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AbFen: Survive Colic with Fenbendazole for Horses

 

Horses commonly suffer from colic. Colicky symptoms generally point to abdominal pain.

Colic can develop if the horse’s digestive function is affected. How horse owners manage their horses also plays an important role in the development of equine colic. Colic is not a result of digestive dysfunction. In fact, pregnancy and even infections can cause colic in horses. In the year 1986, Morris Animal foundation reported that colic is attributed to many horse deaths in that year.

Colic treatment can be expensive and horse owners should have the condition or symptoms diagnosed the and determine its associated causes before having it treated. Learn more about colic in horses so you can help your horse survive this potentially fatal condition.

Fenbendazole granules - effective and easy-to-administer deowormer
Fenbendazole granules – effective and easy-to-administer deowormer

 

 

What Causes Equine Colic?

There are different reasons why colic symptoms occur. Stress, sudden changes in feeding routine, and variable climatic conditions can cause colic. Spasmodic colic is a condition characterized by severe contractions of the intestine. Intestines can become obstructed and twisted resulting in a very excruciating pain. Your veterinarian will assess the possibility of your horse developing such life-threatening conditions.

Historically, internal parasites in horses have been considered the most common causative agents of colic. Strongyle larvae are migrating parasites that can cause damage to the intestinal blood vessels. This can decrease blood supply and consequently death of the intestinal tissues. Along with that comes impaired intestinal motility and severe pain. Roundworms can also cause an obstruction in the intestines. Naturally, equine dewormers like ivermectin, fenbendazole for horses, and the like are given to solve the problem. However, when these parasites are killed off in great numbers, they can liberate toxins that can cause colic. Because of this, dewormers should be properly used as advised by the veterinarian.

Improper dietary intake and feeding regime irregularity can result in colic development. This involves feeding routine changes, or unintentional ingestion of foreign matters (such as sand) that contributes to intestinal obstruction. Concentrated diet and low-roughage diet also contributes to colic development.

Treat Colic as Soon as Possible

Treating colic will depend on the cause of colic and its severity. Pain relievers can be given to ease pain. Mineral oil may be used to provide adequate lubrication to the digestive tract enabling fecal matters pass through easily. If colic is caused by severe parasite infestation, giving the right equine dewormer at the appropriate time is essential.

Fenbendazole horse wormer is a deworming agent that works effectively against small strongyles and other equine parasites. When using dewormers, it’s best to seek professional advice from the veterinarian. Colic in horses should not be ignored; get proper treatment immediately.

For affordable and easy-to-administer fenbendazole horse wormers, only choose AbFen™ deworming granules – a product only from Abler, your trusted source for equine medications!

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