Care

Question 1

Normal temperature?

Answer 1

99.5- 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 2

Normal pulse

Answer 2

30-40 beats per minute

Question 3

Normal respiration?

Answer 3

8-16 breaths per minute

Question 4

Average water consumption?

Answer 4

Approximately 5-10 gallons a day

Question 5

What temp is vet emergency?

Answer 5

103 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 6

What does high temp indicate?

Answer 6

Fever, infection or pain.
Can cause damage to internal organs
Adversely affect gut function

Question 7

Normal nostrils and mouth appearance?

Answer 7

Clean dry nostrils
Salmon pink gums
1-2 second capillary refill time

Question 8

Signs of pain?

Answer 8

Sweating
Wrinkling of nostrils
Kicking at or looking at belly
Excessive rolling
Pawing at ground

Question 9

Deworming meds?

Answer 9

Fenbendazole- encysted redworm

Moxidectin- encysted redworm and bots

Pyrantel embonate- tapeworm

Ivermectin- broad spectrum

Question 10

Vaccines for:

Answer 10

Tetanus
Equine flu
Equine herpes virus (aka rhinopneumonitis virus)
Botulism
Strangles
Encephalomyelitis
Potomac horse fever
Rabies
Rotavirus

Question 11

How long should you wait after inoculation before continuing heavy work load?

Answer 11

3-4 days after inoculation should only be light work

Question 12

How often should dental care be provided?

Answer 12

Every 6 months or evidence of pain