Horse Health Tips: Taking a digital pulse

Learn how to measure your horse's heart rate in this how-to video, brought to you by Zoetis.

The eleventh video in our series, brought to you by Zoetis, is all about taking your horse’s digital pulse (heart rate).

First you’ll learn what is considered a “normal” pulse. Next, did you know that there are three places on the equine body where you can obtain this reading? Some are better than others for pinpointing pain or inflammation in certain locations. And YES, you can take your horse’s pulse without a stethoscope!

Watch as our expert shares with you the whys and hows of measuring this important vital sign on your horse–and be sure to get a base, or resting, reading well before an emergency arises.

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