Instructions: How to give your horse ColicStop

‘Quick Read’ Easy Dosing Instructions

1. Give the horse ColicStop 1 by mouth at first sign of colic.  Insert the tube ‘like a wormer’ in the side of the horse’s mouth.  Hold the horse’s nose upward after giving the ColicStop so he can’t spit it out. (For severe symptoms or advanced cases, give ColicStop 1 and 2 one after another.)
2. Walk the horse for 10 minutes if possible. Discourage rolling and offer him water throughout treatment. Rest him for 10 more minutes. If any symptoms remain, give the horse ColicStop 2 using the dosing syringe.
3. Wait 10-20 more minutes.  If any symptoms still remain, give the entire tube of Colic Stop 3 at this time.
4. One hour or more after giving the horse ColicSTOP 3, give the entire bottle of ColicStop 4 ‘CleanUp’ by mouth.
5. Note:  With any severe medical condition, including colic, veterinary consultation is of course advised.

General information and dosing. Read this before giving ColicStop.

1.  ColicStop is designed to be given at the first signs of impending colic in equines.  See the Colic Warning Signs page for the symptoms of colic.

2.  Colic is a very serious and complicated condition in horses. Similar symptoms may be caused by other medical conditions, such as kidney infection, uterine pain, liver pain or ‘tying up’.  While ColicStop is not designed to treat those conditions, it is generally safe to have given to the horse in those conditions if you have mistaken them for intestinal colic.  ColicStop’s pain relieving and circulatory enhancing effects can give some improvement in other medical conditions as well.  Better safe than sorry is our motto!  A veterinarian will be able to give you an accurate diagnosis of your horse’s illness, should symptoms remain after giving ColicStop.  ColicStop typically reduces symptoms 20-45 minutes after administration.  Should symptoms remain after this time, it is likely that your horse has either ‘torsion’ or another medical condition with similar symptoms.  Torsion and other physical obstructions of the intestine are medical emergencies, as are some other conditions that can look like colic.  Horses typically require surgical intervention within hours of the beginning of an intestinal torsion episode to increase chances of recovery.  This is why we advise you to consult with your vet to have him or her rapidly available to you if possible at the onset of colic or any serious medical problems in your horse.

3. Encourage the horse to drink water and eat loose salt freely during the entire dosing procedure.  Do not allow the horse to roll, if possible.  We recommend that you offer the horse only fresh dry or freshly soaked hay during the treatment period and recovery.

4. Normal ‘vital signs’ for typical adult horses are as follows: Pulse (heart rate) 26-40 beats per minute, Breaths (respirations) 8-16 breaths per minute, Temperature (rectal) 99.5 – 101.4 degrees.  Increases in these numbers are generally signs of illness and/or pain.  These vitals may be at or near normal in the beginning stages of horse colic.  Should you need to consult a vet, s/he will appreciate knowing your horse’s ‘vitals’ when you call him/her.

5. Concurrent Veterinary Care:  ColicStop can be given before and during treatment by a veterinarian, and does not interfere with pharmaceutical drugs commonly given for colic. This is one of the great benefits of ColicSTOP.  We recommend that you talk with your vet about the possibility of postponing the administration of ‘mineral oil’ or other impaction lubricants, as they will interfere with the absorption and effectiveness of ColicSTOP (and will therefore void our money back guarantee). Note:  As it is usually administered, ColicStop One takes about 20 minutes to absorb, and ColicSTOP Two takes an additional15-20 minute time period to absorb.  If necessary, they can be given together at the onset of the colic, thereby ‘clearing’ the vet to use mineral oil as soon as 20 minutes after administering the ColicStop1 and 2 duo. This will still allow some of the ColicSTOP to be absorbed and have its therapeutic effect.  Really, though, after ColicStop treatment, we have never had to resort to mineral oil use!

6. Caution: A note on parasites: Intestinal parasites (worms) are estimated to cause up to 10% of horse colic cases.  If you suspect that the horse you are treating has a very heavy load of worms (for example, in treating a neglected horse, or a thin horse with a protruding abdomen) reduce the recommended doses of ColicSTOP 1 and 2 by 50% and be sure to follow up with a full dose of ColicStop 4 ‘CleanUp’ after one hour.  ColicStop 1 and 2 contain potent natural ingredients that kill intestinal parasites.  While this is usually an excellent benefit of ColicStop, excessively large numbers of dying parasites can cause physical blockages in the intestines, thus caution is warranted.  ColicSTOP 3 can usually be given in its full amount for the horse’s body weight in these cases.   For more information on causes and symptoms of intestinal parasites, see the Colic Causes and Prevention page.  Some of our clients use ColicSTOP 1 and 2 successfully in their deworming rotation plan.

