Treatments

Question 1

If a horse is suspected of ringworm, what should you do?

Answer 1

avoid sharing tack with other horses

Question 2

What can you do to help a horse with a 103.5 degree fever or higher?

Answer 2

call the vet, sponge neck & chest with lukewarm water, remove blankets, move them out of the sun

Question 3

What can you do to promote healing in an open wound to retain moisture & heat?

Answer 3

bandaging

Question 4

What should you use to clean a wound?

Answer 4

gauze, clean water, antiseptic soap

Question 5

If a wound is bleeding through the gauze or bandage, what should you do?

Answer 5

add more layers on top

Question 6

How should you treat a rope burn?

Answer 6

ice immediately

Question 7

what are the cons of antiseptic powders/sprays?

Answer 7

obstruct drainage, accumulate & dry wound edges

Question 8

What are the cons of topical ointments?

Answer 8

don’t work if wound 1-3 hrs old & don’t speed healing (may delay if used wrong)

Question 9

What are the cons of petroleum-based products?

Answer 9

interfere drainage, attract poop & dirt, slow skin growth, bad healing