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	Colic in the horse. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		In this colic the intestines become over active for some reason and it may even be possible to hear the increased rumbling from the abdomen.
		Colic emanating from the stomach is most commonly associated with ulcers or distention.
		Spasmodic colics are quite noisy whereas a twisted gut for example may render the abdomen silent.
	www.animalherbcompany.com /articles/colic.htm (922 words)

	Coping with colic - Horse health problems and articles - Horsetalk -- Horse news, horse advice, world equestrian news ...
		It is essential when colic develops that the cause be identified, as the life of the horse may well depend upon it.
		There are other types of colic, from spasmodic colic which arises in highly strung animals (the equivalent to a nervous stomach in a person) to enteritis colic, which may be caused by a bowel irritant, chemicals, or sand.
		Horses have many endearing features, but the way in which they graze their pastures is not among them.
	www.horsetalk.co.nz /health/colic.shtml (1303 words)

	Equine Emergency - When Colic Strikes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		There are various causes for colic and many places for trouble to begin within the horse’s intestinal tract that measures one full city block.
		Regardless of the degree and severity of your horse’s colic, it is paramount that as caregiver to your horse, you remain calm and focussed in the management of your horse during its time of need.
		The horse’s temperature may appear normal (99-101 degrees Fahrenheit) during the initial stages of colic, but should that temperature begin to drop or escalate, these readings can be considered further warnings as to the horse’s state of health.
	www.horse-canada.com /html/articles/HSwhencolicstrikes10.01.htm (973 words)

	Equusite.com - Colic in horses - Colic facts
		The horse's GIT is similar to that of most species but it has a number of specialised design features, some of which predispose it to colic.
		In the early stages of a displacement/torsion colic, the signs may be similar to those of a horse with one of the more benign causes of colic.
		Horses which fall into high-risk categories, such as stabled horses in intense training and fit horses recently injured, should be monitored particularly closely.
	www.equusite.com /articles/health/healthColicFacts.shtml (1524 words)

	UM Extension: Horse Program
		Often unpredictable and frequently not preventable, colic is a continual concern for all horse owners and is a frightening concept when it is your horse that is colicking.
		Horses have an intestinal tract that is adapted to digest hays and grasses.
		Horses with a large colon torsion are usually in severe pain and are very sick because of leakage of toxins through the damaged gut wall.
	www.extension.umn.edu /horse/components/factsheets/colic.htm (2367 words)

	Addressing Horse Colic
		Colic is a condition that causes pain in the horse's abdomen, whether due to a light problem such as gas or a severe problem such as a twisted intestine.
		If your horse is behaving violently these next steps may not be possible, but sometimes the veterinarian will ask you if you were able to check the horse's temperature, pulse and capillary refill time (press your fingers on the horse's gum, release and count the seconds until the gum returns to its normal color).
		Horses may lie quietly or roll around when they are in the midst of a colic, and your reaction will differ based on which your horse does.
	www.alphahorse.com /equine-colic.html (759 words)

	Colic Emergencies in Horses
		Depending on the cause of the colic, the horse may be experiencing a digestive spasm (temporary hyperactivity of the digestive tract) or his intestinal activity may be reduced.
		Since each horse is different and varied environmental conditions can influence both the types of colics which may present themselves as well as their treatment, we hope that this presentation motivates you to discuss colic with your veterinarian as well as the observations and procedures which apply to your situation.
		Oftentimes the first noticeable difference between a resting horse and a colicing horse who is laying quietly on the ground is unusual and frequent jaw movements such as partial yawns, rocking of the lower jaw, raising of the upper lip and curling of the tongue when the mouth is open.
	www.kbrhorse.net /hea/colic01.html (2330 words)

	Colic
		Colic has been with us since earliest times and will continue to be with us in future times.
		A 1926 study on the horse population of the Prussian Calvary analyzed 71,532 cases of colic in the first study and 98,249 in the second study.
		Primarily, colic is the term for a painful dysfunction of the horse's gastro-intestinal (GI) tract which may be based anywhere from in the stomach to the descending colon at the far posterior end.
	www.racehorseherbal.com /Racehorse_Injuries/Colic/colic.html (2328 words)

	Horse colic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Colic in horses is defined as abdominal pain, but is a clinical sign or a symptom rather than a diagnosis.
		Horses with sand or dirt impaction are predisposed to Salmonella infection.
		Left dorsal displacement is a form of colic where the left dorsal colon becomes trapped on the outside of the spleen and against the nephrosplenic ligament.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Horse_colic (1750 words)

