| The Different Types Of Colic In Horses | | | | positions - horses get into moods at times, but an |
| Horse colic needs to be treated immediately | | | | owner who observes these symptoms should not |
| otherwise a horse can die. Like humans, it is a | | | | prevaricate but call a vet immediately. |
| digestive problem Because of the pain a horse | | | | Whenever a horse tries to bring down the barn, |
| experiences in the stomach, they get wild and | | | | do not get into a panic as it will not help the |
| prance around and may do injury to others or to | | | | situation. Keep as calm as possible as the horse |
| themselves. | | | | will sense your anxiety and it will add to his own |
| There are different types of colic that affects | | | | fear. |
| horses. If it is gas, it is called spasmodic colic. | | | | The horse needs treatment so it is essential that |
| Another one is an obstruction in a body part like | | | | you call a vet. In the meantime, try to keep the |
| the intestines or colon which is very narrow, and | | | | horse quiet and get help if necessary. Colic is a |
| treatment is required which could be oil or | | | | serious condition in a horse and needs to be |
| medication and this could help relieve the pain. | | | | handled with the utmost care. |
| There are still other forms of colic due to worms | | | | The veterinarian will advise you as to the |
| or being overfed. | | | | medication and he may stabilize the horse with |
| Symptoms Of Horse Colic | | | | medication - he will also check his vital signs and |
| The horse can get extremely restless and | | | | heart. Remember, a horse owner should be calm, |
| completely lose its appetite. This loss of appetite | | | | watch for symptoms that are unnatural in the |
| is something a horse owner should be watchful of. | | | | horse, observe his lack of appetite and |
| The horse can also be very lethargic and will lie | | | | listlessness, and when all these signs are apparent, |
| down for a long time. When it feels alright it is | | | | the vet needs to be called at once, so that your |
| usually active. | | | | horse can get the best care, medication and |
| When a horse is suffering from colic for a while, it | | | | treatment which is important for his survival, as |
| will kick its body and jump about because of the | | | | colic in a horse is so serious that it can lead to |
| severe pain. The horse keeps up jerky | | | | death. The last thing you need to hear from your |
| movements, lashes its tail and cannot stay still. | | | | vet is that nothing can be done and the only way |
| When a horse is in severe pain, it will throw a | | | | out is to put the animal to sleep. |
| tantrum and get wild, and maintain awkward | | | | |