02 - GI dysfunction (#1 killer of horses!)

Question 1

1. what is the shock organ of the horse?

Answer 1

1. the gut

Question 2

(Signs of colic)

Answer 2

Question 3

Question 4

(GI causes)

1. what two main things cause?

Answer 4

1. obstruction and inflammation

Question 5

Question 6

(medical mgmt of colic)

(narcotics)

1. what is the only one that is recommended?
2. effects on motility?
3. may cause mild ataxia/restlessness - use in combo with a sedative

Answer 6

1. butorphanol

(others assoc w/ adverse effects)

2. minimal

Question 7

(medical mgmt of colic)

(alpha2-agonist)

1. what two are used?
2. provide what at higher doses?
3. but can also cause what?

Answer 7

1. xylazine or detomidine
2. analgesia
3. decreased large intestinal motility

Question 8

(medical mgmt of colic)

(NSAIDS)

1. flunixen, phenylbutazone, ketoprofen, dipyrone…