Colic in Horses: When is Surgery Necessary?

I thought this was a nice summary of the process we go through when evaluating your horse. It is always our goal to avoid surgery when it is not needed, but delaying surgery when it is indicated can be fatal. - Ben Buchanan

Colic in Horses: When is Surgery Necessary?: "When a horse is in the midst of a bout of colic, an owner might wonder if his or her animal will need surgery to fix the problem. For those owners whose horses have never been referred to an emergency medical clinic for surgery or intensive care ... ...

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