Our equine veterinarians provide horse owners with information about identifying, treating and preventing equine colic – the leading cause of premature death in horses, and one of the most common equine veterinary emergencies.
Colic is not a disease, but a variety of signs that point to abdominal pain and gastrointestinal distress in horses. Because colic can be fatal if untreated, it’s important that horse owners understand the condition and know when and how to respond.
Part I
How colic unfolds and how to respond in the home/barn setting.
Part II
What happens if a horse with colic requires treatment at a veterinary hospital.