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1. www.bhs.org.uk › horse-care-and-welfare › healthChoke - The British Horse society

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   Choke is different in horses compared to humans in that while the oesophagus is blocked, the horse can still breathe as the trachea (windpipe) remains clear 1. Causes. Signs. What should you do? Treatment. Complications. Prevention. Case study – Diamond.

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3. www.horseandhound.co.uk › choke-in-horses-41184Choke in horses | Horse & Hound’s veterinary library

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   Sep 21, 2021 · Choke in horses occurs when the animal has an obstruction made of food stuck somewhere between the back of the mouth and the stomach within the gullet, which can be more correctly described...

4. www.vettimes.co.uk › app › uploadsChoke: causes, signs, diagnosis, complications and prevention ...

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   Oesophageal obstruction, or choke, is a common clinical presentation in the horse with many causes, which can be categorised into intraluminal, intramural, extramural and functional disorders (Table 1).

5. www.merckvetmanual.com › horse-owners › digestiveDisorders of the Esophagus in Horses - Merck Veterinary Manual

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   Obstruction of the Esophagus (Choke) Esophageal obstruction (choke) is a condition in which the esophagus is obstructed by food masses or foreign objects. It is by far the most common esophageal disease in horses. Obstruction is most common when a horse quickly eats dried grain, beet pulp, or hay.

6. equusmagazine.com › horse-care › response-choke-53083What to do for a horse with choke - Equus Magazine

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   • Suspect A Horse Has Choke If He
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   • abruptly stops eating, and perhaps takes on an alarmed or confused expression. • coughs, gags, retches, while stretching his neck and/or shaking his head. • drools heavily and expels discharge that includes bits of food from his nostrils. • shows signs of discomfort, such as sweating or pawing.

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   • Remove all hay, feed and water, and do not let the horse graze. Some choking horses may attempt to continue eating and drinking, which will only increase the size of the blockage and may make the case more serious. • Call the veterinarian. Choke that continues more than a few minutes is an emergency that requires immediate veterinary attention. C...

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   • Keep the horse calm. Encourage him to stand quietly with his head lowered. If he’s in a pasture, move him to a stall or dry lot. Placing a buddy nearby may help him to relax. • Monitor the situation. If you see nasal discharge that contains bits of chewed food, wipe it away with a clean rag, but take note of the color, volume and consistency so y...

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   • Do not squirt water into the horse’s mouth. You will greatly increase the risk that he will develop aspiration pneumonia, a serious lung infection, should he inhale any of the liquid into his lungs. • Do not administer medications or home remedies. Nothing you can do will help, and you may make the situation much worse if you cause permanent dama...

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   Watch for cough, fever or a runny nose. Call your veterinarian right away if you notice these signs within a few days after a horse has choked. He may have drawn foreign materials or fluids into his lungs and developed aspiration pneumonia, which is difficult to treat and can be fatal. Don't miss out! With the free weekly EQUUS newsletter, you'll g...

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7. www.vettimes.co.uk › article › choke-causes-signsChoke: causes, signs, diagnosis, complications and prevention ...

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   Jul 25, 2016 · Oesophageal obstruction, or choke, is a common clinical presentation in the horse with many causes, which can be categorised into intraluminal, intramural, extramural and functional disorders. Here, the author covers causes, clinical signs, diagnosis, complications and preventive strategies.

8. www.yourhorse.co.uk › horse-care › vet-adviceWhat is choke in horses? - Your Horse

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   Aug 12, 2024 · Choke in horses is an obstruction of the food pipe (oesophagus). It can be alarming for both horse and owner, and does require urgent attention should the horse or pony struggle to clear the blockage. Bear in mind that choke in horses is different to choking in humans.