Bleeding and Wounds
No matter how big or small if you notice a wound or active bleeding, do give us a call as soon as possible.
Active Bleeding:
- Apply pressure – bandage or anything you can find to stem the bleed
- Keep horse/pony calm
- Do not move them if it is severely bleeding
Nosebleeds:
- If the bleed is severe keep the horse calm and quiet and contact your vet immediately
- Make a note of it is both sides or just one nostril
- Move into a stable if possible
Wounds:
- If bleeding then please follow the above
- Take a photo, we may ask you to send one across to us
- Clean the wound if possible to start decontaminating the are