Do Worms Make Horses Bloated?

Round Worms Once larvae reach the lungs, they are coughed-up and swallowed into the gut where they mature and lay eggs, but not before they cause irreversible lung damage due to migration and consuming lung tissue. Round worms can cause diarrhea, colic, and a bloated stomach as they mature within Read more…

Why Is My Horses Stomach Bloated?

If your horse has a bloated belly, consult your veterinarian. A distended abdomen can be a sign of weight gain or other serious health issues such as a heavy parasitic infection or endocrine dysfunction (Cushing’s disease). These conditions must be ruled out to definitively diagnose hay belly. What should I Read more…