Choke – Mobile Veterinary Services

Choke in Horses

In horses, “choke” is an esophageal obstruction, usually due to poorly masticated (chewed) food, which doesn’t obstruct the passage of air to the lungs. Thus, in horses, choke is a serious condition but most of the time, not an immediately life-threatening one. That said, there are complications that can arise secondary to the choke, which can become life-threatening.

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Choke – What is it?

Choke in humans is often an obstruction of the trachea leading to a restriction in the air passage into the lungs. In horses, “choke” is an esophageal obstruction that’s a serious condition but most of the time not an immediately life threatening one. That said, there are complications that can arise secondary to the choke, which can become life threatening.