Chris White, DVM, shares how horse owners can prepare for a colic episode, considerations to make, and things to keep in mind after surgery. In some horses and situations colic can be impossible to prevent. So, having a toolkit that includes an active VCPR will help owners best handle colic when it happens.
White reminds horse owners to avoid handling colic episodes alone. Vets are a phone call away and happy to help guide you through a scary situation, he says.
Source: The Horse, January 4, 2022. Link.
INSIGHTS: The VCPR reference in this article is a good reason to share it on social media and in newsletters. Consider adding proactive reviews of horse clients and their horses accompanied by individual contacts with the horse owner at least semi-annually.
Also see: Simple ways to prevent winter colic, EQUUS, October 14, 2021. Link.