If a puncture is on the bottom of the foot and there is still an object such as a nail protruding, you should:
Answer: a. Wrap the object and foot so that the object cannot penetrate further until the veterinarian arrives.
If the puncture is on the bottom of the foot and there is still an object such as a nail protruding, wrap the object and foot so that the object cannot penetrate further until the veterinarian arrives. The veterinarian can then assess the depth of puncture to see if any vital structures have been affected. To learn more about emergency first aid, read the April 2010 e-Tips article Equine Emergency First Aid and watch the archived webcast Equine Emergency First Aid by Dr. Judy Marteniuk.