Emergencies
If you are an existing client and you have an Emergency, call the clinic at 707-763-1972
Follow the prompts to page the doctor. Please speak slowly and clearly. Leave your name, phone number and a brief description of the emergency.
Horse Health Parameters
Signs |
Normal |
Abnormal |
|
Temperature |
Around 100°F |
102°F + |
|
Heart Rate |
28-36 beats per minute |
44 bpm and up |
|
Respiration |
12-24 breaths per minute |
36 bpm +/- increased effort |
|
Gums |
Pink and moist |
Pale/dark and dry |
|
Gut Sounds |
Present |
Not present |
|
Attitude |
Bright, Alert, Responsive |
Quiet, Depressed |
|
Abdominal Pain |
Alert, Standing Quietly |
Down, Rolling, Pawing, Kicking at belly |
|
Appetite |
Hungry |
None or light |
First Aid Tips
Bleeding
Apply lots of pressure and padding to the area. If a wound bleeds through the bandage, apply more bandage on top of the current one and call your veterinarian.
Wounds
Clean and wash gently and thoroughly with Saline and non-soap containing disinfectant (like chlorhexidine solution - not hydrogen peroxide). If deep, near a joint, significantly lame or swollen, check your horse’s temperature and call your veterinarian.
Colic
If you notice signs of abdominal pain, see the table above. Check your horse’s temperature, heart rate, and gut sounds. Walk and call your veterinarian.
If in doubt, contact your veterinarian.