Large Colon, Small Colon, and Rectum From the cecum, digesta enters the large colon via the ileocecal junction (Figure 7). This portion of the horse’s GIT holds approximately 20 gallons (75 L). Ingesta normally passes through in two to three days, depending on diet. How long does it take for Read more…
Common Causes of Colic (Abdominal Pain) in Horses There is inflammation or ulceration in the stomach or intestine. Part of the intestine has reduced blood flow, most often as a result of passing through a hernia or severe twisting of the intestine. What is the number one cause of colic Read more…
Horses have been fed beet pulp based feeds for many years with no problems. Horses on beet pulp based feeds have suffered no higher incidence of colic. Also, none of the horses “exploded” or had a rupture of the stomach or intestines, which is a common myth of feeding dry Read more…
Hays with increased water-holding capacity may help to improve fecal consistency in horses with loose stools. Generally, grass hays such as Timothy hay are recommended over Alfalfa hay. Short fibre hay cubes, pellets or chopped hay are generally recommended over long fibre hay for horses with gastrointestinal upset. What can Read more…
Colic is a word that every horse owner dreads. Unfortunately, most horses will suffer from colic at some point and it is essential for you to know how to identify the symptoms and what to do next. What is a horse stomach ache called? Colic is a term used to Read more…
Bismuth subsalicylate, commonly known as the human product Pepto-Bismol®, is not recommended for horses. What does Pepto Bismol do for horses? For the treatment of GI upsets in foals. Especially good for treating diarrhea in the young foal. What can you give a horse for an upset stomach? Hays with Read more…
The fungus produces the mycotoxin slaframine which causes the slobbers. It can be present on both pasture and in stored dry hay. The fungus persists on infected fields from year to year. Slaframine will persist in stored hay for 10 months or more; though its biological activity decreases. How do Read more…
If you want to see if your horse has stomach problems, you can give it 1/2 cup of Mylanta (Calcium Carbonate) or 20 Tums 3 – 5 times per day for several days. If you see any type of changes, you need to treat your horse. It may or may Read more…
Feed one to two tablespoons of plain loose salt per day and provide free choice, loose salt at all times. If your horse has experienced a prolonged episode of diarrhea, supplementation with an electrolyte may be recommended to restore electrolyte levels. What can I give my horse to stop diarrhea? Read more…
Indications: For horses, as an aid in the treatment and prevention of diarrhea or gastrointestinal inflammation. Is Pepto Bismol good for horses? Bismuth subsalicylate, commonly known as the human product Pepto-Bismol®, is not recommended for horses. How much Pepto Bismol can I give a horse? Horses, Cattle- 6 to 10 Read more…