In-Hospital Emergency Colic Care
At Iowa State University, our veterinary team is available 24/7 to provide in-hospital emergency colic care to horses.
Colic is one of the most common emergencies in horses. It affects horses of all ages. When it happens, minutes matter. Early veterinary evaluation can make a critical difference.
Contact your veterinarian if you notice:
- Pawing or kicking at the belly
- Looking at or biting the flank
- Rolling or repeatedly lying down
- Restlessness or getting up and down frequently
- Sweating or signs of discomfort
- Decreased appetite
- Reduced or absent manure
For Emergency Care: Call 515-294-1500
Exam & Diagnostic Package
Our comprehensive colic work-up provides rapid diagnostics to help determine the cause and severity of your horse’s condition.
- Full colic examination
- Emergency service fee
- Abdominal ultrasound
- PCV/TS (packed cell volume & total solids)
- Blood lactate
- Peritoneal lactate
- Transrectal palpation
- Nasogastric intubation
- IV catheter placement
2026 Pricing
In-Hospital Emergency Colic Care & Diagnostic Package
Starts at $500