Colic & Choke

Colic is any pain or discomfort in the 100 feet of the intestines. It runs the gamut from mild gas to deadly twisting and rupture.

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During the cold weather seasons the incidence of Colic increases dramatically. While all colic cannot be prevented, if you pay close attention to some of the details of your routine care you can reduce the probability your horses will colic …

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Colic and/or Choke FAQ’s “What do I do if I see one of my horses spit up some kind of white frothy liquid and the next day two of my horses are doing it. What is it and is it …

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  “She told me to get Metamucil and give it to her for five days, I have always respected her opinion & did what she said.”… I have a 2 1/2 yr. old American Paint Horse. Friday night she began …

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  9 y o Standardbred gelding has had a series of choke episodes”…   Hi! Calling from Melbourne Australia…I have asked a question here before about choking. My 9y o Standardbred gelding has had a series of choke episodes – …

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  “What are the symptoms for Colic?” How do you treat them before the vet gets there to do the real work? And what would a vet do to treat them? Dr. Cheryl Rahal’s Answer: Nakita, Colic is abdominal pain. …

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Part 2 “What could be the cause of them getting gas colic all the time…?” I’m soon to be working for a Fresian Horse farm to become a barn manager. The lady has told me she has been having a …

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Part 3 “She told me to get metamucil and give it to her for five days, I have always respected her opinion & did what she said.”… I have a 2 1/2 yr. old American Paint Horse. Friday night she …