7.  Dosing by body weight:  The ColicStop tubes are designed to provide one treatment for an average ‘full sized’ horse of approximately 1,000 pounds body weight.  Adjust the dose downward proportionally for miniature horses, small ponies, etc.   For example, if you are treating a 500 pound pony, give ½ of the recommended dosages described below.  Because our ingredients are all natural and nontoxic, it is acceptable to estimate horse body weights for dosing purposes in an emergency.

                     ColicStop Administration Directions
Step One:
     Administer the full tube of ColicSTOP 1 into horse’s mouth at first sign of colic. Give ColicStop in a manner similar to a tube of horse wormer paste.  Slip the tube into the side of the horse’s mouth and pushing the plunger down.  Hold the horse’s chin up for a few seconds after administering so he doesn’t spit it out.   If this method isn’t possible for you, then you can purchase a horse wormer type ‘hollow bit’ and administer ColicStop through that.  See our get ColicStop Now page to order these.
     Walk the horse for 10 minutes with short intervals of slow trotting if possible to allow ColicStop to disperse and be absorbed.  Then, rest and observe the horse for 10 more minutes. (Note, in severe or advanced cases, it is fine to go ahead and give the second dose of ColicSTOP anytime after the first.  You do not have to wait the whole 10-20 minutes to give ColicSTOP 2.)
     If possible, take horses’ temperature and note his rate of breathing (breaths per minute) and heart rate (beats per minute) at the onset of the symptoms. Also make a note of the color of his gums.  Your vet will also appreciate knowing the horse’s vital signs.  We recommend that you also call your vet at the first signs of colic, if there is a chance that the colic is caused by a twisted gut loop (torsion) which will require surgery.  The ColicStop program will not cure a physically ‘twisted bowel’ (intestinal torsion), but it can prevent other types of colic from progressing into a torsion case by relieving pain, reducing shock and relieving bowel impactions.  This can prevent the thrashing and rolling that can cause torsion to occur.)
Step Two
      At this time, give the horse ColicStop 2 if there are any indications of colic remaining. Pour the contents of ColicSTOP 2 into the dosing syringe, replace the plunger and give in the same way as ColicSTOP 1. Wait 10 more minutes (walking if desired) to allow all of the ColicStop to be absorbed before going on to step 3.
     In cases where colic has already progressed when treatment begins and the horse is showing severe symptoms like rolling, give both doses of ColicSTOP 1 and 2 immediately.
Step Three:
    If any of the following occur: the horse has not had a full, normal bowel movement since the onset of the colic symptoms, there are reduced ‘gut sounds’, vital signs remain abnormal or any active colic symptoms remain, and then give the entire tube of the ColicStop 3 ‘MoveIt’ formula by mouth at this time.  Monitor the horse and do not allow him to roll.  Offer a small handful of hay 20-30 minutes after giving ‘MoveIt’ to see if he will eat. (Hunger or thirst returning is a good sign, as is a full bowel movement.)  Walk the horse briefly and intermittently, allowing him to rest also.
      If loose, watery stools or diarrhea are present, skip ColicStop 3 ‘MoveIt' and give ColicStop 4 ‘CleanUp’ at this time instead.
Step Four:
         One hour or more after step three, administer the entire bottle of ColicStop 4 ‘CleanUp.’  Pour the contents of the bottle into the ColicSTOP dosing syringe to administer.  Due to the larger volume of medication in this tube, you can give it in several doses a few minutes apart. Continue to monitor your horse, check vital signs, and offer him fresh hay to see if hunger is returning. We advise you to consider discontinuing grains, complete feeds and ‘treats’ for at least the day of the episode and the day after, and slowly introduce them again if desired.  Offer hay that is freshly soaked in water and drained.  Moist hay can be soothing for the inflamed intestines. Do not allow the wet hay to sour.  Some horses will not eat wet hay.  If yours won’t eat wet hay, offer plenty of fresh, dry hay and fresh drinking water.

