Colic is a broad term describing abdominal discomfort in the horse. The cause of the discomfort can be varied, though most cases fall into one of 6 major categories:
Signs your horse may exhibit when experiencing a colic event include:
More objective signs may include:
If you see your horse exhibiting these signs, consult your equine veterinarian immediately. Further examination by a professional is usually required, and medical intervention indicated.
QEVS provides 24/7, 365 emergency care. Please call 303-666-5140 and press '0'. Our answering service will immediately contact the veterinarian on call, and you call will be promptly returned.
- Gas distention
- Simple obstruction
- Non-strangulating obstruction
- Strangulating obstruction
- Inflammation of GI tract or peritoneum
- Ulceration of GI tract
Signs your horse may exhibit when experiencing a colic event include:
- inappetence
- pacing
- kicking / pawing,
- looking at abdomen
- rolling / laying down
- standing in a stretched out position
- wringing of tail
More objective signs may include:
- elevated heart rate
- reduced / absent gut sounds
- injected mucous membrane color
If you see your horse exhibiting these signs, consult your equine veterinarian immediately. Further examination by a professional is usually required, and medical intervention indicated.
QEVS provides 24/7, 365 emergency care. Please call 303-666-5140 and press '0'. Our answering service will immediately contact the veterinarian on call, and you call will be promptly returned.