Tiffany's PlaceColic!
Colic can appear rapidly as violent intestinal pain that causes your horse to throw himself to the ground in a sweat, or it can develop as a slowly progressive syndrome that begins with a horse that is off his feed, seems depressed and perhaps is lying down in a quiet repose. If you suspect colic, it is sometimes helpful to make your horse walk or trot for 10 to 15 minutes to potentially move a gas pocket through the bowels. This can often relieve the distress. However, forcing prolonged exercise on a colicky horse is counterproductive, as it saps your horse's energy reserves while not actually curing the colic. Because of the life-threatening condition created by any intestinal upset (colic or diarrhea), it is important to call your vet immediately, even if the problem resolves itself spontaneously while the vet is on the way.
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