foal with colic

[valentine]

has anyone had any experience of foals having colic my 4 mth old colt had a attack to day looks like i will have a sleepless night when i checked him at 8pm he appeared ok but it is very worrying he hadnt drank from mum during the day as she was dripping milk. I have put a rug on mum but i watched him work out were the milk comes from so it cant be that. just desparatley looking for a reason but proberly wont ever have the answer

 

[Llwyncwn]

I would ring vet asap, if not ring a stud.

 

[Maesfen]

I would very much want a vet to see the foal asap; you just can't be too careful with foals and they can get dehydrated so very quickly and then become very ill at the drop of a hat which can be fatal. I certainly wouldn't wait until morning just in case.
Do hope it's alright, keep us updated.

 

[valentine]

im really sorry did i give you the impression i hadnt called the vet? i did he came out this afternoon and gave him a pain killer

just been up to check him and he drank from mum then bit me

he must be feeling better sending husband out at 3am

will keep you posted thanks

 

[GTs]

Not sure sending hubby out is the best idea - he will expect some hanky panky in return.

 

[KateStartin]

fingers crossed he is ok this morning

 

[valentine]

just to let u know he is doing well and was excited to be going out this morning so fingers crossed its a one off.....