When should you call the vet??

Use common sense when assessing whether to call the vet. You should know your horse's habits, past problems, and normal lumps. If you are not sure if your horse has a serious problem or not , call the vet to discuss it. Never leave a horse with an unexplained condition for more than 24 hours.

Call the Vet when your horse:

• is unable to take weight on a leg
• is unwilling to move
• has a wound that is still bleeding under pressure
• has a wound that is more than 1 inch long
• has a wound that is infected
• has a pulse rate over 50 per minute
• seems dull and lethargic, lying down for long periods
• has gone 12 hours without passing droppings
• is choking and salivating and very distressed
• has a nasal discharge and a high temperature
• coughs when exercised and appear distressed
• coughs more than twice an hour
• has a temperature highter than 102°F
• kicks at is belly

*Ofcourse these are just some of the symptoms you may observe in your horse when he/she needs veterinary attention . Always take notice of irregular behaviour and physical discomfort your horse may be having. Ignoring a problem can only lead to something worse.