When treating puncture wounds or abrasions on a horse, it is important to clean out the laceration with mild soap or alcohol, flush the would with a syringe and apply a safe topical ointment to the area. Gather the appropriate first aid supplies to treat a horse with important information from a farm manager in this free video on caring for horses.
When cleaning your puncture wound it is important to get the area clean using a mild soap or alcohol. After you have removed all hair and debris the puncture wound will need to be flushed with either a syringe or a nozzle that will allow you to get in there and flush fluid up into the wound. Puncture wounds are prone to infections and do need to be seen by your vet. Supplementary antibiotics may be necessary. Puncture wounds commonly do not need to be wrapped in order to prevent drainage. Puncture wounds need to be drained because infection is in there. You've caused an injury deep into the muscle tissue which needs to clean itself out.
Specialty: Horse Health
