How Do You Get Rid Of Colic In Horses?
Colic is very dangerous to horses and when left untreated it can cause death. Colic is a sudden attack of abdominal pain. There are many causes of colic in horses; some are mild but some are not. However, in the early stages of colic, it is difficult to know whether the colic is a mild form or life-threatening form. Some signs that your horse may be suffering from colic include unexplained sweating, getting up and down repeatedly, continuous pawing, straining without defecating, lost appetite, lying down, and rolling. Some causes of colic include ingesting excessive sand, overfeeding, especially of high protein feed, worm infestations, sudden changes in feed, eating moldy feed, cribbing, twisted intestines. Walk your horse for 15 minutes to see if it helps the horse feel better. Make sure your horse does not lay down and begin rolling immediately when you stop walking. When the horse lays down and begins rolling around the intestines can twist. This is because the intestine of a horse
