Equine Wound Care Done Right
Nancy S. Loving, DVM
May 13, 2025
Get tips on how to manage equine leg lacerations that require bandaging.
Get tips on how to manage equine leg lacerations that require bandaging.
Is your horse accident-prone? Our sources share how to manage these Bubble-Wrap-worthy equids and the best ways to avoid problems in the first place.
Veterinarians weigh in on the do’s and don’ts of wound care, from discovery to recovery.
There are right and wrong ways to bandage horses’ limbs, no matter the wrap’s purpose.
Resolving horse hoof wounds requires working closely with your veterinarian to manage lesions until they heal. Learn about 4 common hoof wounds and how vets treat them.
Punctures, abscesses, and worse: What to do when your horse’s hoof is hurting and whom to call for help.
Learn about the 4 stages of wound repair and the steps you can take to help your horse’s wounds heal.
When a horse’s healing process gets derailed, wounds can become chronic. Here’s how to prevent complications.
A team of emergency and large animal rescue professionals saved a hypothermic mare stuck in a creek.
They might appear minor on the surface, but puncture wounds can involve dangerous underlying damage and infection. Here’s what you need to know about these injuries.
Learn about bandaging materials, proper technique, and tips and tricks for managing fresh wounds and swollen limbs.
Experts discuss what to do when your horse turns up with knee, hock, fetlock, or other leg joint wounds, and why.
Follow these steps to clean and treat minor horse wounds.
A veterinarian demonstrates how to use a standing wrap to protect and prevent injury on your horse’s legs.
Wrapping a hock can be difficult, but these tips from a veterinarian can help.
Create a basic equine first aid kit to prepare for minor injuries and be better equipped for an emergency.
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