What is colic in horses?
Colic is an abdominal pain that can be very serious in horses and is the primary equine veterinary emergency.
Detailed explanation
Colic is not a specific disease but a syndrome of abdominal pain with many possible causes: gas, impaction, displacement, or intestinal torsion, among others. It is the equine veterinary emergency par excellence because horses, due to their digestive anatomy, cannot vomit, and some colics quickly evolve into fatal situations. Signs: the horse looks at its belly, paws the ground, lies down and gets up repeatedly, sweats, and stops eating. If colic is suspected, calling the vet immediately is the correct decision.
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