What are the normal vital signs of the adult horse?
Temperature =100.5ºF (99º – 101.5ºF) Pulse = 32-44 beats per minute Respiration = 12-16 breaths per minute Capillary Refill Time (press & release gums) = 1 to 2 seconds …
FAQs
What vaccines does my horse need?
Talk to your veterinarian about which vaccines your horse should have based on its exposure to other horses and past history. The AAEP considers the “core vaccines” which all …
What is “strangles” and how is it contracted?
It is a bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus equi. This infection is highly contagious and strangles suspect horses need to be quarantined. Horses contract the disease by coming into …
What is the best way to deworm my horse?
Depending on who you ask and where you read, there are many differing opinions on deworming protocols and products. There are several ways to dose your horse as well …
What is teeth floating and why does my horse need it?
“Floating” of the teeth basically involves removing sharp points created by a horse’s natural grinding/chewing motion and leveling out uneven places in the dental arcades, or malocclusions. The sharp …
What should I have at home as an owner to treat my horse in case of an emergency?
Equine First Aid Kit In the event of illness, injury, or emergency, the horse owner should be prepared to care for their horse until the veterinarian arrives. We suggest …
What do I do if my horse gets heat exhaustion?
The first thing to do for a horse with “heat exhaustion” is get it into the shade. Stop all physical activity, and if it was being ridden at the …
What should I expect when my mare has a foal?
There are three stages of parturition, or foaling. The first stage is preparation, as the mare is restless, may get up and down, look at her sides, raise her …
What do I do with the new foal after it arrives?
Try to allow the mare and foal to bond naturally, and keep “visitors” to a minimum. If the mare is not standing still for the foal to nurse, you …
How do I care for my horse after he has been gelded (castrated)?
We recommend that your horse be stalled in a clean dry stall during recovery for the first 12-24 hours. Following recovery, it is important that he be exercised to …