The Do's and Don’ts of Dealing with Colic in Horses
What Is Colic? Colic is an encompassing word for abdominal pain rather than a specific illness. Gas in the digestive tract, blockages and feed impactions, bowel twists, strangulating tumors, ruptures, and even neurological, cardiac, or musculoskeletal difficulties elsewhere in the body are all possible causes of such pain. Colic is a sign that something is seriously wrong with your horse's stomach. Colic is a major concern among horse owners since it is often unforeseen and unpreventable. Colic is a natural occurrence in horses. Fortunately, more than 80% of colic varieties respond well to treatment. Often colic is treated with horse medicine . Signs of colic in your horse Manure passes very slowly or not at all. Small feces balls. Passing dry or mucus-covered (slime) excrement. Lack of appetite - grain and hay - poor eating habits. A shift in drinking habits. The horse is colicky and chews on its side. A colicky horse would frequently bite and roll at its side. Look to their si