TarrSteps
Well-Known Member
I'm asking in here rather than Horse Care as it's more to general knowledge. . .
How many owners can and do check temperature, pulse and respiration when confronted with an off colour horse? Do you know what normal is for your horses?
I've been surprised the number of people on here who say their horses won't allow them to take an accurate temperature - surely that's one of the things that lets you know if you need a vet or you need a vet NOW! Ditto pulse, which can be a decent indication of pain levels.
How many owners can and do check temperature, pulse and respiration when confronted with an off colour horse? Do you know what normal is for your horses?
I've been surprised the number of people on here who say their horses won't allow them to take an accurate temperature - surely that's one of the things that lets you know if you need a vet or you need a vet NOW! Ditto pulse, which can be a decent indication of pain levels.