Horse Diseases And EmergenciesHorse diseases and emergencies are frighteningly common. The decisions you make in the early stages of an illness or emergency can make a huge difference in the outcome...are you prepared?  There are simple steps and techniques that you can learn so that you can:• Competently handle a variety of emergency situations • Quickly determine if your equine vet is needed • Know what to do while waiting for help Because it's always better to prevent horse diseases, health problems and emergencies, learn these techniques to protect your horse: Colic: Very common, but often misunderstood. Know the facts about horse colic and be prepared. First Aid: Simple, effective first aid steps to save valuable time in a horse emergency. Common Equine Conditions and Horse Diseases: Learn the signs and symptoms for early treatment and improved outcome. Sometimes, emergencies happen right in your own backyard. Snake Bite: Snakes don't WANT to bite your horse. But they might! What to do if your horse is bitten by a snake. Poisonous Plants: Are they growing right under your horse's nose? Find out if toxic plants are growing in your horse pasture! Parasites: Unwelcome guests that will compromise your horse's health. Get rid of equine parasites! Fire Safety: Barn fires can be devastating. Read this important information. Weather Emergencies: Know what to do BEFORE the storm hits. Assess the risks and make an equine emergency plan! |