Equine Colic 3

Question 1

When would you suspect ascarid impaction?

Answer 1

Foals 3-12 months (innate immunity after 12 months) or a Poor deworming history

Question 2

Px of ascarid impaction?

Answer 2

Guarded if Sx indicated, good otherwise

Question 3

What is Cecal Impaction associated with?

Answer 3

decreased activity (stuck in stall) and NSAID therapy

Question 4

How can you ask owner to help prevent cecal impaction due to decreased activity?

Answer 4

Count the poop!! Horses poop 6-9 times a day

Question 5

Is a cecal impaction a referral?

Answer 5

YES

Question 6

What’s a major concern of Left Dorsal Displacement of the Large Colon?

Answer 6

Nephrosplenic Entrapment

Question 7

What might make you suspect large colon TORSION?

Answer 7

BROOD MARES a couple days after foaling

Question 8

Do horse displacements always need surgery?

Answer 8

nope but many do, refer if initial therapy does not work

Question 9

RDD Tx

Answer 9

Supportive care, withhold feed, +/- fluids

Question 10

LDD Tx

Answer 10

Phenylephrine to shrink the spleen plus the other stuff then exercise to help colon fall off the spleen

Question 11

Why wouldn’t you feel reflux if there is an SI obstruction/strangulation?

Answer 11

so acute that GI hasn’t filled up yet

Question 12

When would you suspect a strangulating lipoma?

Answer 12

Adult horses ≥ 14 yrs. old

Question 13

When would you think Small Intestinal Volvulus?

Answer 13

Most common colic of 2-4 month old FOALS;

Alternating PAIN then DEPRESSION and PAIN etc.

Question 14

When would you think inguinal hernia?

Answer 14

STALLIONS especially Breeds:
Tennessee Walking Horse
Saddlebred
Standardbred
Warmblood

Question 15

When would you think meconium impaction?

Answer 15

Neonate – most pass in 3-24 hrs. but can give enema