Friendicoes Equine Clinic June Update - Countless Treatments to Ease Animal Suffering
The Friendicoes Mobile equine team along with field paravets were deployed at Kedarnath for treatment of sick and injured animals.
This is the first 3 week treatment camp. Two more are planned!
Workshops with Equine owners for common problems and solutions for the health of mules.
CARE GIVEN AT KEDARNATH MULE TREATMENT CAMP
The Animal Husbandry unit kindly allowed the Friendicoes team to treat horses in sheds they had built. Here are some of the issues the Friendicoes vets treated:
Colic
Gas Colic (Spasmodic Colic).
Frequent lying down and getting up, unable to urinate and defecate.
Pain killer given to stabilise the animal.
Stomach tube passed to relieve gas.
Anti Bloat suspension given via stomach tube.
The Animal Husbandry unit kindly allowed the Friendicoes team to treat horses in sheds they had built. Here are some of the issues the Friendicoes vets treated:
Back and Saddle sore
Improper or inadequate padding, loose saddlery, hill track being steep and rocky with loose footing, leads to constant friction on the back and creation of sores.
Wounds were cleaned with antiseptics and dressed. Antibiotics, painkillers and tetanus vaccines were given to ease suffering and manage pain.
Abscesses
Lameness
Most common problems for equines which are typically caused by foot punctures (hoof abscess) because of rocks and muddy areas.
Pain killer and tetanus vaccine given, opened abscess dressed with antiseptics.
Indigestion/ Wormload
Indigestion, emaciated animals
Deworming done and supplements given
Eye injuries
Iron rod injuries to the eye or from materials being transported up for construction are common. Swelling of eyeball and eyelid.
Cleaned with antiseptics and dressed. Pain killer and tetanus vaccine given.
Workshop with equine owners
RESCUE MISSIONS
There were several rescues brought to gurgaon shelter!
An abandoned pony rescued from Patparganj, Delhi
Wedding horse rescued from Dakshinpuri, Delhi, owner was unable to take care of the horse.
Abandoned pony rescued from Mayur vihar
Rescued from the highway where it was left tied to the road divider.
Thank you Friendicoes, your hard work is valued and appreciated.🙏
To our amazing supporters - this wouldn’t be possible without you! All donations directly translate to medical treatment, pain relief, shelter and a brighter future for animals.