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Colic
What is the difference between Spasmotic Colic and Impaction Colic?
This type of colic typically responds well to treatment by a veterinarian, and may be caused by overexcitement or stress. Spasmodic colic is similar t...
My horse had colic… now he acts like he can't see?
What are the clinical signs of impaction colic in horses?How does a horse act when it has colic?What happens if colic is left untreated?Will a horse ...
What species are affected by colic?
Camargo, Animal and Food Sciences. Among the species of domestic livestock, the horse is the species that most commonly suffers from colic, which is a...
What kind of animals can get colic?
Camargo, Animal and Food Sciences. Among the species of domestic livestock, the horse is the species that most commonly suffers from colic, which is a...
What type of colic is spasmotic colic?
Spasmodic colic is the result of intestinal cramps or spasms. This type of colic can also have intestinal hyper motility. Impaction colic accounts for...
What type of animals get colic?
Camargo, Animal and Food Sciences. Among the species of domestic livestock, the horse is the species that most commonly suffers from colic, which is a...
What is spasmotic colic?
Spasmodic colic occurs when the bowel is contracting in an abnormal manner creating painful spasms and somewhat of an “over-active” gastrointestinal t...