Special Cases and Indications:

Poisoning
         ColicStop 4 ‘CleanUp’ is excellent for use in accidental or malicious poisoning of animals, including horses, dogs, cats, and other animals.  It is also very useful if moldy or contaminated feed has been given or eaten accidentally.  Give ‘CleanUp’ immediately if your horse has gotten into the feed room and eaten too much food! ColicSTOP 4 ‘CleanUp’ can prevent colic and founder in these situations, which seem to happen to even the most conscientious horse owner.  Get ColicSTOP and get peace of mind!
      Unlike most drugs and herbs, CleanUP works in a directly physical way by attaching to and ‘escorting’ toxins out of the body so they are not absorbed into the bloodstream.  Because the ingredients in CleanUp are not absorbed into the bloodstream, they do not interact with any other medications injected into the animal.  This is one of the reasons it is so safe to use.
Note:  It is wise to seek emergency veterinary care immediately in all cases of suspected poisoning in addition to using CleanUp, in case some of the toxin was already absorbed into the bloodstream before giving CleanUp. CleanUp is especially beneficial in pet cases where forced vomiting is not recommended (such as caustics, acids, ground glass. . .
To treat poisoning, toxin ingestion and grain/feed overload:      
     For use in horses, cows, donkeys and other large grazing animals, give the whole tube of ColicStop 4 ‘CleanUp’ by mouth. Pour the bottle contents into the dosing syringe, give like a horse wormer. Repeat every few minutes until the whole bottle is given.  Offer water and loose salt freely.
     Miniature horses and smaller equines:  Assume the tube treats 1000 pounds.  Give percentage of tube corresponding to your animal’s body weight.  Example:  250 pound mini horse:  give ¼ tube. It is ok to overestimate body weights.  Leftover doses may be given every 8 hours to assist recovery.
         To administer to smaller animals, give approximately one tablespoon per 10-25 pounds body weight every 5- 10 minutes until symptoms clear.      A maximum of 8 doses per day is recommended.   Doses may be doubled for dogs. Offer water freely. Cats and dogs can also benefit from free choice warmed broth (chicken, beef or fish broth) to increase hydration.  Additional dosing: One dose every 8 hours for up to 3 days can assist recovery.

Parasites:
     ColicStop 1 and 2 contain concentrated extracts from herbs that have excellent parasite control benefits.  These ‘vermifuge’ herbs kill parasites in ways different from our modern anti-parasitic drugs, and have historically been used for this purpose for thousands of years in cultures around the world.  With resistance to chemical ‘wormers’ increasing rapidly, there is a increasingly important place for effective wormer alternatives in our parasite control rotation programs. In addition, ColicSTOP offers a natural alternative to holistically minded horse caretakers who are concerned with the high amounts of harsh chemicals used to repel worms.  This makes it an excellent addition to a thoughtful wormer rotation program.  
     We recommend alternating ColicStop 1 and 2 with the main classes of parasite treatment drugs on a bi-monthly schedule determined by your horses’ environment and susceptibility to parasites. To dose ColicSTOP for this purpose, administer 50% of the recommended colic treatment dose (see above) by mouth, after feeding the normal ration. (For the average horse, this is ½ a tube).  Re-dose after 3 weeks. This will kill parasites that were in the egg stage at the first dose.  Sensitive, weak or heavily infested horses: start with a 25% dose, wait several days, and then give the 50% dose.  (This is so that not too large a volume of worms are killed at once.) Be sure to re-dose the horse in 3 weeks.

Sand Colic
         “Sand Colic” can be caused by feeding horses on sandy or loamy ground, or by giving muddy drinking water.  The heavy sand or dirt (there can be 30 to 80 pounds or more!) accumulates in and weighs down the lower part of the intestine, causing irritation and intestinal wall damage. This often causes a thin, possibly ‘hay belly’ horse that has chronic and progressive repeated bouts of colic.   ColicStop will reduce pain symptoms in sand colic, but to permanently solve this problem, the impacted material must be removed by a physical means, such as long term psyllium or flax treatments or surgery.  In severe cases, the horse can die, because the intestinal wall can die from the pressure of the sand.  For acute cases of Sand Colic, follow the ColicStop directions for regular colic and follow up with a veterinary consult.  Immediately begin feeding the horse in containers that are off the ground, and make sure drinking water is clear.