over 700 working equines in india given veterinary care + 2 new rescues
Friendicoes’ Mobile Clinic reaches thousands of equines working on the streets of New Delhi and beyond. They provide compassionate care, veterinary treatment and dignity for these often-forgotten animals.
See how your generous donations are assisting working equines in India:
May Overview
In May, 760 equines were treated for various problems including:
Colic - 21
Wound dressing - 235
Lameness - 210
Deworming - 270
Digestive problems - 254
Vaccination - 230
Skin infection or allergy - 15
Infectious diseases - 14
Dental problems - 8
Farrier cases - 95
Case Studies
Colic
Involves frequent lying down and getting up.
Severe dehydration.
Pain killers given and fluid therapy started.
Symptoms were relived with treatment.
Lacerated wounds on forelimbs
Severe lacerations caused by sharp fencing wire.
Wounds were cleaned with antiseptics and dressed.
Antibiotics, pain killers and tetanus vaccine given.
Abscess on neck
An incorrect injection led to abscess formation.
The abscess was opened up and its contents drained out.
Cleaned with antiseptics and dressed.
Antibiotics, pain killers and a tetanus vaccine were given.
Caring for Brick Kiln Equines
The team provided comprehensive veterinary care and treatment for horses and mules working at a local brick kiln.
May Rescues
Donkey
A donkey with a back wound was rescued from Shadhara, Delhi.
He was rescued and brought to the sanctuary.
Horse
A retired mount horse was rescued from the Haryana Police.
He was rescued and brought safely to the shelter.
Paravet Program
In May, Friendicoes’ paravets provided medical and follow-up care for 489 working equines.
The areas they covered included New Delhi, Agra, Bharatpur, Jewar and Mathura.
With your compassionate donations, Friendicoes will continue reaching thousands of working equines in India to bring them care, treatment, comfort and relief.