Common Health Issues

Question 1

what is tying up

Answer 1

muscle disorder with various signs and symptoms depending on severity

Question 2

what are the two categories of tying up

Answer 2

1. rare occasion episode of general tying up
2. repeated episodes of tying up - PSSM

Question 3

what are signs/ symptoms of tying up

Answer 3

develop short, stiff stride
rigid muscles
refusal to move
elevated HR + RR
brown/ red urine

Question 4

how long does pain last after an episode of tying up

Answer 4

several hours

Question 5

6 causes for tying up

Answer 5

1.exercising past level of condition
2.exercising horse that has an illness (respiratory)
3.unfit/ overweight horses put to work too quickly
4.worked too hard
5.fed improperly
6.incorrect warm up/ cool down

Question 6

what can cause chronic causes of tying up

Answer 6

defect in mechanism of muscle contraction

Question 7

what are the treatment options for tying up

Answer 7

-no riding, trailer if necessary
-keep warm
-IV fluid
-anti inflammatory drugs
-no grain
-plenty of water/ rest
-hand walk gradually
-message therapy

Question 8

what are the treatment options for SEVERE cases of tying up

Answer 8

-soft bedding
-flip horses to rotate sides
-vitamin E, Selenium
-continue IV fluid + anti inflammatory drugs

Question 9

what are the prevention measures for tying up

Answer 9

-proper conditioning
-warm up/cool dowm
-regular exercise
-current feed type/ amount
-quality fats to feed

Question 10

what is colic

Answer 10

any abdominal pain

Question 11

what are the signs and symptoms of colic

Answer 11

-stops eating/ drinking
-pawing ground
-kicking at belly
-reduced manure amount
-stretching
-straining to urinate
-rapid HR + RR
-no gut sounds
-up + down rolling
-violent thrashing

Question 12

what is the treatment for colic

Answer 12

-check TPR
-check manure
-mucous membranes
-capillary refill
-check gut sounds
-banamine

Question 13

what are the prevention measures for colic

Answer 13

-attention to detail
-regular exercise
-de worming routine
-routine dental work
-fresh water
-avoid sudden feed changes
-ulcers
-prevent sand build up
-reduce stress

Question 14

what are the common causes of colic

Answer 14

-change in weather
-pasture mate leaving
-moving locations
-gas colic (cribbing)
-parasites
-spasmadic colic (belly kick)
- sand colic
-sudden change in food
-too much/ too cold water after exercise
-ulcers
-hormone imbalance
-painful ovaries
-eye pain
-dehydration
-stressful situations

Question 15

what are the three types of colic

Answer 15

1. non strangulation obstruction
2. strangulation obstruction
3. inflammatory conditions

Question 16

what causes non strangulation obstruction colic

Answer 16

-feed impaction
-sand
-ascarid impaction
-mineral stones

Question 17

what is strangulation obstruction colic

Answer 17

intestinal tract twists (needs surgery)

Question 18

what causes inflammatory conditions colic

Answer 18

bacteria, mold, virus

Question 19

what is inflammatory condition colic

Answer 19

inflammation of intestines