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Horse Wound Treatment

Flossie Sellers

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Horse Wound Treatment

by Flossie Sellers

April 7, 2017 11:47

Learn about the 4 questions you should ask yourself when your horse is injured and how to make sure the treatment fits the injury …

Foal receiving emergency first aid for bleeding injury.

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Your Bleeding Horse - What to Do

Flossie Sellers

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Your Bleeding Horse - What to Do

by Flossie Sellers

April 7, 2017 14:14

Learn about the kinds of wounds that cause bleeding in your horse, how to determine if it is an emergency, and what to do until the veterinarian arrives …

Equine first aid kits should contain well-organized essentials that can be grabbed in an emergency and carried to wherever they are needed.

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Your Equine First Aid Kit

EquiMed Staff

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Your Equine First Aid Kit

by EquiMed Staff

April 10, 2017 10:05

Having first aid essentials readily available will save you time, money, and possibly your horse's life. Read to learn what every equine first aid kit …

Palomino pony lying down with eyes closed in a state of shock.

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Horse First Aid for Shock

EquiMed Staff

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Horse First Aid for Shock

by EquiMed Staff

April 10, 2017 15:03

Learn about the 5 different types of shock that occur in horses. Your preparation could help save a horse's life in the case of shock …

First Aid Tip

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

Horses playing and fighting may lead to sprains and strains.

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First Aid for Sprains and Strains in Horses

Heather Smith Thomas

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First Aid for Sprains and Strains in Horses

by Heather Smith Thomas

January 6, 2020 16:27

When a horse has a strain or a sprain, managing pain can help the horse heal without undue pain and stress …

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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