Dr. Kellon’s Guide to First Aid for Horses

Dr. Kellon’s Guide to First Aid for Horses

Author/Editor: Eleanor M. Kellon

Publication Year: 2018

Overview

Dr. Kellon’s Guide to First Aid for Horses is an authoritative, highly practical manual designed to help horse owners and handlers respond decisively during equine medical emergencies. Authored by renowned veterinary expert Dr. Eleanor M. Kellon, this essential resource covers crucial stabilization techniques across sixteen vital areas before professional veterinary help arrives. It serves as an indispensable stable-side reference for ensuring safety, minimizing pain, and managing critical trauma in horses.

Key Topics Covered
Wound & Trauma Management: Practical protocols for controlling severe bleeding, managing burns, dressing wounds, and applying emergency splinting techniques.
Critical Medical Emergencies: Step-by-step guidance on recognizing and stabilizing colic, grain overload, heat stroke, and acute respiratory distress.
Reproductive & Neonatal Care: Essential first aid procedures for managing complicated foaling events, newborn foal crises, and urogenital emergencies.
Emergency Preparation & Restraint: Expert advice on safe animal handling, trauma kits, trailer accident rescue, and drug reaction responses.