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Colic

Sand Colic 101

Consuming sand is not ideal for equine digestion because sand irritates and inflames the intestinal lining, disrupting the bowel’s efficiency…

2 months ago


Understanding Equine Impaction Colic

Many horse owners understand the term colic to mean abdominal pain in horses. Although there are several causes of colic,…

2 years ago

Vet Adventures: The Chaotic Life of a Vet

One vet's crazy day reminds us how chaotic life can get. But when it matters, a life is saved. The…

4 years ago

Are You Concerned About Colic During Covid-19?

With many horses seeing their exercise schedules suddenly reduced or eliminated, questions have cropped up if this creates a higher…

5 years ago

In Case of Colic: What is Colic in Horses and How Do You Treat and Prevent It?

Few problems can leave you feeling more scared and helpless than a colicky horse. Sometimes colic feels as unpredictable as…

5 years ago

Colic Threat Level In Our Horses

As horse owners, one of the most universally dreaded situations we all fear is colic. Your horse comes in for…

6 years ago

Is There a Connection Between Grain and Colic?

Straight grains such as corn, oats and barley or sweet feed can contribute to the development of colic. Many bagged…

6 years ago

Preventing Horse Colic Away From Home

Travel and competition are stressful events for horses. Here is a list of colic-causing problems in our horses that can…

6 years ago

June SmartTip of the Month Presented by SmartPak: Colic Risks

Thumbs Up: Understanding common colic risk factors Colic is a potentially deadly and unfortunately common condition that affects horses of…

6 years ago

Ask the Vet: Colic Surgery Aftercare

In our Ask the Vet column, Dr. Lydia Gray answers your horse-health questions at horseillustrated.com/AskTheVet. Q: My horse just had…

7 years ago