Video on How to Reduce Pain for a Mare in Heat

Updated September 22, 2025

In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Sarah discuss whether the symptoms of a mare’s heat cycle can mimic that of a colic episode. Dr. Gray also explains why it’s important to not just assume that the symptoms are a result of a mare's heat cycle and how keeping a journal can help diagnose any issues that come up.


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