Although horses have historically been known as working livestock, today they are often referred to as companion animals. More and more people are seeking to own pet horses, making large animal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Regular exercise and a tailored feeding regimen can reduce the risk of colic in horses. Photo: Getty Images/bluegame A horse ...

When most people hear the term colic, they think of human babies crying from a stomachache. But colic, the general term for abdominal pain, is the most common reason horses require emergency ...

A horse's risk of impaction might be elevated by decreased exercise, restricted water intake, administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, and poor dentition, said Amy E. Plummer, ...

Equine colic wears several faces — 14 of them, according to a recent e-newsletter from The Horse magazine — and signs of pain in horses can range from non-existent to very obvious. Depending on ...

Often unpredictable and frequently not preventable, colic is a continual concern for all horse owners and is a frightening concept when it is your horse that is colicking. In the horse, "colic" ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When a horse suffers nephrosplenic entrapment, a specific type of displacement colic, the risk of it happening again can be ...

In all cases of colic in horses, the earlier you spot the signs and call your vet, the greater the chances they have of making a full recovery. Veterinary intervention is always essential, because it ...

One of the most critical elements of operation for a major equine hospital is biosecurity, which can be challenging for facilities treating critically ill patients. Horses recovering from acute colic ...