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Recognizing and Dealing with Respiratory Distress
by Flossie Sellers
April 10, 2017 09:27
A horse in respiratory distress requires immediate attention. Read to learn how to recognize respiratory distress in your horse and how to limit damage to your …
Horse Trailering Accidents
by Katie Navarra
April 11, 2017 11:18
Horse trailer accidents do happen. Learn how to prepare for a trailer accident and how your first aid preparations can save the lives of both horses and people …
Horse First Aid for Puncture Wounds, Abrasions, and Lacerations
by Flossie Sellers
April 11, 2017 12:29
Keep these 14 items that belong in your equine first aid kit readily available to help take care of typical horse wounds, abrasions and laceration …
What's the poop about dogs eating horse poop …
by Mark Sellers
August 12, 2019 16:02
Size does matter when a dogs eats horse poop containing ivermectin, depending on the toxicity level and the size and genetic susceptibility of the dog …
Take the Trauma Out of 5 Horse Health Emergencies
by EquiMed Staff
April 12, 2017 11:17
Colic, acute lameness, traumatic injury accompanied by severe bleeding, shock, and choke are emergencies for which all horse owners need to be prepared …
first aid
/ˌfərst ˈād/
noun
- help given to a sick or injured person or animal until full medical treatment is available.
- activity required by novice horse owners training a "free" horse.
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