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Discussion on Can high tempuratures cause colic?
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Soda
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Posted on Wednesday, Aug 13, 2003 - 10:53 pm:
I have read alot of the post about heat exhaustion from exercise. My horse has colicked for the 3rd time in the late afternoon when she has not been exercised! She is in an outdoor paddock with very little shade but access to water. She is found down, pawing at her stomach and sweaty. Her legs were said to be rigid this time. When she is taken inside she cools off and the symtpoms subside. The vet gave me banamine the last time.She is an 8 year old arab male. We had thought she was coliking from painful ovaries, but she recently was given a cattle implant and yet colicked again today in the late afternoon. The vet thought she did not drink enough water today and that caused it. Anyway thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks
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DrO
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Posted on Thursday, Aug 14, 2003 - 7:30 am:
Yes, heat exhaustion can cause colic. The critical question here is what is the body temperature during these episodes?
DrO
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Soda
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Posted on Thursday, Aug 14, 2003 - 9:10 am:
No-one has taken her temp when they first find her. I did not take it this time. The last time it was within the normal range when I made it to the barn (approx 25 min.) 1) Should I have someone take her temp right away if she has another episode? 2) Is it rare for a horse to get heat exhaustion colic when they had not been exercised? There are other horses at the barn with even less shade than her (same bay color) and they are fine. 3) I read in one of your articles not to use the electrolights on a freguent basis. Any other ways to get her to drink more? She ignores her salt block, but does get some salt added to her feed by the barn. Thank you so much. Your site is so helpful during these stressful times!
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DrO
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Posted on Wednesday, Aug 27, 2003 - 10:48 am:
Opps Sandra,
Somehow I missed your reply, sorry for the late response.
If the temp was normal within 25 minutes of the incident then I would say heat exhaustion is not the cause of your colic. Though the vets thoughts are interesting as long as fresh water is easily available and close to where the horse is fed that is not likely to be a problem. See the article Overview of Colic for more ideas.
DrO
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