Case Report (Published online: 30-04-2020)
MANAGEMENT OF SAND COLIC IN A MULE - A CASE REPORT
Aneesh A* and Naveen P.N
jivaonline, 133-137
Aneesh A* and Naveen P.N: Veterinary Officer, 2-17 MFVH Officer Commanding2, 1 UK R&V NCC SQN,
College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand
Abstract
A twelve year old mule was presented with complaint of abdominal pain. Rectal examination revealed semi solid faeces and wavy sound was obtained on auscultation of lower quadrants of abdomen. The case was diagnosed as sand colic due to presence of sand particles in the faecal matter. The mule was treated with analgesics, psyllium husk, liquid paraffin and fluids. The mule recovered after one week.
Keywords : Dehydration, Fluid therapy, Liquid paraffin, Mule, Psyllium, Sand colic.
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Article history: Received: 03-04-2020, Accepted : 21-04-2020, Published online: 30-04-2020
Corresponding author: aneeshayinippully@gmail.com
