COLIC - loosely defined as abdominal pain from any cause - is very common in horses, with clinical signs ranging from mild to severe. Most horses that suffer a bout of mild colic will recover, often without vet
Being overweight or underweight can cause a lot of health issues in horses. Those that are too heavy run the risk of joint problems from carrying too much weight, and can be prone to laminitis or other issues caused by too much food. An underweight horse could be showing signs of an un...
Colic symptoms may be caused by stress. A new herd mate or changes in routine, weather, or handler can be enough to make some horses mildly colicky. Chronic stress can lead to EGUS, which can cause colic symptoms.7 10of 15 Trembling Christina Handley/Getty Images Any number of stressful ...
Arroyo goes on to explain although one of the hallmark clinical signs of colitis is diarrhea, not all horses with colitis will have diarrhea, and not all horses with diarrhea will have colitis. For example, a horse treated for impaction colic with ample oral fluids may develop transient diarrhe...
In general, boxwoods are safe around animals. But if your cat, dog, or horse likes to chomp on plants, boxwoods can be harmful. Cats and dogs may vomit and have diarrhea. Horses may exhibit diarrhea, colic, seizures and respiratory failure. Call your vet if you observe your pet eating ...
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Pain control is an important component to the management of colic. Ileus can be caused by any source of pain. Decreasing pain encourages normal peristalsis. The mechanisms that cause abdominal pain include; distention of a viscus, tension on the root of the mesentery, ischemia or inflammation ...