Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pony very tired and not eating - could it be gastric impaction?
By Honnas, C M & Schumacher, J·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1985·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Primary gastric impaction in a pony.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A pony developed a serious condition called gastric impaction after eating persimmon seeds and mesquite beans, which caused mild abdominal pain, lack of appetite, and extreme tiredness. Despite initial medical treatment, the pony did not improve, leading the veterinarian to perform surgery to resolve the blockage. After the surgery, the pony was able to recover and return to normal activity.
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Abstract
Primary gastric impaction developed in a pony as a result of the ingestion of persimmon seeds and mesquite beans. Clinical signs included mild abdominal pain, prolonged recumbency, anorexia, and lethargy. When medical therapy was unsuccessful, an exploratory laparotomy was performed. Previously, gastric impaction has been associated with signs of severe abdominal pain. Gastric impaction should be considered in cases of abdominal crisis of long duration and mild pain.
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