How should a horse be fed after colic or colic surgery?
The Veterinarian treating the colic or who did the surgery should be consulted for specific recommendation on feeding the horse. The Veterinarian is in the best position to know how the cause of the colic and/or the site and extent of the surgery will affect recommendations on feeding the horse. Purina Equine Senior, Equine Adult or Horse Chow are often used because they contain little or no grain and have fiber with small particle sizes that are easily digested with limited residues. Q. How should a horse be fed that has laminitis? The horses should be fed to maintain moderate to low body weights so that excess weight does not aggravate the laminitis condition. Diets for horses with laminitis should contain digestible fiber sources and fat with little or no starch. Purina products to consider include Strategy, Equine Senior, Equine Adult and Horse Chow. Q. What should a horse that “ties up” be fed? A: The condition in horses commonly referred to as “tying up” is characterized by muscl
