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Discussion on Colic Surgery Recovery
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Member:
Justin
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Posted on Wednesday, Jun 1, 2005 - 11:03 am:
Hi all,
My 16 y.o. TB gelding had a gas colic on May 13th (of course, a Friday!). Turns out there was nothing wrong, just a huge amount of gas that was released via small needle and he was sewn back up. He is on the typical 120 day routine--4 weeks in lockdown with handwalking, 4 weeks small paddock, 4 weeks turnout--before going back into work. I have several questions:
1. What causes gas colic? He is a cribber but it is under control
2. Is is safe to worm him with Ivermax at this point?
3. Can I put SWAT on the wound? Staples came out May 23rd.
4. Ace does not relieve his anxiety and I am afraid he will develop ulcers. Is there something better I can use for the last two weeks of lock down? He is on a supplement called Tractguard for hyperacidity which has reduced his cribbing.
Thanks!
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Deggert
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Posted on Wednesday, Jun 1, 2005 - 1:42 pm:
Jane
I would use generic zantac purchased at a warehouse store, (we use Costco) it is what our surgical facility recommended and it is cheap.
We tried 3000 mg twice a day but since our post surgery horse already had developed ulcers we had to up that dose to 3000 three times a day. Good luck to you. Debbie
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