LARGE ANIMAL VETERINARY SERVICES
COLIC PREVENTION
Colic, or abdominal pain, is a sign of a serious medical problem in horses. Colic is the most common cause of natural death in horses.
Possible signs of colic include:
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loss of interest in food |
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lying down for long periods of time |
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rolling around on the ground (scratching is normal, but they should not roll over more than three or four times before getting up.) |
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not drinking |
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any signs of pain or weakness |
*If you think that your horse may be starting to colic, call a vet ASAP. Try to keep him from lying down or rolling around and offer him plenty of water.
Colic Prevention Care:
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Provide fresh water for your horse daily (horses like clean fresh water, they become picky when the weather changes and watch out for freezing water in the winter- horses will not always break the ice for water) |
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feed bran mash (mix bran with warm water to make a mash) |
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add 2tablespoons of salt to your horses feed to increase drinking |
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provide grazing away from sand |
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keep your horse on a consistent deworming schedule |
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be sure that your horse has healthy teeth |