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This is what a vet sees before a visit: the report for Willy, a horse in our own barn, on a day he showed colic signs.

Active alert

Possible colic, today at 12:20 PM: 20 flank looks, rolled twice, up and down 4 times in 2 hours. Eating down 30%. The report links the clip.

Today, compared to his normal

Eating4 h 10Usually 6 h by now
Drinking31×Usually 12 a day
Lie-downs4Usually 2 by now
Manure9Usually 8 to 10 by now
Breathing at rest12/minUsually 10 to 14
Weight (estimated)1,120 lbSteady over 30 days

You asked them to watch

Eating after the dental float: down 30% today. Set Oct 21, until Nov 2.

From the owner

“Seemed a bit off today, wouldn’t pick up left canter.” Matilda, 10:45 AM.

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Vet report for Willy: an active colic alert, today versus his normal with 7-day trends, and what the vet asked to watch