	First Aid for Colic - Horse health problems and articles - Horsetalk -- Horse news, horse advice, world equestrian news ...
		Medical colics are usually caused by migrating worm larvae, gas, softer impactions, and occasionally inflammatory bowel diseases.
		If surgery is an option for your horse it is important to get early diagnosis since the horse's ability to survive surgery lessens as he becomes sicker.
		If the horse is so violent that he is dangerous: stay away; otherwise halter him and walk him until the vet arrives.
	www.horsetalk.co.nz /health/coliccare.shtml (673 words)

	Awesome Horse Colic Remedy :: Save Your Horse From Colic, Natural Horse Colic Prevention
		Horse Colic is the leading cause of death in horses.
		An extraordinary amount of horse colic cases are due to parasites and poor dental care in horses.
		Awesome Horse Colic Remedy is mostly derived from organic grown herbs, there are no side effects and you should never hesitate administering the remedy in the event you are not sure your horse has colic.
	www.horsecolickit.com (694 words)

	Miniature horse Colic
		Colic is a generic term for any digestive disorder, but all colicky horse require immediate vet care.
		Once of the major reason that colic kills horses are twisted intestine that occur because of their natural tendency to roll when in-pain.
		Because horses are unable to vomit, the fluid causes the intestines, and eventually the stomach, to swell and become extremely painful.
	www.mini-horse.org /health_care_colic.html (594 words)

	Colic - The facts. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The term "colic" means only "pain in the abdomen" or "pain in the belly." There are many causes for such pain, ranging from the mild and inconsequential to the life-threatening or fatal.
		Some cases of colic are due to increased intestinal contractions, the abnormal spasms cause the intestines to contract painfully.
		In many cases of colic it is impossible to determine the reason for the pain.
	www.gallopers.com.au /horseinfo/colic.html (1386 words)

	Equine Colic
		Colic is one of the most dangerous and costly equine medical problems, estimated to occur in 1 of every 10 horses each year (Tinker et al., 1997), it is the number one killer of horses.
		Horses confined to stalls have an increased likelihood of colic (Reeves and Salman, 1993).
		Since horses seem to have an absolute requirement for forage in the diet to prevent colic, it is recommended that a minimum of one pound of dry forage (hay/pasture) per 100 pounds of body weight per day is provided.
	www.gaitedhorses.net /Articles/Colic.html (2092 words)

	Sand Colic, Prevention and Treatment in Horses
		Colic is the most common medical ailment in the horse.
		For horses that do consume some quantity of sand, if complete control of sand intake is not possible, sand removal treatment with psyllium is a viable option.
		Finally, a colic supplement and digestive aid that is so effective that it actually comes with a protection policy to guarantee success when used with a worming program.
	www.infohorse.com /html/sandcolic.asp (1382 words)

	Horse-Talk(UK) - Horse Health - Colic Crisis
		Horses, however, are not ruminants, and they have developed a system for coping with the hard fibre of grass, cereals and hay which involves an expansion of parts of the bowel into a digestion chamber.
		Some horses with Colic do not begin to sweat up until the problem is quite bad and other signs are obvious, but some simply become restless and sweat, especially on the neck, shoulders and flanks.
		This kind of Colic may be very painful and the horse/pony may show quite marked signs with sweating and rolling, but usually the pain comes in waves and there are periods of relative normality in between, when he may even start tucking into his hay net.
	members.aol.com /wdds1/horsetalk/colic2.htm (2074 words)

	Horses and Colic horse colic in horses prevention (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		As a veterinary student I was taught that 90% of all colics in horses is due to intestinal parasites, however 50 years experience with my own horses have taught me this is not entirely true.
		Fortunately, colic due to intussusception(telescoping in of the small intestine,) or torsion (twisting of the intestine) which require surgical intervention, are infrequent.
		Measure your horse for a Healing Halter, to be worn continuously to balance and strengthen the EMF and prevent diseases and pain.
	www.holisticvetpetcare.com /horse-colic.htm (832 words)

	COLIC
		Colic can range from mild to severe, but it should never be ignored.
		While horses seem predisposed to colic due to the anatomy and function of their digestive tracts, management can play a key role in prevention.
		Horses experiencing changes in environment or workloads are a high risk of intestinal dysfunction.
	www.equestrian.nu /health/colic.htm (929 words)

	Minimizing Winter Colic in Horses
		Horses tend to consume less water in colder weather, either because they don't get as thirsty as in the summer or because their water sources freeze over.
		When the temperature drops, caretakers are inclined to boost their horses' grain rations to meet the increased energy demands of keeping warm.
		"Anything that can be done to keep the horses drinking reduces the incidence of colic." Your particular "anything" may be purchasing water-trough or -bucket heaters, carrying hot water to thaw frozen buckets and pipes or trekking twice daily to the stream to break a hole in the ice and check on the footing.
	equisearch.com /horses_care/health/illnesses_injuries/eqcolic3473 (618 words)

