Caring for your horse before and after surgery

There may be an occasion when your horse will need to undergo surgery, this may be for emergency or for an elective procedure such as castration. Whatever the reason, you need to know how to care for your horse before and after surgery to ensure the surgery goes as smoothly as possible and to ensure a successful recovery afterwards.

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Introduction: Caring for your horse before and after surgery

What will I need to address before my horse has surgery?

What type of care will my horse need after surgery?

Diet

Care of wounds/other surgical devices

Exercise

Behavior

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