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Eye Injuries - Always an Emergency
by Flossie Sellers
April 7, 2017 13:59
Learn about different kinds of eye injuries in horses and the importance of prompt treatment by a veterinarian to prevent serious damage to the horse's vision …
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 Poisoning
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 13:17
Hungry horses often ingest toxic substances. Learn more about common causes of poisoning, who to call, and what to do when your horse has eaten something …
Rio's Quarter Crack: A Case Study
by Jacob Butler
April 19, 2017 17:14
Follow the story of Rio's quarter crack from the time he is a weanling through appointments at Butler's Farrier School as the quarter crack is stabilized, …
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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