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> I have decided that if any of my horses colic at a ride again:
>
> 1. I will not allow fluids by stomach tube.
> 2. Have one inserted to relieve pressure if the gut seems to be completely
>  
I wouldn't get too "married" to this concept--the jury's not in yet.

It is my understanding that in order to 'relieve pressure'--ie drain 
reflux--the inserted tube needs to be filled with fluid in order to 
start the siphoning process.  So, some "fluid by stomach tube" is 
implied in the treatment; the purpose of putting this fluid in is 
possibly subject to misinterpretation.

So, personally, if a horse of mine gets into trouble at a ride, I'm 
gonna do what the guy/gal with DVM after their name recommends.

terre


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