Sound professional advice on what to do until the veterinarian arrives. Dr. Eleanor Kellon has created a quick and easy reference to conditions that require emergency treatment. Dr. Kellon’s Guide to First Aid for Horses offers guidelines to be followed in determining what a horse's problem could be, and it suggests information that should be given to the veterinarian as soon as you call. The book is organized by color-coded chapters on specific types of problems, or on specific anatomical areas and organ systems. At the beginning of each chapter is a quick reference list of symptoms and topics that allows you to turn immediately to those sections of the chapter that might pertain to your horse’s problems. Dr. Kellon’s Guide to First Aid for Horses includes lists of symptoms and their causes, instructions for home treatment, and checklists of the first aid supplies necessary to deal with the following emergencies: Concussions, burns, and shock Abrasions, lacerations, bleeding Smoke inhalation, asthma, and emphysema Fever, botulism, and blood poisoning Colic, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea Hypothermia, hyperthermia, and frostbite Stroke, muscle cramps, laminitis, and seizures Bladder infection and stones in the urinary tract Prolonged labor, newborn emergencies Allergies and adverse drug reactions And many other life threatening situations or conditions Dr. Kellon also includes reference sections on preparing horses for treatment, restraint, drug reactions, and managing trapped horses. Give yourself the confidence to deal with any emergency veterinary situation by keeping a copy of Dr. Kellon’s Guide to First Aid for Horses close at hand.

First Aid for Horses Know what to do before it is too late! Practical, easy-to-follow advice on: the most common illnesses and accidents suffered by horses approaching and handling an injured or sick horse prevention and treatment of injuries and illness when to call the vet The Howell Equestrian Library

Respond quickly and confidently to emergency situations with the only text dedicated entirely to equine emergency treatment. The latest edition of this reliable manual is vastly expanded to encompass a wide range of new and evolving topics in horse care, with thorough, step-by-step procedures for the most effective emergency treatment. Portable for use in the clinic or in the field and presented for the first time in full color, it's your one-source guide for complete equine emergency support. Unique focus provides your only single-source guide devoted to equine emergency management. Bulleted format makes information easily retrievable, presenting detailed procedures in concise, step-by-step outlines. 12 new chapters help you ensure biosecurity and treat a variety of increasingly common emergency conditions, including diarrheal, infectious, and zoonotic diseases. Revised Organ Systems section presents content in a more user-friendly, timesaving format. What to Do and What Not to Do headings identify proper care techniques and alert you to steps you should avoid. Updated drug dosage table improves treatment with accurate dosage information for many recently approved drugs. Full-color design distinguishes specific features within the text for quick reference in critical situations.

The horse owner's go-to guide in an emergency, when you need information and guidance you can trust. Most horse owners know that injury and illness can be part of life with an equine in your care. Veterinarians, farriers, and urgent care clinics are usually on speed dial--just in case. But there may come a time when you're faced with an emergency health crisis when professional care is difficult to access. When that happens, what should you do for your horse while you're both waiting for help to arrive? The internet is full of information, but in the immediate time surrounding an emergency and while awaiting professional veterinary help, you want a source you can absolutely trust. That's why highly regarded veterinarian Dr. Nancy Loving has brought together specific strategies you can use in health care emergencies in this illustrated guidebook. Her strategically organized, practical, and verified advice gives you what you need to both help your horse right now while also improving the outcome once the problem has been addressed by a professional. In this book, readers learn: - What constitutes an equine emergency. - Safe places to treat and safe ways to restrain a horse who may be in pain. - What to have in a first aid kit. - How to administer emergency medication. - How to take vital signs. In addition, Dr. Loving highlights many common emergencies that horse owners face. You'll find specific steps you can take to help your horse through: - Intestinal Issues, including diarrhea and colic - Choke - Fever - Dehydration or shock - Heat stress - Tying Up or myositis - Respiratory concerns - Eye injuries - Allergic reactions - Insect and spider bites and stings - Wound trauma - Hematoma/seroma and firm swellings - Snake bite - Poisoning - Acute lameness - Stone bruise or foot abscess - Laminitis - Tendon or ligament injury - Serious limb injury or fracture - The cast or trapped horse - Neurologic abnormalities As a responsible horse owner, you always want to do what's best for your horse. This is the book we all need to ensure we can do just that.

This is the long-awaited how-to handbook for treating riding injuries in the field for both rider and horse, with step-by-step numbered instructions for the most common injuries and what to do until help arrives. Injuries range from insect and animal bites, allergies, and broken bones to head injuries, hypothermia, and hoof wounds. This is an authoritative pocket reference that combines advice from a reputable veterinarian and a medical doctor, a perfect package for first aid kits.

First Aid is the perfect guide to discover what to do before the vet arrives, including monitoring your horse's vital signs, and attending to cuts, sprains, skin irritations, and colic. With this book, you'll be equipped for any equine health emergency!