Things You'll Need
- Halter
Instructions
Colic
Walk the horse. Put a halter on it and lead it around. Do not allow it to lie down. Keeping the horse on its feet will prevent it from rolling, reducing the chance of a twisted intestine. This may also help restore normal digestive activity and help the horse to defecate, relieving the pain. If the symptoms are mild this may be all that is required.
Call the veterinarian if the symptoms get worse or the horse does not seem to be improving after 30 minutes. Even cases of colic that appear mild can become serious quickly. A veterinarian can determine the severity of the case and advise the best treatment.
Follow the veterinarian's instructions. The veterinarian may give the horse pain relievers to keep the horse from making the problem worse, or mineral oil to act as an intestinal lubricant and laxative.
Check the horse often after the veterinarian's visit. If the horse has not defecated and still shows signs of pain after two hours, an intestinal obstruction may be the problem. Surgery may be required to fix this problem.
Choke
Remove all feed and water immediately, according to the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.
Call your veterinarian.
Follow the veterinarian's instructions. The veterinarian will often sedate the horse, allowing the muscles in the esophagus to relax and the foreign matter to pass through. The veterinarian may also use a stomach tube to clear the passage.