic fiber knit generating high electostatic voltages on the skin. A fine rib-knit made of, e.g. polyvinyl chloride fibers with 50-120 stitches/cm.sup.2 proved to be therapeutically effective. By an appropriate size of the mesh and the use of a synthetic foam with open pores the evaporation of the skin moisture arising when the protective cover is worn is made possible and thus the high electrostatic voltages are maintained. The protective cover is designed to cure existing leg ailments of hoofed animals and to prevent them.

Abstract: Protective blanket for hoofed and domestic animals, in particular horses and dogs, to protect against the influences of cold in cold weather or due to evaporation of the skin moisture after physical exertion, and for thermal treatment of certain ailments, e.g. influenza or kidney trouble. Woolen or linen blankets have the disadvantage of not giving off the evaporation moisture and do not provide warmth when wet. The protective blanket according to this invention provides better heat protection and has a therapeutic effect due to the fact that it consists of two mutually movable layers of a knit fabric (6) made of nonhygroscopic synthetic fibers fit for generating static electricity and with a mesh of 50-125/cm.sup.2. For choice, the blanket contains a synthetic foam lining permeable to air between the two layers of fabric (6). The drawing shows the outside of a horse blanket with a neck rim (31) at the head end and a rear rim (32) with a loop (40) to accommodate the tail.