How to Bandage the Equine Leg

[@colleenreep3853]

Thank you, Dr. Major, for acquainting me with the existence of this video. You were here 2 days ago caring for my mare, yet this was a great reference and memory-jogger. Awesome video.

[@LBEMG]

Thanks for watching! So glad you found this video helpful!

[@Mrhvac]

Thank you. This was the best video of its kind that I've come across. I've never even seen a human bandaged that well. Lol. I've also been looking for information on when a wound should be bandaged, how often the bandage should be changed, and when to stop bandaging the wound. I've also heard conflicting advice on using a triple antibiotic.

[@LBEMG]

Glad to hear that you found our video helpful! The questions you’ve asked are often varying in their answers because the decision on when to bandage, how often to change it, what type of medication/ointment to put on the area (if any) is based on many factors. Some of those factors include the location of the wound, the depth of the wound, how the wound is healing, is their proud flesh, is there drainage, etc. This is where having your vet assess the wound and make treatment plan comes into play. Hope this helps - even though we can’t specifically answer the questions you’ve asked :-)

[@lauramonahan9343]

Appreciated by this small small animal vet with an accident prone OTTB

[@LBEMG]

Thanks for watching! We’re so glad you found it helpful!

[@carolmacgregor6242]

Thank you so very much for this excellent video showing how to dress a leg wound!! I plan to keep this in my "horsey" email file for a reference if and when I need it. Thank you again!

[@LBEMG]

Carol MacGregor so glad you found this video to be helpful! We will post another one next week on Wednesday as well!

[@CanadianCowgirl1955]

Excellent video!! Thank You very much!!

[@LBEMG]

Thank you! So glad you found it helpful!

[@siouxsarlis7128]

Excellent video ❤

[@LBEMG]

Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful.

[@Moonlily108]

Very helpful. Thank you for sharing

[@LBEMG]

Savannah Morgan we’re glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@franciscocordobacaldas702]

Thanks so much!

[@maddie-ld9cn]

Can the horse be turned out if it is a chronic wound?

[@LBEMG]

That would depend on the location of the wound, if it affects the soundness of the horse, and how the horse is in turnout (quiet vs active etc).