Herd Health for Volunteers | Checking Mucous Membranes on Horses

CRT/Mucous Membranes:
Part of a complete equine physical exam involves checking the mucous membranes.
To do this, you would lift the upper lip and observe the color of the gums. They should be pink and moist. Dry and “tacky” membranes are a sign of dehydration. Capillary refill time (CRT) is the amount of time it takes for color to come back to the gums after being “blanched” white. Decreased CRT can indicate dehydration, shock, and decreased perfusion. To obtain CRT, press your index finger on the gums until they turn white, remove your finger, and count how many seconds it takes for the color to return. Normal CRT is 2 seconds or less.
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