Colic Set VTG KolikKit For constipation colic and gas colic in horses - VTG ColicKit For constipation colic and gas colic in horses
VTG ColicKit
For constipation and gas colic in horses
There is nothing more frightening for horse owners than colic. Not only can colic be life-threatening, it can also be incredibly expensive. If colic is recognized in time and immediate action is taken, then the risk of surgery being the last resort is much lower. However, the horse's digestive system is very complex and sensitive. Even small irregularities or changes in feeding can cause many stomach and intestinal problems in horses.
Colic is one of the most common digestive disorders in horses. Every year, 1 in 10 horses suffers from colic. Colic is not a term for a disease, but refers to a series of symptoms that manifest themselves in the form of abdominal pain. The causes of colic can be very diverse. The symptoms vary accordingly. Horses also react differently to pain, making it difficult for the layperson to assess the severity of colic based on external signs.
First aid for signs of colic
Does the horse show restlessness, no appetite, little or no horse droppings in the box, pawing with its hooves, wanting to lie down or rolling around, looking at its belly and begging? Then it could be colic. The signs of colic are varied and can occur sporadically or in clusters. It is not always possible for a layperson to differentiate between mild and severe colic. A vet should therefore be informed immediately. Until veterinary help arrives, some immediate measures can be taken, which are best discussed with the vet in advance.
VTG ColicKit First Aid - What the kit contains
Everything in the bucket. The colic kit and all its contents should always be kept in the stable - for good reason. The components it contains can be essential for the initial treatment of colic.
What all belongs in the colic kit and what to use it for in an emergency:
Kerosene oil can relieve intestinal cramps and have a laxative effect. The passage of the chyme is accelerated and peristalsis is stimulated.
A syringe as a handy aid for administering kerosene oil.
Disposable gloves for more precise work and hand protection.
For stomach and intestinal care, a food supplement mixture of essential oils to aid digestion.
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