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As we saw in the previous part of this series, Medical colics are those which can be managed medically, usually on the yard. However, about 1 in 10 cases of colic require emergency referral to an equine hospital for surg…

In my last piece, I looked at how the vet will examine a horse with colic. Following this, and using all the information from the history and workup, he or she has to decide if the colic is Medical or Surgical. The terms…

It's something all horse owners dread - colic. However, colic is a symptom, not a disease in its own right, and has a wide range of different causes. This is the first in a three-part series where I'll be looking at coli…

If your cat often has an upset tum, you might be wondering what’s causing it. Most of us are familiar with the term inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) as a cause of long-term digestive issues in people. So, it might be onl…

Being up close and personal with our dog’s bowel habits is part and parcel of being a dog owner. We all at some point have been guilty of having long conversations regarding the character of our dog’s faeces, especially…

The veterinary surgeon who your pet sees for vaccination and check-up exams is likely to be a general practitioner. These vets will have the equipment to diagnose and treat a wide number of encountered health issues. On…