I cannot provide specific advice on preventing colic in senior active horses, as the search results offer only general information on the causes, symptoms, and treatments of colic in horses. However, I can share some of the risk factors that may contribute to colic. Dietary changes are a significant factor influencing the incidence of colic.
What are the risk factors for colic in horses?
Colic in horses refers to various disease conditions that cause abdominal pain. Several factors can increase a horse’s susceptibility to colic. Anatomical features of the equine digestive tract, such as variations in the diameter of the large colon and limited attachment of the large colon to the body wall, can lead to blockage and twisting of the digestive tract. More than 70 causes of colic have been identified, which makes it difficult to determine the cause in individual cases.
What are the symptoms of colic in horses?
Symptoms of colic include:
- Pawing the ground
- Kicking at the abdomen
- Rolling from side to side
What treatments exist for colic in horses?
Treatments for colic may include:
- Drugs for pain relief
- Oral administration of mineral oil to soften impaction
- Surgery
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