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Dr Kendra McLeod, Equine Primary Opinion, University of Adelaide Equine Health & Performance Centre presented this talk at the Horse SA Northern Horse Forum, April 2017
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1. Ten Things Vets wished
Owners knew…
Kendra H. McLeod, DVM, CVA, IVCA
2. Ten Things Vets wished
Owners knew…
1. Normal Physical exam – recognizing abnormal clinical signs
2. Emergencies
3. Colic
4. Wounds
5. Allergic Reactions
6. Eye injuries
7. Dentistry
8. Internal Parasites
9. No Foot No Horse
10. Obesity
11. ????
3. Normal Physical Exam
n TPR:
n Temperature – 37.5-38.5
n Pulse – 30-45 bpm
n Respiration – 8-16 bpm
n Other Vital Signs
n Gum Colour – pink, moist
n CRT (capillary refill time)
<2 sec
n GI sounds– present in all four
quarters
n Hydration – skin pinch
4. Common Emergencies
n Colic
n Lacerations
n Allergic Reaction
n Neurological Signs
n Strangles
n Respiratory issues
n Tying Up
n Heat Exhaustion
n Ophthalmic
n Lameness
n Disaster/Rescue
…Call Your Vet
6. Recognizing Colic
n Leaving feed behind
n Repeatedly lying down
n Looking at the flank
n Pawing
n Kicking/biting at the belly
n Rolling
n Inappropriate sweating
7. Recognizing Colic
n Call your veterinarian
n Remove all feed and hay
n Allow to drink water
n Allow to rest; walk the horse if trying
to roll or in danger of harming itself
n Observe until the vet arrives
8. Colic
n Don’t administer anything without your
veterinarian’s approval
n Do not give Berg Oil
n Do not pour anything down their throat
“drenching”
9. Preventing Colic
n Gradual changes to the diet
n Provide clean, fresh water
n Avoid giving your horse medications unless
prescribed by your vet
n Check hay, bedding, pasture and
environment for potentially toxic substances
n Avoid feeding on gravel or sand to decrease
chance of consumption
10. Preventing Colic
n SAND Prevention: give a psyllium based
product once daily for six days in a row every
month
n 1g/kg
12. Lacerations
u Wounds that need immediate veterinary attention include:
u Bleeding
u Foreign objects (impalement)
u Exposed joint, bone, tendon, or ligament
u Don’t
u Spray with wound spray
u Remove foreign objects (depends)
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17. Eye Injuries
u Excess tear production
u Eye looks cloudy
u Mucus discharge
u Holding the eye closed or sensitive to light
u Swelling around the eye or eyelids
u Laceration of the eyelid
19. Lameness
u What is one of the first things you should do when you
notice your horse is lame?
20. Lameness
u Causes of sudden lameness may include:
u Hoof abscess
u Fractures
u Laminitis
u Tendon Injuries
21. Lameness
n Stress, strain or injury can take a toll on any horse, even one without
obvious conformation defects. When lameness occurs, contact your
veterinarian. Alert the trainer!
n A prompt examination can save you time, money and frustration by
diagnosing and treating the problem immediately, possibly
preventing further damage.
22. Lameness
u Lameness has been defined as any alteration of the horse’s gait. In
addition, lameness can be manifested in such ways as a change in
attitude or performance.
u Signs:
u shortening of the stride, irregular foot placement, head bobbing,
stiffness, weight shifting
23. Lameness
By identifying even minor lameness and acting swiftly to correct
it, you will be rewarded by better performance and a longer,
useful life from your horse.
40. PPID
Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction
u All breeds predisposed but Ponies more frequently
diagnosed
u As early as 5 but generally >15 years
u Can result in laminitis
u No cure but manageable
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41. PPID
Clinical Signs
u Long haircoat
u Laminitis
u Lethargy/depression
u Muscle wastage
u Fat redistribution
u Pot-bellied appearance
u Increased susceptibility to infections
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42. Please don’t love your horse to
death.
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