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5 wound questions that could save your horse

Knowing when a wound is important and when it is not could save your horse. Answer these five wound questions to test your horse first aid IQ.

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1. Which wound can be a bigger problem for your horse?

A tiny but deep wound over a joint.

A huge abrasion over a well-muscled area.

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2. Bright-red blood spurting out of your horse's wound probably means what?

That your horse's white blood cell count is low.

That a high-pressure artery is involved and you need the veterinarian now.

That your horse's red blood cell count is low.

That your horse's heart is healthy.

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3. Wounds a day or two old can still be stitched to help promote healing.

True

False

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4. A cut on your horse's lower leg will generally heal faster than a laceration over a well-muscled area of the upper body.

True

False

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5. What can you usually do with your horse's wound while waiting for the veterinarian to arrive?

Apply a tourniquet.

Elevate the injured area.

Gently cold-hose the injured area.

Give the horse an aspirin.

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