Dr. Kellon's Guide to First Aid for Horses

by Eleanor Kellon

A handy easy-to-use reference book to help determine what is ailing your horse and what emergency treatments should be taken and performed. Full-color photographs show symptoms and indicate what to look for and what to do. Sound professional advice on abrasions, concussions, bleeding, lacerations, burns, smoke inhalation, asthma, fever, emphysema, botulism, colic, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, shock, lead poisoning, laminitis, rabies, worms, hypothermia, frostbite, stroke, muscle cramps, seizures, liver failure, blood poisoning, heat stroke, allergies, newborn emergencies, adverse drug reactions, stones in the urinary tract, and many other life threatening situations. Key time-saving features include: - Color-coded tabs by type of ailment for quick reference.

- A summary page of symptoms at the beginning of each chapter and a list of first aid kit items needed for treatment.

-A rating system (0 to 3 red asterisks) to indicate the severity of the problem.

Genres: Horses

254 pages, Spiral-bound

First published January 1, 1989