Aug 15, 2017   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

Assisi Animal Health Discusses Recognizing Pain In Equines

PINEHURST, N.C., Aug. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Assisi Animal Health, developer of the Assisi Loop®, an effective non-pharmaceutical anti-inflammatory device (NPAID®) that works as a PEMF treatment for horses, shares four tips that will help you recognize if your horse is feeling pain.

The word stoic is often used when discussing horses. It is common for a horse to hide any discomfort, particularly if they are in the company of other equines and want to avoid being viewed as weaker, and a target for bullying.

You are the best gauge for what is normal in your horse, but it is easy for them to cover discomfort, even from you. Unlike other companion animals, your equine is not always somewhere in sight, making issues less obvious to you.

    1. Horses usually greet you head on, so take note of eye expression. A
       horse's eyes are normally round with a soft expression, but when in pain,
       the pupils are dilated, and frequently the horse will close its eyes.
       Take note of ear set; if the ears are pinned back as though expecting
       pain, be on the alert for other indicators.
    2. If your horse usually comes out to greet you, but now appears to be
       withdrawn and unwilling to come forward, this is an indication that
       something is abnormal. If this unwillingness to move is coupled with a
       low head carriage, it's time to get a halter and a lead rope and have a
       good look at what could be happening. Look for swelling in the legs,
       palpate the back, and check for lacerations.
    3. If your horse is suddenly not finishing food, this is a tip-off that
       something is bothering him/her. Look in the mouth; like humans and all
       animals, consistent care of the mouth and teeth are important.
    4. Any obvious change in activity level is an indicator that your horse is
       experiencing something painful. Ask a friend to walk him or her, which
       gives you an opportunity to detect lameness and look for hoof injury. If
       your horse normally lays down and now seems unwilling to do so, it is
       time to call your vet. Veterinarians will often prescribe the Assisi Loop
       for control of pain in equines. Easy to use, this targeted pulsed
       electromagnetic field device (PEMF) is commonly pinned to a horse blanket
       for treatment.

Finally, be mindful when examining your horse. Even the most docile equine can be "snappish" when in pain.

About Assisi Animal Health
Assisi Animal Health's clinical solutions complete the Circle of Care. The collaboration of veterinarians and owners in animal health and healing. The company helps veterinary professionals and owners improve the quality of life for companion animals using the Assisi Loop, a non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical healing device that is based on the same FDA-cleared technology used on humans. The device uses low-level pulses of electromagnetic energy to reduce pain and swelling and to enhance recovery.

Media Contact: Kaysie Dannemiller, Assisi Animal Health, 866-830-7342, kaysie.dannemiller@assisianimalhealth.com

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