Equine & Horse Advice: Colic in Horses

Colic is not a disease but a symptom of pain, usually coming from the belly (abdomen). Causes of abdominal pain in horses can vary from a mild self limiting problem to severe life threatening disease. This topic explains symptoms of colic, the different causes, diagnosis, and their treatment.

Topics on Colic in Horses		Subtopics	Posts	Updated
	An Overview of Colic	34	397	Jan 17, 08
	First Aid for Colic	9	157	Jun 2, 08
	Sand Colic	17	98	Apr 18, 08
	Enteroliths in Horses	12	147	Jul 10, 08
	Grain Overload in Horses	5	24	Oct 28, 07
	Anterior Enteritis	7	34	Jan 9, 07
	Blister Beetle Poisoning	7	23	Mar 18, 07
	Cecal Impaction	2	1	Nov 14, 07
	Large Colon Displacement, and Twists	14	128	Apr 11, 07
	Post Op Care of Abdomial Surgery	8	41	Aug 24, 08
	Rectal Tears in Horses	3	16	Aug 13, 02
	Meconium Impaction in Foals	2	1	Dec 22, 04
	Overo Lethal White Foal Syndrome: Equine Aganglionic Megacolon	3	5	Jul 4, 03
	Colic in Pregnant and Post-birthing Mares	Click link to access data.
	Grass Sickness, Equine Dysautonomia, and Mal Seco	Click link to access data.
	Discussions on Colic in Horses not covered by the above	38	359	Jun 20, 08
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Topics on Colic in Horses