How Do You Stop Diarrhea In A Horse?
Diarrhea in horses, seen when the horse’s stool becomes watery and loses its normal ball-like shape, could indicate an underlying disease process in the animal’s intestinal tract. Because the diarrhea can have many potential underlying, a veterinarian may need to perform a complete examination and form a diagnosis before recommending treatment that will cure the problem. If the diarrhea has resulted from such stressors as long travel or performance anxiety, take steps to stop the diarrhea without veterinary treatment. When the diarrhea persists more than a few days, occurs as a result of parasites, shows up in a newborn foal or involves intestinal pain, call a veterinarian and begin treatment immediately. Provide your horse with plenty of water, allowing him to drink at will; supplement his water with a sports nutrition drink for the needed electrolytes. Offer the horse more roughage for feed. Grass hay, bran mash and oats will help his digestive system absorb water. Take away his swee
