Possible colic...

[lacyloo]

I slept in alittle late this morning and so mom decided to feed up the animals...
Well Shocks gets a scoop of triple crown and mom gave her a scoop of straight sweet feed !!!!

Iv been watching her very close and she is showing signs of a belly ache.I saw her roll once, nip at her signs and moan alittle bit.I got her up and I can hear gut sounds,she did pee and drink some water.

I am hoping she will be fine but I have banamine on stand by just incase she gets worst.Right now she is just standing around sleeping.

Since both the feeds have molasses in it and the ingredients are similar,Do you think it was a Major change?
Thanks,Tayler

[cheval]

I don't see how just a scoop would do that. And if you suspect colic you need to be calling the vet.

[natisha]

Does she always stand around sleeping at this time of day?

[WashingtonBay]

Though it's not the way we'd like to do things, a normal horse shouldn't have a problem with that change.

That doesn't mean you won't spend today staring at her wondering if you're seeing symptoms, or just imagining them. ;)

[lacyloo]

Normally she is finishing her hay about now,but she was laying down and not finishing it so I went ahead and pulled the hay out.

[cheval]

She may have been full from the grain. If you're hearing gut sounds that's a good thing. I think you might be reading more into it than what is there, but again, if you are concerned you should call the vet.

[lacyloo]

hmmm guess I am over reacting :huh:
Now I feel stupid for posting it :doh:

[cheval]

It's never bad to ask but if you hear gut sounds then the stomach is working like it should be. If there was considerably more grain given then it could be a problem with the sudden change in diet. But generally one time and a small amount shouldn't cause a problem. Colic is serious business.

[WashingtonBay]

hmmm guess I am over reacting :huh:
Now I feel stupid for posting it :doh:

If you had any idea how many times I've sat there and stared at a horse guessing and second-guessing myself wondering if there was something off about them!

I've noticed one thing though, in those times... Trust your spidey sense if you think there's reason to keep watching. Because in all the times when I've worried myself through episodes that were probably mild colics, I could never really be sure what was wrong with them exactly, but I could tell the minute it was right again. You'll know when she's OK and you can stop worrying. Watch till you aren't arguing with yourself any more.

[Gypsy Rose]

If you had any idea how many times I've sat there and stared at a horse guessing and second-guessing myself wondering if there was something off about them!

I've noticed one thing though, in those times... Trust your spidey sense if you think there's reason to keep watching. Because in all the times when I've worried myself through episodes that were probably mild colics, I could never really be sure what was wrong with them exactly, but I could tell the minute it was right again. You'll know when she's OK and you can stop worrying. Watch till you aren't arguing with yourself any more.


I like how you put that, WB, because that's a great way to describe it.

I've done that many times- just followed my gut instinct. The main thing to remember, is that if that instinct is telling you something is seriously wrong, then you're better being safe than sorry, and calling the vet, lol!

[Remali]

Don't feel stupid at all...... trust your gut feeling about your horse, you know your horses better than anyone. You just never know..... You could always just put in a call to your vet to talk to him/her, and give them a head's up..... I used to do that if I had concerns. There is never a stupid question when it comes to our horses. :)

[Palogal]

Don't feel stupid at all...... trust your gut feeling about your horse, you know your horses better than anyone. You just never know..... You could always just put in a call to your vet to talk to him/her, and give them a head's up..... I used to do that if I had concerns. There is never a stupid question when it comes to our horses. :)


Absolutely. Good bad or ugly, Mama knows best.