by Katherine Burnett, DVM
Edgecliff Equine Hospital

Colic is one of the most common emergency conditions the horse owner and veterinarian will encounter. It is essential to understand the signs and causes of colic so that appropriate treatment can be initiated immediately. Additionally, some colics can be avoided if proper preventative measures are followed.
Colic is a general term describing abdominal pain for any reason. Usually the pain originates from the intestinal tract but problems with other abdominal organs can lead to an uncomfortable horse with classic colic signs. The sign most horses will show is abdominal discomfort by stretching or turning to look or kick their abdomen. Pawing, rolling, and sweating are signs of colic in a horse with more severe pain.  The source of the pain is usually ...

Understanding laminitis and the misery it causes a horse is essential for all owners, whether their horses are used for sport, for pleasure, or for work. Here are some basic facts about laminitis, also called founder. Layers of soft, highly sensitive tissue called laminae attach the coffin bone, which forms the center of the foot, to the hoof wall. Laminitis occurs when the laminae are inflamed.

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