The causes of colic are numerous, but generally they are related to the anatomy and the microflora of the horse’s gastrointestinal tract. Some more common causes of colic include:
- High grain based diets/Low forage diets
- Moldy/Tainted feed
- Abrupt change in feed
- Parasite infestation
- Lack of water consumption leading to impaction colics
- Sand ingestion
- Long term use of NSAIDS
- Stress
- Dental problems
