Learn about colic in horses, including early signs, causes, types, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. This comprehensive guide explains gas colic, impactions, intestinal twists, sand colic, and more, with practical advice on when to call a veterinarian, what to expect from colic surgery, and how daily management can reduce risk.

Equine canker is a chronic, progressive disease affecting the hoof, most commonly the frog. It involves abnormal growth and breakdown of the hoof’s outer tissue layers. Learn what causes it, how to recognize it, and how to treat it.