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• you think a vital structure such as a joint or tendon sheath has been penetrated
• the horse shows signs of shock
VetBooks.ir • tetanus injections are not up-to-date
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you are uncertain how to proceed.
Figure 3.6 A wound requiring veterinary attention
When you telephone your vet, try to give accurate directions and also a contact telephone
number. Listen carefully to any instructions given over the phone.
Eight things to do while waiting for the vet
1 Keep the horse warm.
2 Apply essential first aid.
3 Clean the wound if it is dirty. Apply a moist hydrogel product and cover lower limb
