Severe Equine Colic

Question 1

Client and horse name

Answer 1

Blaze
Mr/Mrs Preston

Question 2

You have just finished your exam. What are your findings?

Answer 2

Suggestive of small intestinal lesion
Exhausted your therapeutic options
Must refer or euthanise

Question 3

Referral

Answer 3

Cost estimate (note that this may vary)
Warn of further diagnostics
Fill out form and call referral centre if this is something the owner would consider
Must consider transportation

Question 4

Euthanasia

Answer 4

Further pain relief/sedation (detomidine and butorphanol) and time for goodbyes
Must consider location of euthanasia, fallen stock collection, cremation etc.