Mules Find Relief from Pain and Suffering

With assistance from your kind donations, Friendicoes have been continuing their treatment camp for mules in Kedarnath, India. A dedicated team was stationed there to treat injured animals and respond to all emergency cases.

Friendicoes also ran a workshop to educate animal owners about hoof care and basic health management for their mules.

In June, Friendicoes treated 960 animals treated for various problems, including:

·       General health checkups

·       Colic

·       Back sores

·       Chest wounds

·       Leg wounds

·       Head injuries

·       Eye injuries

·       Ear injuries

·       Lameness

·       Deworming / indigestion

·       Vaccinations

·       Respiratory infections

·       Abscesses

·       Hoof problems

A few cases and common issues in working equines are highlighted below.

Colic

This mule was frequently lying down and getting up, which is a symptom of colic. Treatment involved painkillers, fluid therapy, rectal enema and laxatives via stomach tube. The mule experienced relief following this treatment.

Back sores and chest wounds

These are common injuries in working equines due to long-term saddle application and poorly-fitted equipment. The team cleaned these wounds with antiseptics and dressed them properly. The animals were also given painkillers and tetanus vaccines.

Leg wounds

Leg wounds are also very common injuries. They may be sustained if an animal falls on a rough track. Friendicoes cleaned and dressed all wounds using antiseptic techniques.

Hoof picks and soft muzzles

In addition to providing veterinary care, Friendicoes distributed hoof picks to owners so they can regularly clean their animals’ hooves. They also issued soft muzzles to prevent animals from eating garbage. 

Rescues

Friendicoes rescued two animals in June:

An elderly horse suffering from cellulitis was rescued from Palam Vihar and taken to Friendicoes’ shelter.

An abandoned pony was rescued from Gurgaon and brought to the shelter.

Due to your ongoing compassion for working animals, many equines are being assisted in India and are finding relief from pain and suffering. Thank you so much for your support.