Dr. Anne Wooldridge, Associate Professor of Internal Equine Medicine, gives us some signs and symptoms of horse colic. To learn more about what to expect during treatment at AUCVM, you can download our What to Expect guide here: http://pages.vetmed.auburn.edu/equine-colic-service-what-to-expect-1 | Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine

June is Equine Colic Awareness Month. Colic is a painful abdominal condition that can cover many types of gastrointestinal distress. It can come on suddenly and while most horses recover, it is a leading cause of death in horses. Colic can strike a horse at any time of year. But some types of gastrointestinal disturbances are more likely during certain seasons. In the springtime, gas is the usual culprit. The most common signs of colic are pawing repeatedly with a front foot, looking back at the

ln horses with colic, the type of medical treatment is determined by the cause and severity of disease. Treatment typically should start while narrowing down a specific diagnosis. Learn more about colic in horses: https://msdmnls.co/3SxsWhs | MSD Veterinary Manual

ln horses with colic, the type of medical treatment is determined by the cause and severity of disease. Treatment typically should start while narrowing down a specific diagnosis. Learn more about colic in horses: https://mrkmnls.co/3xZdK4V | The Merck Veterinary Manual