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==[[Hyperlipaemia - Donkey#Nursing Care|'''Hyperlipaemia''']]==

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==[[Colic - Donkey#Nursing Care|Colic]]==

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Donkeys do not usually display the classic signs of colic seen in horses. Early signs are a reduced appetite and a dull appearance. Diagnosis is confirmed by rectal examination, listening to gut sounds and an elevated pulse.

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Provide the donkey with a deep bed, as it may go down and start rolling if its condition deteriorates. Companions should be separated, but kept in sight. The patient can then be left on intravenous fluids, with '''faecal output and food intake monitored'''. It may be necessary to withhold food.

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~~Colonic impaction is a common cause of colic in donkeys associated with [[Donkey - Dental Problems|dental problems]], diet changes and [[Donkey - Hyperlipaemia|hyperlipaemia]].~~

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~~==References==~~

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* Dabinett, S. (2008) Nursing care In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey'', 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 18

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==[[Laminitis - Donkey#Nursing Care|Laminitis]]==

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