Very Common
Less Common
Rare
You also might be observing
Observation
What you see. The starting point for addressing any equine health related issue is your observation.
YOU ARE OBSERVING
Buckling, Crouching Behind
Summary
Horses that suddenly start to crouch down or buckle in behind usually want to lie down. The most common reason for this behavior is colic pain. In most cases, this behavior is seen along with other signs of colic pain such as kicking at belly, lying down, rolling, pawing, etc.
This behavior can be confusing to someone who has never seen it. In some cases, observers confuse this behavior with weakness, wobbliness or a collapsed behind.
This behavior can be confusing to someone who has never seen it. In some cases, observers confuse this behavior with weakness, wobbliness or a collapsed behind.
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Code Red
Call Your Vet Immediately, Even Outside Business Hours
your role
What To Do
Assess the horse's general health using the Whole Horse Exam (WHE) if it is safe to do so.Since this behavior is usually a sign of colic pain, look for other signs or abnormalities and share your findings and concerns with your vet.
Skills you may need
Procedures that you may need to perform on your horse.
your vet's role
In most cases, your vet will proceed as they would for a horse showing signs of colic and try to identify the underlying cause.
Questions Your Vet Might Ask:
- Are you seeing other signs of abdominal pain (colic)?
- Does the horse seem to have a normal appetite?
- Do you notice anything else abnormal?
- What are the results of the Whole Horse Exam (WHE)?
- Has there been a recent change in feeding, level of work or management?
Diagnostics Your Vet May Perform
Figuring out the cause of the problem. These are tests or procedures used by your vet to determine what’s wrong.
Very Common
Diagnoses Your Vet May Consider
The cause of the problem. These are conditions or ailments that are the cause of the observations you make.
Very Common
Less Common
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Right Dorsal Displacement of Large Colon
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Left Dorsal Displacement of Large Colon with Nephro-Splenic Entrapment
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Large Colon Volvulus or Torsion
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Large Colon Impaction, Pelvic Flexure Impaction
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Colic, Sand Accumulation or Impaction
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Large Colon Ulceration, Inflammation
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Ruptured Uterine Artery, Post-Partum Hemorrhage
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Internal Hemorrhage, Bleeding Internally
Treatments Your Vet May Recommend
A way to resolve the condition or diagnosis. Resolving the underlying cause or treating the signs of disease (symptomatic treatment)
Very Common
