NORMAL EQUINE VITALS

Temperature between 99.5F and 101.3F

Pulse / Heart Rate    28 - 40 beats per minute while resting

Respiratory Rate   8 - 30 breaths per minute

"Gut" Sounds a multitude of gurgles and scrapings on both sides

Capillary refill time 1 - 2 seconds with pale pink gums

CALL US IF.....

The horse's temperature exceeds 102F

The result is greater than 60 beats per minute in a resting horse or there a weak or irregular beat

There is labored or exaggerated rib movement with breathing of more than 20 breaths per minute in a resting horse

There are weak , sporadic or non-existent gut sounds on one or both sides, along with no appetite

The refill time is greater than 3 seconds.  The gums are dark or any color other than pink

Recommended Deworming Schedule

January or February use ivermectin (such as Eqvalan®)

March or April use a double dose of fenbendazole (such as Panacur®)

May or June use a double dose of pyrantel pamoate (such as Strongid®)

July or August use an ivermectin plus praziquantel (such as EquiMax®)

September or October use a double dose of fenbendazole (Panacur®)

November or December use pyrantel pamoate (such as Strongid®)

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