Thumps is a condition that occurs in horses where there is an irregular spasming of the diaphragm, usually caused by dehydration due to fluid loss and related abnormal electrolyte levels, most often blood calcium. It is similar to hiccups, but in horses it usually has a more serious underlying cause than in the corresponding human condition.
Thumps is a condition that occurs in horses where there is an irregular spasming of the diaphragm, usually caused by dehydration due to fluid loss and related abnormal electrolyte levels, most often blood calcium. It is similar to hiccups, but in horses it usually has a more serious underlying cause than in the corresponding human condition.
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