My new horse had colic after travel stress. Should I be worried?

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-new horse delivered yesterday - had two days of about 4 hours per day travelling in a truck -visited him at 3:30, grazing and happy, gave him a few handfuls of hay -halfway through stopped eating -started flinching and trying to lie down -spotted elevated breathing and sweating -started walking him and called vet -10 mins later they called back just as he decided he was ravenous and feeling better -vet said to keep an eye on him -left at 7 with no further symptoms but -should I be worried? Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Male | neutered

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

Please do keep an eye on him to make sure he doesn't start to colic again. The stress of travel may have upset his digestion. If you can keep to the same feed and hay and have plenty of fresh water. Walking him in the pasture and grooming will help him relax and settle in. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you get answers to your veterinary questions.

My new horse had colic after travel stress. Should I be worried?

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