	About Awesome Horse Colic Remedy
		Therefore, Awesome Horse Colic Remedy should be administered immediately due to the time element involved should your horse have twisted gut, requiring surgery in time to prevent potential serious damage to the large intestines.
		Awesome Horse Colic Remedy should be administered immediately anytime your horse displays colic symptoms rather than subject your horse to painkillers in order to deal with the colic, which most assuredly will cause stomach ulcers inhibiting full recovery from horse colic.
		Since Awesome Horse Colic Remedy is derived from herbs, there are no side effects and you should never hesitate administering the remedy in the event you are not sure your horse has colic.
	www.horsecolickit.com /horses-colic-remedy/index.htm (452 words)

	Colic
		The term "colic" means "pain in the abdomen" or "pain in the belly".
		Horses are creatures of habit; they thrive on routine, both mentally and physically.
		horse from colic is for you to learn and use excellent preventive management.
	www.equinevetservice.com /colic.htm (1203 words)

	Colic - A Horse Owner's Nightmare
		Colic is the most universally experienced health malady which occurs in the horse, regardless of breed, activity or age and it remains the single most common cause of death.
		At the onset of colic, one never knows for sure whether it is going to be an incidence of mild gastric upset which quickly subsides with treatment, or whether more serious sequelae will develop: sequelae which lead to severe pain and suffering, surgical intervention and possible death.
		Witnessing a beloved horse in uncontrollable distress and pain, waiting the many hours in hope that medical treatment or surgery will be successful and then realizing that the worst has come to pass, leaves an emotional imprint on the horse owner's soul that is never erased.
	www.horsequest.com /journal/health/colic2.htm (689 words)

	Equine (horse, pony) Colic
		Colic is a term used to describe pain in the abdomen.
		A horse with colic will have a high temperature, its pulse and respiration rate will increase and it may also sweat and be off its feed.
		Recurring colic can be due to a number of more serious causes such as tumours, ulcers, and problems with one of the abdominal organs and should be investigated by a vet.
	www.equine-world.co.uk /horses_care/colic.htm (349 words)

	Horse Colic (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The term colic is applied loosely to almost all diseases of the organs of the abdomen, that are accompanied by pain.
		If the horse evinces abdominal pain, he is likely to be put down as suffering with colic, no matter whether the difficulty be a cramp of the bowel, an internal hernia, overloading of the stomach, or a painful disease of the bladder or liver.
		The general symptoms of abdominal pain, and therefore of colic, are restlessness, lying down, looking around toward the flank, kicking with the hind feet upward and forward toward the belly, jerky switching.
	www.horse-diseases.com.cob-web.org:8888 /horsecolic.html (282 words)

	Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis and Colic - TheHorse.com
		This horse is very gassy and tends to colic once a month, which causes a minor HYPP attack.
		First, assess your horse's living arrangement and his relative ease with his equine companions to ensure that he is living in the most contented situation.
		Colic might be related to chronic gastric ulcers, intestinal parasite migration, sand ingestion, intestinal adhesions, or a variety of other causes.
	www.thehorse.com /viewarticle.aspx?ID=2337 (658 words)

	Horse Colic Danger
		When the vet finally arrived, the horse had managed to wretch-up more than half of the oil, but was still in critical condition.
		The vet suggested putting the horse down, but the poor girl (owner) begged her to try to save him.
		All the vet could do is drug the horse and continue with the emergency therapy I had started.
	members.tripod.com /~horse_feathers/colic_danger.html (357 words)

	All About Horse Colic
		In the early stages of a displacement/torsion colic, the
		In many cases of colic it is impossible to determine the reason
		If you happen to be a horse, colic is probably an unfortunate
	petcaretips.net /colic_horse.html (916 words)

	Pet Columns: Colic Update
		the horse is not passing feces, remove all feed and contact your veterinarian right away.
		Horses fed sweet feed or corn are at higher risk than those fed pellets or oats.
		of colic is a horse that should be seen by a veterinarian.
	www.cvm.uiuc.edu /petcolumns/showarticle.cfm?id=142 (604 words)

	Colic
		These are colics related to inflammations, infections, and lesions within the digestive tract.
		PREVENTING COLIC While horses seem predisposed to colic due to the anatomy and function of their digestive tracts, management can play a key role in prevention.
		The type of colic seen appears to relate to geographic or regional differences probably due to environmental factors such as sandy soil or climatic stress.
	www.waterlooanimalhospital.com /Library/Horses/colic.html (1107 words)

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