Mare colicked this morning

Laurie or Breezy! Or any horse peeps out there!

Lacy lightly colicked this am and was fine of course as soon as the vet called back. I had him come out anyway, but I am feeding her soft wheat mash tonight, just a little and have her stalled. I just read on the web that it's not really a laxative and that it's an old wives' tale. Is this true? The vet gave banamine and suggested mash and maybe a little alfalfa later tonight......Do I need to get a different kind of cereal for mash?

Although, after his exam, he says it was probably the foal maybe being more active or sitting in a spot that might've blocked her intestine. Nothing wrong was found with her intestine-though he did mention he couldn't feel all of it. But you could see the kicking on the bottom of her belly! This is colic (light) #2 in the past, mmmm, 8 months I'd say. I am thinking of supplementing her with bran mash if there is truth to it being a laxative, or if I get the right kind. Maybe once a week?

This message was edited Nov 20, 2005 3:10 PM