vet team alleviates suffering for working equines in india

Due to your fantastic donations, Help in Suffering (HIS) in India were recently able to assist 37 working equines in need. This included treating colic, diarrhoea, lameness, urinary tract infections, skin cancer and wounds.

Eighteen working equines were seen at the HIS clinic. Some cases are outlined below:

Three mares presented at the clinic, all suffering from distinct medical conditions:

• Wound near the udder

• Wound on the vulva

• Limb wound causing lameness

Each mare was provided with appropriate treatments and medications, and was subsequently sent home.

Administering medication

Completing a wound dressing

An owner brought in his mare to seek advice regarding surgical management of a squamous cell carcinoma.

Another mare presented with colic. Vet, Dr Pramod, manually removed faeces and diagnosed sand colic.

Appropriate treatment was provided following diagnosis.

One patient had a nasal wound that required dressing.

This donkey has a wound on her left forelimb and is currently under treatment at HIS.

She will eventually be moved to HIS’s Bassi Centre, where she will continue to receive regular veterinary care and live alongside the other rescued animals.

Another horse presented with colic and treatment was provided following diagnosis by Dr Pramod.

A mare received fluid therapy to treat diarrhoea. After her recovery, she was also given a deworming tablet and tetanus injection.

An additional 19 equines were treated at HIS’s Camel Rescue Centre in Bassi and during their monthly camp.

Case Study One:

Tushar brought his mare into the centre at Bassi, concerned about frequent nosebleeds. Upon examination, the mare was diagnosed with a nasal schistosomiasis (fluke) infection - a condition known to cause nosebleeds.

To help her recover, we administered liquid deworming therapy and provided supportive care. With treatment, the mare began showing signs of improvement. Tushar was advised on follow-up care to ensure a full recovery.

Case Study Two:

Lalit brought his mare into the HIS clinic with a wound on her vulvar. Upon examination, the injury appeared inflamed and required immediate care.

The team carefully cleaned the wound and applied an antiseptic dressing to prevent infection. To aid in healing and ensure the mare’s comfort, antibiotics and painkillers were also administered.

Following treatment, the mare seemed more at ease, and Lalit was advised about proper care to promote her full recovery.

Thanks to your amazing support, the HIS team will continue to provide veterinary care for many working equines in need. You are undoubtedly helping to alleviate suffering and improving their lives.