Q: What colour should my pony’s mucous membranes be?
A: Your pony’s mucous membranes are found on his gums, in his nostrils and on the inside of his eyelids. They can be very helpful indicators of health.
Mucous membranes should all be salmon pink in colour, and any colour change should prompt an urgent call to the vet.
- Pale pink can suggest shock.
- Red can suggest toxicity.
- Blue or purple means the oxygen levels are low in the blood.
- Yellow suggests issues in the liver.
- Any streaks of red or small red spots are signs of infection.
