Horse Health

Your horse’s daily stop for
Health

Health

Urgency Guide

Select a main concern and any red flags. Your concern alone is enough reason to call your veterinarian.

Horse urgency checker

Select the signs you can actually observe. This does not diagnose the cause; it helps you decide how quickly to seek professional help.

Emergency red flags

Trouble breathing Collapse or cannot stand Blue/grey or very pale gums Severe or repeated pain/rolling Uncontrolled bleeding Suspected choke / feed or saliva from nostrils Suspected toxin or poisonous plant Sudden serious eye injury Severe foot pain / classic laminitis stance Seizure, marked weakness or abnormal neurologic signs

Prompt veterinary advice

Reduced appetite Reduced manure New lameness Fever or unusual heat New swelling

Educational information only — not veterinary diagnosis.

Featured horse guides →Create a printable horse, owner and veterinary contact summary for barn, trailer or sitter. →

Educational information only — not veterinary diagnosis.

HorseTation

Your horse’s daily stop for care, feeding, training & tools.