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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 …
Four Ways to Take Your Horse's Pulse
by EquiMed Staff
April 19, 2017 16:59
Finding a horse's pulse and determining the heart rate can be difficult, even for professionals. Read about the four ways you can determine your horse's heart …
Horse First Aid for Heat Stroke and Sun Burn
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 14:32
Heat stroke and sunburn occur when horses are exposed to too much sun or hot, humid weather. Read about how to prevent and care for your horse in emergencies …
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 …
How to Pick your Horse's Feet
by Mark Sellers
April 12, 2017 12:01
Picking your horse's feet is a basic general care activity that will reduce the chances of lameness due to hoof disease. This easy and traditional activity …
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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