FAQs
| 1. | When I call your office what information should I have available? | Top |
| Indicate if it is an emergency A phone number where you can be reached The horse’s name and owner’s name The location of the horse A brief description of the problem Day and time the problem began The horse’s temperature Any treatments or medications that have been administered |
| 2. | What are the normal vital signs of a horse? | Top |
| **For an adult, resting horse during normal weather** Temperature: 99° to 101°F Pulse: 32 to 44 beats per minute Respiration: 12 to 16 breaths per minute Capillary Refill Time Of Mucous Membranes: Less than 2 seconds The mucous membranes should be pale, pink and moist. |
| 3. | Should I have an equine first aid kit? | Top |
| Yes, we suggest every horse owner should have at least one first aid kit. If you travel with your horse frequently you should also keep a second in the trailer. |
| 4. | What should be included in an Equine First Aid Kit? | Top |
| We recommend the following: Thermometer Stethoscope Triple Antibiotic Eye Ointment/Wound ointment 4 bandage flannels Banamine Paste Bute Paste Towel Vet Wrap Duct Tape Elastikon roll 1 Pack Sterile Gauze Poultice Alcohol Electrolytes Dose Syringe Veterinarian's Phone Number |
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