Some useful information to have handy when speaking to us:
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Name, age, sex and breed of your horse
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Has your horse had any previous colic episodes or surgery
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The duration of the current colic episode
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Has the horse gotten worse?
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What drugs they have been given if any?
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When was the horse last vaccinated?
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When did the horse have his teeth last floated?
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What does your horse eat?
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Does your horse live in sandy areas?
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What does your horse do?
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Where is it stabled?
Depending on the answers to these questions, the vet may then ask you for further detailed ingformation