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Hay pellets and other large pieces of feed can cause choking in horses.

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Help for the Choking Horse

Flossie Sellers

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Help for the Choking Horse

by Flossie Sellers

April 7, 2017 14:51

An impaction in your equine's esophagus can lead to choking. Read to learn how to recognize and prevent choking in your equine …

If the horse is too agitated and uncooperative, some type of restraint will be necessary to protect both the horse and the handler.

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Handling and Restraining Your Sick or Injured Horse

EquiMed Staff

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Handling and Restraining Your Sick or Injured Horse

by EquiMed Staff

April 10, 2017 11:38

For the safety of all concerned, including the horse, proper restraining methods must be used when a sick horse needs treatment. Learn more about the types of …

Veterinarian examining a horse that exhibits symptoms of a sudden onset illness that appears without warning and needs immediate attention.

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Horse First Aid for Sudden-Onset Illness

EquiMed Staff

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Horse First Aid for Sudden-Onset Illness

by EquiMed Staff

April 10, 2017 13:01

Viruses, colic, poisonings, adverse drug reactions, hemorrhages, and heart arrhythmias strike horses without warning. Read to learn what you need to know and do …

A black widow spider whose bite is poisonous to horses, humans and other animals.

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Horse First Aid for Bites and Stings

EquiMed Staff

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Horse First Aid for Bites and Stings

by EquiMed Staff

April 10, 2017 14:14

Bites and stings can cause untold misery and possibly death for your horse. Read to learn about appropriate first aid for different kinds of bites and stings …

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The next time you visit your horse, check its pulse, respiration, temperature and capillary refill. Ask your vet to show you how.

Blanketed horse with wrapped and bandaged leg walking in pasture near fence.

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Horse First Aid for Puncture Wounds, Abrasions, and Lacerations

Flossie Sellers

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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 …

first aid
/ˌfərst ˈād/
noun
  1. help given to a sick or injured person or animal until full medical treatment is available.
  2. activity required by novice horse owners training a "free" horse.

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