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Discussion on Is it sand colic?
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Ccranch
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Posted on Friday, May 30, 2003 - 1:00 am:
Hello Doc, I believe my 3yr old paint stud has developed sand collic. I have no experience with this condition. I learned from the old school and was taught to walk a horse to try and get the bowles to let loose, is this right or harmful. Zippy just came down with the symptoms today and I believe it to be sand collic because of the amount of sand in my pasture. I'm sorry to say that it is very over grazed. How fast can this get out of hand? and should I continue to try myself to help the horse or seek a vet. I think I already know what you will say. This site has been helpful, and I hope I will get to use some of the great advice I have read on here.
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DrO
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Posted on Friday, May 30, 2003 - 5:50 am:
Colic can get out of hand pretty quick, particularly if you are uncertain of the cause. Certainly your history is suggestive but horses colic for lots of reasons. If you are uncertain of the cause or need help controlling pain, you should seek help.
The article on Sand Colic tells you how to diagnose this condition you should read this and you cn do the test, it also explains about treatment and prevention. You should also read the article » Equine Diseases » Colic and GI Diseases » Colic in Horses » An Overview of the Diagnosis and Treatment of Colic.
DrO
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