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Those who choose to have a pet should be well aware of the
responsibilities in taking care of the animal. This is because
a horse just like any other creature is prone to various diseases.
This may be caused by parasites or from the food that is given
and the only way to make it get better is to get proper treatment.
One problem that is not a laughing matter is equine colic.
This is because a horse can die if treatment is not given.
The symptoms of this disease are not that hard to notice and
here are some of the things horse owners should watch out
for.
1. If the horse feels restless or starts acting crazy, this
could already be an indication. The person should stay a little
longer to make an assessment since it is also possible that
the animal was spooked by something.
2. Some horses will either stand or lie down and begin to
kick its own belly. This is very similar to how humans hold
on to one part of the body when it is in pain. The person
should transfer the animal to a more open area so that it
doesn't cause further damage to the stable or to itself.
3. Sometimes, seeing a horse lying down on the ground is
normal since this is how it sleeps. If there are no changes
since the last time the horse was seen, this is another indicator
that there is a problem.
4. A horse standing up in good posture does not mean there
is nothing wrong. This is the reason that owners check its
teeth and the other physical features because there may nothing
wrong outside when it is really happening within.
The four symptoms just mentioned may happen one after the
other or simultaneously. This really depends on the horse
but when it happens, the owner should immediately call the
vet for proper treatment.
While waiting, the person should stay with the horse and
check it vitals. This means the heart rate and the body temperature.
No food must be given at this time until a diagnosis has been
done and a recommendation is given.
It is a good thing that there are drugs available, which
can be used to treat equine colic. Some doctors even encourage
the use of herbs that have to mixed first before it is given
to the animal.
Is there one treatment to remedy a horse that has equine
colic? The answer is no. This really depends on how serious
the problem is and how well the animal will respond to the
treatment.
A horse that suffers from Equine colic may live through
that event. Unfortunately, this can happen again if some precautions
are not yet taken.
Such steps include giving the horse multivitamins, allotting
time to clean the stables, giving it a bath every so often
and cleaning its teeth, a proper diet with no gaseous substances,
water, regular exercise and rest.
A horse breeder or owner can read up on the symptoms of equine
colic and other diseases to be well informed of the dangers.
Being knowledgeable about it can save the life of the animal
instead of hearing the doctor say that nothing can be done and
the only thing to do will be to put it to sleep.
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